Contacting Shut-ins

Here's something we all should remember but probably don't always, and that's that some of our older Joe's Pond members are in assisted living residences or are confined to their homes because of the Covid-19 pandemic. They are not generally allowed to have visitors, and probably don't get out like they used to, so hearing from friends here at the pond by phone or getting a card or note would be a big boost for their morale. Here are some that come to mind:

Homer Fitts (Homer's phone is 802-455-2110)
Rm. 309
2844 VT Rte 14
Williamstown, VT 05609

Don Walker (Don's phone is 802-223-2484)
245 Towne Hill Rd.
Montpelier, VT 0562

Bill Rossi
The Residence at Shelburne Bay

185 Pine Haven Shore
Shelburne, VT 05482

Alba Rossi
Lincoln House
120 Hill St.
Barre, VT 05641

These are some of the ones I can think of, but I'm sure there are others who are feeling lonely because of this unusual time we find ourselves experiencing. A card, note or phone call would mean a lot to them, I'm sure. Please don't just do this once and then forget about them - plan to get in touch every few weeks. It's good for your morale, too.

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We have had reports about late-night fireworks being set off. There seem to be lots of private fireworks displays going on around the pond, and we understand that people like to celebrate that way. However, there are two important issues that we want to remind those people about. First, 11 or 11:30 at night is just too darned late to be setting off those loud blasts. Have some consideration for others. The sound carries and reverberates off the hillsides, and it's disturbing. The second issue is that some people have been setting them off without concern for where the debris is going to fall. We have had less rain than usual and everything is very dry. We have one report of debris actually falling on a cottage roof on West Shore Road this weekend, and that is totally dangerous. Please be careful. Know where your fireworks are pointing. More than one brush fire has been started by careless fireworks. Keep in mind: you are breaking the law by setting off fireworks in Vermont unless you have a license and a permit from the town you are in.

Here are the official regulations.