Cavendish Update 6/28/24: News/Events
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Postponed Ghost Walk takes place on Saturday (6/29) 8 pm in front of the Cavendish Historical Society Museum (Rt. 131/Main St). Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.
Shaw’s Opens in Ludlow today at 9 am!
This evening is the Cavendish/Ludlow Community Forum to discuss flooding at the Ludlow Community Center from 4-7. Dinner, childcare and Visa cards for mileage reimbursement provided.
Summer concerts at Svec Park ( Proctorsville Green) kick off on Wed (7/3) with Gypsy Reel @ 6pm
6/28/24
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Events Calendar
1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• GMUSD board preps for next year as Fierman departs: The calm of Superintendent Lauren Fierman’s final meeting with the Green Mountain Unified School District Board last Thursday stood in contrast to the turbulence and tension throughout her last year with the Two Rivers Supervisory Union. With the school year done and the All Board Retreat still to come on July 12, the board was set to take a breath and thank Fierman for her two years as principal at GM and four as TRSU superintendent. Chester Telegraph
• Skull found in Cavendish identified as man who disappeared in 2010: Vermont State Police announced Tuesday that a human skull found in Cavendish four years ago belongs to Bryan Gomez, who was reported missing in 2010. Investigators have not been able to determine the cause or manner of the 48-year-old man’s death. Gomez’s skull was found by a hunter in the woods in Cavendish in November 2020. VT Public
• June Cavendish Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
• Ludlow Health Center Eliminating Weekend Walk Ins: Starting July 1, Ludlow Health Center will no longer offer walk in hours on the weekend. This decision was made due to low volume. Should you need Walk-In service, the closest facility is Charlestown Health Center in Charlestown, NH. LHC’s walk in hours are now M-F 8-6.
• Free Blood Pressure Checks from CVFD: The Cavendish Fire Department is offering free blood pressure checks Monday through Friday 9am-4 pm. They also offer free Covid tests, masks and hand sanitizer.
• Therapy Won’t Kill You: A new short film from Cavendish resident Claire McKey Berkman will be featured in this year’s Vermont Film Festival being held at Woodstock’s Town Hall Theatre July 25-28. After the festival the full film will be shown & available on Okemo Valley TV’s platforms. Check out the trailer here.
• Farm to School Café: Free Summer Meal Kits for all households with children 18 and under until August 6. Each kit will include a combination of bulk and ready to eat items equivalent to 7 days worth of breakfast and lunch for one child. Advanced registration required the Friday before pick up day. Specify number of children and any allergies or restrictions. Pick-up is on Tuesdays 1:30-4 pm at either GMUHS in Chester or Ludlow. For Ludlow pick-ups coordinate with Darlene Phillips @ Darlene.phillips@trsu.org For Chester call 802-875-4249 or e-mail Andrew.Levesque@trsu.org
• Gypsy Reel 1st Wednesday Night Concert: The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite the public to join in an evening of fun on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville on Wednesday, July 3, at 6 p.m. The annual Cavendish Summer Music Series begins with the sounds of Gypsy Reel. Gypsy Reel is well known for high-energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition. They rock their audiences with an exciting synthesis of world rhythms and influences from three continents. Based in Ludlow, the band is no stranger to the Cavendish music series; many fans find this concert to be a highlight of the season. Concerts are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, cancellation and rescheduling information can be found on the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s Facebook page. For more information, email cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com. This concert is sponsored by M&M Excavating.
• Summer Passes Available at the Cavendish Library: Full admission passes are available for VT state parks, Billings Farm, and VT Historic Locations. Discounted admission passes are available for VINS and ECHO Lahey Center in Burlington.
• 2025 Cavendish Calendar voting open through July 10: Now is the time to cast your votes for the images that will appear in next year’s calendar. The photographs are on display until July 10 at Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St., in Proctorsville. The library is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can be reached at 802-226-7503. All voters will be eligible to win a gift certificate from Vermont Apple Pie Bakery.
2. EVENTS
JULY 28 (FRIDAY): Cavendish/Ludlow Community Meeting to discuss 2023 flooding, 4-7 at the Ludlow Community Center. Dinner, Visa cards ($10) and childcare available.
JUNE 29 (SATURDAY): Postponed Ghost, 8 pm in front of the CHS Museum. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
JULY 3 (WEDNESDAY): 6 PM Proctorsville Green Summer Concert Series-Gypsy Reel (Irish band). FMI cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com
JULY 4 (THURSDAY): 4TH OF JULY Town office closed
JULY 5 (FRIDAY): Ludlow Parks & Recreation 4th of July celebration and fireworks. Jackson Gore. Rain date July 6th.
JULY 10 (WEDNESDAY): 6 PM Proctorsville Green Summer Concert Series-Soul Rockers FMI cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com
JULY 17 (WEDNESDAY): 6 PM Proctorsville Green Summer Concert Series-Yankee Chank (Cajun/Zydeco Dance Band) FMI cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com
JULY 18 (THURSDAY): Community Luncheon at the Ludlow Community Center. Serving starts at 11 am. Meat loaf dinner. Chair Yoga follows. This is a free event and open to the public, provided by the Black River Good Neighbors Services.
JULY 21 (SUNDAY): 18th Century Village Healers in Rural Vermont 2 pm at the CHS Museum. One of the speakers will be Dr. Charis Boke https://faculty-directory.dartmouth.edu/charis-ford-morrison-boke who will talk about the herb gardens of this era, how plants and herbs were used then and now. This will include a brief medicinal plant walk around the Museum.
JULY 24 (WEDNESDAY): 6 PM Proctorsville Green Summer Concert Series-East Bay Jazz Ensemble FMI cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com
JULY 27 (SATURDAY): Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale. 9-2 pm
JULY 31 (WEDNESDAY): 6 PM Proctorsville Green Summer Concert Series-Rick Redington & Tuff Luv FMI cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com
AUGUST 7 (WEDNESDAY): 6 PM Proctorsville Green Summer Concert Series-Bear Mountain Boys FMI cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com