I’m not sure where the summer went and how we could possibly be in September already, but we are. Fall is clearly on the way with cool mornings and even a few red leaves on the trees.
Corn, a few squash, pumpkins, and onions are the only things left in the garden. Carrots were picked and processed this past weekend. The crop was not that good this year with smaller carrots than usual and the mice had begun to chew the tops. Carrots have typically done well and we have an overabundance. Wondering why this year was different, I remembered I ordered these seeds from a different company. I will definitely not do that again.
Blackberry picking continued with another batch of muffins and a cobbler with the rest going in the freezer. I did have a pint that I ended up adding to pancakes one night for supper which were very tasty.
I’ve spent some time roaming around near the river and out in the woods looking for new flowers I have not yet observed on the app Seek which is neat. The app allows you to use your camera to identify plants and flowers providing you with the name and additional information. I recommend checking it out if this is something you are interested in. It seems like each year there are new flowers around and I often wonder where they came from.
The barn received a beautiful new roof thanks to A&G Carpentry. It looks great and it was amazing to watch them put up the 22-foot-long pieces of metal roofing. If we need any projects done, we’ll definitely be calling them again. Now work continues on jacking and replacing rotten beams and then some siding.
Just a reminder that the Town Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day and Wednesday, September 9th for staff to attend training.
Tax bills went out in the mail on the 27th. If you have not received one, please contact the town office or you can find them on the town’s website, newrymaine.org. Tax bills are sent to the owner as of April 1st and courtesy bills are sent to new owners. Payments can be made on the town’s website using the AndroGov link, selecting real estate, entering your account number and tax year 2027. We suggest using an echeck for a $1 service charge. This is a safe way to ensure payments are received and not lost in the mail. Reach out to the town office with any questions or if you need assistance.
Have a great week. Feel free to send me your news to be included in the column next week to newrynews24@gmail.com.