Cavendish Update 3/28/25: News/Workshop/Events
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY: Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Isolated to scattered power outages are possible from ice and snow loading. Travel could become hazardous. The heaviest snow and ice accumulations will be Friday night into Saturday, with additional ice accumulations likely into Sunday.
3/28/25
1. Road Construction Projects
2. CHS Paper Flower Workshop
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Events Calendar
1. ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A paving project is scheduled for VT 103 this constructions season. The project will include the highway through Ludlow, from just north of the Town Fire Station continuing for 1.5 miles to just south of Cota and Cota. Milling and paving operations on this portion of the project are scheduled to be done at night with hour and nose constrictions. Paving will be done during the day. Project times is April -Fall 2025 VT Agency of Transportation.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation said the southbound lanes along the I-89 bridge will be transferred to the new lanes that have been recently completed. The bridge project that connects Hartford Vermont to Lebanon, New Hampshire began in 2020. In order to make the change, NHDOT said some of the off-ramp exits will be closed in the area. - I- 91 Exit 10A North Monday March 31 – April 2 and I-89 Exit 20 South April 3 – 4
2. CHS PAPER FLOWER WORKSHOP: For many years, spring in Cavendish VT meant planting bulbs from Mary van Schaik's imported bulb business. While Mary is no longer with us, many locals’ tulips, daffodils, and other plants remind us of her.
To celebrate a Cavendish springtime, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will be hosting a Paper Flower Workshop, where participants can make a wide variety of flowers, as well as a unique Easter favor, from various types of paper. The workshop is free, open to the public, and will be held from 10-noon on April 12 (Saturday) at the Cavendish Community Library, Proctorsville. There are projects for all ages and abilities. This workshop has been made possible in part from a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund.
3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Ludlow Ambulance Approved for Critical Care Paramedic Level: Congratulations to Ludlow Ambulance on becoming endorsed at the Critical Care Paramedic Level effective immediately.
• Create Together at Fletcher Farm celebrates successful open house: Create Together at Fletcher Farm announced recently it has received its official occupancy permit, marking a significant milestone that allows the creative center to officially open its doors for studio time and workshops. The announcement comes on the heels of a well-attended open-house event that drew community members, artists, and supporters from across the region. VT Journal
• BRGNS Needs Housewares: Black River Good Neighbor Services has sent out a request for housewares for their Thrift Store. Drop off items at the Thrift Store in Ludlow
• Capital for a Day for Liquor Licensees : Windsor County "Capital for a Day" is Monday, April 7. Capitol for a Day is an opportunity for the Governor and his Cabinet to visit each county in Vermont to host meetings with local officials, businesses, and community members. Commissioner Wendy Knight is hosting a liquor licensee discussion at Murdock's On the Green at 42 Village Green, Proctorsville from 10am – 11am. All Ludlow/Cavendish/Chester/Springfield area licensees are welcome to join the conversation about Department operational updates, liquor licensing, compliance, state of business, or other topics of interest to licensees. Colleagues from other state agencies, such as the Agency of Digital Services and the Department of Financial Regulation, will also attend. Please RSVP to Hannah Chauvin at hannah.chauvin@vermont.gov if you plan to attend.
• Demystifying Healthcare in Our Region: On May 12 (Monday), from 8:30-10:00, NorthStar Health (Ludlow Health Center) will be holding a public forum at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. Ludlow. Topics to be discussed include: Understanding challenges facing healthcare in our region; how primary care providers are paid; efforts to maintain care access. Attendees will have a chance to meet the North Star Health leaders as well as ask questions and share ideas. Breakfast will be served. Registration is requested but not required FMI: www.northstarfqhc.org/communityforum
• Governor says Vt. would be in trouble without FEMA: With Trump administration officials in recent days saying they plan to “eliminate” FEMA, Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday said any plans to get rid of the agency would spell big trouble for Vermont. After being hit with back-to-back flooding the past two years, the governor says FEMA funding is essential to Vermont’s recovery. WCAX
4. EVENTS
MARCH 28 (FRIDAY): Audubon Bird Talk, 6 pm at the Cavendish Library. Free and open to the public. FMI: Robin at (802) 417-5324.
MARCH 31 (MONDAY): Last day to submit photographs for the Cavendish Calendar Contest. Submit entries to cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com.
APRIL 4 (FRIDAY): Ham Bingo Fundraiser for CTES. Starts 6 pm at the school. Cards are $1 and there are 10 rounds.
APRIL 12 (SATURDAY): 10-NOON
APRIL 19 (SATURDAY): FREE Easter Dinners cooked by members of the Ludlow and Proctorsville Fire Departments. 125 Dinners will be provided. They can be picked up on April 19 from 12-2 at the Ludlow Fire Department. The menu includes ham, potatoes, gravy, corn, roll and dessert. Call Angela 802-356-3823 by April 17 to reserve your free dinner.
- Great Ludlow Egg Hunt at the Ludlow Community Center starts at 10 am. Mini games and Guessing jars start 9-10.For ages 2-12
APRIL 20 (SUNDAY): HAPPY EASTER
MAY 3 (SATURDAY): GREEN UP DAY!
MAY 12 (MONDAY): Demystifying Healthcare in Our Region from 8:30-10 at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. Ludlow. Registration is requested but not required FMI: www.northstarfqhc.org/communityforum