Cavendish Update 9/1/23: News/Events/Flood

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St. James Methodist Church’s sale featuring Granny’s Pantry (Fall treats from your grandmother’s kitchen) and a one day only raffle- 9-2 tomorrow Saturday, Sept. 2

9/1/23

1. Flood Information

2. Emergency Preparedness Month

3. Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk

4. Managing the Rain: Free Stormwater Expo

5. Cavendish Related News

6. Events

1. FLOOD INFORMATION: Please use the Cavendish Guide for Flood Recovery for up to date resources and information.

FEMA OFFICES CLOSE TODAY IN RUTLAND AND TOMORROW IN SPRINGFIELD: You have until Sept. 12 to file for FEMA. Other recovery centers remain open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday): Waterbury Armory 294 Armory Drive; Barre Auditorium; 16 Auditorium Hill; Barton Memorial Building 17 Village Square; Northern VT University — McClelland Hall 131 College Hill Road, Johnson, VT; Vermont College of Fine Arts University; 36 College St., Montpelier, VT; Cabot Town Hall 3084 Main St. and Wardsboro Town Hall 99 Main St.

Efficiency VT Flood Relief Program begins Sept. 5

Cavendish Property in a flood plain? Though Cavendish doesn't have zoning, it does require a Flood Permit Application if you are doing repair work or new construction on properties located within a Cavendish flood zone. Any of the proposed requires a permit: new principal structure; new accessory structure; alterations/improvements/repairs to an existing structure; grading, excavation and/or placement of fill; replacement water supply or septic system; fill as needed to elevate an existing structure; bridge/culvert or channel management activities; and/or road improvements.  To determine if your property is in a flood plain, if a permit is required and other aspects of this permitting, contact the Town Manager at 802.226.7291. To download an application go to the town website.

2. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH: Cavendish can experience all kinds of natural disasters including flooding; winter storms; hurricanes; high winds; and while rare, wildfires.  Emergencies are part of life, but along with natural disasters, can be navigated successfully, and less stressfully by planning and preparing. Simple measures can make the difference between life and death.

September is National Preparedness Month, so a good time to plan and prepare. Throughout the month, the Cavendish Facebook page will have daily “how to” tips.

September 1st tip: Register for VT-ALERT which is used by the state and local responders to notify the public of emergency situations.  Those include, but are not limited to, evacuation information; chemical spills; shelter-in-place alerts; severe weather advisories; boil water advisories, and roadway interruptions.  Residents can tailor the alerts to specific locations, types of alerts and on which devices they will be notified.

Save the date: The Cavendish Fire Department (2154 Main St.) will be hosting a free workshop “Stop the Bleed” on Saturday, September 16 at 1 pm. You’ll need to pre register by calling 802-226-7790. Good skill to have at any time, but especially for hunting season, which is just around the corner.

3. ANNUAL PHINEAS GAGE WALK AND TALK : Many in our area are aware of Phineas Gage, the railroad foreman, who on September 13, 1848, had a tamping rod pass through his head as a result of a blasting accident, and lived for 12 more years. Each year on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of the accident, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) hosts a Gage Walk & Talk.

This year’s Walk  & Talk takes place on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the CHS Museum, Route 131 in Cavendish, VT. The program begins at 2 pm. The walk includes the location of the accident, Dr. Harlow’s home/surgery, and the boarding house where Gage was taken after his injury. The talk includes details of the accident, how it impacted Gage’s life, as well as ushered in the field of neuroscience, and why Dr. Harlow’s training, as well as other aspects of the era, helped to save his life. The Museum now has a 3 D replica of Gage’s skull as well as an item from Harlow’s practice.

The site of the accident is approximately three quarters of a mile from the Museum and by the time other sites of interest are visited and we return to the museum, you will have walked close to 2 miles. Participants can stop at any time. It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com

4. MANAGING THE RAIN: A FREE STORMWATER EXPO: Submerged bridges. Ravaged roads. Mud-filled basements. Capsized culverts. Heavy storms impact us all, but what can we do? While we can't control how much rain falls or how quickly, we can help water slow down, spread out, and soak in before it reaches a storm-swollen stream. The Black River Action Team (BRAT) invites everyone to join the stormwater conversation on Wednesday, September 6 starting at 5:30 PM. Come in person to 111 Jackson Gore Rd in Ludlow, VT. Please pre-register at https://ManageTheRain.eventbrite.com to help B.R.A.T. manage refreshments. Featured speakers will be B.R.A.T. Director Kelly Stettner, explaining some basics of how rivers work; Ron Rhodes of the CT River Conservancy, discussing several successful streambank stabilization projects he's worked on; and Mike Everhart of EJ Prescott, sharing some of the products and procedures his company uses to manage stormwater in ways that reduce maintenance and long-term costs. Zoom is an option. Email B.R.A.T. Director Kelly Stettner for the link at blackrivercleanup@gmail.com. The event will also be recorded by Okemo Valley T.V. for later viewing.

5. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Route 131 Closed until Sept. 8: The area from around Tarbell Hill to Route 106 is closed to all traffic until Sept. 8 (Friday).

• Ludlow Electric Board hears more ratepayer concerns

• Furniture donations for BRGN: Due to flooding, the Black River Good Neighbor Furniture store has been closed for cleaning. They will be reopening soon and are in need of new inventory. Starting Monday, if you have furniture you’d like to donate, please call the thrift store to arrange either for a delivery or a pick up. 802-228-3663.

• VT Strong License Plate/Socks: Now available for sale at the state website. Vermont Strong ’23 commemorative license plates to benefit and recognize those who suffered losses from the July 2023 flooding and commemorate the contributions of the many people helping to rebuild Vermont and make it stronger are now available. The recipients of the funds raised through sales are the Vermont Community Foundation, to help provide disaster relief to individual Vermonters, and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development’s Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program, to help provide disaster relief to Vermont businesses and farms. The DMV has also partnered with Darn Tough Socks to create a bundle of the “Tough Too!” plate and Vermont Strong socks for $70. Limit three bundles per person. Available online only and for a limited time. Click here to place your order.VT Strong license plates will be at all DMV sites starting Sept.  1.

6. EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2 (SATURDAY): Fall Sale from 9-2 at St. James United Methodist Church, Main St., Proctorsville. The sale features Granny’s Pantry (Fall treats from your grandmother’s kitchen and a one day only raffle featuring a fall basket, wood burned welcome sign and handcrafted fall wreath.

SEPTEMBER 4 (MONDAY): Town Office closed for Labor Day

SEPTEMBER 6 (WEDNESDAY): Managing the Rain: A free stormwater expo at 111 Jackson Gore Rd. 5:30 PM. Please pre-register at https://ManageTheRain.eventbrite.com to help B.R.A.T. manage refreshments.

SEPTEMBER 9 (SATURDAY): Vermont Golden Honey Festival at the Golden Stage Inn (103 and Depot Street) Proctorsville. 10-4. Website.

SEPTEMBER 14 (WEDNESDAY): Magic Show and BBQ, Welcome back to the library. BBQ from 5-7, Magic Show at 6

SEPTEMBER 16 (SATURDAY): Stop the Bleed Workshop at the Cavendish Fire Dept. 1pm Free. Pre registration required by calling 802-226-7790.

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