Cavendish Update 11/15/24: News/Events

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for our area for 11/15 7am-6 pm. FIRE BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT

11/15/24

1.    Stuff a fire truck

2.    Cavendish Related News

3.    Events Calendar

1. STUFF A FIRE TRUCK: Proctorsville Fire Department (PFD) will once again be joining the Ludlow Fire Department for a Stuff a Fire Truck Food Drive to benefit the Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Food shelf. The Food drive will take place on December 7th from 9am-5pm. PFD will be set up in Proctorsville at Singletons Store and Ludlow Fire will be set up at Shaw’s. BRGNS needs the following: Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, soup, coffee, sugar, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, shampoo (regular bottles over sample size), soap (bars), dish detergent, and toothpaste.

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Legal Notice Regarding Gethsemane Episcopal Church

• Cavendish Mentors Needed: "Windsor County Mentors, the youth mentoring organization that serves all of Windsor County, Vermont, has an immediate need for mentors in the Cavendish area.  With 50 years’ experience matching caring adults with youth in need to help them thrive, mentoring offers vulnerable youth opportunities to share experiences with reliable adults to widen their vision of themselves, helping them to become confident, contributing members of their community. School-based mentoring partnerships, are free of charge, to local children between 5 and 18 who could benefit from a long-term, trusting relationship with an adult in their community. WCM trains and certifies adult volunteers to be mentors who are then matched with children at a local school. Once matched, the pair meets weekly at the school, during the school day, for an hour. Sign up now emailing us at info@wcmentors.org."

• Cavendish Community Calendar Now On-Sale: The 2025 Cavendish Calendar is now available for purchase at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and The Village Clipper in Proctorsville. Featuring full color photographs taken by local residents, the calendar sells for $20 and supports the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. You can also request a copy at cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com.

• GM District Board agenda for Nov. 21: The Board of Directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 21 in the Green Mountain High School Library/Media Center, 716 Route 103 South and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here.

• Tech Time at Ludlow Library: From 10:30 a.m. Fletcher Memorial Library will host Tech Time with Matt Sydorowich of Sydscompufix, on Saturday, Nov. 16 – 12:30 p.m. Sydorowich will offer one-on-one assistance with your device, phone, or computer. Please call the library at 802-228-8921 to register. Fletcher Memorial Library is located at 88 Main St in Ludlow. Please find more about the library at www.fmlnews.org. This program is free and open to the public.

• BRGNS Holiday Program Applications: Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Holiday Program applications are due by Nov. 22. For residents of Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Plymouth and villages located within these towns, you can apply for assistance to help with the holidays, including gifts for kids. Applications are available at the BRGNS website, food shelf or the thrift store, located at 37B Main St., Ludlow. If downloading from the website, the application is close to the bottom of the page. You can either snail mail your application or drop it off at the Thrift Store.

3. EVENTS

NOVEMBER 18 (MONDAY): Cooking with a Local Chef, 4:30-6:30. A Cooking presentation class at the Community Center kitchen. The class will be led by Kevin Barnes. Participants will have instruction while the chef prepares a "Day after Thanksgiving" cooking demo. After the instruction participants will be able to sample the dish. In addition, you will take home the recipe and a grocery bag with items to create the meal at home. Sign up today by Contacting Nick Miele at Ludlowrecreation@tds.net. Due to kitchen safety, we are only able to have 12 participants at a time. This event is free thanks to Shaws for sponsoring the event.

NOVEMBER 22-24 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY): Ski Swap at Jackson Gore. Hours Friday 4-7 pm; Saturday 9-5; and Sunday 9-1

NOVEMBER 28 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 29 (FRIDAY): Town office closed for Thanksgiving break.

DECEMBER 7 (SATURDAY): Stuff a Fire Truck. The food drive will take place in two locations; PFD will be at Singleton’s and Ludlow will be at Shaw’s. Donations will be accepted from 9-5, with all proceeds benefitting the Black River Good Neighbors Service’s Food Shelf.

DECEMBER 8 (SUNDAY): Children’s Christmas Party at the American Legion  Post 36, 133 Main St., Ludlow from 10:30-Noon. Please call/text Tammi to sign up by December 1st 802-376-9165.

