Cavendish Update 1/6/23: News/Events

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1/6/23

1.    Cavendish Info

2.    Covid/Flu update

3.    Events

1. CAVENDISH INFO

• Two select boards push back on their planning commissions: At their last regular meetings of 2022 the Select Boards of Andover and Cavendish took issue with the work of their towns’ Planning Commission and, in one instance, Cavendish Select Board member, George Timko, broached the idea of removing members to get its way. Chester Telegraph

• George Thomson to Perform with “Play Every Town”: Former CTES Principal, George Thomson, will be performing at the Jan. 15 (Sunday) concert at 2 pm at the United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St as part of Play Every Town. Last May, composer-pianist David Feurzeig embarked on “Play Every Town: 252 free concerts” in each of Vermont’s 252 towns to combat climate change through the power of community and music. With this project David will become the first musician to perform in every Vermont municipality. He is traveling in his solar-charged electric vehicle throughout the state, offering free concerts to bring attention to the interrelated issues of climate and community, while bringing the joy of music to his audiences.

• Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program (WRAP): WRAP will allow Vermont households to pay for qualifying weatherization projects like insulation and air sealing as well as heat pumps and advanced wood heating systems through a monthly charge on their utility bill that can be paid back over time. Both homeowners and renters can participate in the program. Customers interested in learning more can contact Efficiency Vermont at 1-888-921-5990. Green Mountain Power and Ludlow Electric have planned to offer the program to their customers. FMI: VT Housing Finance Agency

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

Prevent Flu & Covid:

-       Vaccinate. 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 will cease after Jan. 31. Vaccinations will be available from your doctor and pharmacies.  

-       Wear a mask in crowded places, particularly in doors;

-       Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, throw the tissue away, and wash your hands immediately;

-       Avoid close contact with those confirmed or suspected of having the flu, COVID-19. Stay at home and away from others when you are sick

-       Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, especially after sneezing, coughing or using the bathroom and before eating

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: There has been one case of Covid at GMUHS on Jan. 3

Vermont Covid Surveillance Report: The 12/25-12/31 report indicates medium community levels statewide. This is an increase from prior weeks, “low” levels. A new variant XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant is currently dominating the US and is the most contagious version yet, thought it doesn’t appear to make people sicker. What We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing Concern Hospitalizations are increasing. One Covid outbreak is reported for Windsor County. The last reported Vermont Covid death was Dec. 15.  

Vermont Flu Surveillance Report. The 12/18-12/24 reports VT as having very high levels of flu statewide. This is an increase from last week. Six outbreaks, up 2 from last week, have been reported in Windsor County. The flu is very prevalent in schools.

3. EVENTS 

JANUARY 9 (MONDAY): Cavendish Select Board Meeting 6:30 pm at the Town Office.

JANUARY 16 (MONDAY): Martin Luther King Day. Legal Holiday Town Office and schools closed

JANUARY 17 (TUESDAY) ARPA Committee Meeting, 5:15 Cavendish town Office

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

JANUARY 27 (FRIDAY): International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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

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

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