Cavendish Update 8/12/22: Elections/News/Events
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8/12/22
1. Cavendish Primary Election Results
2. Cavendish Info
3. Covid update
4. Events
1. CAVENDISH ELECTION RESULTS: Tuesday’s primary saw a record turnout of voters (27%), compared to most primaries, which normally see 17%. Among Cavendish’s 1,169 voters, 241 (21%) voted, 69 by absentee and the rest in person. The total number of ballots counted for Democratic was 153; Republican 85 and 3 Progressive.
While Cavendish went with the state primary winners, there were a few exceptions: Cavendish voted for Molly Gray (75 votes) versus the state winner Becca Balint (67). For Lt. Governor, Cavendish voted for Gregory Thayer (62 votes) over the state winner Joe Benning (15 votes). For Sheriff, Thomas Battista with 66 votes, secured 1 vote more than the winner Ryan Palmer who had 65 votes.
For a full report on the primaries and how Cavendish voted, see Cavendish Primary Election Results.
2. CAVENDISH INFO
• Water Testing on the Black River: Wednesday’s water testing results were all below the EPA CFU level of 250 for safe recreating. Sites include the Cavendish Gorge, Greven Field, Buttermilk Falls, Twenty Foot Hole (Reading); Tolles Dam (Perkinsville) and West Hill Road Rec Pond. It is recommended to stay out of the water when it appears cloudy and within 24 hours of a heavy rain. Please note that the Vermont Cyanobacteria Tracker continues to report a high alert status for Knapp Pond 2. A high alert status means it is not safe for recreational use. Learn more about what Cyanobacteria looks like and what to do if you think you’ve spotted it by clicking here.
• Important dates for M&T Customers (formerly People’s) Financial Bank:
• Your debit card should arrive this week or next. It will be activated on Sept. 3.
• If you don't receive your M&T card by Labor Day weekend, stop by the bank starting Sept. 6 (Tuesday) so they can order you a new one.
• You can use your People's Card until Sept 20th
Note: Your Debit Card will continue to use the same pin number, but it will have a new account #
Checks have no expiration date and will be changed when you order new ones.
• Help Wanted Library Assistant Position: The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant who has a love of reading for 18 hours per week. The position requires a high school diploma and a background check. Prefer someone with library experience, working with children and working in a school environment and familiarity with computers, clerical skills, interpersonal and phone skills and an ability to communicate clearly. Salary Range: Hourly Position -$17 per hour. Benefits: Sick Leave. If interested, send Resume to Peggy Svec at cavendishlibrary573@gmail.com
• Come May 3, 2023, federal law will require a REAL ID, Enhanced Driver's License or passport to fly within the US: A standard license will no longer be accepted. Be prepared, you can get a REAL or Enhanced License from DMV now.
• Farmer’s Almanac Predicts: With an accuracy of less than 50%, the Farmer’s Almanac for winter 2022/23 is pretty much what you’d expect, colder than normal, on average with near-to below normal snowfall.
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.
Free Test kits are available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807.
State: The current VT Dept of Health Weekly Report July 31 to August 6, continues to report statewide community levels as low, with Bennington and Rutland counties being rated as medium.
• New hospital admissions with Covid: 38 (decrease from 49 last week)
• Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by patients with Covid: 2.16% (decrease from last week’s 2.72%)
• Wastewater Monitoring: The following are showing an increase Morrisville, St. Albans, Troy/JAY. Decreases are reported for Bennington, Brighton, Essex Junction, Johnson, and Winooski
• Outbreaks: As of Tuesday, there were 14 active outbreaks of Covid, and increase of 2 from last week, including 9 (increase by 3 from last week) in long-term care facilities, 3 correctional facilities, and two in non-Long Term Care Facility. There are 2 active outbreaks listed for Windsor County, the same as last week.
• Deaths: Six Covid deaths were reported this week, for a total of 12 deaths in July and three so far in August. In total, 699 Vermonters have died from Covid since the pandemic began in March 2020.
With new guidance, CDC ends test-to-stay for schools and relaxes COVID rules The revised guidance – released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday – lifts the requirement to quarantine if exposed to the virus, deemphasizes screening people with no symptoms and updates COVID-19 protocols in schools, eliminating a recommendation for test-to-stay after potential exposure.
Vt. ed officials say school nurses will steer COVID policy this fall: The Agency of Education Wednesday released its recommendations for the school year, which are now centered around the clinical decision-making of school nurses to determine if a student needs a COVID test. Testing is not required to attend school, but if a student or staff member does test positive, they are to follow isolation guidance from the Department of Health.
4. EVENTS
AUGUST 14 (SUNDAY): 2pm Hike to Cavendish Gorge with the Cavendish Historical Society. Meet at the Museum. Wear sturdy shoes and expect about a 2 mile walk. This is not recommended for young children. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807.
AUGUST 15 (MONDAY): 1ST Quarter Property Taxes Due
AUGUST 31 (WEDNESDAY): First Day of School
SEPTEMBER 5 (MONDAY): Labor Day, Town Office Closed
SEPTEMBER 10 (SATURDAY): Tenth Anniversary of the Vermont Golden Honey Festival 10-4 at the Golden Stage Inn.
SEPTEMBER 11 (SUNDAY): Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk. Begins at 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. The walk includes the site of the accident, which is three quarters of a mile from the Museum. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com 802-226-7807
SEPTEMBER 23-24 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY): Black River Good Neighbor (BRGN) Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm.