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Current News & Events / Re: Weather Station:

« on: June 28, 2017, 11:17:18 AM »

I've lost the URL for that weather station, can you post it or PM it to me?

Thanks,
Joe (another weather geek)

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General Discussion / Re: FAIRFAX HOUSE OF PIZZA SURVEY NEEDED!!!!!!

« on: May 16, 2017, 09:36:04 AM »

YES !

Thanks,
Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Trash Pickup (I know, I know)

« on: May 19, 2016, 03:35:40 PM »

Yup, sure did - thanks!

Joe

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General Discussion / Trash Pickup (I know, I know)

« on: April 28, 2016, 01:53:08 PM »

Not meaning to poke the hornet nest.... but..... I've kind of lost track....

Where are we now in terms of trash pickup?
Is it still Duffy's?  Has Casella taken over?  Something else?
Our trash still seems to be disappearing and it's probably not magic fairies....so...



Regards,
Joe

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Current News & Events / Re: Poll results

« on: March 01, 2016, 08:36:17 PM »

How did the fiscal year flip floor vote from Saturday end up - are we moving to July 1 FY?
(apologies if this is posted elsewhere, didn't find it)

Thanks,
Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Need Your Input on Cable TV

« on: February 05, 2016, 11:20:09 AM »

For us, Dish with a dual DVR (recorder) Hi-Def receiver and 250 (*) channels, with local channels, but no premium channels like HBO is in the $85/ month range.
That also includes a maintenance package so if they have to come and look at your gear, it's mostly covered.  I had a receiver die once and they sent me another one the next day - so for me, even as a guy who can fix just about anything electronic, it's worth it 

As a new customer you'll pay a bunch less than that for a year or two (just like with Comcast or Direct).

I would recommended going directly to Dish rather than a local dealer - my opinion is the quality of the installation is better.  They do have local techs who are *very* good.

(*) 250 channels?  What does that mean?  I guess my math is a little too old school because it's really 290 channels.  A bunch of them are shopping and info channels!  That tier does include AMC and BBC, plus a bunch of sports networks.

Ok, before I end up being a total shill for Dish I'm going to sign off!

Regards,
Joe



 

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General Discussion / Re: Need Your Input on Cable TV

« on: February 03, 2016, 04:31:04 PM »

I tried the whole local TV off air thing - mainly to save money.  Digital off-air HDTV looks great but does not hold up well if you do not have direct line of sight to Mount Mansfield or have a bunch of trees in the way.
Trees!  That was our problem... any time the wind blew we'd loose our signal.

Back in 2009 when analog TV went away there were literally thousands of folks who lost reliable local TV (I was in the call center at VPT handling many of those complaints - I remember).
So for us, it's back to Dish Network - which I rather like, anyway.

Regards,
Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Faifax House Of Pizza

« on: November 16, 2015, 11:53:15 AM »

I second what the other folks have said - thanks for being in our town and serving some great food!

Joe

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General Discussion / Snow Plowing Needed - Buck Hollow / Woodard Road Area

« on: November 08, 2015, 12:34:27 PM »

Winter is Coming !!!!  (with apologies to Game of Thrones)

Our plow guy is no longer in the business so I am looking for a recommendation of someone who can plow a long driveway in the Buck Hollow /  Woodard Road area.
Feel free to post here or message me through this board.

Thanks!
Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Maybe, Just Maybe, Local Couple To Open Restaurant in Fairfax

« on: September 17, 2015, 03:33:12 PM »

Shouldn't be long.... I saw a big Reinhart Foods truck there this morning!

Regards,
Joe

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Current News & Events / Re: Emergency Management Weather Station

« on: August 18, 2015, 09:06:40 AM »

Is that a weather station that would be normally accessible to the public, like over the internet?

Regards,
Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Where Can I Get Gas With No Ethanol

« on: October 30, 2014, 08:25:13 AM »

Go Go Gas on Susie Wilson has premium (or as we used to call it back in the day, high test) non-ethanol.  I know I've seen one place in St. A that has it, too... can't remember where right now.
There is also a gas place right near Winooski High School that has Ethanol-Free high test as well.

I always keep a 5 gallon can of that around for the snow blowers and mowers. 
If you can't find any, Henry, I'll happily get you some, I'm on Susie Wilson every day.

Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Flag To Be Disposed Of

« on: September 08, 2014, 11:45:45 AM »

The Bot Scout troop in Milton takes them.  They then dispose of them in a fairly solemn ceremony.
They were doing this at the National Night Out back in August.

Joe

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Current News & Events / Re: Resturant

« on: July 03, 2014, 09:32:42 AM »

Apparently Fairfax House of Pizza was closed yesterday due to an air conditioning problem - and the folks in the bakery, while open, were suffering because of that failure!
If your air conditioning does not work on the hottest day of the year it's time to get a new tech 

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Current News & Events / 128 Construction - Heads Up !

« on: June 23, 2014, 08:23:03 AM »

The road work this morning on RT. 128 has ramped up ramped up quite a bit over the last few weeks!  Expect delays!

Happy Summer,
Joe