DECEMBER 14 (SATURDAY): The Cavendish Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Fiesta at the Cavendish Library, made possible by a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund. From 10-noon come and make a variety of decorations using paper from old hymnals, magnets and more. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com

-       Ludlow Farmer’s Market 10-4 at the Ludlow Community Center

DECEMBER 15 (SUNDAY): Christmas Party at Fox Run, 12-4. Free Buffet, gifts for kids sponsored by Four Square Hospitality. FMI: ray@foursquarehospitalityvt.com

DECEMBER 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 25-JANUARY 2 : HAPPY HANUKKAH

DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 1: HAPPY KWANZAA

DECEMBER 31: New Years Eve.

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Cavendish Update 11/8/24: Election Results/News/Events

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SUNDAY IS THE CAVENDISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S PROCTORSVILLE GHOST WALK:  Meet at the War Memorial in Proctorsville at 2 pm (across from Svec Park, and shortly after Depot St. intersects with 131. If you are planning on attending, or are in need of a little fall "chill,"  CHS has posted some interesting ghostly, eerie and strange stories at their blog.

11/8/24

1.    Election Results

2.    Letter from TRSU Superintendent

3.    Cavendish Related News

4.    Events Calendar

1.ELECTION RESULTS: Of a possible 1,125 Cavendish registered voters, 835 (74%) cast ballots on Tuesday’s Election. Among those voting, 439 (52%) used the absentee ballots mailed prior to the election. Below are the results, with winners appearing in bold type:

Federal

President: Harris 428 (51.2%); Trump: 357 (42.75%); Others 50 (6.00%)

US Senate: Sanders 410 (49.10%); Malloy 368 (44.07%); Others 57 (6.84%)

Congress: Balint 379 (45.39%); Coester 338 (40.48%); Others 118 (14.13%)

State

Governor: Scott 666 ((79.76); Charlestin 108 (12.95%); Others 43 (.05%)

Lt. Governor: Rodgers 464 (55.93%); Zuckerman 300 (35.93%); Others 68 (8.14%)

State Treasure: Bechhoefer 402 (48.14%); Pieciak 376 (45.03%); Others 57 (6.83%)

Sec. of State: Paige 405 (48.50%); Hanzas 379 (45.39%); Others 51 (6.11)

Auditor: Paige 394 (47.19%); Hoffer 380 (45.51%); Others 61 (7.31%)

Att. General: Nelson 368 (44.09%); Clark 362 (43.35%); Others 105 (12.58%)

County/Town

State Senate: Gleason 391; Murray 378 Winners-White, Clarkson, Major

State Rep: Coffin 469 (56.17%); Yuengling 326 (39.04%); Others 40 (4.79%)

Justice of the Peace: Coffin (365); Leonard (284); Michelle Lindberg (328); Stu Lindberg (345); Lombard(341); Ruhlin (266); Sisson (280); R van Schaik (399); Warren (214); Write-in 47

2. LETTER FROM TRSU SUPERINTENDENT: The following letter is from Layne Millington the superintendent of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union, regarding restructuring changes of the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD):

Dear TRSU Community,

The GMUSD Open Forum will take place on November 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Cavendish Elementary School.

This will be a final opportunity for community input before the restructuring plan is presented to the GM School Board later this month. It is also an excellent opportunity for community members to share their thoughts, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the school district—especially as we are entering budget seasons.

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• GM Boys Varsity Soccer Division III State Champs: Congratulations to the Green Mountain Union High School’s (GMUHS) varsity boys soccer team, who defeated Stowe last Saturday to become the state Division III champions. Cavendish’s own Andrei Solzhenitsyn scored the winning goal in sudden-death overtime.

• Communitree Project takes root at CTES: VT Journal

 • Ludlow business man Caruso pleads guilty to kickback: Chester Telegraph

• Republicans flip six seats in the Vermont Senate, shattering Democratic supermajority: VT Digger

• Experts recommend leaving leaves on yard for winter WCAX

4. EVENTS

NOVEMBER 10 (SUNDAY): Proctorsville Ghost Walk. Meet at 2 pm in front of the Proctorsville War Memorial. This event is free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 11 (MONDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office closed.

