Cavendish Update 2/21/25: Town Report/RFP/News/Events
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2/21/25
1. Cavendish Fire District 2 Seeking Proposals
2. Clear your vents/prevent roof ice dams
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Events Calendar
1.CAVENDISH FIRE DISTRICT 2 SEEKING PROPOSALS: The Cavendish Fire District #2 is seeking proposals from qualified engineering or architectural consulting firms for planning, design, and construction oversight for a project involving energy and ADA improvements to the Fire Station, as well as the installation of a ground-mounted solar array and battery storage system. The RFP for this project can be found at https://www.marcvt.org under "Grants & RFPs" or by emailing Martha Harrison at mharrison@marcvt.org The deadline for submissions is February 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM.”
2. CLEAR YOUR VENTS/PREVENT ROOF ICE DAMS Given the recent snowfall, it’s an important reminder to clear snow away from heating and appliance vents to avoid carbon monoxide buildup in the home and other potential problems. Use the VT Emergency Management’s guide on Safe Heating
The following information is from the National Weather Service. Ice dams occur when heavy snow buildup melts during the day and then refreezes when temperatures drop overnight. After several days of melting-freezing cycles, it's common for the melted water and ice to work up under the shingles until water enters the attic and eventually does damage to the ceilings, wall and contents. In cases where the ice dam goes unnoticed for an extended period of time, it can do significant damage to the building and its contents.
There's no way to guarantee an ice dam won't damage your home, but you can take steps to cut the chances of an ice dam forming in the first place:
If you haven't already, thoroughly clean all leaves, sticks and other debris from your home's gutters and down spouts. This allows melting roof snow to flow into gutters and through down spouts.
Make every effort to keep snow on your roof to a minimum. Long-handled devices on the market called "roof rakes" let you stand on the ground and pull the snow off the roof. Keeping heavy snow loads off your roof reduces the chances for both ice dam formation and roof failure due to the weight.
All winter long, keep gutters and down spouts clear of snow and icicles.
Evaluate the insulation and ventilation in your attic. Most experts agree the R-value of attic insulation should be at least R-30 (R-38 is preferable in northern climates). In addition, good airflow from under the eaves or soffit area along the underside of the roof and out through the roof vents is essential. The insulation prevents heat loss from the interior of the home. The venting allows the attic air to stay cold enough to prevent or minimize the freeze/thaw cycle on the roof. Consult a reputable roofing and/or insulation contractor about these improvements.
3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Cavendish Town Report 2024: The 2024 Town Report has been mailed to all registered voters and is also available as a .pdf at the Town Website. The report contains the budget to be discussed at the Town Informational Meeting on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2 pm in the Cavendish Elementary School. It also contains sample ballots for the town elected positions and articles to be voted on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 10 am to 7 pm at the Proctorsville Fire Station. Note that on page 30 of the Town Plan, there is a breakdown of how tax dollars are spent. For Fire District 1 (Proctorsville), 63% is for education, 29% town and 8% fire district. For Fire District 2 (Cavendish), 65% education, town 30% and 2.5% fire district.
• Dog Licenses Ready for Renewal: By state law, all dogs residing within the State of Vermont must be licensed by April 1st each year. Licenses for 2025 have been printed and are ready for renewal. New dogs may be licensed at any time during the year. Please bring a valid rabies certificate. Licenses are available from the Cavendish Town Office.
• M&T Bank Drive Thru Only: Starting Feb. 24 (Monday), M&T Bank in Ludlow will only have drive-thru service for the next 2-3 weeks. Due to the flood proofing construction, the lobby and ATM will not be available.
• Sheryl Faye as Susan B. Anthony: On Wednesday, March 12 at 6 pm at the Cavendish Library, Sheryl Faye will be telling the story of Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights activist and a prominent figure in American history. She played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement, the 19th Amendment, and dedicated her life to racial, gender, and educational equality. Sheryl Faye is a graduate of Emerson College and creator of Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women. A community favorite, Sheryl has a talent for bringing Historical women to life for adults and children around the world. This event is free and open to the public. FMI: Amy at (802) 226-7503 or CavendishLibrary573@gmail.com
• GMUHS New Mascot is the Grizzlie: GM Principal John Broadley told The Chester Telegraph on Sunday that the 200 plus students who voted to chose from five candidates picked the formidable brown bear by about 52 percent with the other four making up the remainder of the ballots. The bobcat came in second. Other candidates included lions, goats and eagles.
• GMUSD Annual Meeting: The Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) Annual Meeting in Feb. 27 (Thursday) 6 pm at GMUHS. Enjoy free food and meet community partners along with a discussion of the proposed budget and the annual meeting. Voting on the budget takes place on March 4 (Tuesday), 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Dept.
• Side by Side: Scott education plans past and present: Chester Telegraph
• TRSU Began Preparing for Trump Budget Cuts, Fund Freezes, last year: Chester Telegraph
• How are VT Rare plants Faring: On Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11 am at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow, learn about the work of the VT Natural Heritage Inventory to map monitor and conserve over 600 species of rare and uncommon plant species across the state. Discover how and why to responsibly choose native plants for your own pollinator gardens, meadowscaping and beyond. Featured speakers include: Gerace Glynn-Botanist with the VT Agency of Natural Resources & Hayley Kolding VT River Conservancy
• People Flocked to Vermont It Didn’t Last: Vermont saw a surge in newcomers after Covid-19 struck, fueled partially by city-dwellers who could take newly remote jobs to the less-congested Green Mountains. But these trends were short-lived. Wall St. Journal
4. EVENTS
FEBRUARY 22 (SATURDAY): 11 am at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow, Learn about the work of the VT Natural Heritage Inventory to map monitor and conserve over 600 species of rare and uncommon plant species across the state.
- Gypsy Reel & Rick Redington & Touff Luv concert in memory of Mark Huntley, 7PM at the Ludlow Town Hall. A free event (donations greatly appreciated), doors open at 6:30 pm. FMI 802-228-3238
FEBRUARY 27 (THURSDAY): 6 PM GMUSD Annual Meeting at GMUHS
MARCH 1 (SATURDAY): 2 PM Town Meeting Day at the Cavendish Town Elementary Multi Purpose Room. This is an informational meeting only with all articles voted on by Australian Ballot on March 4.
MARCH 4 (TUESDAY): Voting Day. Polls are open from 10-4 at the Proctorsville Fire Hall.
- Mardi Gras! Les Bon Temps Roulette (Let the good times roll)
MARCH 12 (WEDNESDAY): 6 pm at the Cavendish Library, Sheryl Faye will be telling the story of Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights activist and a prominent figure in American history.
MARCH 31 (MONDAY): Last day to submit photographs for the Cavendish Calendar Contest. Submit entries to cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com.
MAY 10 (SATURDAY): Last day to add your voice to the CCCA community survey.
