Cavendish Update 9/24/21: Fitton Mill/News/Events
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9/24/21
1. Cavendish Info
2. Fitton: The Mill, the firebug and everything in between
3. Covid update
4. Events
1. CAVENDISH INFO
• Construction Report: Will post to the Cavendish VT Facebook Page as soon as it is received, which will most likely be later this morning.
• GMUSD Board Meeting Sept `16: The Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) board meeting Sept. 16 heard recommendations for facility improvements for district schools based on a report by Energy Efficient Investments. According to the report, none of the schools (includes CTES and GMUHS) meet current filtration and dehumidification guidelines. CTES was in the best shape but needs a million dollar plus for repairs. Other issues discussed included proof of vaccination for GMUHS (only 75 of 370 students have provided proof of vaccination). To lift the mask mandate, 80% of students must be vaccinated. Once again Ken Saccardo asked the board to reverse the mask mandate. VT Journal Chester Telegraph
• Ten-digit dialing requirement starting Oct. 24th: Starting Oct. 24, you will need to dial 10 digits for all calls, even those in your area code. This change is due to a new number-998- being created for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Before Oct. 24, customers should reprogram automatic dialing equipment and other devices now programmed with seven digits. Emergencies requiring immediate assistance- police, fire department, or ambulance, dialing should continue to call 911. FMI: FCC website
• Cavendish Library Programs: The Cavendish Library will be offering the following programs: Oct 2 (Saturday) Open house from 3-5 pm. Discover what your library has for you. Books, magazines, newspapers, videos, games, audible books, and today we have home-made APPLE CRISP w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
-Oct 17 (Sunday)- Author talk with Archer Mayor, 1 pm. He will discuss his new book to be released Oct 12th. Books will be available for purchase.
- Oct. 20 Book Club 7 pm at Murdock’s on the Green. This month’s book is “Killing Lincoln” by Bill O’Reilly and Maretin Dugard. The conspiracy that so few know about. Snacks and wine are provided. No fee but donations are accepted. FMI 226-7503
• Senior Solutions Offers Tai Chi Instructor Training for Fall Prevention A two-day Tai Chi Level One Training, focusing on improving balance and preventing falls, will be held on November 4 and 5, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm each day at Neighborhood Connections in the Mountain Marketplace, Londonderry, VT. Senior Solutions will cover the full tuition of $300 as well as personal mileage for those attending, and the instructors will be Anne Bower and Laurie Knauer, Authorized Trainers from Tai Chi Vermont, Inc. For registration and questions, please contact Wendi Germain, Nutrition & Wellness Director of Senior Solutions at Phone/Text/Video: 802.755.7295, or WGermain@seniorsolutionsvt.org
2. FITTON-THE MILL, THE FIREBUG & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN : At one time Spring Mill, better known as Fitton Mill, was located by the Cavendish Gorge. One of the largest employers in town, the area became known as “Fittonsville,” as boarding house, tenements and even a school were built.
Operating for about 10 years, it came to an abrupt end when building after building was burned. However, these weren’t the only buildings in Cavendish, or surrounding towns, subject to arson. Believed to be the work of Robert Fitton, know locally as”Firebug Fitton,” he seemed to have some crafty ways to strike a match.
On October 3 (Sunday), the Cavendish Historical Society will host a walking tour of the Mill site, starting at 2 pm. Beginning at the Museum, an overview will be provided, and will proceed to walk to the site, which is in the woods and on uneven terrain in parts. Dress accordingly.
This program is open to the public and free, though donations are appreciated. For more information, call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com
3. COVID UPDATE: Cavendish is up to 41 total cases, 2 for the most recent week. Cases for surrounding towns are on the rise as well. As expected, there are now cases in area schools resulting in some classes going remote. Schools include Chester, Ludlow and Weathersfield elementary schools. Springfield School District has set up a site in the interest of transparency and all four of the schools in their district have been impacted,. The Chester Telegraph posted an article that 10% of the TRSU students are now on remote learning.
Springfield Hospital has set up a drive-through testing site on the hospital campus free of charge for impacted students and families. This drive-through service is located on the hill to the left of the Hospital’s main parking lot Friday 24th (8am-10:30am). No appointment is needed.
The Gill Home posted on Sept. 20 that they are once again open for visitation from 4-7 either outside or in the dinning room. FMI: 802-228-6850.
