Cavendish Update 5/31/24: Property Notice/Volunteers Needed/BRVR

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Depot St. Proctorsville

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The Ludlow Farmer’s Market (Depot St.) is now open on Sundays from 9-1. Support our local vendors, including Mason House Pottery (Cavendish) and American Pie Pizza (Proctorsville).

Voting is June 4th (Tuesday) on GMUSD budget. Polling take place at the Proctorsville Fire Hall 10-7.

5/31/24

1.    Notice to Cavendish Property Owners

2.    BRVR to Aid with Flood Damage

3.    Volunteers Needed in Cavendish

4.    Cavendish Related News

5.    Events Calendar

 

1. NOTICE TO CAVENDISH TAX PAYERS (Property Owners): Below is the notice for those who wish to grieve their property assessment. If you are interested, please use  the e-mail and phone information provided at the end of the notice.

Agreeably to the provisions of Title 32 Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111, notice is hereby given that the undersigned parties, within and for the Town of Cavendish have this day completed the Abstract of Individual Lists of persons, co-partnerships, associations, and corporations owning taxable property is said town on the first day of April 2024; that they have this day lodged the same in the Office of the Clerk of said town for the inspection of taxpayers; that on the 20th day of June, 2024 starting at 9:30 am, the Assessor will meet at 37 High Street, Cavendish, Vermont to hear grievances of persons, co-partnerships, associations or corporations aggrieved by any of their appraisals or by any of their acts as such Assessors, whose objections thereto in writing shall have been filed with them as prescribed by statute, and to make such corrections in said abstract as shall upon hearing or otherwise be determined by them; and that unless cause to the contrary be shown, the contents of said abstract will, for the year 2024, become the Grand List of said town and each person, co-partnership, association or corporation therein named.

If you wish to grieve you must submit a grievance in writing by 4:00 on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Applications for Grievance can be emailed to Cavendish2024@nemrc.com or mailed to PO Box 126, Cavendish, VT 05142. Please call 802-227-7383 for a grievance appointment.

 

2. BLACK RIVER VALLEY RESOURCES FOR THOSE DEALING WITH FLOOD DAMAGE: Established as a group of community nonprofit agencies and organizations, Black River Valley Resources (BRVR) supports long term recovery for individuals and families affected by the July and December 2023 floods. Since its establishment, BRVR has successfully assisted many households with flood-related repairs, ensuring that families in our communities can recover and thrive. The mission of this group is to support long term recovery and enhance community resilience.

The group identifies and assists recovery and reconstruction efforts of individuals and families residing in the communities of Belmont, Cavendish, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth, and Proctorsville. Members of the group include Black River Good Neighbor Services, Ludlow Emergency Management, Black River Action Team, Fletcher Memorial Library, Plymouth Town Clerk, Cavendish Baptist Church, Mount Holly Emergency Management, Cavendish Connects, and community advocates Melissa Rockhill and John Merrow.

With support from the Vermont Community Foundation, BRVR hired Melissa Rockhill as a home repair and construction coordinator to aid low- and moderate-income households whose primary residence was damaged by flood. Working closely with the organizations that comprise this group, along with the Long-Term Recovery Group, (LTRG) aligned with the State of Vermont Emergency Management and the State of Vermont Chief Recovery Officer, BRVP plans to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by the floods. The group works to identify, support, and assist in managing recovery and reconstruction efforts of individuals and families residing in the aforementioned communities.

Reconstruction and recovery from the July flooding continues, keeping the work of this group both intentional and significant. With the diverse collection of members, Black River Valley Resources maintains and tracks necessary information relating to ongoing flood repair, work, and need.

Community organizations are welcome to join BRVR in making a difference. Whether through volunteering, donations, or spreading the word, together, we can rebuild stronger than ever before. For information or assistance regarding any flood-related damage, please contact Krey Kellington, Black River Good Neighbor Services, at 802-228-3663.

