We've enjoyed (some of us) a fairly wintery day with about 7 inches of very light and fluffy snow to deal with and much lower temperatures than during the past few days.  There was plenty of sunshine most of the day, and that was very welcome.  I took this picture just before the sun came up this morning.  The sky was beautiful, and the temperature was 7 above.

We will be watching WCAX-TV tonight at 11 o'clock to learn more about the big fire in St. Johnsbury today in the building where Artistic Gardens is on Railroad Street.  It is a very old building, dating back to 1879.  A fire any time is hard on a town, but St. Johnsbury has had a lot of bad luck, including some major fires in the past, and this will be a huge blow to the already struggling town.

The following came in from Cabot this evening:
 Trash collection at the recycling center, Saw Mill Road in Lower Cabot, will be available Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. to help people remove holiday accumulations.

The Recycling center will not be open.

Trash and recycling will be conducted on Saturday as usual.


I also learned today that our good friend and neighbor, Mary Encarnacion of West Shore Road passed away last evening.  Mary has been seriously ill for some time, so this was not unexpected, but we will all miss her very much.  Don said there will be more information in the papers, and  there will be no services at this time.  Plans are to have a memorial service in the spring.  Friends who wish to send condolences may do so to:  Donald Encarnacion, 898 W Shore Rd., West Danville VT 05873.