Notices Re. Flood

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

We have gotten several inquiries this week about the safety of swimming in the pond following the flood. The town of Danville has chosen to close the beach area until the water can be tested early next week. I was just made aware of this advisory from the State of Vermont Health Department and have taken a screenshot of their recommendations. [On right]. In case you are not able to open the screenshot, they advise not swimming in Vermont lakes and rivers until the debris has settled. When I last checked yesterday afternoon the pond remained quite murky. Please be safe.

Joe Hebert

President  JPA

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Update on Route 2 Construction - Marshfield-Danville

Betty Ritter • Town Clerk, Cabot

When: Jul 17, 6 AM to 6 PM, Jul 21, 2023

Construction Update
Marshfield-Danville NH PS19(1)
[U.S. Route 2 Resurfacing Project]
DATE: Friday, July 14, 2023

TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION: Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic on U.S. Route 2 (U.S. 2) between Marshfield and Plainfield. Flaggers and Uniform Traffic Officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists are advised to follow the posted speed limit and travel with caution as areas of the roadway are scarified and have a gravel surface with no markings indicating the center line and edge line.

Motorists can expect to see hazards marked with cones and barrels along the edges of the roadway.
Motorists are reminded to travel with caution throughout the project limits.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: Crews will be repairing the damaged areas of the roadway, caused by recent flooding, between Marshfield and Plainfield.
LOCATION: Beginning near the Plainfield/Marshfield town line, on U.S. 2, near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Hillside Drive, and extending easterly along U.S. Route 2 to a point just west of the VT Route 15 and U.S. 2 intersection in West Danville.
PROJECTED COMPLETION: Summer 2025

For more information:
Public Information Consultant: Leah Kostick
Project Hotline: 860-815-0269
Email: Leah.Kostick@wsp.com

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From Carolyn Hamilton: We are missing a two step wooden platform to get to our dock at Sandy Cove. If anyone has seen it please call 802-563-2561

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This has been quite a week! We are now heading into another weekend and according to what I just heard on WCAX, we can expect more rain in the next few days - mainly Sunday into Monday. That is not good news. With the ground already saturated and streams and ponds just beginning to return to somewhere near normal, we could be looking at another rough time battling high water, and watching some of the work that's been accomplished in the past few days repairing roads completely undone. It is very difficult to predict where these storms will actually hit and especially how much rain, wind, or damage there will be in any given spot, but we need to be ready for whatever. 

If you cannot be at your cottage at Joe's Pond - or at any other pond that might experience high water - be sure to put your water toys under cover and tie down anything that will float away. If you have boats moored at your dock, arrange to have someone check on them if there is a lot of rain. Usually these small steps will prevent loss or damage. 

If you go out on the lake today, please be aware of possible floating debris. With waterfronts already damaged or soggy from being under water, please be respectful and don't cause excessive wakes that could do further damage. I'm hoping we don't get high winds anytime soon because the ground is so wet, it won't take much to topple large trees. 

Most roads are open at present, but there are some detours and plenty of one-way traffic spots, so if you need to go somewhere, you can probably find a way. Keep in mind that some towns have businesses that are not really open for business yet, so call ahead to be sure wherever you need to go is open.

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Earlier this week when Jamie and I were on our way to West Danville to look at the dam, we came upon a couple of men on West Shore Road who gave us their business cards. One was the "Independent Tree Climber,"  who does all sorts of tree removal, trimming, storm damage cleanup, brush cutting, stump grinding, and is certified. He is also offering a 10% discount for storm damage. His number is 802-487-7332, and he offer 24-hr. emergency service.

The other is Dylan Barcomb, out of Newport, who does plumbing, heating, and refrigeration. He also offers 24-hr. emergency service, and his number is 802-323- 4166. 

We don't know anything about either of these men, but it's always good to have options, especially when all these types of service people are so busy. These were both young men, probably just getting their businesses started.

It seems I've been writing very serious bits every day for far too long, so here's something I think you will appreciate. This picture comes from Mary Whitcomb - I don't know where she took the photo, or when, but she sent it to me recently and it was just what I needed to step out of this gloomy, serious mode we've all been operating under recently. I hope it works for you, too.