 

3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN CAVENDISH: From 9AM till about 2PM on June 3rd, we'll be gathering brush (which is being cut by a contractor) and moving it to large piles for burning at a later date. BRAT (Black River Action Team) is looking for at least 10-12 individuals. More hands make light work!

* Work gloves will be provided, but BYO if you have a favorite pair.

* Safety vests will be provided, along with tick/biting insect repellent (non-DEET).

* Water and sandwiches will be provided, feel free to pack your own if you prefer.

Safety is the top priority, so everyone will need to sign a safety waiver and agree to basic, simple protocols. This is an activity that is most suitable for responsible individuals 16 and up.

Brush will be young saplings being cut from a drainage ditch in a small field on Quarry Road in Cavendish. The ditch is being re-worked by a professional in order to capture overland water flow during heavy storms, to direct flowing water away from the field and the down-slope home. This field will be planted in the fall of '24 or spring of '25 with native trees and shrubs in an effort to further absorb and slow down rain in the years to come.

Please e-mail blackrivercleanup@gmail.com or call 802-591-0101

 

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Black River Water Quality: BRAT’s “Little Dippers” program, test water along various spots of the Black River, including the beach near the power station in Cavendish Village. BRAT reports, All of our water monitoring sites for bacteria are looking great!  The data is based on samples collected on Wednesday mornings, so it is up to the individual to make a decision whether or not to swim. Shout-out to the wonderful River Dipper volunteers who go out every week to gather samples, many of them return before the weekend to post the chart for visitors.Huge thanks to all the sponsors of the "Adopt-A-Swimminghole" program - without their financial support, this would be a large chunk of money out of the BRAT budget every year: Betty McEnaney (of Diamond Realty), Greater Upper Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited, Vermont Co-Pack, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Green Mountain Power. Thanks also to the CT River Conservancy for hosting the platform where we are able to publish our results!

• Brenda Hackett (1951-2024): Proctorsville resident, known to many from her time as a pharmacy technician at Rite in Ludlow, died May 15.

• GMUSD Restructuring: At last year’s CTES Community Forum (May 23, 2023), and again at both the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) meeting on April 30th and the most recent Restructuring Committee meeting, various Cavendish parents have made it clear their preference is school choice for 7-12 grades. A number of Cavendish families are already opting out of GMUHS for high school, sending students to Woodstock and Rutland. This is a topic that continues to be skirted by the GMUSD. The restructuring meeting showed that at least two of the participating towns would like to see a significant change. Andover is circulating a petition to redistrict so that their students would attend the K-8 Flood Brook School in Londonderry.  There has been discussion in Cavendish of joining the Ludlow Mt. Holly district. At this most recent meeting, Superintendent Fierman noted, that she has heard from a very small number of people – including a couple of LMH district board members – who said they would “be delighted” to have Cavendish’s 70 students but were not interested in having the expense of their school with its veteran staff  in the upper steps of the pay scale. For information on the recent restricting meeting see the Chester Telegraph

• Age Successfully Fair set for June 14 in Ludlow: Senior Solutions, Area Agency on Aging for Southeastern Vermont in partnership with Black River Good Neighbor Services of Ludlow will be hosting the 3rd Annual Age Successfully, A Health & Benefits Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 14 at the Ludlow Community Center. This event is free and open to the public, and there will be a free BBQ. The fair is an opportunity for older Vermonters, and their caregivers, to learn about and sign up for wellness-based goods and services with over 30 exhibitors scheduled to appear.

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5. EVENTS

JUNE 4 (TUESDAY): GMUSD budget Vote. Proctorsville Fire Hall 10-7. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Office.

-       Community BBQ @ 4 pm at CTES followed by CTES Concert 6 pm.

JUNE 11 (TUESDAY): CTES 6TH grade graduation

JUNE 12 (WEDNESDAY): Last day of school

JUNE 14 (FRIDAY): GMUHS graduation

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 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

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SMART PHONE-THE RIGHT TOOL FOR EMERGENT SITUATIONS

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Between NOAA’s Hurricane forecast VT Digger’s-More People Heading Out that are Unprepared reports, and this weekend being the start of the summer season, it’s a good time to think about how you will respond to emergencies, including flooding, storms, accidents or getting lost on a hike.

