Cavendish Update 8/1/25: Medicinal Plant Wkshop/News/Events

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PROCTORSVILLE MARKET ON THE GREEN 4-7 pm. The Cavendish Historical Society will once again be set up for a “taste of history.” This time it’s bread and butter. Cam’s “fluffer nutter” cookies have been a real hit and she sells out quickly.

LAST DAY CULVERT CRAWLERS ARE IN TOWN! On Monday, August 4, we will have Dartmouth students working with us on culvert, ditches and drains. Please drive carefully if you are in the area. A very special thank you to our dedicated team.

BLACK RIVER WATER TESTING:  According to Black River Action Team, Our swimming holes were looking great as of Wed morning...just keep an eye out on the weather; it's recommended to stay out of the water for 24-48 hours after a heavy rain and any time the water is cloudy. The EPA's limit for safe swimming is 235 cfu (colony forming units) of bacteria per 100 mL of water. Amherst Lake: 1cfu;  Buttermilk Falls: 77; Cavendish Gorge (not sampled this week); Lake Pauline: 2; Lake Rescue: 4; Tolles Power Dam: 69 andTwenty-foot Hole: 4

8/1/25

1. Medicinal Plant Walk

2. Cavendish Related News

3. Events Calendar

1. Medicinal Plant Walk: Greven Field has flooded many times since July 2023. In the fall of 2024, Dr. Charis Boke, a research scientist at Dartmouth, with a speciality in  Medical and Environmental anthropology, and a focus on herbalism and alternative medicine, was working in Cavendish on a Rivers Project. As we walked through this field, that once hosted many a baseball game, Dr. Boke began to point out the wide array of plants that had sprung up since the floods. She explained how they were not only helpful in restoring the land but also had many benefits for people.

Having led three workshops last year for the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS), we are thrilled to once again be hosting Dr. Boke for another three workshops this season. The first, a medicinal plant walk,  will be on Sunday, August 10, at 2 pm. We will be meeting at the CHS Museum on Route 131 in Cavendish, and will car pool to the site. Given limited parking in this area, we ask that people come to the Museum.

Participants should wear walking shoes and bring a water bottle and bug spray. This walk is free, open to the public but not suitable for young children. Donations are welcomed and appreciated. For more information call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Randy Shimp: It is with sadness that we note the passing of Randy Shimp, who retired from the Cavendish Water Dept. in 2023, after working here for many years.

• CHS August Briefs: The Cavendish Historical Society briefs are now online and include the recipe for blueberry jam that so many enjoyed at the CHS booth at Farmers Market.

• Upcoming events from the Cavendish Library in August: All events will be held at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville and are free: 8/5 Journaling Workshop for ages 15 plus @ 6 pm; 8/8 Rock painting from10-5 suitable for all ages; 8/13 Paint a poster 10-5 suitable for all ages; and 8/18 Simon Brooks Storyteller, 6 pm suitable for all ages.

• BRAT has a new website: Check out Black River Action Team (BRAT) has a new website Check in and sign up to volunteer for one of their many programs.

• See how water works: BRAT is inviting all landscapers, property managers, road crews, excavators, realtors, municipal employees, and the general public to see how water works, experiment with different types of culverts, try your hand at dredging! FREE, open to all! 37 Main St, behind the big army tank. Kelly will have the Stream Table set up in the Ludlow Community Center for anyone and everyone to stop by during their lunch break on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday next week (Aug 4-6-7) between 11AM and 2PM. There will be munchables available plus cold seltzers - grab a plate and a can, sit and chat or stand and explore the table. This is a 6-foot-long "landscape" through which a stream of water courses, to demonstrate the physics of stream mechanics. Spend a few minutes or an hour...this is a free opportunity to ask questions about how water works and to experiment with different manipulations to see the impacts on a small scale and at fast-forward speed.

3. EVENTS

AUGUST 1 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

AUGUST 5 (TUESDAY): Journaling Workshop for ages 15 and up at the Cavendish Library, 6 pm

AUGUST 6 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bear Mountain Boys

AUGUST 8 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

• Rock painting at the Cavendish Library, 10-5, suitable for all ages.

AUGUST 9 (SATURDAY): The Cavendish Fire Department is hosting the American Red Cross Heart Saver Community CPR training from 9-2 at the fire station (2153 Main St.) This course is free to Cavendish residents. To sign up contact Chief Nareau 802-226-7790 or puba0111@gmail.com or stop by the station.

AUGUST 11 (MONDAY): The Cavendish Selectboard will hold a public hearing regarding the Proposed Draft Subdivision Regulations at 6:00 PM at the Cavendish Town Hall. Copies of the final draft are available at the Town Office or on the Town Website. Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 813 1239 1910 Passcode: Cavendish

• Cavendish Select Board Meeting 6:30 PM, monthly meeting follows the Draft Sub Division Hearing.

• Last day to file an application for Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Back to School Program, which provides school supplies and more. FMI: 802-228-3663.

AUGUST 13 (WEDNESDAY): Paint a poster workshop at the Cavendish Library, 10-5, suitable for all ages.

AUGUST 15 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

AUGUST 19 (TUESDAY): Simon Brooks Storyteller, Cavendish Library, 6 pm, suitable for all ages.

AUGUST 22 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

AUGUST 27 (WEDNESDAY): First Day of School

AUGUST 29 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

SEPTEMBER 1 (MONDAY): Memorial Day. Legal Holiday Town Office Closed

SEPTEMBER 19-20 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY):  BRGNS Gigantic Fall Rummage Sale, 10-3 at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South. Proceeds food, rent, heat, utility and disaster assistance to our neighbors in need. BRGNS serves Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth.

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Cavendish Update 7/25/25: TAG SALE! NEWS/EVENTS

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PROCTORSVILLE MARKET ON THE GREEN 4-7 pm.

IT’S CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAG SALE! Saturday from 9-2, there are treasurers to be found all over town. Be sure to check the Website. so you know where to shop and eat. Cavendish Fire Dept has pulled pork while Proctorsville Fire Dept is hosting a BBQ. Very large and multi vendors on both village greens. The Cavendish Library is selling off their DVDs/CDs and Audio books-$1 a piece. If you haven’t picked up your free “Go Kit,” stop by the Black River Valley Resources booth at the Gazebo on the Proctorsville Green.

What to do with items that don’t sell: For clothing, linens, accessories there is the Apparel Impact container by Spaulding’s garage on route 103. There are also a number of such containers in Claremont in the Home Depot parking area. See their acceptable list. Black River Good Neighbors Services in Ludlow takes furniture, clothing, housewares etc. Check out the Cavendish Transfer Station for recycling and other options. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE GREENS.

HELP KEEP THE LIGHTS ON AT THE CAVENDISH SHELTER: Two years ago, for months, the town's shelter @ the Cavendish Baptist Church was in full swing-first taking care of the immediate needs of the community following the floods and then housing the volunteer work crews that helped repair the Black River Valley community. Funds are needed to help keep the "lights on" so the shelter is always ready to support our community.  Donation jars are being set up during the Town Wide Tag at the Baptist Church’s tag sale and at the Cavendish Connects booth at the Gazebo on the Proctorsville Green. If you have items you'd like to donate to the Church's tag sale, drop them off at the church today.

CULVERT CRAWLERS ARE IN TOWN! On Monday, July 28, we will once again have Dartmouth students working with us on culvert, ditches and drains. Please drive carefully if you are in the area.

BLACK RIVER WATER TESTING:  According to Black River Action Team, If you get a chance to hit any of our local swimming holes before any significant rainfall, all eight of them (the ones we sample, anyway) are coming in with wonderfully low bacteria counts. Check out our sites and many others at "Is It Clean?" by the CT River Conservancy: https://connecticutriver.us

7/25/25

1. Household Hazardous Waste Depot Information

2. Cavendish Related News

3. Events Calendar

1.HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE. DEPOT INFORMATION: The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste District’s household hazardous waste depot (HHW Depot) in Springfield, is open through September, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, by appointment. Make an appointment by going online to the calendar at www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org or by calling 802-674-9235. There is a fee of $10 per vehicle for up to ten gallons of HHW. Cash or check – no credit or debit cards. Bring in as much paint as you want – there is no charge for that since people who buy paint in Vermont pay a fee on each can which helps to pay for its recycling or proper disposal. There is a list online of what we take. We can also send you one. Just call and ask. You won’t wait in line. We will remove the material from your car or truck, accept your money, and you can get on with your day. We hope to see you soon.

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• CHS Summer Newsletter: The Cavendish Historical Society’s summer 2025 newsletter is now on-line and includes a calendar of upcoming events.

• GMUSD appoints Jerry Ucci new Chester rep Chester Telegraph 

• Bow Thayer and Krishna Guthrie at CCCA Summer Concert Series on July 30. VT Journal

3. EVENTS

JULY 25 (Friday): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

JULY 26 (SATURDAY): CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAGE SALE 9-2 pm. Website.

JULY 30 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie

AUGUST 1 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

AUGUST 6 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bear Mountain Boys

AUGUST 8 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

AUGUST 9 (SATURDAY): The Cavendish Fire Department is hosting the American Red Cross Heart Saver Community CPR training from 9-2 at the fire station (2153 Main St.) This course is free to Cavendish residents. To sign up contact Chief Nareau 802-226-7790 or puba0111@gmail.com or stop by the station.

AUGUST 11 (MONDAY): Last day to file an application for Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Back to School Program, which provides school supplies and more. FMI: 802-228-3663.

AUGUST 15 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

AUGUST 22 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

AUGUST 27 (WEDNESDAY): First Day of School

AUGUST 29 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

SEPTEMBER 1 (MONDAY): Memorial Day. Legal Holiday Town Office Closed

SEPTEMBER 19-20 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY):  BRGNS Gigantic Fall Rummage Sale, 10-3 at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South. Proceeds food, rent, heat, utility and disaster assistance to our neighbors in need. BRGNS serves Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth.

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Cavendish Update 7/18/25: SB Mtg/Tax Rate/Tag Sale

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Proctorsville Market on the Green  4-7 pm. Paula Boyle will be playing on the Green. The Cavendish Historical Society is honoring the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War with a “taste of history” this month. This week will be blueberry jam made with maple syrup from the market’s vendor Jim Siberling on Common Crackers. If you haven’t tried your hand at “Grace’s, the popular colonist game, check it out. We have some really good players now. Maybe we need to start a Grace’s league. FMI: Website

Culvert Crawlers are in town! On Monday, July 21, we will once again have Dartmouth students working with us on culvert, ditches and drains. Please drive carefully if you are in the area.

Black River Water Testing: According to Black River Action Team, As of Wed 7/16, all swimming holes showed excellent bacteria levels! As always, it's recommended to avoid swimming for 24 hours after heavy rain and any time the water is cloudy.  The number is how many colony-forming units of bacteria are present in a grab sample of 100 mL of water; the EPA's safe upper limit is 235 cfu/100mL. Amherst Lake: 1; Buttermilk Falls: 11; Cavendish Gorge: 23; Lake Pauline: 5; Lake Rescue: 6; Tolles Dam: 21 and Twenty-foot Hole: 5

7/18/25

1. Cavendish Select Board Meeting 7/14/25

2. It’s Town Wide Tag Sale Time

3. Cavendish Related News

4. Events Calendar

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 7/14/25: A video of Monday night’s Select Board (SB) meeting is available at the Okemo Valley TV website and the unapproved minutes are at the town website.

Discussion/Findings

• Proctorsville Canal beaver dam: Discussion continues on beavers and the wet land that runs parallel to route 131, behind the homes in Proctorsville village.  The SB will site visit and the homeowners, who are concerned about the beaver dam impacting their property, will work with Black River Action Team (BRAT) to try and resolve this issue.

• 413 Brook Road: The homeowner’s concern is the pitch of the road and loosing property. Don’t have a price for the town to fix it but most likely it would require grant support . The SB and homeowner agreed to start by painting the swalel, looking into what’s needed and replacing the upper culvert.

• Approved FY26 Sewer Budget from the June Meeting of $215,053.

•  Update on Old Town Garage: Received results from the spring testing of the area that was contaminated by a diesel spill in 2023, which was caused by a robbery. Tests were negative but the state has asked for one more round of testing. Petroleum Clean Up is paying for the testing.

• Municipal Planning Grant Presentation/Discussion- Martha Harrison of Mt Ascutney Regional Commission MARC) went over the town’s Capital Program and Budget. The Agency of VT Agency of Commerce and Development requires towns to have a six year plan with year one being the capital budget and a multi-year capital program, which outlines potential capital projects, their costs, and financing methods. Such projects include paving, culvert replacement, water and sewer upgrades, changes at the transfer station etc. Harrison provided information on funding and grant opportunities. It is up to the SB to adopt the plan, after a public hearing. Adoption doesn’t commit the town to it, rather it’s an advisory plan but a good tool to help identify what’s needed and how to obtain it.

•  Proctorsville Village Green Parking: There isn’t an ordinance about parking around the green, other than the winter ban on overnight parking. With the increase in AirBnBs, there is more need for parking in the villages. One particular house on Main Street is parking multiple vehicles on the Green, which reduces parking for those attending events on the Green or local businesses. The board discussed expanding the winter overnight parking ban to full year and to possibly include all town property.

•  Public Hearing Date for Subdivision Regulations: August 11 (Monday) at 6 pm. An additional hearing may be held.

• Hillcrest Cemetery Fence Replacement: An anonymous donor would like to replace the Cemetery fence, which would include a plaque honoring two people buried there.

• VT 100 Endurance Race: July 19-20 A small portion of the race goes through Cavendish. Note that many of the participants of this race came to Cavendish and supported us with food and clean up crews following the 2023 floods.

• Managers Report: Fuller has completed paving Depot St. The base layer has been done for Quent Phelan Rd. The town is switching from Casela to Alva for waste hauling as the price is lower.  A separate contract for recycling is currently being worked on. 

• 250th Celebration: If the town wishes to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, planning should begin soon.

2. IT’S TOWN WIDE TAG SALE TIME: Saturday July 26th is the 15th Annual Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale from 9-2. Lots of interesting vendors this year. On the Cavendish Green there will be several vendors with very large sales, including one couple coming with a trailer of stuff from New York. Across the way, the Cavendish Fire Department will be offering pulled pork sandwiches with all the trimmings.

On the Proctorsville Green, the Proctorsville Fire Department will be holding their annual BBQ on the Green. New this year, the Department’s child car seat inspector will be on hand to do free safety checks. The junior Fire Fighters will be hosting a tag sale.

The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS), Cavendish Connects and Black River Valley Resources (BRVR) will be set up by the Gazebo. CHS will have a variety of their books and T shirts for sale, in addition to free copies of their Cemetery Guide. BRVR will be offering free “Go Kits” to those who live in the towns of Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth. These kits are designed to be grabbed as you head out the door in emergent situations.

There will be many vendors all over the roadways and byways of Cavendish. Check out the website for locations and what people have for sale. Lots of good deals to be had.

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• New Cavendish Tax Rates: The following tax rate has been approved by the SB for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026:

Homestead, Fire District 1 (Proctorsville): $2.9811

Non-Homestead, Fire District 1: $2.9858

Homestead, Fire District 2 (Cavendish): $2.865

Non-Homestead, Fire District 2: $2.8698

• GM Board finds no Open Meeting violation but agrees to Open Meeting training

• If your child is attending one of the TRSU Schools (CTES, GMUHS): Dear TRSU Community, As shared with you in previous messages, PowerSchool, a third-party vendor we use for managing student and employee information, experienced a data security incident on December 28, 2024. It is important to note that our local systems were not affected. However, certain information from our district stored on PowerSchool's Student Information System (SIS) may have been compromised. PowerSchool is offering two years of complimentary identity protection services and credit monitoring services to students and educators who enroll by July 31, 2025. Details about how to enroll can be found at this website PowerSchool Notice of Data Breach. As the enrollment deadline approaches, we wanted to ensure that all are informed and have the opportunity to take advantage of the offered services. Layne Millington, TRSU Superintendent

• BRBNS Back to School Program: Applications are now available at the Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Thrift store and website, scroll to the bottom of the page for application form for school supplies and more. Applications need to be filled by August 11. FMI: 802-228-3663.

• Cavendish Library Closed July 22: The Cavendish Library will be closed on July 22 (Tuesday). Regular hours resume on Wednesday July 23, 9-6.

4. EVENTS

JULY 18 (Friday): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

JULY 23 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Wayne Canney & Friends

JULY 25 (Friday): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

JULY 26 (SATURDAY): CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAGE SALE 9-2 pm. Website.

JULY 30 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie

AUGUST 6 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bear Mountain Boys.

AUGUST 9 (SATURDAY): The Cavendish Fire Department is hosting the American Red Cross Heart Saver Community CPR training from 9-2 at the fire station (2153 Main St.) This course is free to Cavendish residents. To sign up contact Chief Nareau 802-226-7790 or puba0111@gmail.com or stop by the station.

AUGUST 11 (MONDAY): Last day to file an application for Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS) Back to School Program, which provides school supplies and more. FMI: 802-228-3663.

SEPTEMBER 19-20 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY):  BRGNS Gigantic Fall Rummage Sale, 10-3 at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South. Proceeds food, rent, heat, utility and disaster assistance to our neighbors in need. BRGNS serves Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth.

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Cavendish Update 7/11/25: Tax Rate/News/Events

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For the third year in a row, Northern Vermont was once again impacted by flash floods on July 10.

Proctorsville Market on the Green  4-7 pm. The Cavendish Historical Society’s is honoring the 250thanniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War with a “taste of history” this month. This week will be Switchel made with maple syrup from the market’s vendor Jim Siberling. For centuries, many people who work outside in the heat of summer swear by this chilled combination of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, water and ginger. Stop by the CHS booth and try some.  FMI: Website

Be alert: Culvert Crawlers are in town! On Monday, July 14, we will once again have Dartmouth students working with us on culvert, ditches and drains. They will be working in the afternoon, upper Brook Road and South Reading Road and will be wearing the Culvert Crawler vests so please drive carefully if you are in the area.

Cavendish Tax Rate: At Wednesday night’s  Select Board meeting, they approved the following new tax rate: The homestead rates in both fire districts have increased by $0.26 per $100 of property value in fire district 1 (Proctorsville) and $0.24 per $100 of property value in fire district 2 (Cavendish). The non-homestead rates increased by $0.07 per $100 of property value in fire district 1 and $0.05 per $100 of property value in fire district 2.

Swimming Weather! This week’s water testing results from Black River Action Team (BRAT).  Our swimming holes are looking good (though please keep an eye on the local and regional weather, because heavy rain upstream can lead to increased bacteria levels where you want to swim): Amherst Lake: 1 cfu; Buttermilk Falls: 11; Cavendish Gorge: 23; Lake Pauline: 5l; Lake Rescue: 6; Tolles Dam: 21; Twentyfoot Hole: 5. The EPA notes that 235 cfu (colony-forming units of bacteria) in a 100 mL water sample is the upper limit for safe contact. Always avoid swimming in water that is murky or cloudy, and for 24 hours after a heavy rain.

7/11/25

1.Be Storm Savvy-Thunderstorms  

2. Cavendish Related News

3. Events Calendar

1. BE STORM SAVVY-THUNDERSTORMS: Given the intensity of recent thunder storms-there were two lighting strikes in our area-we've had some questions about what is and isn't safe to do during such storms. Who knew that a high percentage of lighting-strikes (a third of all strikes) take place in the home. Is it safe to take a shower, do the dishes during a thunder storm?

When a thunderstorm is raging, lightning can strike a house and travel through its plumbing to strike you, making showering during a thunderstorm an unsafe practice. This is true even if you have plastic pipes because water is a good conductor of electricity. That’s also true if you’re bathing, washing dishes or washing your hands — all unsafe activities to do during a thunderstorm. 

