Actively buying artwork and antiques

Actively Buying—older artwork of all kinds; jewelry, and items of value—no furniture. Confidential and free evaluation. Please call Steven Thomas or Deborah Bassett (802) 457-1764 or email stinc@sover.net.

Actively buying fine antiques

Eric Nesbitt Antiques in Woodstock, VT is actively buying your Fine Antiques, Folk Art, and Fine Art. (Primitives to formal furniture, one item to complete estates) Check out Eric Nesbitt Art & Antiques on Facebook. Call (802) 457-4928 or ekn1953@yahoo.com.

The Schoolhouse co-working space for rent

Woodstock co-working. $35/week-$89/month. www.woodstockschoolhouse.com (802) 457-1942.    

Multi-weekend estate sale in So. Woodstock

ESTATE SALE: 3914 Vt. Rt. 106, South Woodstock, Vt. May 10 & 11, May 17 & 18. Noon to 5PM. Cash & Carry only.

Maine Coon kittens for sale

MAINE COON KITTENS: Quality bloodlines, DNA tested, health check, first shots, dewormed. Contact: Annie Butler at anniebutler43@icloud.com or 802-225-6290.

Green and seasoned firewood for sale

Green and seasoned wood available now. Cut, split and delivered. Bruce Schulz 802-457-2552. 

Native lumber and custom sawing

Slabs. Maple syrup. VanAlstyne Family Farm Inc. 330 Walker Hill Road, East Barnard. (802) 763-7036.

Free split firewood

Free split firewood delivered to needy families. Emergency Only! Contact: N.T. Ferro, (802) 457-7285 Upper Valley Wood Bank.     

JC Property Management hiring full time help

JC Property Management has 1-2 full time positions open for lawn care. We offer competitive pay and paid time off. Interested individuals can contact Cliff Melendy at 802-345-3009.

Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program

VSNIP - (Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program) Reduced spay and neuter rates send S.A.S.E (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) for application to vsnip P.O. Box 104 Bridgewater VT 05034.     

Notice to Creditors of Sheila Garaffa

STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT: Windsor Unit

PROBATE DIVISION: Docket No. 25-PR-02266

In re ESTATE of: Sheila Garaffa

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the Creditors of Sheila Garaffa, late of Chester.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent of the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated May 5, 2025 Signed Michael P. Garaffa, Executor c/o Jonathan D. Secrest, Esq., Secrest & Darrow, PLC 28 Vernon St., Suite 500 Brattleboro, VT 05301 Telephone: 802-251-6598 Email: jsecrest@secrestdarrow.com Name of Publication: The Vermont Standard Publication Date: May 8, 2025 Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Probate 12 The Green Woodstock, VT 05091

Notice to Creditors of Leighton James Alexander

STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT: Windsor Unit

PROBATE DIVISION: Docket No. 25-PR-01038

In re ESTATE of: Leighton James Alexander

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the Creditors of Leighton James Alexander, late of Woodstock, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent of the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated May 1, 2025

Signed Anastasia Alexander, Executor/Administrator 2256 East Woodstock Road Woodstock, VT 05091 Telephone: 802-356-2502 Email: bittyalexan@gmail.com Name of Publication: The Vermont Standard Publication Date: May 8, 2025 Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court 12 The Green Woodstock, VT 05091

Bridgewater – Invitation to Bid for Mowing Town Cemeteries

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER

INVITATION TO BID

The Bridgewater Cemetery Commissioners are accepting bids for the mowing of six Town Cemeteries.  This will be a three (3) year contract, beginning July 1, 2025, with a quality review after the first year. The successful bidder will be responsible for spring and fall cleanup and weekly or as needed mowing and trimming of the following cemeteries (a spec sheet can be obtained from the Town Clerk).  All six cemeteries must be in first class condition for the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends.   

Mount Pleasant Cemetery – Gold Coast Road Baker Hill Cemetery – Baker Hill Rd. Topliff Cemetery – Hale Hollow Rd. Mendell Cemetery – North Bridgewater Rd. North Bridgewater Cemetery – Atwood Lane. Bridgewater Hill Cemetery – Bridgewater Hill Rd. Sealed bids including Certificate of Insurance & Proof of Worker’s Compensation may be sent to: Town of Bridgewater, Cemetery Bid, 45 Southgate Loop, Bridgewater, VT  05034; and must be received no later than 4:00 pm May 15, 2025.  The Cemetery Commissioners reserve the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids.  EOE Cemetery Commissioners: Roy (Butch) Wardwell, Chair Owen Astbury Greg Jenne