Smart Phones are an excellent tool and now is the time to familiarize yourself with the many features that can make a big difference in an emergency.

Protect your phone and keep it charged. Use a waterproof case and have on hand both a portable and regular charger. If you have to leave home suddenly, have chargers and other items together in one spot so you can grab them as you head out the door.

Sign up for VT Alert: Cavendish is a participating town in the VT Alert System. In the event of a local, state or national emergency, you can receive a text, e-mail or even a call. Register by going to VTAlert.gov Nearly all states have similar systems, so if you are traveling for vacation, be sure and register. Here are the alert systems for nearby states, NH ; Maine/; NY ; MA

Set up & turn on Emergency SOS: With Emergency SOS, you can quickly and easily call for help and alert your emergency contacts. For iPhones For Androids .

Conserve Usage: As soon as you are aware of an approaching storm or other emergent event, charge your phone and all electronic devices you rely on.  Try not to let your phone battery dip below half a charge. Remember texts can often get through even when calls can’t and use less battery than a call. Keep phone use to a minimum. You can extend the phones energy by dimming the screen, not using live Wallpapers or Blue tooth. Turning it off and only using when necessary during an emergency can extend its use.

Other things to do:

-       ICE (in case of emergency) your phone

-       Back up to the Cloud

-       Create a private group list of emergency contacts. One text can let them know you are fine or you need help

-       Bookmark useful sites and apps such as the NOAA forecast

-       Use your health care app (it’s the read heart). Include medications, blood type, allergies, diagnosis, medical providers etc.

-       Include images of important documents

-       Make screenshots of survival guide, tips and fire aid instructions for access, even if data and Wi-Fi are down

-       If you aren’t regularly using them, check out the flashlight, compass (can help to locate people); and radio

Please note that we are working with the Cavendish Library to set up a workshop on this topic. If you are interested in attending or have a recommendation for a guest speaker, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com

Cavendish Update 5/24/24: Memorial Weekend Edition

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MEMORIAL WEEKEND EDITION: The Cavendish Historical Society’s Annual Plant Sale starts this evening with an Early Bird Special 5-7 and continues on Saturday morning from 9-noon. BRGNS Rummage Sale today & tomorrow at Fletcher Farms 10-3.

5/24/24

1.    Smart Phones-The Right Tool for Emergent Situations

2.    Remembering those from Cavendish Who Gave All

3.    Cavendish Related News

4.    Events Calendar

 

1. SMART PHONE-THE RIGHT TOOL FOR EMERGENT SITUATIONS: Between NOAA’s Hurricane forecast ; VT Digger’s-More People Heading Out that are Unprepared reports, and this weekend being the start of the summer season, it’s a good time to think about how you will respond to emergencies, including flooding, storms, accidents or getting lost on a hike.

Smart Phones are an excellent tool and now is the time to familiarize yourself with the many features that can make a big difference in an emergency.

Protect your phone and keep it charged. Use a waterproof case and have on hand both a portable and regular charger. If you have to leave home suddenly, have chargers and other items together in one spot so you can grab them as you head out the door.

Sign up for VT Alert: Cavendish is a participating town in the VT Alert System. In the event of a local, state or national emergency, you can receive a text, e-mail or even a call. Register by going to VTAlert.gov Nearly all states have similar systems, so if you are traveling for vacation, be sure and register. Here are the alert systems for nearby states, NH ; Maine/; NY ; MA

Set up & turn on Emergency SOS: With Emergency SOS, you can quickly and easily call for help and alert your emergency contacts. For iPhones For Androids .