NOVEMBER 12 (TUESDAY): GMUSD open forum on restructuring at CTES, 6 Pm.

NOVEMBER 14 (THURSDAY): The Cavendish Library presents “The Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black elk, Holy Man of the Lakota.” Damien Costello will be the speaker, who specializes in the intersection of Catholic theology, indigenous spiritual traditions and colonial history. FMI: Amy McMullen 802-226-7503 or CavendishLibrary573@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 22-24 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY): Ski Swap at Jackson Gore. Hours Friday 4-7 pm; Saturday 9-5; and Sunday 9-1

NOVEMBER 28 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 29 (FRIDAY): Town office closed for Thanksgiving break.

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Cavendish Update 11/1/24: Winter Preparedness/News/Events

Please note the following:

• Cavendish is under a fire ban as is most of the state.  

• Singleton’s is closed until Sunday for floor repair.

• Fall Back on Sunday as we return to standard time. Set clocks back one hour and check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and other devices.

• Saturday is the community celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Cavendish Library see the events section for more information. 

11/1/24

1.    Winter Preparedness

2.    Proctorsville Ghost Walk

3.    Cavendish Related News

4.    Events Calendar

1.WINTER PREPAREDNESS: In keeping with Vermont’s Winter Preparedness Week, below is information to help keep you informed and safe:

Register for VT Alert: Register for VT Alert @ VTALERT.gov to receive personalized alerts via phone, text or email about emergencies, including weather, that may affect Cavendish and/or other parts of the state.

For Current Cavendish Information: Cavendish VT Facebook page will post important updates as received. The Cavendish Update provides weekly updates, daily in the event of an emergency, directly to your e-mail account. If you are not registered for this free service, click here to register.

Area Shelter: The Cavendish shelter, located at the Cavendish Baptist Church-2258 Main St., is the town’s warming shelter when it’s needed. Opening and closing information about the shelter is posted to the Cavendish Facebook page.

Vermont Winter Weather Central:  Includes Plow Finder, road conditions and much more.

Need Fuel or other types of assistance: Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Administers Meals on Wheels, food shelf, Financial Aid, heating assistance, housing, utilities, thrift store and furniture store.  Located at  37B Main Street, Ludlow. Call (802) 228-3663. The thrift store operates 10-4 Monday through Saturday, Food Shelf Monday-Friday 10-3; Furniture store, located at 105 Main St. Friday & Saturday from 10-4.

Make Sure heating vents are clear of snow or other obstructions

Maintain your generator: Keep your generator in good working order. It should be located outside, away from open windows, doors, or air intakes.

Maintain snowblowers and other equipment used for snow removal.

Power Outages: In the event of a power outage, if you see a downed line, leave it alone and call your power company. Also call them if you loose power. Make sure your pipes are insulated. If your pipes freeze, know where the water shut off is and never use a blow torch or other open flame to thaw the pipes out. A hair dryer is one safe way to take care of the problem.

Never use an “improvised” heat source like grill or oven as they can be fire or carbon monoxide hazards.

Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat source.

Check on your neighbors in the event of a storm or an extended cold period.

Be prepared. Have a well-stocked Winter Home Emergency Supply Kit that includes flashlights, portable radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, bottled water and non-perishable food.

For more winter tips, check Vermont’s Winter Safety page.

2. PROCTORSVILLE GHOST WALK: Proctorsville village is home to Vermont’s most haunted inn. One house includes a ghost in the deed, while the fire department is periodically visited by “Homer.” Learn more about these and other eerie tales at the Proctorsville Ghost Walk.

On November 10 (Sunday), the Cavendish Historical Society will be sponsoring the Proctorsville Ghost Walk. Meet at the Proctorsville War Memorial, which is at the intersection of route 131 and Depot Street in Proctorsville. Wear comfortable shoes and dress weather appropriate.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. For more information please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Robert Singleton: Robert Singleton, 76, of Cavendish, Vt., died peacefully at his home. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a medic and hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War. A remembrance of his life will be held at the couple’s home on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2-5 p.m. Military honors will be at 4:30 p.m. The address is 2702 Brook Road.

