Cavendish Update 11/1/24: Winter Preparedness/News/Events

Please note the following:

• Cavendish is under a fire ban as is most of the state.  

• Singleton’s is closed until Sunday for floor repair.

• Fall Back on Sunday as we return to standard time. Set clocks back one hour and check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and other devices.

• Saturday is the community celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Cavendish Library see the events section for more information. 

11/1/24

1.    Winter Preparedness

2.    Proctorsville Ghost Walk

3.    Cavendish Related News

4.    Events Calendar

1.WINTER PREPAREDNESS: In keeping with Vermont’s Winter Preparedness Week, below is information to help keep you informed and safe:

Register for VT Alert: Register for VT Alert @ VTALERT.gov to receive personalized alerts via phone, text or email about emergencies, including weather, that may affect Cavendish and/or other parts of the state.

For Current Cavendish Information: Cavendish VT Facebook page will post important updates as received. The Cavendish Update provides weekly updates, daily in the event of an emergency, directly to your e-mail account. If you are not registered for this free service, click here to register.

Area Shelter: The Cavendish shelter, located at the Cavendish Baptist Church-2258 Main St., is the town’s warming shelter when it’s needed. Opening and closing information about the shelter is posted to the Cavendish Facebook page.

Vermont Winter Weather Central:  Includes Plow Finder, road conditions and much more.

Need Fuel or other types of assistance: Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Administers Meals on Wheels, food shelf, Financial Aid, heating assistance, housing, utilities, thrift store and furniture store.  Located at  37B Main Street, Ludlow. Call (802) 228-3663. The thrift store operates 10-4 Monday through Saturday, Food Shelf Monday-Friday 10-3; Furniture store, located at 105 Main St. Friday & Saturday from 10-4.

Make Sure heating vents are clear of snow or other obstructions

Maintain your generator: Keep your generator in good working order. It should be located outside, away from open windows, doors, or air intakes.

Maintain snowblowers and other equipment used for snow removal.

Power Outages: In the event of a power outage, if you see a downed line, leave it alone and call your power company. Also call them if you loose power. Make sure your pipes are insulated. If your pipes freeze, know where the water shut off is and never use a blow torch or other open flame to thaw the pipes out. A hair dryer is one safe way to take care of the problem.

Never use an “improvised” heat source like grill or oven as they can be fire or carbon monoxide hazards.

Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat source.

Check on your neighbors in the event of a storm or an extended cold period.

Be prepared. Have a well-stocked Winter Home Emergency Supply Kit that includes flashlights, portable radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, bottled water and non-perishable food.

For more winter tips, check Vermont’s Winter Safety page.

2. PROCTORSVILLE GHOST WALK: Proctorsville village is home to Vermont’s most haunted inn. One house includes a ghost in the deed, while the fire department is periodically visited by “Homer.” Learn more about these and other eerie tales at the Proctorsville Ghost Walk.

On November 10 (Sunday), the Cavendish Historical Society will be sponsoring the Proctorsville Ghost Walk. Meet at the Proctorsville War Memorial, which is at the intersection of route 131 and Depot Street in Proctorsville. Wear comfortable shoes and dress weather appropriate.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. For more information please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Robert Singleton: Robert Singleton, 76, of Cavendish, Vt., died peacefully at his home. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a medic and hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War. A remembrance of his life will be held at the couple’s home on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2-5 p.m. Military honors will be at 4:30 p.m. The address is 2702 Brook Road.

• Stewart Schmidt (1936-2024): Know to many as Stew, and the ref for many a local soccer game, Stew died on Oct. 24 at his home in Proctorsville. He was one of the eight founding members of the Vermont Soccer Officials Association (VSOA) and the Vermont chapter of the National College Soccer Referees Association, serving as president of both organizations. Stew officiated for over 50 years and was recognized with induction into the Vermont Principals Association Hall of Fame in 2014. Stew was also a teacher at Black River High School for 35 years.

• GM boys soccer’s is the finals for the state championship: Congratulations to the Green Mountain Union High School boys soccer team on making it to the state finals for Division III. The championship game is Saturday, Nov. 2, 4 pm at Rutland High School.

• CHS Newsletter now on-line: The fall newsletter of the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is now available at their blog. It includes upcoming events as well as interesting Cavendish history.

• The Cavendish Vampire: CHS annual Halloween story is now available at the CHS blog.

• Local Author Visit: Jonathan Otto from Saxton’s River will be presenting his book “Child of the Wild: animal families in portraits & poems.” Book one in a five book series, this book includes fun facts about animals, engaging poems, STEM learning, family themes, and more. Jonathan will read an excerpt from his book and follow with a group poem activity. This event takes place on November 7 (Thursday), 6 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville.

• Brush fire in Ludlow burns 16.5 acres; fire crews continue to work fire today 

• Flood Wall being installed in front of Shaw’s: The construction in front of Shaw’s in Ludlow is for a flood wall.

• Amtrak service for Chester and Ludlow?  The 2025 Vermont Rail Plan, which is currently being updated. The plan sets goals for both intercity passenger rail through Amtrak as well as the freight rail system. If you would like to see rail service in Chester and Ludlow, file comments by Friday, Nov. 8 in time for the fall meeting of the Vermont Rail Advisory Council on Nov. 12. To access the Vermont Rail Plan Comment Form, click here.  

4. EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2 (SATURDAY):  Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): Starts 3:30 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville. Workshop from 3-5:30 Pot luck supper follows

NOVEMBER 3 (SUNDAY): Fall back to standard time. Day lights savings ends. Set clocks back one hour and use this as a time to check smoke and radon detectors.

NOVEMBER 5 (TUESDAY): Election Day. Cavendish voting takes place at the Proctorsville Fire Hall from 10-7. FMI: 802-226-7291.

NOVEMBER 7 (THURSDAY): Local Author Jonathan Otto will be speaking at the Cavendish Library at 6 pm.

NOVEMBER 10 (SUNDAY): Proctorsville Ghost Walk. Meet at 2 pm in front of the Proctorsville War Memorial. This event is free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 11 (MONDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office closed.

NOVEMBER 14 (THURSDAY): The Cavendish Library presents “The Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black elk, Holy Man of the Lakota.” Damien Costello will be the speaker, who specializes in the intersection of Catholic theology, indigenous spiritual traditions and colonial history. FMI: Amy McMullen 802-226-7503 or CavendishLibrary573@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 22-24 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY): Ski Swap at Jackson Gore. Hours Friday 4-7 pm; Saturday 9-5; and Sunday 9-1

NOVEMBER 28 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 29 (FRIDAY): Town office closed for Thanksgiving break.

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