• Weekly Press Conference: The VT weekly case count has broken records and The Labor Day spike prompted Governor Scott to push vaccination, as he explained that this is an epidemic of the un vaccinated. Vermont’s un vaccinated account for about 80% of hospitalizations and 83% of ICU cases.
• Booster Shot Registration Begins Today: The VT Dept of Health issued the following statement last evening: To accommodate expected demand, registration start dates for statewide clinics will be broken up by age groups. Each group can register starting at 8:15 a.m. over the next week, on the following days:
• 80 years of age and older – Friday, September 24
• 75 years of age and older – Monday, September 27
• 70 years of age and older – Wednesday, September 29
• 65 years of age and older – Friday, October 1
At this time, the booster shots are only approved for those who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. It is expected that expanded booster shots will be approved for both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients in the coming weeks.
Vermonters will be eligible to receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine if they previously received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, and meet the other eligibility requirements.
Additional information will be issued by the State following CDC's final action, including for those under age 65 with certain high-risk conditions. We await their complete guidance.
When you are eligible, you can get your booster dose anywhere that offers the Pfizer vaccine — a Health Department clinic, pharmacy, or health care provider. Find a map of locations at http://healthvermont.gov/MyVaccine. You can also call 855-722-7878.
Moderna has submitted initial data on its booster to the FDA, which contains half the amount of mRNA as the original shots. Clinical testing showed this booster, when given six months after the completion of initial immunization, prompted a strong antibody response to the coronavirus, including the delta variant.
Johnson & Johnson has released more information on a booster, finding that people given a second shot two months after the first one increased protection against moderate to severe disease from about 75% to as much as 100%. The company also noted that a second shot given six months after the first shot increases provides even better protection. Data suggests that waiting longer for the second shot provides stronger protection.
• By the Numbers: Tuesday’s Modeling showed that after declining the prior week, VT’s 7 day average increased to a new high, with 1,509 new cases. The Labor Day spike has seen an increase in 27% of new cases. At least one child is now hospitalized. September’s data shows a low of 1,046 cases from Sept 2-9 (1,046 cases) but has steadily increased-Sept. 9-16 had 1,404 cases, while Set. 16-23 had 1,446 cases. There have been 24 deaths this month, with hospitalizations reaching a high this week on Tuesday and Wednesday with 48 cases, 19 of which were in the ICU. As of yesterday, those numbers have dropped to 40 hospitalizations with 14 in the ICU.
4.EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 24-26 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY): Black River Good Neighbor Services will hold its 25th Annual Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South in Ludlow, Friday & Saturday, 10 - 4 and Sunday, 10 - 2. Masks required. FMI: Krey Kellington at Black River Good Neighbor Services Thrift Store, 37B Main Street, Ludlow at 802-228-3663 or BRGNS@gmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 29 (WEDNESDAY): E Bike demonstration, 5:30 pm at CTES. Free and open to the public.
OCTOBER 2 (SATURDAY): Cavendish Community Library will be hosting an open house from 3-5 pm. Discover what your library has for you. Books, magazines, newspapers, videos, games, audible books, and today we have home-made APPLE CRISP w/ Vanilla Ice Cream FMI: 226-7503
OCTOBER 3 (SUNDAY): Fitton-the Mill, the Firebug, and Everything in Between. Starting at 2 pm at the Museum, there will be a talk on the Fitton (Spring) Mill, the town that grew up around it-Fittonsville- and the man Robert “Firebug” Fitton who was responsible for its demise and lots of other property in the town of Cavendish. The talk will be following by a walk out to the site where the Mill, boarding house, and other structures once stood. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for walking on uneven terrain. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com 802-226-7807
OCTOBER 17 (SUNDAY): Author talk with Archer Mayor at the Cavendish Library, 1 pm. Archer Mayor will discuss his new book to be released Oct 12th. Books will be available for purchase.
OCTOBER 20 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Library Book Club, 7 pm at Murdock’s on the Green. This month’s book is “Killing Lincoln” by Bill O’Reilly and Maretin Dugard. The conspiracy that so few know about. Snacks and wine are provided. No fee but donations are accepted.
DECEMBER 12 (SUNDAY): Christmas Ghost Walk-Proctorsville. 7 pm, meet at the Proctorsville War Memorial. Free and open to the public. FMI: 802-226-7807.
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