Cavendish Connects 7/16/21: SB Mtg/Construction/Tax Rate

Flower box on Depot St. Bridge.

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7/16/21

1.    Cavendish Select Board Meeting 7/12/21

2.    FY 2021-2022 Cavendish Tax Rates

3.    Town Wide Tag Sale Count Down

4.    RT 131 Construction/Bridge @ Exit 8 Update from VTrans 7/15

5.    Cavendish Info

6.    Covid update

7.    Events

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 7/12/21: Select Board (SB) meetings can be seen at the Okemo Valley TV website, with minutes available at the Cavendish Municipal website.

The following actions/discussions took place at Monday night’s meeting:

Approved

• Letter regarding Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funding (CLFRF), part of the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), stating the town’s intention to accept said funds to be used as specified (municipal water/waste water systems; broadband).

• MKT: Grafton one day liquor permit for a wedding at Glimmerstone

• Proctorsville Fire Department holding a coin drop as part of the Town Wide Tag Sale.

Route 131 Paving Project: Discussed the on-going VTrans project. Please note that while Cavendish Village is a “no vibrations zone” area, Proctorsville is not. Slated to begin in late July/early August, the Proctorsville stretch will be different. According to Pike Industries, The 2” cold plane and pave area is between Rte 103 and where the pavement currently ends. It will consist of milling of the top 2” of asphalt from the existing roadway, placing a half inch shim of type 4 asphalt, adjusting all drainage sewer and water structures, adding new tip downs for the crosswalks and a few new slabs of sidewalk. Then paving 1.5 inches of type 4 asphalt on top. For now the state plans to have us use vibratory rollers with all paving applications in that area.  They are willing to make changes in field to address any concerns. however they do want us to vibe to achieve compaction. It’s recommended that you take pictures before the work begins, so you’ll have before and after pics if you need it. When they begin using the vibrating rollers, remove items from the wall and shelves that could be damaged if they should be dislodged.

Proctorsville Sewer Project: Currently underway and, though encountering various problems continues to be on budget and on time. Work on 131 will begin once it’s completed

Recreation Grants: The state is offering recreational grants to towns and non-profits. SB member Stephan Plunkard recommended that the town consider applying for a grant to fund a removable boat launch on the Black River estuary (near the Water Plant).

Junk Yard Ordinance: Plunkard brought up the importance of addressing  junkyards as it devalues surrounding properties. The board agreed to review the town’s existing junkyard ordinance at the August meeting.

Depot St. Bridge Dedication: Streetscapes has installed plant boxes on the Depot St. Bridge in Proctorsville. There will be a dedication on July 28 at 4:30 pm.

2. FY 2021-2022 TAX RATES : The new tax rates were established by the SB at the July 9th  meeting. You can now automatically pay the quarterly tax amounts on the due dates by using ACH debit. If you are interested in this new feature, download the authorization agreement and return to the town office. You can also obtain a copy of the agreement by calling the town office 802-226-7291

Fire District #1 (Proctorsville)
Homestead 2.0919
Non-Homestead 2.1870

Fire District #2 (Cavendish)
Homestead 2.0865
Non-Homestead 2.1816

3. COUNT DOWN TO 11TH TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: July 31 from 9-2. If you would like a spot on one of the greens, or you’d like to be listed in the on-line directory, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-7807. Be sure to include items you’ll be selling to increase traffic to your booth. Space is free for Cavendish residents, property owners and businesses.

If you are setting up and would like a Facebook Album of items you are planning on selling, please e-mail pictures to cavendishconnects@gmail.com . Be sure to include where you will be located the day of the sale.

4. RT 131 CONSTRUCTION/BRIDGE @ EXIT 8 UPDATE-7/15: Please direct questions and concerns to Natalie Boyle at Vtrans802-855-3893 or nboyle@eivtech.com. The updates below are from Vtrans:

Route 131: Cold mix paving (base layer of asphalt) will continue and is scheduled for completion next week. The contractor will continue to maintain the roadway as best as possible, despite ongoing rain events and roadway saturation. Thank you for your patience in regard to roadway conditions. Crews are working as hard as they can to get an asphalt surface on the entire project as quickly as possible.

Paving of the intermediate course of asphalt is scheduled to begin next week. Paving of the intermediate course will begin at Downer's Corners in Weathersfield and progress to the west. Weather and surface conditions will affect the paving schedule. Temporary lines will be placed on paved areas at the end of each day of paving. The roadway will not have lines on the gravel surfaces to delineate travel lanes. A rough roadway should be expected in some areas within the project limits.

Guardrail installation has begun. This operation will not be occurring next week, but will resume in the near future. Roadway ditching operations will begin next week and continue throughout the week.

