Cavendish Update 6/2/23: Job Opening/Talk/News/Events
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6/2/23
1. Immediate Job Opening-Cavendish Highway Dept
2. Peter Tumbo former slave dies at 106 in Cavendish
3. Cavendish Info
4. Events
1. IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING CAVENDISH HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: The Town of Cavendish has an immediate opening for a full-time Highway Department crew member. This position has a competitive wage and excellent benefits package. Applicants are required to have current CDL, good driving and work records and must be in good physical health. Experience in construction and heavy equipment operation, including dump truck operation, is preferred but the Town is willing to train the right CDL holding applicant. This is a permanent position with a retirement plan. A comprehensive job description is available to serious applicants. Applications, resumes and inquiries should be directed to: Town Manager Town of Cavendish Municipal Building, 37 High Street, P.O. Box 126, Cavendish, Vermont 05142 (802) 226-7291. Cavendish is an Equal Opportunity Employer
2. PETER TUMBO FORMER SLAVE DIES IN CAVENDISH AT 106: Born most likely in West Africa, enslaved, and a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, Peter Tumbo spent the last 40 years of his life in Cavendish, VT. He was married when he moved to Cavendish, remarried while here and was reputed to be a man of good moral character, and sustained a good reputation for truth and veracity, according to the leading citizens of the day, Josiah French and Jabez Proctor.
Was he really 106 when he died, as the abolitionist newspaper, “The Liberator,” reported, along with “The Vermont Watchman” & “State Gazette” -On Jan 30, 1832, Peter Tumbo, “colored man”, aged 106 died in Cavendish, VT? While he owned 50 acres of land, and therefore not eligible for a Revolutionary War pension, could he have suffered from war injuries that made it hard for him to maintain that land?
On June 11 (Sunday), the Cavendish Historical Society will be giving a talk about Peter Tumbo, the events that led to his coming to Cavendish, his story as well as his daughter’s. The talk begins at 2 pm at the Cavendish Universalist Church (Stone Church) on Main St. (route 131) in Cavendish Village. Parking is across the street at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St.
The location for the program was chosen as the Cavendish Universalist Church, also known as the Stone Church was built in 1844 under the leadership of the Rev. Warren Skinner, an avid abolitionist and part of Vermont’s “above ground railroad. The talk is free and open to the public. Donations welcome
3. CAVENDISH INFO
• Dale Mann offered CTES Principalship at CTES: On Wednesday evening, the Green Mountain Unified Supervisory Union (GMUSD) board unanimously agreed to offer Mann a two year contract as principal of CTES. Mann was raised in rural Western Maryland and has extensive experience as a principal. Having been principal for the last 10 years in Washington D.C., he indicated during Tuesday’s public forum, that he was ready to return to his small town roots. His resume is available on-line at the TRSU website. The Chester Telegraph also has an article about Wednesday’s meeting.
• Cavendish Library 2023 Events: The following will be taking place at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St., Proctorsville. FMI and to Register 802-226-7503 or e-mail cavendishlibrary@gmail.com
- June 1-16: Stop by the library and voter for your favorite picture for the 2024 Cavendish Community Conservation Association calendar
- June 5-July 11: The Most Costly Journal-Physical & Mental Health Needs Display Panels.
- June 27 @ 6 pm: The Most Costly Journey-Book Discussion. Books available for pick up on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-6
- July 11 @ 6pm: Movie Night-Under the Cloak of Darkness
- August 4 @ 2pm: Cartoonist Marek Bennett, registration is required for this event.
• Bear Coexistence PSA from VT Fish & Wildlife Department: Bear activity typically increases in June, so the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding everyone that now is an especially important time to secure food sources that could attract bears to your neighborhood. A complete list of bear coexistence tips covering topics like composting, protecting your backyard chickens, and discouraging bears from getting too comfortable in your yard is available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department website As always, if you notice bears seeking food in their yards or in public places like campgrounds, report the incident at Fish & Wildlife website.
4. EVENTS
JUNE 1-16: Stop by the Cavendish library and voter for your favorite picture for the 2024 Cavendish Community Conservation Association calendar
JUNE 5 (MONDAY): E Tools Workshop at the 6:00 p.m., at the Cavendish town office to demonstrate battery-operated tools for the yard and garden. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments. FMI: CavendishCommunityConservation@gmail.com.
JUNE 5-JULY 11: The Most Costly Journal-Physical & Mental Health Needs Display Panels at the Cavendish Library
JUNE 7 (WEDNESDAY): CTES Spring concert 6 pm
JUNE 9 (FRIDAY): CTES Summer Kickoff Festival at CTES 5-8 pm. Free. Lots of games, prizes and much more. Rolling Rooster Food Truck will be offering delicious treats.
JUNE 15 (THURSDAY): CTES 6TH grade graduation, 6 pm
JUNE 16 (FRIDAY): GMUHS graduation, Last day of school for GMUHS and CTES
JUNE 27 (TUESDAY): 6 pm: The Most Costly Journey-Book Discussion at the Cavendish Library. Books available for pick up on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-6
JULY 4 (TUESDAY): HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Town Office Closed
JULY 11 (TUESDAY): 6 PM Movie Night at the Cavendish Library. Under the Cloak of Darkness
JULY 29 (SATURDAY): Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale
AUGUST 4 (FRIDAY): Cartoonist Marek Bennett at the Cavendish Library, registration is required for this event. FMI and to Register 802-226-7503 or e-mail cavendishlibrary@gmail.com