Cavendish Update 12/13/24: SB Mtging/News/Events
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Saturday (Dec. 14): Holiday Fiesta at the Cavendish Library 10-Noon. Celebrate the holidays by making different type of ornaments. Lots of treats as well. Suitable for all ages, free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Cavendish Historical Society thanks in part to a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund.
12/13/24
1. Cavendish Select Board Meeting
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Events Calendar
1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 12/9/24: The video of Monday’s select board (SB) meeting is posted at the Okemo Valley website. Unapproved Minutes will be available at the Town Website.
Approved
• New Planning Commission Member: Ed Dottavio appointed to the Cavendish Planning Commission
• State of Vermont Land Acquisition (Lord State Forest): Support 137 acres off of East Rd, Susannah Johnson Lane, owned by Peiter van Schaik, to be gifted by the property owner Pieter van Schaik to the state’s Land Acquisition program, part of the Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. With significant ecological value, it will be available for public use. The town will be reimbursed for lost property taxes.
• Vision Zero Resolution Adopted: Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC), was awarded a Federal grant from US DOT to develop a comprehensive safety action plan with a goal and strategies to get to zero deaths on all MARC roadways for all road users by 2040. As part of this effort, MARC collected data on serious and fatal injuries on roadways in our region Mount Ascutney Safety Action Plan
• ARPA Allocations: Adopted the resolution for the remaining funds of approximately $175,000 to be moved into general funds in accordance with ARP regs.
• Budget Meeting: Set a date for Dec. 30 (Monday): 6-8 pm
Discussed
• Welcome to Cavendish Sign: Replacing the sign on the border of Cavendish/Ludlow is being explored but nothing can be done until spring.
• Changing Town Clerk & Town Treasurer from Elected Position: With more demands being placed on these positions, a discussion is needed so voters can decide on town meeting day whether these should remain elected positions or if they should be appointed. The latter would allow someone outside of town, and with qualifications, to fill positions. This will be further discussed at upcoming SB meetings.
• Flood Resilience Study Funding: The final figure for the study is $75,000. There is no grant for this. If Cavendish and Ludlow each come up with $10,000, MARC will make up the difference. The $10,000 could be split between two budget years and there is some funds to cover this cost.
• Thanks to town crew: After the first snow fall, the town was down two trucks but they were able to manage. They are now back up to four trucks.
• Water Meters: Have signed a contract is with EJ Prescott $154,000 (ARPA funds were used) for new meters to be installed for municipal water users. These meters are very accurate and will record every drop of water. Installation will begin in January and should be completed within the year. Some people may see a change in their bill based on accurate usage.
• Letter regarding Fire Dept. Mergers: Mike Ripley requested that the letter Stu Lindberg sent to the SB members be included in the minutes of the meeting. Fire Depts are not under the SB’s jurisdiction, so the SB can’t take any action. Lindberg’s letter, a version of which appeared in the local papers, recommends the mergers of the Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments into a municipal fire district.
• Town Informational Meeting: Mike Ripley started the discussion about moving town meeting day to a Saturday to get better participation. This will now be an informational meeting as all voting takes place by Australian Ballot.
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Benson’s Hosting Toys for Tots: Benson’s Chevrolet at 25 Pond Street in Ludlow is the collection site for Toys for Tots. Drop off unwrapped toys until December 23.
• Green Mountain’s Soccer Coach Jake Walker named 2024 Coach of the Year
• Golden Stage Inn OVRCC Member of the Month
• Mountain Munchkins Opening in Ludlow: The grand opening of Mountain Munchkins a children’s boutique will offer clothing sizes newborn- 7 years, Jellycat stuffed animals, and of course toys too. Come see us this Saturday 10-7. 116 Main Street, Ludlow VT
3. EVENTS
DECEMBER 14 (SATURDAY): The Cavendish Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Fiesta at the Cavendish Library, made possible by a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund. From 10-noon come and make a variety of decorations using paper from old hymnals, magnets and more. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
- Ludlow Farmer’s Market 10-4 at the Ludlow Community Center
DECEMBER 15 (SUNDAY): Christmas Party at Fox Run, 12-4. Free Buffet, gifts for kids sponsored by Four Square Hospitality. FMI: ray@foursquarehospitalityvt.com
DECEMBER 25 (WEDNESDAY): MERRY CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 25 (WEDNESDAY)-JANUARY 2 (THURSDAY) : HAPPY HANUKKAH
DECEMBER 26 (THURSDAY)-JANUARY 1 (WEDNESDAY): HAPPY KWANZAA
DECEMBER 31 (TUESDAY): New Year’s Eve
JANUARY 1 (WEDNESDAY): HAPPY 2025