Cavendish Update 6/9/23: Hydrant flush/PCBs @GM/Ghost Walk
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The recent air quality, due to the Canadian wild fires, has been challenging for various members of the community. N 95 masks are available for free, at the Cavendish Cares Closet, located next to the Museum steps and from the Cavendish Fire Dept, Mon-Fri from 9-4.
6/9/23
1. Spring Hydrant Flushing Notice
2. PCBs found at GMUHS
3. Free weekly Cavendish BP Clinic/Free CPR Course
4. CHS’s Annual Ghost Walk-Cavendish Village
5. Cavendish Info
6. Events
1. SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE
Cavendish Municipal Water System
Monday, June 12th, through Wednesday, June 14th, 2023
During the hours of 9 am to 5 pm
System users are reminded that: Flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. We apologize for any inconvenience to our users, however this very important system maintenance procedure must be conducted each spring and fall. The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation.
Users are advised to avoid drinking the water or washing clothes (especially whites) while discoloration is in evidence. Following hydrant flushing in your area, users should run cold water until it clears before resuming normal use. It is also a good idea to flush residential water heaters after the water clears following a hydrant flush in your area.
Thank you for your cooperation, Cavendish Municipal Water System For additional information call 802-226-7291
2. PCBS FOUND AT GMUHS: Below is a brief summary of the report that is available at The Dish. The Community Forum on PCBs at GMUHS, held Wednesday night, is now available at the Okemo Valley TV Website. Note that this is an evolving story and expect changes and new information in the days and months ahead.
As the result of testing, held on April 10, 2023, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been found at Green Mountain Union High School (GMUHS). According to the VT Department of Health (VDH), PCBs can cause serious health effects.
Vermont uses an acceptable level of 100 ng/m3 for PCBs for students in grades 7 through adult. Of the 45 places tested, 35 were at or above the accepted state level. The state standard calls for any immediate action for an area with 300 ng/m3 or more, which would be seven of the places tested.
An environmental consultant has been hired and further testing and identifying the sources of the PCBs should be underway by the end of the month. It will most likely be sometime in mid-August before the public will be notified of results, though Fierman indicated that the public will be kept informed throughout this process. She also noted that because the school is large, with a lower student occupancy, there would be more options in closing down spaces and using other areas. Ultimately, the goal is to keep the school open and safe for students, faculty and staff, while remediation is underway.
No changes will take place for the remainder of this school year, based on the recommendation of VDH-last day is June 16th. Changes will be made for summer school to reduce exposure. Assessments will be done this summer for the 2023/2024 school year.
3. WEEKLY BP CLINIC IN CAVENDISH/FREE CPR COURSE: The Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) now has a free blood pressure (BP) clinic every Wednesdays from 9-3. You can also stop by the station at 2154 Main Street anytime the EMT is at the station-Monday-Friday 9-4, for a BP check.
On July 15 (Saturday), from 1-4 pm, CVFD will be holding the American Heart Association’s HeartSaver CPR at the station. This course is designed for community members who need to know how to perform CPR in a variety of community setting. Participants, upon completion of the training, receive a two year certification. The course is free to all Cavendish residents. To sign up, please contact Chief Nareau at 802-226-7790, puba0111@gmail.com or stop by the station.
CVFD continues to offer free COVID test kits, masks and hand sanitizer.
4.CHS’S ANNUAL GHOST WALK-CAVENDISH VILLAGE: In keeping with Mid-Summer Night’s Eve, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will once again host the Cavendish Village Ghost tour on Saturday, June 17. Meet at the former Duttonsville School House, 66 Duttonsville School Dr, Cavendish, at 8 pm, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.
The former Duttonsville School is thought to be haunted by children in what was once a classroom. The owner would hear laughing and sounds that a party was going on. However, whenever he opened the door, no one was there. Other strange occurrences have happened in the building, including a spirit teenager who sat at the end of a visitor’s bed.
Among the sites to be visited include the Cavendish High Street Cemetery; Cavendish Stone Church, private homes as well as the site of the “Dutton House.” The latter was believed by locals to be haunted long before it was moved to Shelburne Museum, where the ghosts seemed to continue to haunt the museum, staff and visitors alike. No tour would be complete without a stop at the old Hickernell house, where for many decades it was believed that Mr. Hickernell had been murdered and buried in the basement.
Free and open to the public, donations are always welcomed. For more information call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com
5. CAVENDISH INFO
• Congrats to GM’s Girls and Boys Track Teams: Green Mountain Union High School boys and girls track and field are state champs for Div. 4.
• Mercedes Kubisek (1977-2023): Proctorsville resident Mercedes died unexpectedly on June 3. A fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 30th at the Ludlow American Legion Squadron, 36 Main St. in Ludlow to help support Mercede’s children.
• Black River High School Alumni Gathering: June 10 (Saturday), 11-3, Visit the new BRHS exhibit at the Senior Center and Black River Academy Museum, High St. Ludlow.
• Vermonters are invited to share their experiences accessing broadband VT Digger
• Dartmouth Health lays off 75 workers, eliminates 100 open positions: Vt Digger
6. 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-JULY 11: The Most Costly Journal-Physical & Mental Health Needs Display Panels at the Cavendish Library
JUNE 9 (FRIDAY): Summer Kick Off Carnival at CTES 5-8. Free and open to the public. Games, food and fun.
JUNE 11 (SUNDAY): Cavendish Historical Society talk on Peter Tumbo, the 106 year old former slave who lived the last 40 years of his life in Cavendish. Talk is being held at the Cavendish Stone Church on Main St (route 131) at 2 pm. Parking is at the Cavendish Baptist Church.
JUNE 12 (MONDAY): Cavendish Select Board Meeting 6:30 pm Cavendish Town Office
JUNE 15 (THURSDAY): CTES 6TH grade graduation, 6 pm
JUNE 16 (FRIDAY): GMUHS graduation, Last day of school for GMUHS and CTES
JUNE 17 (SATURDAY): Cavendish Historical Society’s Annual Ghost Walk. Meet at the old Duttonsville School 66 Duttonsville School Dr, Cavendish, at 8 pm, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.
JUNE 19 (MONDAY): Juneteenth. Town Office closed.
JUNE 24 (SATURDAY): Birds & Bloom, Cavendish Streetscapes, Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 10-2. A gathering of local art, decorated bird houses, plants and more. Benefit for Streetscapes.
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 5 (WEDNESDAY): Summer Concerts kick off at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 6 pm. Gypsy Reel will perform. Concerts are free and open to the public.
JULY 11 (TUESDAY): 6 PM Movie Night at the Cavendish Library. Under the Cloak of Darkness
JULY 12 (WEDNESDAY): Summer Concerts at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 6 pm. Bill Brink will perform. Concerts are free and open to the public.
JULY 15 (SATURDAY): HeartSave CPR at the Cavendish Volunteer Fire Dept. 1-4 pm. FMI and to register
JULY 19 (WEDNESDAY): Summer Concerts at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 6 pm. Gully Boys will perform. Concerts are free and open to the public.
JULY 26 (WEDNESDAY): Summer Concerts at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 6 pm. The Willistones will perform. Concerts are free and open to the public.
JULY 29 (SATURDAY): Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale
AUGUST 2 (WEDNESDAY): Summer Concerts at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 6 pm. Sammy Blanchette will perform. Concerts are free and open to the public.
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
AUGUST 9 (WEDNESDAY): Summer Concerts at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 6 pm. Yankee Chank will perform. Concerts are free and open to the public.
AUGUST 16 (WEDNESDAY): Summer Concerts at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 6 pm. The Silverbacks will perform. Concerts are free and open to the public.