• Stewart Schmidt (1936-2024): Know to many as Stew, and the ref for many a local soccer game, Stew died on Oct. 24 at his home in Proctorsville. He was one of the eight founding members of the Vermont Soccer Officials Association (VSOA) and the Vermont chapter of the National College Soccer Referees Association, serving as president of both organizations. Stew officiated for over 50 years and was recognized with induction into the Vermont Principals Association Hall of Fame in 2014. Stew was also a teacher at Black River High School for 35 years.

• GM boys soccer’s is the finals for the state championship: Congratulations to the Green Mountain Union High School boys soccer team on making it to the state finals for Division III. The championship game is Saturday, Nov. 2, 4 pm at Rutland High School.

• CHS Newsletter now on-line: The fall newsletter of the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is now available at their blog. It includes upcoming events as well as interesting Cavendish history.

• The Cavendish Vampire: CHS annual Halloween story is now available at the CHS blog.

• Local Author Visit: Jonathan Otto from Saxton’s River will be presenting his book “Child of the Wild: animal families in portraits & poems.” Book one in a five book series, this book includes fun facts about animals, engaging poems, STEM learning, family themes, and more. Jonathan will read an excerpt from his book and follow with a group poem activity. This event takes place on November 7 (Thursday), 6 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville.

• Brush fire in Ludlow burns 16.5 acres; fire crews continue to work fire today 

• Flood Wall being installed in front of Shaw’s: The construction in front of Shaw’s in Ludlow is for a flood wall.

• Amtrak service for Chester and Ludlow?  The 2025 Vermont Rail Plan, which is currently being updated. The plan sets goals for both intercity passenger rail through Amtrak as well as the freight rail system. If you would like to see rail service in Chester and Ludlow, file comments by Friday, Nov. 8 in time for the fall meeting of the Vermont Rail Advisory Council on Nov. 12. To access the Vermont Rail Plan Comment Form, click here.  

4. EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2 (SATURDAY):  Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): Starts 3:30 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville. Workshop from 3-5:30 Pot luck supper follows

NOVEMBER 3 (SUNDAY): Fall back to standard time. Day lights savings ends. Set clocks back one hour and use this as a time to check smoke and radon detectors.

NOVEMBER 5 (TUESDAY): Election Day. Cavendish voting takes place at the Proctorsville Fire Hall from 10-7. FMI: 802-226-7291.

NOVEMBER 7 (THURSDAY): Local Author Jonathan Otto will be speaking at the Cavendish Library at 6 pm.

NOVEMBER 10 (SUNDAY): Proctorsville Ghost Walk. Meet at 2 pm in front of the Proctorsville War Memorial. This event is free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 11 (MONDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office closed.

NOVEMBER 14 (THURSDAY): The Cavendish Library presents “The Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black elk, Holy Man of the Lakota.” Damien Costello will be the speaker, who specializes in the intersection of Catholic theology, indigenous spiritual traditions and colonial history. FMI: Amy McMullen 802-226-7503 or CavendishLibrary573@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 22-24 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY): Ski Swap at Jackson Gore. Hours Friday 4-7 pm; Saturday 9-5; and Sunday 9-1

NOVEMBER 28 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 29 (FRIDAY): Town office closed for Thanksgiving break.

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Cavendish Update 10/25/24: SB Mtg/Election Info/News/Events

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10/25/24

1.    Cavendish Select Board Meeting

2.    General Election Information

3.    Walkers and cyclists take note

4.    Cavendish Related News

5.    Events Calendar

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 10/21/24: : The video of Monday’s select board (SB) meeting is posted Okemo Valley website. https://okemovalley.tv Unapproved Minutes are available at the town’s website.

Approved:

• To submit an application for a grant to conduct the Road Erosion Inventory (REI), which needs to be completed by October 2027. The goal of REI is to establish baseline conditions of road segments and evaluate implementation efforts. The cost will be $10,820, of which the town will be responsible for a 15% match.

• The name Sunset Lane for the new private road off of Prior Road

• Change the November SB meeting date to 11/18/24 

Discussed

• General Election: Diane McNamara, Town Clerk, provided an update on the General Election that takes place on Tuesday Nov. See item 2 below.

