Cavendish Update 4/14/23: News/Events
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4/14/23
1. Cavendish Info
2. COVID
3. Events
Even though it’ll be in the 80s today, don’t underestimate the water temp in rivers and lakes, which can be in the 30s and 40s. Cold water can quickly cause hypothermia. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high.
1. CAVENDISH INFO
• Fire District #2 Warning: The Annual Meeting of Cavendish Fire District 2 will be held at Cavendish Fire Station, 2154 Main Street, Cavendish, VT 05142, on Tuesday May 16, 2023, at 6pm. Copies of the board’s annual report will be available beforehand from the Town Office. The Warning notice is available online.
• GM board hears complaints that Chieftain name violates policy: On Tuesday night, Chester resident Matt Gorsky told the Green Mountain Unified School Board that the harm in using the Chieftain name is “in the inescapable connection between it and 50 years of a racist mascot depicting people this country has conducted cultural genocide against….” He was just one of seven people and organizations lodging six complaints that by re-instating and continuing to use the Chieftain name at Green Mountain High, the district is violating its own policy, adopted in January of this year. Chester Telegraph
• Fierman to TRSU board: departures are for individual personal reasons: At the regular monthly meeting of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board last Thursday, Superintendent Lauren Fierman briefed that body on the recent spate of administrators departing the system. “I know from the outside it looks like as though there must be something awful happening that all of our principals are leaving and it’s simply not true,” said Fierman.”Everybody has a different story and reasons for why they are going.” Chester Telegraph
• Tenant trouble: A closer look at rental rules in Vermont and evictions: As fewer and fewer long term rentals are available in Cavendish, many blame AIRBnBs. However, Cavendish, according to local realtor Betty McEnaney, as well as a fall 2022 study, has shown that the short term rental market has been steady over the years. Instead, the primary reason that many who once owned long term rental properties have given them up are the state regs that take between 7-12 months to remove tenants for nonpayment of rent, disruptive behavior etc. Landlords can’t afford the risk.
• Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 22 is Drug Take Back Day, across the nation and in our communities from 10-2. It’s important to dispose of unused drugs safely to keep kids and others safe. There are two locations in Ludlow where you can deposit drugs year round-Ludlow Pharmacy (Smilin’ Steve’s) and the Ludlow Police Department. You can also do this by mail by requesting a mailback envelope be sent to you by filling out this online form: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/Mail-back-Envelope-Reorder-Form
• Seeking additional vendors and sponsors for Best of Vermont Summer Festival: The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) celebrates the third annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 26 from noon – 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Ludlow, Vt. This event will take place at Okemo Field on Route 103 in Ludlow. Lead sponsor Okemo Mountain/Vail Resorts generously donated use of the field again. The chamber’s festival committee is seeking additional sponsors, vendors, and volunteers. They are also seeking special event sponsors for other special festival activities. Sponsor and vendor forms are now available on the festival website page. To learn more, to go www.yourplaceinvermont.com/sponsorships for sponsorships, or www.yourplaceinvermont.com/vendors for vendors. FMI: Carol Lighthall, executive director, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at clighthall@yourplaceinvermont.com, or 802-228-5830.
2. COVID: For local information on Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide, which does provide information on Long Covid.
Vaccination for Covid-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: None
Vermont Covid Surveillance Report: The 4/2-4/8 report indicates low community levels state wide, There have been 3 new Covid deaths, bringing the state total to 947, with 15 deaths in March and 2 in April.
4. EVENTS
APRIL 17 (MONDAY): Cavendish Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office.
APRIL 18 (TUESDAY): Cavendish ARPA Committee Meeting, Cavendish Town Hall 5:15 pm.
APRIL 19 (WEDNESDAY): Select Board Executive Session 6 pm Cavendish Town Hall
APRIL 22 (SATURDAY): Drug Take Back Day
MAY 16 (TUESDAY): The Annual Meeting of Cavendish Fire District 2 will be held at Cavendish Fire Station, 2154 Main Street, Cavendish, VT 05142, at 6pm. Copies of the board’s annual report will be available beforehand from the Town Office. The Warning notice is available online.