Conserve Usage: As soon as you are aware of an approaching storm or other emergent event, charge your phone and all electronic devices you rely on.  Try not to let your phone battery dip below half a charge. Remember texts can often get through even when calls can’t and use less battery than a call. Keep phone use to a minimum. You can extend the phones energy by dimming the screen, not using live Wallpapers or Blue tooth. Turning it off and only using when necessary during an emergency can extend its use.

Other things to do:

-       ICE (in case of emergency) your phone

-       Back up to the Cloud

-       Create a private group list of emergency contacts. One text can let them know you are fine or you need help

-       Bookmark useful sites and apps such as the NOAA forecast

-       Use your health care app (it’s the read heart). Include medications, blood type, allergies, diagnosis, medical providers etc.

-       Include images of important documents

-       Make screenshots of survival guide, tips and fire aid instructions for access, even if data and Wi-Fi are down

-       If you aren’t regularly using them, check out the flashlight, compass (can help to locate people); and radio

Please note that we are working with the Cavendish Library to set up a workshop on this topic. If you are interested in attending or have a recommendation for a guest speaker, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com

 

2. REMEMBERING THOSE FROM CAVENDISH WHO GAVE ALL: Memorial Day is when we remember those who died while in service to their country. Started as a Civil War remembrance, James A. Garfield, when he was an Ohio Congressman and a former Civil War Union General, stated at the commemoration of Arlington National Cemetery, We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”

Revolutionary War: Soldiers who died in and around Cavendish, particularly on the Crown Point Road, were buried in the Coffeen and  Revolutionary cemeteries and in private graves.

Civil War: More soldiers died of disease during the Civil War than were killed in battle. Intestinal disorders such as diarrhea, typhoid fever, and dysentery were rampant in the camps, along with various types of fevers, measles, chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough, and small pox. Men who left their home towns for the first time were exposed to new diseases that they had no immunities against. A lack of sanitation and close quarters contributed to the spread of disease, and poor food, lack of shelter, and a lack of proper clothing increased their severity. In the field, a common cold could quickly become pneumonia. Army War College.

Of the 173 names appearing on the Cavendish civil war memorial: 14 died in battle/wounds, 1 in prison, 13 while in the service from disease); two were lost at sea; one was drown and one was missing in action.

Died from disease: Jesse Adams; Sylvanus S. Barnard; Thomas W. Demary; Henry C. Fletcher; Nathan Graves; Myron Hicks; Chancellor Paige; Otto Rimley; Michael Shannon; Charles Spaulding; George Taylor; William Webster; Henry P White

Died in Battle or from wounds: Joseph Ashley (Gettysburg); Zaccheus Blood (Winchester); Henry G. Fillebrown (Petersburg); John Quincy French (Wilderness); John L. Hemenway; Horace Needham (Petersburg); Wesley Sheldon (Cedar Creek); John Smith (Petersburg); Nicholas Smith (Spotsylvania); Matthew Stewart; George Wallis; James Webster (Cold Harbor); Luther Graves Lee’s Mills; Merritt White

Lost on steamer “North America” off Cape Hatteras Hial W. Holden and Lowell B. Paine.

Other: George Smith: Drowned in Rio Grande River and Henry Spaulding died in Andersonville Prison; Charles Stockdale Missing in Action Crampton’s Gap

Spanish American War: Six men served with one, Ernest Grout, dying

World War I: Fifty seven men and one woman enlisted. Four men died, George Dixon, Winthrop Hoyle, Truman McNulty and Francis Wallace. Winthrop Hoyle was 16 and died from nephritis in Rhode Island. The American Legion Wallace Mcnulty Holye Post was named in honor of these veterans.

World War II: 168 men and one woman served with seven men dying during the course of the war. Ted Berg, Harold Davy, Duane Hodge , Kenneth Hodge, Morris Percy, Edward Sherer Jr and H. Allen Spaulding.

WWII was the last war in which a person from Cavendish died in service.