• Municipal Energy Resilience Grant Update: The town used an initial grant of $4,000 to assess town buildings and has submitted a grant for over $307,000 for upgrades to town office, waste water treatment etc. The purpose of these state grants are to increase energy resilience, reduce energy use and operating costs, and curb greenhouse gas emissions. Many towns are submitting grants so the likelihood of receiving funds is questionable at best.

• Flood Resilience Study Update: A request for proposals (RFP) has been issued by Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) as follows: MARC in cooperation with the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission ( “TRORC”) and the Towns of Plymouth, Ludlow, and Cavendish, Vermont, invite qualified firms to submit proposals for the development of a flood resilience study along the mainstem of the Black River and its major tributaries as it flows through the Towns of Plymouth, Ludlow and Cavendish. The goal of this project is to both update and expand upon those past assessments and plans to develop a comprehensive flood resilience for the Black River corridor with the towns seeking mitigation strategies; floodplain restoration; berm removal; floodwater storage; bridge/culvert upsizing; dam removal; dam rehabilitation; river corridor easements; stormwater management and drainage improvements; structural elevation or floodproofing; and buyouts. Proposals are due Nov. 15 with a project completion date of 12/31/25. Funding and the town’s portion of payment will be discussed following the RFP process.  

In addition to this RFP, Cavendish has submitted a grant for the $90 million the state received from the Government for flood mitigation. Greven Field is one of the proposed projects. While it is hoped that Cavendish does receive funding, many towns are applying for these funds.

• ARPA Funds: With the deadline of Dec. 31 rapidly approaching, the SB needs final cost estimates of proposed projects, such as replacing water meters, decisions can be finalized at the November meeting. Betty McEnaney, on behalf of her husband Bruce who is town sexton but currently out of town, requested funds to help repair stones in the various cemeteries. The board can adopt a Resolution about the general manner in which funds will be spent, allowing time in 2025 to finalize specifics.

• Town Managers Contract: Town manager, Rick Chambers, signed his contract as part of the meeting.

• Dangerous/Derelict Building Update: The Depot St. project has been completed. The owners at 1323 Main St. have replied to Chambers’ letter, stating that there plan is to remove the building in question.

• Proctor Cemetery Access: Chambers did not think the access was blocked, though there is no signage.

• Managers Report: Chambers informed the board that he continues to work with FEMA and hopes to have this project completed in the next two weeks. Have $500,000 in projects approved for funding but are still working on the remaining $1.5 million balance. Property owners with delinquent water bills, who have not contacted the town office to develop payment agreements, need to do as in the near future, disconnections will begin.

• Lack of Cell Service in the Villages: SB member Shannon Devereux discussed the lack of cell service from Downers Four Corners through Proctorsville.

2. GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION: Ballots have been mailed to all registered Cavendish voters. If you have not received yours, or you want to register to vote, call or stop by the town office, or go to the polls on election day. The number is 802-226-7291. You can also obtain a ballot at the polls.

Cavendish’s polling place is the Proctorsville Fire Dept., which will be open from 10-7 on Nov. 5. Ballots can be mailed back using the envelope provided or dropped off at the Town Office.  Please read all instructions carefully before returning your ballot.

If you plan to vote in person please bring the ballot you received in the mail – if you do not bring your ballot you will be required to sign an Affidavit of No Ballot Cast before being issued a new ballot.

Local candidates for Justice of the Peace are on the back side of the ballot. Only write in names of people who would be willing to serve. Please do not include joke names since those need to be hand counted, which takes a lot of time.

The Board of Civil Authority will process absentee ballots early on Oct 30 (Wednesday) from 9 am until finished. The last day to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 4 by 5 pm at the Town Office.

Firearms are not allowed in polling places. If you carry, please leave them in your vehicle.

            The Town Office is closed on election day.

3. WALKERS AND CYCLISTS TAKE NOTE: It's been brought to our attention that some cyclists and walkers are putting themselves in harm’s way by not observing basic safety measures. Walkers please pay attention to traffic; walk on the sidewalk whenever possible; walk single file and remember that motorist might not see. Do not walk with your back to oncoming traffic; wear dark colors, especially at night; or listen to loud music or look at your phone. For more information, click here. The rules of the road for cyclists are as follows: follow the law as you have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers; be predictable-use turn signals and don’t swerve in and out around parked cars; ride where people can see you with  reflectors on your bike and wearing bright clothes; stay alert for what drivers and walkers might be doing and be on the lookout for things like pot holes and road debris; and make sure your bike is in good working order. For more information, click here.