Bridge/Exit 8 on 91: The curing period for the bridge deck is complete. The contractor is now working on the approaches to the bridge. The southern approach has been excavated and backfilled. The approach slab at this location is being formed and will be poured this week. The contractor will continue working on pier repairs along VT 131 next week. This work will take another week or two until completion. Shoulder closures will be in place.

5. CAVENDISH INFO

• Mildred Fitzgibbons 1923-2021: It is with sadness that we report the passing of Millie who was 98. A graveside service will be held Friday July 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Cavendish Village Cemetery. Reverend Abe Gross, pastor of the Cavendish Baptist Church, will officiate. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow at the Cavendish Baptist Church. Her obituary is available by clicking here.

• Saturday Library Hours: Due to a staffing issue, Saturday hours at the Cavendish Library will be 10-noon for the next few weeks.

• Rain Location for Wed Night Concerts: Gethsemane Church, on Depot St. next to Crows Bakery, is now the rain location for Wed. night concerts. This coming Wednesday features the Sliverbacks, a “bluesy Rock and Rockin’ Blues” band. On July 28 Rick Davis and friends will be playing. The band is famous for covers of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, among others. Concerts begin at 6 pm.

• Fletcher Farm classes for mid and late July: Please note that there are classes for kids as well as adults. Classes are half price for Cavendish and Ludlow residents.

• Phish front man gets greenlight for Ludlow drug treatment center

• Vermonters invited to sign up for free college classes

• Chevy Bolt owners warned to park cars outside after Vermont fire

6. COVID UPDATE: Even though Vermont is considered to be the most vaccinated place in the world-83% of the eligible population has had at least one dose-like the rest of the country, Covid cases are rising. Having gone for close to 30 days with single digits, the state is once again experiencing daily double digits with 11, 13 and 19 new cases per day this past week. These cases are primarily occurring among the un vaccinated, particularly those in the 20-29 age bracket. The 4th of July weekend gatherings is adding to the increase.

 The rapid rise in Covid in various parts of the country is being attributed to the now dominant strain Delta virus, and the lack of vaccinations.

Regionally, there has been a 37.5% increase in new cases. This is being largely attributed to New York, which went from 2,736 cases, the week of June 29-July 5th to 6,227 for July 6th to July 12th. Massachusetts went from 521 to 821 for the same time period. NH, for the week of July 6th to July 12th had 193 cases.

According to the state’s modeling, a slight rise in cases is expected over the next few weeks.

To help make it easier to be vaccinated, the free Covid vaccine is now available at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Ludlow (228-8477) as well as the Ludlow Health Center (226-8867). LHC will also provide Covid testing for those with symptoms.

Those needing a test for camp or work, will need to go to one of the state testing sites. The closest sites are Springfield, 51 Pearl St., Level 2, Mon-Wed. 8-11 am and Sat 8-noon; or Rutland Regional Medical Center Mon-Fri 9-10 and 4-5:2 pm and Sat. 10-11:50.

Find the closest walk in clinics (no appointments necessary) on-line ; make an appointment for your free vaccine on-line or call 855-722-7878. The VDH Facebook page  also provides notifications of pop up and walk in clinics.

7. UPCOMING EVENTS:

JULY 21 (WEDNESDAY): Concert in Svec Park (Proctorsville Green), 6pm, free and open to the public. Artists: Silverbacks (blues and rock). Rain location is Gethsemane Church, off Depot St.

JULY 27 (TUESDAY): Cavendish General Store Auction, 2 pm

JULY 28 (WEDNESDAY): Concert in Svec Park (Proctorsville Green), 6pm, free and open to the public. Artists: Rick Davis and friends. Rain location is Gethsemane Church, off Depot St.

-       Streetscapes Dedication of the Depot Street Bridge, 4:30 pm at the bridge

JULY 31 (SATURDAY): 11th Annual Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale

AUGUST 4 (WEDNESDAY): Concert in Svec Park (Proctorsville Green), 6pm, free and open to the public. Artists: Gypsy Reel (Irish/Celtic). Rain location is Gethsemane Church, off Depot St.

AUGUST 11 (WEDNESDAY):  Concert in Svec Park (Proctorsville Green), 6pm, free and open to the public. Artists: Gully Boys (Rock/Jam). Rain location is Gethsemane Church, off Depot St.

AUGUST 21 (SATURDAY: Fletcher Farm Craft Sale. Vendors and volunteers needed. FMI: Festival Director Sue Carey at SueSmyserCarey@hotmail.com.

SEPT. 11 (SATURDAY): VT Golden Honey Festival 10-4 at the Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville Depot St. Free

·      RiverSweep

SEPT. 12 (SUNDAY): Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum at 2 pm. The tour is about 1 1/2 miles round trip. Walking shoes are recommended. Included in the tour is the site of the accident. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

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