 

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Water Testing on the Black River: Once again Black River Action Team (BRAT) is conducting water testing on the recreational spots on the Black River. Please note that Greven field will not be tested as the beach was washed out in the various floods. All swimming holes reported in well below the EPA's recommended "safe swimming limit" of 235 colony-forming units: Lake Rescue: 12 cfu; Cavendish Gorge: 44 cfu; Twenty-foot Hole: 150 cfu; Lake Pauline: 3 cfu; Tolles Power Dam in Perkinsville: 93 cfu. Reminder that these results reflect the bacteria levels found in one grab sample of 100 mL of water on Wednesday morning; the goal of this monitoring program is to recognize trends in our swimming holes so we can each make an informed recreational decision. It is always recommended to stay out of water that is cloudy or milky, and for 24 - 48 hours after a heavy rain.

• Cavendish, Vermont Man Sentenced to 14 Months for Unlawful Receipt of a Firearm: The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that on May 23, 2024, Mitchell Horton, 37, of Cavendish, Vermont, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford to a term of 14 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Horton previously pleaded guilty to receiving a firearm while under indictment for a New Hampshire felony. According to court records, on April 3, 2023, Horton possessed a Smith and Wesson .380 semi-automatic pistol in his waistband. Vermont State Police seized this firearm from Horton upon his arrest for the theft of diesel fuel in Cavendish, Vermont on April 3, 2023. Following his arrest, Horton admitted to law enforcement that he purchased the pistol from another person. On or about April 3, 2023, Horton knew that he was under indictment in the State of New Hampshire for Theft by Unauthorized Taking, a Class A Felony, that carries with it a maximum penalty of fifteen years of imprisonment.  US Attorney’s Office District of VT https://www.justice.gov/usao-vt/pr/cavendish-vermont-man-sentenced-14-months-unlawful-receipt-firearm

• Cavendish Bird Walk to be held Sunday, May 26: The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will host its 2024 annual Cavendish Bird Walk with Marianne and Michael Walsh of the Ascutney Audubon Society at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26. This year the walk will begin at 731 Stevens Road in Cavendish.  This is a quiet stroll on wooded, hilly trails and is of moderate difficulty. Please bring your binoculars and your curiosity, and wear good shoes and long pants for tick prevention. Please RSVP to Robin Timko at 802-259-2327. For more precise directions contact Julia at 802-522-2675.

• New England Cider Donuts Bakery & Ice Cream Opens: May 24 (Friday) at the former Ludlow Cooking Company location in Ludlow.

 

4. EVENTS

MAY 24 (FRIDAY): Early Bird Special for the Cavendish Historical Society plant sale in front of the Museum. 5-7 pm

MAY 25 (SATURDAY):Cavendish Historical Society Plant Sale 9-Noon in front of the Museum.

MAY 24-25 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY): BRGNS Gigantic Spring Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm off route 103 on the Cavendish/Ludlow border.  10-3.

MAY 26 (SUNDAY): 7:30 am. Annual CCCA Bird Walk with Marianne and Michael Walsh Meeting location to be announced. FMI: cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com

MAY 27 (MONDAY): Memorial Day Town Office Closed

MAY 30 (THURSDAY): Cavendish Memorial Day activities: 10 am Program at CTES followed by the parade in Cavendish Cemetery ending at the Cavendish Cemetery off High St.

JUNE 4 (TUESDAY): GMUSD budget Vote. Proctorsville Fire Hall 10-7. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Office.

JUNE 11 (TUESDAY): CTES 6TH grade graduation

JUNE 12 (WEDNESDAY): Last day of school

JUNE 14 (FRIDAY): GMUHS graduation

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 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 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

   IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

Cavendish Update 11/17/24: SB Mtg/GMUSD vote/Culverts/News/Events

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remains of the mill that once stood where Mack Molding is.

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5/17/24

1.    Cavendish Select Board Meeting 5/13/24

2.    GMUSD Informational Meeting and Revote Warnings

3.    Cavendish Culvert Survey

4.    Related News

5.    Events Calendar

 

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 5/13/24: Cavendish Select Board (SB) meetings are videotaped by Okemo Valley TV and available at their website. Unapproved minutes are available at the Town’s Website.

