Cavendish Update 5/11/20: Plant Sale/News/Events
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5/11/20
1. What’s Been Happening
2. Events
Masks are available by e-mailing cavendishconnects@gmail.com. Children masks will be going home this week via the school for those that completed the survey.
Cavendish Municipal Water Users Please Watch Use: Gotta keep the water usage down so everyone has enough for the basics.
CHS Plant Sale Moved to May 30: Due to the unseasonable cold, it’s been a bit challenging for the plants, so the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) plant sale has been changed to May 30 from 9-noon. Farmer’s Market guidelines apply, which means everyone needs to wear a mask and be 6 feet apart. We will not be able to carry items to cars. Contact CHS for presale information 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com There most likely will be evening hours on May 29 (Friday) from 6-7 pm. Unfortunately, the Museum will not be open that day.
Green-Up Day has been postponed. No formal Green-Up Day this year. Instead, stop by the Town Office and pick up a green-up bag from the foyer. Filled bags can be taken to the Transfer Station free of charge. FMI: cavendishrecreation@hotmail.com, or 226-7291.
Cavendish Town Office Open by Appointment: Starting today, the Cavendish Town Office will be open to the public for land records research BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Researchers will be limited to one at a time during normal business hours. All researchers must bring and wear their own masks; the Office will provide gloves for use when handling materials. No public restroom will be available. Please call the Town Office at 802-226-7291 with any questions and to schedule an appointment.
Food Drive Continues for BRGN: Through the end of May, Cavendish Connects and the Cavendish Baptist Church are sponsoring a food drive to help Black River Good Neighbors as they help many in the Okemo Valley. Drop off items at the Cavendish Baptist Church. From the side of the building, enter the door closest to the parking lot-has a roof over the door-and leave donations in the designated box. Donations can also be left at the front door of BRGN (you will not be able to enter the building) in Ludlow from 10-3, Monday-Friday. If you prefer not to shop, you can donate at their website or send a check to BRGN 37 B Main St. Ludlow, VT 05149. Remember all items should be non-perishable and in date.
As the spigot turns: Vermont continues to track much better than expected for new cases, hospitalizations, and in people seeking treatment of Covid symptoms, which, if continued, 50% of the workforce can return to the workplace, though working remotely is being encouraged . With the “stay at home” order expiring at the end of the week-May 15, Gov. Scott announced on Friday that child care facilities can open June 1. However, most will be required to operate at reduced capacity. Summer camps, day and overnight, can also open, again with strict guidelines. More guidelines will be forthcoming for camps and day care on Monday.
In person graduations, for the most part, will not be possible due to the large numbers of people they attract. Guidelines are available at the state website. In person school is being planned for the fall.
Harvard Global Health estimated that VT needs to test 350 people per day to ensure safety during the reopening phase. VT now is testing over 550 per day and has the capability to test 1,000 a day, 7 days a week. Currently, VT has less than 2% of recent tests coming back positive.
If VT is to continue reopening and remain open, social distancing -staying 6 feet apart, while wearing a mask-hand washing, and following state guidelines are critical for all Vermonters to practice.
Check out the following article from WCAX, which contains a good timeline of how things closed and how they are reopening.
With the reopening of Vermont, we need to recognize we’re entering into a new normal where we can embrace things as they are, and what works to keep us as all safe as possible, or look back with longing for what was, while being angry and fearful about what lies ahead. Think I’m going for option A as it ultimately seems a lot less stressful.
1.WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
• Erskines is closing their iconic grain store
• Vermonters support, and follow, Covid-19 shutdown measures, research finds
• 'We All Have To Redefine What Normalcy Is': Vt. Hospitals Begin Expanding Operations
2. UPCOMING EVENTS: Go to dgBody Works for classes that are being posted via Facebook live. Take a new one, do an old one. Stay fit and healthy.
MAY 11 (MONDAY): Ludlow Community Blood Drive 12:30-5:30 at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. Wear a face mask and use hand sanitizer. For an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767
• Cavendish Select Board Meeting, agenda call in information available at the Cavendish Connects Calendar.
MAY 30 (SATURDAY): Cavendish Historical Society Plant Sale, 9-noon in front of the Museum. Face masks and social distancing required. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
Staying home for Patty; Bob Kirkbride; Singletons; Dave Norton; Deb Hryckiewicz; Ludlow Ambulance Service; the Cavendish Water/Waste Water Treatment Team; Rocky and the Cavendish Transfer Station Crew; Cavendish Town Crew; Mt. Ascutney Hospital; Cavendish/Proctorsville firefighters & first responders; Mack Molding employees; Shaw’s Ludlow employees; the healthcare workers who have died of Covid-19; Black River Good Neighbors; family and friends we have lost to Covid-19; and our children
Have a Heart -stay home or 6 feet apart wearing a cloth mask or scarf.
Stay healthy to protect yourself and Cavendish.