Cavendish Update 1/20/23: News/Events

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1/20/23

1.    Cavendish Info

2.    Covid/Flu update

3.    Events

1. CAVENDISH INFO

• Dan Churchill 1937-2023: It is with sadness that we note the passing of Dan Churchill of Cavendish on January 18. Dan was the owner of Commercial Radio and at various times served on the Cavendish Select Board, Planning Commission, Board of Civil Authorities, as well as being the town’s representative on the boards of the Black River Senior Center and the area Agency on Aging. He was one of the founding members of the Cavendish Historical Society.  Our condolences to his daughter Centura, his brother Winston, nephews and other family and friends. A memorial service will be held on June 4 (Sunday), 2 pm at his home 66 Duttonsville School Dr. in Cavendish. The family is requesting, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Cavendish Historical Society.

• Congratulations Denise Hughes: Congratulations to Cavendish resident Denise Hughes who has been named the Deputy Secretary of the new state Agency of Digital Services. VT Digger

• Smokin’ Bowls Now Open: With a “soft” opening this past weekend, Smokin’ Bowls is now open in what was formerly Neal’s Restaurant on Rout 103 near the intersection of Rt 131. They are open for lunch and dinner-11:30 am-10 pm. Please follow their Facebook page for more information and menus.

• GMUSD board agrees to ‘retire’ Chieftain name 'Indian head' image was dropped two years ago: In a move that was a surprise to at least one board member, the Green Mountain Unified School District board voted Thursday, Jan. 19, to discontinue the use of the Chieftain name. The district had voted to stop using the image of a Native American in a headdress back in October 2021. The board voted 7 to 2 to retire the name effective immediately. Chester Telegraph

• VT Towns That Can’t Afford School Construction Projects Look to Montpelier: The Agency of Education says there’s a growing inequity between districts that can get their projects passed by voters, and those that can't. There’s now a backlog of projects that’s potentially causing health and safety issues at the schools with the highest needs. At Green Mountain Union High School in Chester, voters recently rejected a $20 million bond proposal to upgrade the school’s aging infrastructure. And Todd Parah, who’s head of facilities at Green Mountain, says the district has to figure out a way to upgrade the equipment. “Here in our school district, along with a majority of them in the state of Vermont, we’re not at a want-basis, we’re going to be at a need-basis,” Parah said. “The systems are at their end-of-use life, and nobody knows where the money’s gonna come from.” VT Public

2. COVID/FLU: For local information on Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide.

Vaccination clinics nearby for Covid and Flu- Fridays, through January, at Riverside Middle School in Springfield; 3-6pm, no appointment needed. Shots are free. Note The Walk In clinics cease after Jan. 31. Vaccinations will be available from your doctor and pharmacies.  

Free Covid Test kits/masks & hand sanitizer: Available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807. Also pick up free masks and sanitizer when picking up a test kit. Masks and hand sanitizer are available 24/7, 365 at the CHS Cares Closet, next to the steps of the Museum. Items are on the top upper left hand shelf.

Schools: No cases of COVID at GM or CTES, but 2 cases at Mt. Holly and one at Chester-Andover.

Gill Home: According to their Facebook page, posted January 18, “There are no new cases of COVID at this time. Our remaining 3 residents will conclude their isolation this week and precautions will be lifted on Friday AM.”

Vermont Covid Surveillance Report: The 1/8-1/14 report indicates low community levels state wide, Bennington County reporting medium levels. Three outbreaks have been reported for Windsor County.  Three additional Covid deaths in the last week, brings the state total to 884.

Vermont Flu Surveillance Report. The 1/1-1/7 reports VT as having low levels of flu statewide. This is a drop from high the previous week. Nationally, while flu continues nationally, it’s dropping in most areas. Windsor County reports 7 outbreaks.

3. EVENTS 

JANUARY 22 (SUNDAY): Chinese New Year, year of the Rabbit

JANUARY 27 (FRIDAY): International Holocaust Remembrance Day

FEBRUARY 14 (TUESDAY): Happy Valentine’s Day

FEBRUARY 15 (WEDNESDAY): 3rd Quarter Property Taxes Due

FEBRUARY 20 (MONDAY): President’s Day, Legal Holiday, Town Office Closed

FEBRUARY 21 (TUESDAY): Mardi Gras

MARCH 6 (MONDAY): Town Meeting (informational)

MARCH 7 (TUESDAY): Voting takes place from 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Hall.

MARCH 12 (SUNDAY): Daylight Savings Time Begins. Set clocks ahead one hour

MARCH 17 (FRIDAY): HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

APRIL 7 (FRIDAY): Good Friday. Town Office Closed

APRIL 9 (SUNDAY): HAPPY EASTER

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