Action Taken

• Approved Ludlow Ambulance contract

• Approved the use of the Proctorsville Green for Cavendish Streetscapes Birds & Blooms on June 22

• Approved Liquor Licenses for Outer Limits; Cavendish Pointe Hotel; Cavendish Pointe Castle Hotel

• Approved Christopher Leonard as a Justice of the Peace

• Awarded Whitesville Road Paving contract to Bazin Brothers for a total of $259,697. The road will be closed (M-F) for two weeks.

Other Business

• Ambulance Contract: Stu Lindberg pointed out that there is a conflict with three members of the Cavendish SB being connected with Ludlow Ambulance and voting on their contract with the town. Mike Ripley and David are EMTs for Ludlow and both recused themselves from voting. Bob Glidden, as chief of the Proctorsville Fire Dept. provides first responder coverage.

Rick Chambers, town manager,  read a letter from Wendy Regier, who is advocating that people from Cavendish should have the choice of  hospital-Springfield or Mt. Ascutney. According to the second letter Chambers read, from Douglas Nelson, district 11 medical advisor, EMS protocol is to transport to the closest appropriate hospital for a patient, which for Cavendish is Springfield. This reduces the amount of time an ambulance is out of service, though Ludlow does provide coverage to other hospitals when medically necessary.

• Streetscapes ARPA Change Request: Would like to amend their initial grant request to purchase picnic tables instead of benches. There are no trash cans on the town greens and there is concern that picnic tables would attract trash. The board felt it best to see how benches work out before approving picnic tables or adding signage of “Pack it in, Pack it out.”

• Park Place Site visit/Public Hearing: Last fall the Board voted to move forward on making Park Place, the road behind Outer Limits Brewery, an official town road. The second step in this process a site visit and public hearing. The site visit will take place on July 8 (Monday) at 5 pm. A public hearing will follow at 6 pm at the Cavendish Town Office prior to the Monthly Select Board Meeting.

• Managers Report

-       Week of May 20th: Spring Hydrant Flushing

-       Town Crew has been replacing culverts on Whitesville Rd in preparation for paving.

-       Cavendish Memorial Day activities will take place on May 30 (Thursday) with the parade in Cavendish Village ending in the Cavendish Village Cemetery. There will be a stop at the Depot Street Bridge for the tossing of the wreath. The Parade begins after the program at CTES, which starts at 10 am.

-       Guard rails that were lost in the July floods are being replaced

• Radar Signs: Town Manager Rick Chambers would like to put up three signs. However, funding is not in this year’s budget and Chambers is looking for grants.

 

2. GMUSD INFORMATIONAL MEETING AND REVOTE: A  public informational meeting regarding the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) 2024-2025 budget has been scheduled at Green Mountain Union High School Library for May 30 (Thursday)at 6 PM. This meeting is available by Zoom. https://trsu.zoom.us/j/83036530907 Phone: 646-876-9923

Warning: The legal voters of Green Mountain Unified School District, consisting of the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester are hereby warned to meet at the respective polling places on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 for the purpose of voting by Australian ballot. The business to be transacted includes the following:

Article 1: Shall the voters of Green Mountain Unified School District approve the School Board of Directors to expend $16,576,477.00 which is the amount the school board of directors has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that the proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $12,361.26 per long Term Weighted (LTW) equalized per pupil.

Cavendish’s Polling Place is the Proctorsville Fire Dept. Polls are open from 10-7. Absentee Ballots are available at the Cavendish Town Office.

 

3. CAVENDISH CULVERT SURVEY: Black River Action Team (BRAT), the Town of Cavendish, Cavendish Connects, and Dartmouth College have teamed up to conduct a survey of culverts in an effort to identify and remediate problems in order to reduce flooding. This past Saturday, the students surveyed all the culverts on Twenty Mile Stream Road and cleaned out debris from the ditches. On Wednesday and Thursday, the students continued their work on Old County Road, Meadowbrook Farm Rd, Atkinson, Prior and Moriglioni Roads. The students will again be surveying this coming Tuesday evening.

