I was 4 1/2 then which would make that first little library one of my earliest memories. I learned that the library books were moved in Feb of 1961. ![]() I recognize last names of people involved in creating the first town library in the 1920’s. Just now I had fun, with some bittersweet feelings about times and people long gone, researching the history of that library to put dates to my memories. The far back corner on the left by windows and a window seat. I remember the room of books and where the children’s books were in that one room. I grew up in Waterford CT and I distinctly recall my mother taking me to the little town library which was in a small Cape Cod style house on a hill off of Great Neck Road. Not as small as the ones here of course but pretty little by today’s standards. Seeing them reminded me of my rich history of spending time in little libraries. Finding the boxes is a little treasure hunt for me. The books will be constantly shifting as people take and leave them. No computer catalogue, sign out or library card needed. Anyone can take a book and leave one, or return it. The little libraries hold maybe 15 or so books. Sheep Pasture is owned by the National Resources Trust of Easton and a wonderful spot with trails, woods, farm animals and many events and workshops. Wool spinners are nodding as they read this because we all have to have an easy source. It is at a place called Sheep Pasture which is on the grounds of an old estate where I can go when I need a sheep fix. Little Library at Sheep Pasture in Easton MA I had no gray when I started teaching there 10 years ago. They are full of idealistic young people full of ideas about self reliance and sustainability and – ok, I will say it, people with some gray hair who continue to believe in it despite decades of real life. NOFA conferences are always a breath of fresh air for me. This is the 10th year we have taught a fiber spinning related workshop there. 14th we are teaching natural dyeing at the Northeast Organic Farming Association Winter Conference in Worcester MA. Each place has its uniqueness and I enjoy thinking about uniqueness (run of the mill is so dull) so here are my impressions: So now that I realize it is 2017 I decided that yesterday was a good day to organize my thinking about the various places we as Eagle Lake Fibers are teaching through April. I never think much about January until the holidays are over. I didn’t have to be anywhere, our neighbor across the street who helps us had his plow blade thing on his truck, the wood stove was going- so I thought – let it snow! It did and we have 12″ of beautiful fluffy snow. ![]() Data provided on student membership and staffing are from the official school level data for 2021-2022.Yesterday we had a beautif ul day of snow.The directory information on school name, address, and phone number are preliminary data from initial submissions of school level data for 2022-2023.indicates that the data do not meet NCES data quality standards.For example, the enrollment and staff characteristics for schools that opened in the 2022-2023 school year will not be available until the full 2022-2023 file is released. indicates that the data are not applicable.* denotes a column with data from 2021-2022.Please see this blog post for more information regarding free or reduced-price lunch and direct certification eligibility counts in CCD. The unduplicated number of students who are eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) through direct certification (e.g., children that are in households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) or other assistance).The unduplicated number of students who are eligible to participate in the Free Lunch and Reduced-Price Lunch Programs under the National School Lunch Act of 1946.Modify Search Data Notes/Grant IDs HelpĪssabet Valley Regional Vocational TechnicalĬounty: Middlesex County schools in countyĮnrollment Characteristics (2021-2022 school year)įree lunch eligible by Direct Certification 2: 502 NOTE: The inclusion or exclusion of a school in this locator does NOT constitute an endorsement of the school and should NOT be used in any way to infer the accreditation status of the school.
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