Cavendish Update 4/9/21: Construction Update/News/Covid/Events
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4/9/21
1. Route 131 Road Construction: 4/8/21
2. Cavendish Internet Survey
3. Covid update
4. Events
1. ROUTE 131 ROAD CONSTRUCTION: 4/8/21: Installation of erosion control measures throughout the length of the project will continue next week as necessary.
Berm removal and ditching operations will continue next week at various locations proceeding easterly throughout the project.
Guardrail operations will continue next week. Crews are currently in the vicinity of Brook Road, and are on schedule to get to Tarbell Hill Road by the end of this week. Crews will be working east of these locations next week. Guardrail operations will be ongoing for several weeks.
As a look ahead, milling (grinding of the top portion of the roadway surface) is currently on schedule to begin the week of 4/19. Once milling begins, Saturday work is likely until the reclaim is done (sometime in July).
2. CAVENDISH INFO
• Ginny Garrow Retires from the Cavendish Town Office: With fire trucks from Cavendish and Proctorsville leading the way, the people of Cavendish drove by the Town Office on Thursday to thank Ginny Garrow for her many years of dedicated service at the town office and to offer congratulations and best wishes on her retirement. Many of us have very fond memories of interacting with her over the years. One of my favorites was during Irene when everyone was putting in long hours and we were all very tired. However, Ginny buoyed our hopes with her efforts to get the Tide Truck to come to Cavendish. Best wishes and thanks Ginny. We’ll see you at the Town Wide Tag Sale where you have the most amazing sale.
• GM board rejects principal recommendation 4-3: Chester Telegraph
• Great Cavendish Easter egg Hunt: Chester Telegraph
• TRSU developing summer educational programming for recovery help (April 1 TRSU Meeting) VT Journal
• Amtrak to resume Vermont service July 19: Two rail lines serve Vermont. The Vermonter originates in Washington D.C. with daily service to St. Albans and the Ethan Allen Express starts in New York City and ends in Rutland. Service will resume on July 19.
• VT Moose Lottery Expanded to 100 permits: Vermont Fish & Wildlife officials will be issuing 60 either sex permits and 40 antlerless permits for the fall hunt this year limited to Wildlife Management Unit E in the northeastern corner of the state. The deadline to apply at the VT Fish & Wildlife Website is June 30.
• Rental assistance available for Vt. tenants and landlords
3. COVID UPDATE: As of 4/2/21, Cavendish had one new cases of Covid in the prior week for a total of 23 cases.. Ludlow had 4 new cases (total 65), while Chester had 6 (76 total) and Springfield 5 (201).
While VT is posting the highest number of cases since the pandemic began, the majority are in those 29 and younger, and in Orleans, Caledonia, Chittenden and Rutland counties. Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine says that the Covid-19 variants are responsible for the increase case counts. The UK (B117) and California (B1429) are accounting for more of VT cases. B117 is now the most common variant in the country and it is twice as contagious as the original strain and appears to have a higher rate of sickness and death. This week a third variant, P.1 (Brazilian) was found to be in VT.
Vermont Forward Plan: Reopening VT: On Tuesday, the Governor and his team announced the Vermont Forward Plan. “Our goal with this plan is to give Vermonters a transparent look at how we’ll be able to work our way out of this pandemic, moving forward together at a time when we can manage this virus like we do the flu,” Scott said.
Guiding the Governor’s decision Vermont’s vaccinations. Data from Israel demonstrates that as more and more of the population is vaccinated, the rate of new cases drastically drops. In VT, in those 65+, the number of new cases, to say nothing of mortality and morbidity has significantly declined.
The administration will eliminate capacity restrictions on all businesses, including restaurants and bars, starting May 1. Social distancing and mask requirements will remain in place until July 4. After that they will be strongly encouraged as Covid prevention protocols will no longer be required. However, this is contingent on the state meeting its vaccination goals-85% of Vermonters vaccinated by July 1.
April 9: Unvaccinated Vermonters will no longer quarantine if they travel out of state but must be tested within 3 days of their return. Masking and social distancing required. No restriction on vaccinated visitors.
May 1: Not counting vaccinated people, indoor activities are limited to 150 people indoors and 300 outdoors. Masking and social distancing required
June 1: All travel restrictions lifted, gathering restrictions raised to 300 indoors and 900 outdoors. Masking and social distancing required
July 1: Gathering restrictions lifted; masking and social distancing encouraged but no longer mandatory
New guidance released for Vermont schools: The guidance, which takes effect immediately, outlines three main goals: End the school year strong and safely; Increase in-person learning to the greatest extent possible; And begin education recovery planning and activities.
Modeling: As of 4/8, Vermont has a case count of, 20,669 with 227 deaths. Even though there were some days with much lower numbers, Thursday, which is generally the day with the highest case count, identified 222 new cases with 30 people in the hospital and 3 in the ICU with Covid. The number of deaths has reached 230, while the seven day test positivity rate 2.1 as of yesterday.
Over 45% of Vermonters 16+ have received at least one dose of vaccine, with close to 30% fully vaccinated. As can be seen in this week’s modeling, the incidence of Covid in groups that have been vaccinated is rapidly declining.
Vaccination Scheduling: VT is now vaccinating those 40 +. Vaccination registration for 30+ begins on Monday April 12 at 8:15 and everyone will be eligible for vaccination starting April 19.
Spouses and caregivers of veterans are now eligible for vaccination at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction. New Hampshire will make Covid 19 vaccine available to everyone age 16 or older regardless of residency starting 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.
Should I laminate my vaccination card? We discovered last Friday that area vaccine clinics were offering conflicting advice. One recommended Staples free lamination while the other clinic was telling people not to laminate. On the one hand you want to protect your card as it’s proof you’ve been vaccinated but on the other “In some locations, a label is placed on the card that talks about the vaccine brand and lot number and those have been printed on thermal printer labels. So what happens is if you put them through a thermal laminator, they will be completely black and illegible.” Whatever decision you chose to make, make sure you have photocopies of your vaccine that you keep on your cell phone. COVID-19 Vaccine Card: What You Need To Know
Local Resources: If you need to quarantine either from exposure or because you have Covid, local resources are available to help you:
- 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:
MAY 1 (SATURDAY): Green up Day
MAY 25 (TUESDAY): Household Hazardous Waste Day 2-6 pm at the Springfield Transfer Station. FMI.
JULY 31 (SATURDAY): 11th 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.
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