Category Archives: Vermont

Lost monkey spotted in Jericho

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 by No comments yet

“On Thursday, my 9-month-old grandson tossed his favorite take-along toy out of the stroller in Mills River Park. It most likely was left on the trail to the off-leash area. It is a cloth, hot pink monkey holding a banana. It has a white plastic ring on it. I believe it is Lamaze brand. If anyone picked it up or knows its whereabouts, I’d be really glad to get it back.”
• Marilyn, Jericho FPF, Sept. 1

“A reader spotted the pink monkey toy on the bridge at the park but it was gone this morning when my daughter went to retrieve it. If anyone picked it up or knows where it is now, we are still eagerly looking for it. Bright pink monkey,holding yellow banana, on a white plastic ring. Lost in Mills River Park on Thursday. Thank you!!”
• Marilyn, Jericho FPF, Sept. 3

“Thanks to everyone who emailed me about the monkey toy. We have made a connection with someone to get it back and we are very glad. Cheers to all of you and Front Porch Forum!! Such a great community and a great community resource!!”
• Marilyn, Jericho FPF, Sept. 4

Hardwick houseplants re-homed

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 by No comments yet

“One Norfolk Pine: 7.5′, One Dragon Yucca: 7.5′, One large hanging Wax Plant (Hoya) (in bloom), Two large pots of Bromeliads. All of these plants are strong and healthy, requiring minimal care. They are yours for the taking. Email, or call Ron for information.”
• Ron, Hardwick Walden FPF

“WOW, We got an overwhelming response from our FPF posting yesterday! The houseplants have all found good homes. Thank you, Front Porch Forum!”
• Ron, Hardwick Walden FPF, next day

Lost necklace found and returned in Montpelier

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 by No comments yet

“Sentimental value- My mother & I were walking about 4:00pm Sat. on the Hubbard Park road from the new shelter (where we parked our car) up to the tower, climbed the tower, took a selfie photo of us up there (& saw she still had her necklace on then), & walked back the same way. When she got home my mother realized her necklace was missing.  If found please email me asap (It’s my mother’s birthday today, & I’d love to find that necklace for her!) *Thank-you*, *thank-you*.”
• Karen, Montpelier FPF

“Thank-you responders, you are awesome, Front Porch Forum is awesome, my mother’s lost necklace was found on the Hubbard Park road to the tower, & returned! What a wonderful community, & a wonderful end of the day surprise of lost but then found, & in time for my mother’s birthday! Yay! She was very very happy!”
• Karen, Montpelier FPF, next day

“What did we do before FPF?”

Posted on Saturday, September 3, 2016 by No comments yet

“I want to thank all of the people who responded to my need for a drying rack. I am all set but am always amazed that so many people respond and are so generous with ideas and products. What did we do before Front Porch Forum?”
• Lucy, Jerico FPF

Hate crime in Craftsbury

Posted on Friday, August 26, 2016 by No comments yet

Posted on the Craftsbury FPF by Sterling College President, Matthew Derr:

The outpouring of support for Sterling and its students, following a number of incidents on campus this summer, that included vandalism and the theft of Black Lives Matters signs, has been appreciated.

Unfortunately, I write to report another serious incident that took place on the evening of Saturday, August 19 near the Common. A Sterling student was accosted with racial and homophobic slurs by passengers in a car who also threw an object at the student before speeding away. This incident was witnessed by a faculty member.

Faculty, staff, and students are supporting this student and Sterling is once again working closely with the Vermont State Police, who have determined that this incident qualifies as a hate crime.

To take a public stand against racism and injustice in our community, Sterling is organizing a solidarity vigil for Wednesday, September 14. Craftsbury residents are invited to join the Sterling community for dinner at 6:00 p.m., with the vigil to follow on Craftsbury Common.

Sterling will also offer a series of educational programs this fall on issues of inclusion, in collaboration with other community organizations. More details will follow on Front Porch Forum.

Duxbury Great Dane and Vizsla home!

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2016 by No comments yet

“So our Great Dane & Vizsla are found. Thank you all for your help and action They were spotted by a FPF member in N Fayston on Sunday at 9 AM (4.5 miles from our house). We looked for them all day Monday to no avail – thanks to those who I bothered by knocking on their door in earnest. Got a call today from very nice folks who had them walk up and plop on their front lawn 2 miles from where they were sighted Sunday. Both are skeletal looking and the Vizsla needed help from Roy to remove quills (thanks Roy and team – you’re the best!) Back home and soundly sleeping on their couch. Thank you all – we are so relieved and Front Porch Forum is the best – this is where all the info flowed.”
• Patrick, Duxbury FPF