Cavendish Update 8/5/22: Cyanobacteria/SB special mtg/ News/Events

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8/5/22

1.    Cavendish Info

2.    Covid update

3.    Events

PLEASE NOTE THAT KNAPP POND 2 HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES DUE TO CYANOBACTERIA (Blue/Green Algae). Cyanobacteria can make you sick. Stay away from water that is green, blue, brown, red or looks cloudy. Stay away from thick foam or mats that may be on the shoreline. When in doubt, stay out. FMI. 1-800-439-8550 or the VT Dept. of Health website

1. 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. It is recommended to stay out of the water when it appears cloudy and within 24 hours of a heavy rain.

Cavendish Gorge-14 CFU

Greven Field -112 CFU

Buttermilk Falls (Ludlow)- 22 CFU

Twenty Foot Hole (Reading)-17 CFU

Tolles Dam (Perkinsville )-26 CFU

West Hill Road Rec Pond (Ludlow)-9 CFU

• Special Select Board Meeting 7/25/22: A special select board (SB) meeting was held to deal with a dog(s) issue. Ron Hagenow stated that Susan Ladmer’s dogs have been present and defecating on his Proctorsville property. Brendan McNamara, town manager,  said that he has spoken with Ladmer and advised her of the Town’s animal control ordinance. On July 7, 2022, Hagenow filed an Animal Bite Report at Brattleboro Memorial Health Center stating that Ladmer’s dogs attacked and bit him. Another occurred on July 3rd (reported on July 7th) and another on July 11th, with the most recent being on July 22nd. As of the SB meeting, 4 of the 5 dog bites were registered. The SB all voted in favor of the following action, the Select Board recommends Susan Ladmer’s dogs are kept tethered, and a kennel will be constructed by August 1st, 2022, and it will be inspected by the Town Manager, and if other instances occur the dogs will be removed. SB Minutes

• CHS Cavendish Gorge Hike/Newsletter: On August 14 (Sunday), the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will lead a hike to the Cavendish Gorge. Once a major recreational area, a power dam is located there, and at one time the site of the Fitton Mill. Meet at the Museum at 2 pm. Wear good shoes suitable for walking on uneven terrain. In the event of rain and/or high heat index, the hike will be rescheduled for August 21 at the same time. The CHS summer newsletter is now available at the CHS blog. FMI: 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com

• Cavendish Library BBQ: On Aug. 11 (Thursday), the Cavendish Library will be holding its Annual Free BBQ at 6:30 pm, along with a magic show. It is also a time to say goodbye to Kata and to welcome Amy, the new librarian.

• Village Clipper Has a New Owner: A new stylist is assuming ownership of the Village Clipper. Hannah Zimmer was raised in Cavendish and has previous experience in salon management and running her own business. She plans to keep the salon small and family friendly offering colors and styling for both men and women. She begins bookings soon.

• Monkeypox: At the end of July, the VT Dept. of Health announced that VT had its first case of HMPXV, popularly known as Monkeypox. Yesterday, the Biden administration declared the HMPXV outbreak a public health emergency. HMPXC is an Orthopoxvirus genus that also includes smallpox and cowpox viruses. The virus has been spreading in the U.S. and globally. Vaccine and treatment after an exposure are available on a case-by-case basis as determined by the Health Department and CDC. Vermont currently has a limited supply of vaccine from the federal government. The state has received 86 doses of 426 allocated to Vermont to date by the federal government. The CDC is working to rapidly increase available vaccine doses, and more vaccine in Vermont is expected in the coming weeks and months. Health officials are working to determine how to use vaccine for those at highest risk to help prevent further spread of the virus and will share more information when it is available. For more information about the virus, visit healthvermont.gov/hMPXV

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 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 24 to July 31, continues to report statewide community levels as low, with  Bennington and Rutland counties being rated as medium.

• New hospital admissions with Covid: 49 (increase from 33 last week)

• Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by patients with Covid: 2.72% (increase from last week’s 2.06%)

• Wastewater Monitoring: The following are showing an increase Bennington, Brighton, Essex Junction, Morrisville, St. Albans City, Troy/Jay. The only decrease reported was for Johnson.  

• Outbreaks: As of Tuesday, there were 12 active outbreaks of Covid, same number as last week, including 6 (increase by 2 from last week) in long-term care facilities, 3 correctional facilities, and two each non-Long Term Care Facility and other. There are 2 active outbreaks listed for Windsor County, down one from last week.

• Deaths: No new deaths reported. Since the pandemic began, 693 Vermonters have died from Covid.

3.EVENTS

AUGUST 9 (TUESDAY): Statewide Primary. Town office Closed. Voting is from 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Dept.

AUGUST 10 (WEDNESDAY): Summer concert series concludes featuring 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.

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. https://www.goldenstageinn.com/vermont-honey-festival

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