Sending condolences to the family and friends of Lemuel Brown.

I have known Lemuel since his children were little. He and Ann bought Archie, my sister's Inez's horse, for Ellen. He was a very nice man who helped wherever it was needed. When he came over to office, he smiled and took a minute to ask how we were doing. We will miss his pumpkins in the fall; we would come in every October to the best pumpkins from his garden, sitting on our steps.  Thanks Lemuel for being a good friend to all you met. 

Town Meeting is March 21 and 22. Friday voting for following: first selectman for one year; school committee for three years, road commissioner for one year and treasurer for one year. Polls are open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday. If you don't come to vote and to the meeting on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., don't complain about your taxes. Please come and learn what your town budget is and how your money is being used. Goodies and coffee will be available and if you would like to add to them, please feel free to bring sweet rolls, donuts or anything that goes with coffee.

Hidden Valley Nature Center is having a Full Moon Walk on Sunday, March 16. Meet at gate before 7 p.m. This is about a three mile walk, easy to moderate difficulty depending on the weather. All ages welcome to register, wear warm boots and layer your clothes bring snowshoes or rent them at center. If you are renting, please contact them by Friday at 2 p.m. Coming April 12 and 13 is a Women's Chainsaw Safety class. For more information, email andy@hvnc.org.

I'm still working on the birthday list.

It was a beautiful day Monday, but look out for Wednesday and Thursday. Spring is coming through a blanket of snow again. Have a good week stay warm and safe.