Cavendish Update 10/14/22: News/Events
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10/14/22
1. Cavendish Info
2. Covid update
3. Events
1. CAVENDISH INFO
• Tarbell Hill Paving: Paving was slated to begin this week but there have been delays due to illness. Please note that the all of paved portions of the road will be paved and work should be resuming on Monday, Oct. 17.
• Trunk or Treat Hosts Needed: On Saturday, Oct. 29, there will “trunk or treat” at Greven Field in Proctorsville from 6-8 pm. Trunk Hosts are needed. Pick your own theme-needs to be approved by the CTES Parent Teacher Group (PTG) and not too scary for little ones. Arrival and set up starts at 5:30. Prepackaged candy only with enough treats for 200 kids. To sign up e-mail:CTESPTG@gmail.com The event also includes: Snack Shack, Bonfire and Spooky Path.
• CTES Fundraiser for Local Bus Driver: VT Journal
• If you Encounter a Bear: Lots of bear sightings this fall. Please make sure you and your family know what to do if you encounter a bear. Check out VT Fish & Wildlife’s If You Encounter a Bear
• Already voted? There’s still the Green Mountain School District renovation bond:
• Chester board hears pros and cons of short-term rentals-Will look at ordinance again after lawyer's review: Last Wednesday’s Chester Select Board review of a proposed ordinance that would require the registration of short-term rentals – like those marketed online by Airbnb and VRBO – brought out those in favor of regulation and those defending their income stream, as well as an emotional appeal from one board member. Chester Telegraph
• Annual weatherization campaign encourages Vermonters to Button Up for winter Efficiency Vermont and VGS are offering incentives to cover 75% off project costs – up to $5,000 – to offset the cost of a comprehensive weatherization project. Combined with 0% financing for qualified households, the monthly cost for many households could be as little as $50. DIY incentives are also available to Vermonters who aren’t ready to take on a comprehensive project but want to roll up their sleeves and make small improvements to increase comfort this winter. Income-eligible families may also qualify for free whole-home weatherization service, through the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program. Check www.dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/weatherization for details.
2. COVID UPDATE: For local information on testing, vaccinations, boosters, notifying contacts as well as other resources, including for Long Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide.
Free Test kits: Available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807.
Schools: As of 10/12, CTES has had 3 new cases, while GMUHS has had 4. It’s important to note that school cases reflect how much virus is circulating in a community. There have been numerous reports of Covid cases in Cavendish in the past two weeks, so rising cases at the school is not surprising.
State: The current VT Dept of Health Weekly Report Oct. 2 to Oct. 8 continues to report statewide community levels as low. However, Bennington county continues to report as “high” with Rutland, Lamoille, Caledonia and, Orleans counties reporting “medium.” It’s important to note that these levels are based on PCR testing. Many people are testing at home and not reporting results to the state.
• New hospital admissions with Covid: 48 new admissions (increase from last week’s 42). Note that hospitalizations are up compared to July and August.
• Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by patients with Covid: 4.5% (slight increase from last week).
• Wastewater Treatment Facilities: Multiple sites have reported having high and rising concentrations of the coronavirus
• Outbreaks: As of Oct.10, there were 17 active outbreaks with 8 at Long term care facilities, 8 at schools/childcare and 1 listed for “other.” 2 active outbreaks are listed for Windsor County.
• Deaths: September had a total of 11 deaths, a decline from 19 in August, and 2 deaths have occurred in October. 728 Vermonters have died since the start of the pandemic.
3. EVENTS
OCTOBER 17 (MONDAY):Cavendish Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town office. Agenda will be posted to Cavendish Facebook page as soon as it’s received.
OCTOBER 29 (SATURDAY): Trunk or Treat at Greven Field in Proctorsville 6-8 pm.
- 6th Annual Trunk or Treat 3:30-5 at Hosington Field, Perkinsville or the ground of the 1879 school house. This is a rain or shine event.
OCTOBER 31 (MONDAY): Happy Halloween
NOVEMBER 1 (TUESDAY): Informational Meeting on the GMUSD Bond for $20 million, 6 pm at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester.
NOVEMBER 9 (TUESDAY): Election Day! Proctorsville Fire Dept. 10-7. Town Office Closed
NOVEMBER 11 (FRIDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office Closed
NOVEMBER 24 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING
NOVEMBER 25 (FRIDAY): Town Office Closed
DECEMBER 3-4 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY): Okemo Valley INNdulgence Tour. Enjoy holiday decorations, warm drinks and tasty treats at nearly a dozen inns in the Okemo Valley. From noon-5 pm, tickets are $15 per person.