Cavendish Update 3/10/23: Town Mtg Results/News/Events
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3/310/23
1. Town Meeting Results
2. Cavendish Info:
3. Covid/Flu update
4. Events
1.TOWN MEETING RESULTS: At the informational hybrid meeting on Monday night, there were approximately 50 people attending in person, while 18 people at various times participated via Zoom. While there were a few questions about the town budget of $1,950,584.99, which was up 10.65% from last year, the majority of the meeting was on a presentation by the ARPA Committee on how the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds ( $421,631) can be used to benefit the town. According to the Treasury Rules, towns may use ARPA Funds: To respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers; For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID–19; and To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. To learn more about the ARPA program click here.
The Cavendish ARPA Committee is currently conducting a survey, which can be picked up at the library or town office or downloaded from the Town Website by clicking here. Please complete and return questionnaires to the Town Office by April 15, 2023. You may also scan and email it to jen.leak@cavendishvt.org The ultimate decision on how these funds are to spent rests with the Select Board.
At the end of the meeting, Betty McEnaney gave a strong speech encouraging the town to support the school, whose enrollment has significantly dropped in recent years.
In Tuesdays elections, there were no contested races for town positions. The only changes in elected officials, as appears on page 2 of the Town Report, is Shannon Deveraux replaces Sandra Russo for the one year position on the Select Board and Kate Lamphere replaces Julia Gignoux as one of three GMUSD Board Directors. Voter turnout on Tuesday was low-170. The vote for Article 3, the town budget, was passed by 146 yes to 23 no votes with 1 blank. The River Valley Technical Center School District Budget was passed by 121 to 47 with 2 blank votes. The School budget vote is combined with the other towns that comprise the GMUSD, so it’s not possible to know how Cavendish voted. The vote was 425 to 302 for the budget.
Other coverage of town meeting: Watch the meeting at the Okemo Valley TV website Chester Telegraph
2. CAVENDISH INFO
• Polly E Johnson 1934-2023: Polly E. Johnson of Cavendish, Vt. passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 26, 2023. Polly was affectionately known as PJ and was the loving wife of Foster (Bo). She loved sports and played basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey in school. An avid skier, PJ and Bo raised registered Holsteins on their farm in Cavendish. She is survived by her loving husband Foster M. Johnson; children Jere Johnson (Sandy) of Dallas, Texas, Deborah Plummer (John) of Grafton, Vt., Linda Watson (Bruce) of Vero Beach, Fla., her identical twin sister Pamela Cruickshank (James) of Ludlow, Vt., and Christopher Johnson (Ingrid) of Stratham, N.H.
• New recreational Oxygen Bar opens at Jasper Forest in Ludlow
• New instructors join Fletcher Farm School
3. COVID/FLU: For local information on Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide, which does provide information on Long Covid.
Vaccination for Covid and Flu- Doctor’s office or pharmacy.
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. 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.
Schools: Only one case of Covid was reported for a TRSU school (Chester Andover Elementary)
Vermont Covid Surveillance Report: The 2/26-3/4 report indicates low community levels state wide with the exception of Bennington (medium) and Rutland (high) counties. There have been 4 new Covid deaths, bringing the state total to 929, with 27 in February. One outbreak is reported for Windsor County.
Vermont Flu Surveillance Report. The 2/19-2/25 reports VT as continuing to have minimal levels of flu statewide.
4. EVENTS
MARCH 12 (SUNDAY): Daylight Savings Time Begins. Set clocks ahead one hour
MARCH 17 (FRIDAY): HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
MARCH 21 (TUESDAY): "Let's Draw Impossible Animals," with cartoonist Rick Stromoski, at 3:15 pm at the Cavendish Library. This will be a hybrid program. To register for this program, email cavendishlibrary573@gmail.com or call 802-226-7503.
APRIL 7 (FRIDAY): Good Friday. Town Office Closed
APRIL 8 (SATURDAY): Free Easter Dinner. The Ludlow & Proctorsville Fire Depts., in conjunction with Black River Good Neighbors are providing an Easter Dinner, which can be picked up curbside at the Ludlow Community Center from 12-2. The meal includes ham, potatoes, gravy, corn, roll and dessert. To reserve your meal, call Angela at 802-356-3823 by April 1. Maximum 125 dinners provided
APRIL 9 (SUNDAY): HAPPY EASTER
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