Cavendish Update 6/24/22: Summer Concerts/Fire Works/News/Events
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6/24/22
1. Cavendish Info
2. Summer Concert Lineup
3. Covid update
4. Events
1. CAVENDISH INFO
• Jim Fisher 1954-2022: It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Jim Fisher, who lived in Cavendish for many years and taught a number of our kids how to ski via the CTES Snow Sports program. Our condolences to his wife Cathy, his son Briland and his many friends and family.
• Manufacturer JELD-WEN lays off 80 employees in Windsor County: Caryn Klebba, head of global public relations for JELD-WEN, confirmed Thursday afternoon that the global manufacturer of doors and windows laid off 80 of the 192 employees at its Ludlow and Springfield facilities on Wednesday. It plans to lay off about 10 additional workers when the Springfield site closes, according to Klebba. VT Digger and The Chester Telegraph
• Public records search of Merrill files turns up no complaints related to alleged behavior: Following a Public Records Act request by The Chester Telegraph for access to all documents — including personnel files — related to any complaint or concern filed against former Green Mountain teacher Norm Merrill, the Two Rivers Supervisory Union has replied that a hand search of paper files and a 15-hour search of digital files did not turn up any pertinent documents. Chester Telegraph
• Cake Decorating Workshop: Decorate a small cake at the Cavendish Library on Tuesday, June 28 10-5:30. Due to limited supplies, please call and reserve a space 802-226-7503.
• Can you Decorate a Bird House? Cavendish Streetscapes is looking for people who would like to decorate birdhouses for the Birds & Blooms fundraiser that will be held on July 30th. If you’d like to participate, please stop by the Village Clipper and pick up a house and when complete, return it to the same place. Or make a bird house or feeder of your own or something that will relate to the theme of birds and flowers. All proceeds of the sale will go towards beautifying our community. FMI: mary.ormrod@icloud.com
• Primary Voting Starts Today: Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced that Friday, June 24 is the official start of early voting for the Vermont Statewide Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. A request for an early ballot can be made to the Town Clerk, Diane McNamara 802-226-7291 or in-person at the town office. You can also use the MyVoterPage All ballots must be received by the town clerk by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 9. In-person voting will be held on Tuesday Aug. 9 from 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Dept.
• Vermont Home Owners Assistance: Vermont Housing Finance Agency (HFA) is accepting applications for the Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program. Eligible homeowners who are behind on their housing expenses due to the pandemic can receive grants for assistance with mortgages, utilities (water/sewer, electricity, home heating), property taxes, and homeowner or condominium association fees. FMI:vermonthap.vhfa.org or call (833) 221-4208
2. SUMMER CONCERT LINEUP: The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association, on behalf of the Town of Cavendish, has announced the final lineup of bands that will play at the annual Summer Concert series in Proctorsville.
July 6: Gypsy Reel.
July 13: Rick Davis and Friends
July 20: Morning Dudes, celebrating the repertoire of The Grateful Dead.
July 27: Sammy Blanchette.
August 3: Beecharmer, an acoustic duo from Wilder
August 10: The Gully Boys
Music starts at 6:00 pm on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville. In case of rain, check the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association Facebook page for postponement and rescheduling information. All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information email CavendishCommunityConservation@gmail.com.
3. 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.
TRSU SCHOOL NUMBERS: Only one case has been reported from June 17-June 20 at Chester/Andover Elementary. School is now out for the summer.
STATE: The latest state report June 12-18th shows that Vermont Covid cases continue to drop. However, the actual number of cases is an unknown as many people use home tests and the state’s testing sites close on Saturday, June 25th. Therefore the indicators to monitor are hospitalizations, deaths and waste water monitoring sites.
Covid hospitalizations have dropped, remaining below 30 patients on Monday and Wednesday, the only days now being reported by the health department. New Covid hospitalizations have also fallen from their peak of about 15 per day in May to about five per day in recent weeks. While there were three additional deaths this past week, bringing the total to 10 cases for June, the state is on track to be lower than May, which had 32 deaths.
The CDC rates 11 counties, including Windsor County, as having “low” community levels while Bennington, Essex and Rutland have “medium” levels. Those who are high-risk, according to the CDC, should take preventive measures-such as masking in public-if they are in medium level counties.
VACCINATION UPDATE: The CDC now recommends the COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children, 6 months through 4 years old. Both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have been authorized. Most vaccines for this age group will be given at pediatricians’ offices and other health care practices. There will also be limited availability at pharmacies or pop-up-type clinics. If you have questions, reach out to your child’s health care provider. FMI: healthvermont.gov/kidsvaccine.
4 .EVENTS
JUNE 28 (TUESDAY): Decorate a Cake at the Cavendish Library-10-5:30. FMI and to reserve a place: 802-226-7503
JULY 3 (SUNDAY): Fireworks in Brownsville: Dusk, Ascutney Outdoors, 449 Ski Tow Rd.
JULY 4 (MONDAY): Happy 4th of July. Town Office Closed. Fireworks in our area will be as follows:
- Ludlow 9:30 pm (All day events starting at 9 am Sugar House Location at Okemo Mountain Resort. All events are free)
- Claremont 9:30 pm Monadnock Park, 190 Broad St.
- Saxton’s River 4th of July day long activities
JULY 6 (WEDNESDAY): The Summer Concert series at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) kicks off the concert series with the Irish band Gypsy Reel. Concerts begin at 6 pm.
JULY 13 (WEDNESDAY): Summer concert series continues featuring Rick Davis and Friends. Concert begins at 6 pm.
JULY 20 (WEDNESDAY): Summer concert series continues featuring Morning Dudes, celebrating the repertoire of The Grateful Dead. Concert begins at 6 pm.
JULY 27 (WEDNESDAY) Summer concert series continues featuring Sammy Blanchette.. Concert begins at 6 pm.
AUGUST 3 (WEDNESDAY: Summer concert series continues featuring Beecharmer, an acoustic duo from Wilder.. Concert begins at 6 pm.
AUGUST 10 (WEDNESDAY): Summer concert series concludes featuring The Gully Boys. Concert begins at 6 pm.
JULY 30 (SATURDAY): Cavendish’s Annual Town Wide Tag Sale, 9-2.
AUGUST 9 (TUESDAY): Statewide Primary. Town office Closed. Voting is from 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Dept.
AUGUST 15 (MONDAY): 1ST Quarter Property Taxes Due
SEPTEMBER 5 (MONDAY): Labor Day, Town Office Closed