Thank you to the incredible Dartmouth students (Zoe, Andrew, Anna, Claire, Noah, Eben, Erin and Harper) their professors Dr. Charis Boke and Dr. Sarah Kelly and  BRAT- Kelly Stettner and Melissa Rockhill.

You can help maintain the culvert on your property and nearby by: Frequently removing all leaves, trash, or debris using a rake or shovel; Cut back grass and vegetation at the ditch/culvert when you mow your lawn; Do not dump any hazardous waste; and Note and alert the town of any erosion (802-226-7291). DON’T PITCH IN THE DITCH.

 

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Cavendish Fire District #2 Annual Meeting: The budget passed but was reduced by $9,900 for a final budget of $157,650.

• Cavendish Streetscapes Looking for Help with Watering: Cavendish Streetscapes is looking for volunteers to help water flowers around town. This is a shared task that involves a few days a week or month depending on how many volunteers we get. If you’d like to be a part of the Streetscapes mission to beautify the town, contact Streetscapes representatives Doris Eddy, Mary Ormrod, Lisa Ewald, Julia Gignoux, or Martha Mott.

• Green Up May: While a great deal was accomplished on Green Up Day, there are still areas of town not covered on May 4. Green Up Day is now Green Up May. Sign- up sheets and bags are available in the entry way of the Town Office, which is open 24/7. If you have any suggestions for next year’s Green Up May please send them to Stephanie Knockenhaur, head of the Town’s Recreations department at 802- 384-0205, or Bonnie DayaEmig of the CCCA at bdayaemig@gmail.com.

• What’s at stake in the June 4 GM school budget vote? Chester Telegraph 

• Lawmakers pass flood disclosure requirements for home sellers, landlords: Vermont now joins a growing list of states that mandate flood risk disclosure for real estate transactions, as climate change fuels more extreme weather. VT Digger

 

5. EVENTS

MAY 18 (SATURDAY): Free AHA HeartSave Community CPR and First Aid: The American Heart Association Heartsave CPR Course is designed for community members who need to know how to perform CPR in a variety of community settings. The course is free to Cavendish residents and will be held on Saturday May 18 from 11-4 at the Cavendish Fire Station, 2153 Main St., Cavendish To register, contact Chief Nareau at 802-226-7790, e-mail puba0111@gmail.com or stop by the station.

MAY 21 (TUESDAY)-MAY 25 (FRIDAY): Spring Hydrant Flushing of town water system.

MAY 22 (WEDNESDAY): GMUSD Restructuring Meeting @ CTES

MAY 24 (FRIDAY): Early Bird Special for the Cavendish Historical Society plant sale in front of the Museum. 5-7 pm

MAY 25 (SATURDAY):Cavendish Historical Society Plant Sale 9-Noon in front of the Museum.

MAY 24-25 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY): BRGNS Gigantic Spring Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm off route 103 on the Cavendish/Ludlow border.  10-3.

MAY 26 (SUNDAY): 7:30 am. Annual CCCA Bird Walk with Marianne and Michael Walsh Meeting location to be announced. FMI: cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com

MAY 27 (MONDAY): Memorial Day Town Office Closed

MAY 30 (THURSDAY): Cavendish Memorial Day activities: 10 am Program at CTES followed by the parade in Cavendish Cemetery ending at the Cavendish Cemetery off High St.

JUNE 4 (TUESDAY): GMUSD budget Vote. Proctorsville Fire Hall 10-7. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Office.

JUNE 11 (TUESDAY): CTES 6TH grade graduation

JUNE 12 (WEDNESDAY): Last day of school

JUNE 14 (FRIDAY): GMUHS graduation

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 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 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 http://www.cavendishconnects.com/blog/2024/4/11/14th-cavendish-annual-town-wide-tag-sale

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

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