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Spanish Conversation Group Forming at the Cavendish Library: Do you speak Spanish? Would you like to converse with others in Spanish? Join us to meet and speak Spanish with others in the community on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 5 pm at the Cavendish Library. This is an initial meeting and subsequent meeting days and times will be determined based upon participant interest and availability.  Spanish fluency is required. FMI: 802-226-7503

• GM board votes to preview restructuring proposal, overriding superintendent’s schedule: I n a bid to moderate reaction to an administration-generated restructuring plan for the three schools within the Green Mountain Unified School District, TRSU Superintendent Layne Millington said he would not reveal the plan until the next GM board  meeting, on Thursday Nov. 21. But, following Cavendish board representative Kate Lamphere’s request, the board voted 6-3 to have the plan released to its members 12 hours ahead of that meeting with the promise that they would not divulge it to the public. Millington has provided hints to the plan including that it would cost money and may involve a bond next year or a higher school budget for one year depending on the tax rate. He also said there were a number of variations to discuss. He also said that the plan would not involve moving the sixth grade to Green Mountain High, but that the plan does include putting a pre-school at Cavendish Town Elementary and adding a pre-school playground. Chester Telegraph

• Tree Planting at CTES: Tree planting took place at CTES on Monday 10/21. The type of trees planted from left to right on the CTES school yard are as follows: 3 male Autumn Gold Ginkgoes; a Red Maple by the flagpole; a Magnolia and then 3 Adirondack Crab Apple Trees. Two purple lilacs are in the first parking area. The red maple tree was planted in the spot where Riley's Tree stood. It was chosen and placed there specifically to be dedicated to Stephen Plunkard, who passed away a year ago on the 21st. It was the Plunkard family that purchased and planted Riley's Tree many years ago.

• No one injured, two condos destroyed in fire on Okemo Mountain: Chester Telegraph 

• Big Pops Sandwich Shop Opens Friday in Ludlow: Opening with their full food menu, Big Pops-located at 57 Pond Street-opens this Friday. Hours are 6-6.

5. EVENTS

OCTOBER 25 (FRIDAY): Gill Home Haunted Walk. They are currently seeking donations of candy, which can be dropped off at the business office, nurses station, or donation bin located in the lobby.

OCTOBER 26 (SATURDAY) History of the Invasives: Knotweed. 2 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807.

OCTOBER 29 (TUESDAY): Spanish Conversation Group meets at the Cavendish Library at 5 pm. FMI: 802/226-7503.

OCTOBER 31 (THURSDAY): HAPPY HALLOWEEN Trunk or Treat  Benson’s Chevrolet, 25 Pond St. Ludlow 5-7 pm

NOVEMBER 2 (SATURDAY):  Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): Starts 3:30 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville. Workshop from 3-5:30 Pot luck supper follows

NOVEMBER 3 (SUNDAY): Fall back to standard time. Day lights savings ends. Set clocks back one hour and use this as a time to check smoke and radon detectors.

NOVEMBER 5 (TUESDAY): Election Day. Cavendish voting takes place at the Proctorsville Fire Hall from 10-7. FMI: 802-226-7291.

NOVEMBER 10 (SUNDAY): Proctorsville Ghost Walk. Meet at 2 pm in front of the Proctorsville War Memorial. This event is free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 11 (MONDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office closed.

NOVEMBER 14 (THURSDAY): The Cavendish Library presents “The Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black elk, Holy Man of the Lakota.” Damien Costello will be the speaker, who specializes in the intersection of Catholic theology, indigenous spiritual traditions and colonial history. FMI: Amy McMullen 802-226-7503 or CavendishLibrary573@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 22-24 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY): Ski Swap at Jackson Gore. Hours Friday 4-7 pm; Saturday 9-5; and Sunday 9-1

NOVEMBER 28 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 29 (FRIDAY): Town office closed for Thanksgiving break.

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