I was very sorry to read this morning about the accidental death of Paul Boivin, husband of Marianna Shadroui Boivin (Narrows Drive).  Our sincere sympathy to Marianna and her family.  Friends may send condolences to the family at:  5994 Goodrich Corner Rd, Addison VT 05491.

We were interested in seeing the construction on Route 2 in East Cabot on our way to Burlington this morning.  Traffic was held up momentarily, but it wasn't bad, either going or coming home.  Here is the latest progress report:

Construction Update
Cabot Danville US 2 Reconstruction
FEGC F 028-3(26) C/2

Project Location:  The 1.4 mile project extends along US 2 from Last Road to Danville Hill Road in Cabot. This is a multi-year project with most of the work occurring in 2017/2018. Completion is scheduled for 2019.

Expect traffic delays throughout the week!

Week of October 2nd, 2017

US 2 – East (Danville Side) of Goodrich’s Maple Farm
 
There will be several active operations within the project this week:

-    Installation of new drainage pipes and excavating the new roadway alignment will continue in the section behind the barrier.
-    Slope excavation just east of Goodrich’s Maple Farm will continue in preparation for the new roadway alignment.

Alternating one-way traffic will be maintained for a construction package east of Goodrich’s Maple Farm.  Expect short delays.

US 2 Bridge #88 (Near Folsom Farm) Replacement:  

Work will continue on construction of the new bridge near the Folsom Farm.  Traffic impacts will be minimal at this construction operation.

Traffic – Minor traffic delays can be expected this week.

It is illegal in VT to use any handheld portable electronic devices while driving. The law carries fines of up to $200 with points assessed if the violation occurs in a work zone. 

Contact Francine Perkins, Project Outreach Coordinator, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any questions or concerns with regards to the project at 802-479-6994.  Construction updates are posted at www.roadworkupdates.com

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I posted a link to the interview the Brainard Library Committee did with Channel 22/44 TV yesterday.  Joanne Stewart sent some photos of the proceedings - but I didn't see them until about midnight last night and I knew it wouldn't go well if I tried to post them then.  So here they are now.  Top left is Haley Boulay, from Channel 44  getting set up for her piece, that's Pam Hebert being interviewed, top right, and bottom is Haley in front of the library building.  Nice work, Joanne, and thanks for sending the pictures.  (Click on one of the images to make them larger.)

Our heat wave is definitely over.  It was coolish all day today, and the temperature is dropping rapidly now the sun is behind the hills.  The last forecast I heard predicted spotty frosts tonight.  That is a pretty drastic change from the 80s yesterday to the 30s tonight!  I have to say, the cooler weather suits me way better than that muggy heat.  We noticed there is hardly any fall color in the Burlington area.  We are higher, so I guess the color starts here - but even here it has a long way to go.  I'm hoping the frost tonight may help move things along.  Surely some rain would help . . . 

Don't forget that Fall Foliage Week is coming right up.  We really like the turkey supper Cabot puts on (October 3rd is Cabot's day to host).  We will be getting our reservations in within a day or so - we get take-out, that way we can eat when we're ready and enjoy a glass of wine and linger over dinner as long as we like.  Can't wait!