Cavendish Update 1/5/24: Illness/News/Events
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Winter Storm Watch from Saturday Evening Through Sunday Evening. 6-8 inches of heavy snow possible.
1/5/24
1. COVID RSV and Flu
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Events
1. COVID RSV AND FLU: We are now into the time of year when respiratory illnesses are sweeping through the area. There has been a run on COVID tests and very few are now available at the Cavendish Fire Dept. These are being reserved for those with symptoms and are available Monday-Friday from 9-4. Unfortunately, the state is no longer providing free test kits for the fire department to distribute so consider other options:
- Ludlow Pharmacy has ordered more kits. Call first 802/228-2500.
- Ludlow Health Center has a few take home test kits 802-228-8867. You can be tested as part of a visit as well. They are no longer offering the PCR test.
- The ICATT Program offers no cost Covid testing for uninsured people that are symptomatic or exposed. The closest one to Cavendish is Quest Patient Service Center, 214 Washington St., Claremont.
- Order free kits from the Government site https://special.usps.com/testkits
- Claremont Walmart had a few tests as of yesterday.
If you have Covid test kits, check expiration dates by clicking here. Many tests have had their expiration dates extended. An expired test kit will not give accurate results.
To reduce the risk of COVD, RSV and flu, consider the following:
• Be vaccinated. All three conditions now have vaccines. The Ludlow Health Center offers the Covid and flu vaccine but not RSV. Certain pharmacies Rite Aid (Springfield), Walmart etc. provide vaccines but may require appointments. Ludlow Pharmacy does not provide vaccines.
• Wear a mask, particularly in crowded indoor spaces. Free masks and hand sanitizer are available at the Cavendish Closet (next to the Museum steps) 24/7 and at the Cavendish Fire Dept. Monday-Friday from 9-4.
• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, throw the tissue away and wash your hands immediately.
• Avoid close contact with those confirmed or suspected of having a respiratory illness.
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Memorial for Roger Sheehan: For many years Roger served as the Cavendish Town Fire Warden, was a life member of the Proctorsville Fire Dept and a former Marine. Services will be held on Saturday January 6th 10:00am at the Saint Joseph Catholic Church at 58 Elm Street in Claremont NH. Proctorsville Fire Department will give Roger his last ride on Engine 2 from the Church to the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville. There will be a small service at the graveside with a last call and honorary 1 minute blast of the firehouse siren. Reception to follow at the Proctorsville Fire Department.
• Wendy’s and Chipotle are Coming to Claremont: Eagle Times
• In State of the State, Phil Scott tackles Vermont’s demographic challenges — and Democrats’ spending: In his annual State of the State address Thursday afternoon, Republican Gov. Phil Scott reinforced his perennial concerns: state demographics, public safety, affordability and housing. And at least partially at fault for these grim trends, he scolded, is a Legislature emboldened by its veto-proof Democratic supermajority. “Now, I’m a realist, and I know you have a supermajority. I know all too well,” Scott said. “You’ve proven the final budget, and the growing burden of taxes, fees and other policy-driven costs, is in your hands. So all I can do is make my case.” VT Digger
3. EVENTS
JANUARY 8 (MONDAY): Cavendish Monthly Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
JANUARY 15 (MONDAY): Martin Luther King Day Town office and schools closed.
FEBRUARY 13 (TUESDAY): Mardi Gras
FEBRUARY 14 (WEDNESDAY): HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
FEBRUARY 19 (MONDAY): President’s Day. Legal holiday town office and schools closed
FEBRUARY 19-23 (MONDAY-FRIDAY) Winter Break no school