Cavendish Update 4/16/21: Construction update/Principal/News/Events
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4/16//21
1. Route 131 Road Construction: 4/15/21
2. Cavendish Internet Survey
3. Thank you from Jim Harrison
4. Covid update
5. Events
1. ROUTE 131 ROAD CONSTRUCTION: 4/15/21 : Berm removal and ditching operations will continue next week at various locations and will be proceeding easterly throughout the project.
Guardrail operations will continue next week. Crews are temporarily setting the guardrail back from the roadway in order for reclaim operations to take place. Operations are approximately 2 miles west of the Cavendish-Weathersfield town line and proceeding east. This temporary setback of guardrail is expected to take one to two more weeks to complete.
Milling (grinding of the top portion of the roadway surface) is currently on schedule to begin the week of 4/19. It is anticipated that milling will begin near the east end of Proctorville Village on Monday and progress easterly. Work is anticipated to progress the full width of the roadway at about 1 to 1.5 miles per day. The traveling public should expect slightly longer delays in the vicinity of milling operations, and may want to add extra time to travel plans.
Once milling begins, Saturday work is likely until the reclaim is done, sometime in July.
2. CAVENDISH INFO
• Cavendish Library Reopens: The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is delighted to announce its reopening to the public on Tuesday, April 20. Patrons will be able to browse the stacks and check out library materials. Curbside services is still available for anyone who would rather not enter the library. Anyone visiting the library must wear masks, complete a brief health questionnaire, sanitize their hands and social distance. A 30 minute time limit will be in effect. Lots of new items for browsing and selection. FMI: Kata at 226-7503.
• CTES Host Coin Drive: The Cavendish Town Elementary finished a coin drive last week for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The kindergarten and first grade decorated the collection cans for each classroom (k-6th) and put out information to advertise it. The young kids (K,1st and 2nd grade) used their counting, sorting and math skills to figure out the can totals. There are 69 in-school students currently and after collecting and counting, the amazing total sent to St Jude’s to help children was $503.14. Many thanks to kids, parents and staff.
• CCCA Annual Spring Bird Walk! Join Marianne and Michael Walsh of the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society on Saturday, May 8 @ 7:00am for a 2 hour bird watching amble along 20 Mile Stream Rd. and into the surrounding fields. You will have a chance to identify the various birds by their songs and markings. Meet at Crows Cafe - wear good walking shoes, mask up, and bring your binoculars! RSVP to Robin at 226-7736. Limit is 10 people. FMI: CCCA website.
• GMUHS Principal Candidate rejection causes conflict Vermont Journal Note: At last evening’s Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) emotionally charged board meeting, the hiring of Keith Hill as principal for one year was passed.
• Six GM board members say what went into principal voting decisions The Chester Telegraph
• Got Drugs-Take Back Day: On April 24 (Saturday), various places in Windsor County will be participating in Take-Back Day, where prescription drugs can be dropped off from 10-2 at the following local locations: Chester, Windsor, Springfield, Ludlow, Hartford, and Woodstock Police stations; the Weathersfield Transfer Station; and Ludlow Pharmacy (Pond St). Note that drop boxes for prescription drugs are available year round at the Ludlow Police Dept. and the Ludlow Pharmacy. DO NOT flush prescription drugs down the toilet or sink as this contaminates surface and ground water. Drug boxes are an important resources to prevent opiate-related deaths and environmental damage.
3. THANK YOU FROM JIM HASSON: To all who shared my 95th birthday celebration on March 7, 2021: the motorcade, onlookers, friends and family members were an absolute surprise to me, thanks to my daughter Julie, Mrs. Alex Racicot, Jennifer Harper, and all who arranged the many details with amazing secrecy.
Thanks to the firefighters from Cavendish, Proctorville, and Ludlow, the teachers and students with all the handmade greetings – I received hundreds of cards. I’m humbled by the sentimental comments and I laughed at the amusing ones.
Chief Mark Fountain of the Springfield Police Department, his wife, and daughter honored me with their presence. I had a telephone call from a man that served with me in Vietnam 60 years ago. He saw the parade on Facebook in Germany! A friend’s daughter wrote from southern France. “My prayer is that all your birthdays will be as enjoyable and as full of love and laughs. Be well. Be happy.” Thank you. Sincerely, Jim Hasson Cavendish, Vt.
4. COVID UPDATE: As of 4/7/21, Cavendish had one new cases of Covid in the prior week for a total of 24 cases.. Ludlow had no new cases (total 65), while Chester had 1 (77 total) and Springfield 10 (210).
Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics cancelled through Friday, April 23 State officials announced Thursday that Vermont will follow the recommendation of the CDC and extend the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for an additional week, which allows the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices the time it needs to gather more data about reported side effects. The committee will meet again next week. Anyone who had an appointment cancelled through the state registration system should call the Health Department at 855-722-7878. The department is working hard to open as many additional appointments as possible for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and expects everyone impacted by this pause will be able to get an appointment by the end of April. Although these side effects are extremely rare, the FDA and CDC recommend that people who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.
NH Lifting Mask Mandate and Business Restrictions: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu said residents will no longer be required to wear masks as of Friday (4/16). Despite COVID cases now trending up in the Granite State, the governor says the current data makes extending the mandate unnecessary, although he still encourages their use. Restrictions for businesses, like capacity limits, will continue to be in place until May 7th, when they are scheduled to end. Expect that certain towns and stores will continue to require masking. Press Release 4/15/21
MODELING: As of 4/15, Vermont has a case count of, 21,664 with 240 deaths. Vermont Covid cases declined about 23% over the past week compared to the week before and are expected to remain flat or decline in the coming weeks. Those ages 20 to 29 continue to have the highest per capita case rate. Those numbers, however, dropped this week.. The seven day test positivity rate has dropped from 2.1% last week to 1.8% this week.
Over 50% of Vermonters 16+ have received at least one dose of vaccine, with over 33% fully vaccinated. As can be seen in this week’s modeling, the incidence of Covid continues to decline in groups that have been vaccinated.
Vermont is on track to meet the May 1 benchmark of reopening, which is contingent on 50-60% of all Vermonters having been vaccinated with a first dose. Step 2 includes: 1 unvaccinated person per 100 sq ft up to 150, plus any number of vaccinated people for indoor gatherings and events and 300, plus any number of vaccinated for outdoor events. Masks and physical distancing are required when in the presence of those outside your household.
VACCINATION SCHEDULING: All Vermonters 16+ can register for a vaccine starting Monday, April 19. Make an appointment for your free vaccine on-line or by calling 855-722-7878. Clinics take place regardless of weather. If you can’t make an appointment, please call 855-722-7878 to cancel and reschedule.
• Vermonters can Book Vaccine Appointments in NH starting Monday
• Resources to Get Vaccinated Sooner in Vermont: There are two resources to check out if you want to get vaccinated ASAP: Vaccine Spotter or Dan In a Box: Get Vaccinated SOONER Vermont
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths
Local Resources: If you need to quarantine either from exposure or because you have Covid, local resources are available to help you: Cavendish Resource Guide: and CHS Cares Closet- Masks (cloth and disposable), books, toys, craft supplies. Open 24/7. All free. Located next to the steps of the Cavendish Historical Society Museum.
4. UPCOMING EVENTS:
APRIL 23 (FRIDAY): Green Up Bags will be available in the vestibule of the town office starting today.
APRIL 24 (SATURDAY): Take Back Day, drop off prescription drugs at convenient drop boxes throughout Windsor County. Drop boxes are available year round at Ludlow Pharmacy and the Ludlow Police Dept.
MAY 1 (SATURDAY): Green up Day
MAY 8 (SATURDAY): CCCA Annual Spring Bird Walk: Two hour bird watching amble along 20 Mile Stream Rd. and into the surrounding fields. Meet at Crows Café at 7 am - wear good walking shoes, mask up, and bring your binoculars! RSVP to Robin at 226-7736. Limit is 10 people. FMI: CCCA website
MAY 25 (TUESDAY): Household Hazardous Waste Day 2-6 pm at the Springfield Transfer Station.
MAY 28 (FRIDAY): Cavendish Historical Society’s Annual Plant Sale early bird special, 5:30-7 pm on the Museum grounds. Masking and social distancing required. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
MAY 29 (SATURDAY): Cavendish Historical Society’s Annual Plant Sale 9-2 on the Museum grounds. Masking and social distancing required. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
JUNE 26 (SATURDAY): Birds in Bloom, market gathering of local art, decorated bird houses, and plants sponsored by Cavendish Streetscapes from Noon to 5 on the Proctorsville Green.
JULY 31 (SATURDAY): 1th Annual Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale
SEPT. 11 (SATURDAY): VT Golden Honey Festival 10-4 at the Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville Depot St. Free
CA❤︎ENDSH-A SAFER SIX COMMUNITY
1. Vaccinate when it’s your turn
2. Mask-Cover nose and mouth; Double mask if possible
3. Social distance-6 feet at least
4. Wash hands frequently with soap & water, or hand sanitizer
5. Avoid unnecessary travel
6. Test if you have symptoms, have traveled out of state, or been in contact with someone who has tested positive.