Bridgewater Special Town Meeting

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARNING

RECONSIDERATION BY PETITION

The legal voters of the Town of Bridgewater, Vermont are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Bridgewater Community Center located at 76 Southgate Loop, Bridgewater, VT in said town on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at seven o’clock (7:00 pm) in the evening to transact the following business:

Article 1. Shall the voters authorize the elimination of the office of Town Lister in accordance with 17 V.S.A. 2651c(b)(1)  and replace with a professionally qualified assessor who shall have the same powers, discharge the same duties, proceed in the discharge thereof in the same manner, and be subject to the same liabilities as are prescribed for Listers or the Board of Listers under the provisions of Title 32?

Article 2. To elect a Lister for an un-expired term of one year

Article 3. To elect a Lister for an un-expired term of three years

Dated at Bridgewater, VT this 8h day April, 2025.

Bridgewater Selectboard: Owen Astbury, Chair       Stephen Tarleton Norman Martin II Attest: Nancy Robinson, Town Clerk

Woodstock Zoning Notices

Woodstock Zoning Permits

VILLAGE OF WOODSTOCK

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Village Development Review Board will hold a public hybrid meeting at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to consider the following zoning permit applications:

V-0030-25: Charlie ComptonL Lister No.: 24.51.30.000; Location: 6 Highland Ave; Review Type: Design Review Approval; Proposal: To construct a wooden deck around the front of the home with new stairs to the driveway and a canopy above the exterior door.

V-0033-25: Jon and Patty Hussey; Lister No.: 21.52.46; Location: 27 Slayton Terrace; Review Type: Design Review Approval/Appeal; Proposal: Appeal decision made on AD-V-0033-24 and add railing for rooftop deck.

V-0035-25: Elizabeth Neily; Lister No.: 21.53.16; Location: 79 Pleasant Street; Review Type: Design Review Approval; Proposal: To construct a wooden deck.

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK NOTICE OF HEARING:

The Town Development Review Board will hold a public hybrid meeting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to consider the following zoning permit applications:

T-0054-25: Sefton Stallard; Lister No.: 05.05.03.000; Location: 213 Valley View Road; Review Type: Conditional Use/ Waiver to Setback; Proposal: To request a 50% Waiver to Setback to build a 14’ x 24’ garage.

T-0055-25: Peacefield, LLC; Lister No.: 04.03.01; Location: 650 Pomfret Road; Review Type: Conditional Use; Proposal: On farm restaurant.

T-0058-25: Kevin Powers; Lister No.: 07.01.08.001; Location: 1184 Westerdale Road; Review Type: Conditional Use; Proposal: To build a 28’ x 30’ garage in steep slopes.

T-0062-25: Todd & Jaime Korlesky; Lister No.: 30.21.12.000; Location: 184 Rose Hill Road; Review Type: Conditional Use; Proposal: New 4-bedroom single family home on an undeveloped parcel with no lot frontage on a public road, in steep slopes.

Farm sitter services available

THE FARM SITTER: On site care of your farm animals and/or pets during vacations or family or business emergencies. First rate care for reasonable cost. 802-299-7961.

Roof and Barn Painting service

WE PAINT BARNS AND ROOFS: Free estimates, please contact 802-683-6105.

Clean out and clean ups

Clean out and clean ups- complete houses, cellars, attics, garages, barns, and dump runs. 25 years experience. Please call 802-558-8202.

Offering repairs, renovations, remodeling, and handyman services

REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS, REMODELING AND HANDYMAN SERVICES.  Tyler Harwell Perkinsville. 802 356 9983.

Furniture repair and refinishing

Antique and contemporary furniture repair and refinishing: From minor repairs to major reconstructions since 1972. Gerald S. Gambone, Reading, VT (802) 484-7179, geraldgambone@gmail.com. By  appointment.

Serious collector of vintage VT license plates

Serious lifelong collector of old Vermont license plates buying quality early car plates. Conrad Hughson, PO Box 1, Putney, VT 05346. conrad_hughson@comcast.net, 802-387-4498. Please leave message.

Homeshare available in West Windsor

West Windsor: Older couple sharing nicely kept home with guest who can help with some daily chores.  Rides to store greatly appreciated.  Ground-floor guest room with access to parking in heated garage.  Would welcome dog to befriend their older dog. No cats. $350/month rent. 802-863-5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO

Yard sale this weekend in Hartland

YARD SALE: 111 Cream Pot Road, Hartland, VT. Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th from 10-5. Rain or shine.