To protect yourself from a lightning strike, refrain from showering for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder roll you hear. The most dangerous times for a lightning strike are immediately before and immediately after the storm. Lightning strikes can commonly extend 10 miles out from a thundercloud. So, if you’re able to hear thunder, you’re still within that strike distance.” 

Learn more about protecting yourself from lighting strikes by reading Striking Facts About Showering During a Thunderstorm.

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Joanne Gilcris 1937-2025: Passing away peacefully on July 5 at her home, Joanne was a big part of the community from a very early age, working at Singleton’s store, volunteering for the Cavendish Ambulance, driving the Town school bus and then a founder of Gilcris Enterprises Incorporated with her husband Richard in 1962. A memorial service will be held on July 19 (Saturday) at 11:00 AM at the St James United Method Church in Proctorsville. The Ceremony will begin at 11:00am followed by a burial. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Proctorsville Fire Hall directly following the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in  Joanne's memory be made to the St James United Methodist Church.

• Cavendish Resident Wins 2025 Bremer History Prize: Aitana Sevile, thanks to the generosity of the community, was able to attend National History Day in College Park, MD, having won first place in Vermont for her category.  She won the National Park Service Outstanding Entry Medal at the National History Day. A graduate of CTES, and a 7th grader at GMUHS, she is now the 2025 Bremmer History Prize winner.  The winning entry showed that the author had considered and relied on access to a wide range of important evidence including the National Archives,” said Paul Bremer. “It was also important to the prize committee that she had studied and showed the importance of class action lawsuits.”

• After historic flooding, many Vermont towns still awash in red ink and repairs: In southern Vermont, Cavendish reported $2 million in road damage in 2023 but didn’t receive the first of its FEMA reimbursements until the end of 2024. Two years later, it’s still seeking the remaining $500,000. “People say, ‘Aren’t you glad the flood’s over?’ but it’s not over in our office,” Cavendish Town Clerk Diane McNamara said. “It has been a budget challenge.” VT Digger

• Barbara Dickey Bench dedicated at the Cavendish Library: A bench was dedicated in honor and memory of Barbara Dickey outside the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library on Monday.  Barbara was an avid reader who loved books and learning. She also was a very active Cavendish community member. She and her friends started the Cavendish Community Fund investing in community improvements and events. She also served on the Cavendish School Board for a number of years. Chose a good book and sit outside on Barbara’s Bench. That way you can fondly remember her and enjoy both nature and reading, just like she always did!

• AHA Heart Saver Community CPR & First Aid: The Cavendish Fire Department is hosting the American Red Cross Heart Saver Community CPR training on Saturday August 9, 9-2 at the fire station (2153 Main St.) This course is free to Cavendish residents. To sign up contact Chief Nareau 802-226-7790 or puba0111@gmail.com or stop by the station.

• D.C. chaos finally hits Vermont, TRSU schools  Chester Telegraph 

• GM board member complains of improper executive sessionTelegraph request for public docs only partially fulfilled: Cavendish representative Donovan Nichols,  is contending that the executive session held on June 19 “to discuss possible litigation to which the public body may be a party” did not rise to the level necessary to shut out the public and in fact that there was never any discussion of possible litigation. Chester Telegraph

• Newly appointed state school redistricting panel weak in Southern Vermont representation  

• Openings at Stepping Stones: Looking for a fun, loving and engaging place for your little one? Stepping Stones Pre School in Proctorsviile  has a few open slots available: Ages 2.5 and up, Mondays & Tuesdays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM;  Ages 2.5 and under, Monday through Thursday. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Call 802-226-7760.

• Tech Time at Fletcher Memorial Library: Fletcher Memorial Library will host Tech Time with Matt Sydorowich of Sydscompufix, on Saturday, July 19, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sydorowich will offer one-on-one assistance with your device, phone, or computer. Please call the library at 802-228-8921 to register.

• Gerry Grimo at CCCA Summer Concert Series: Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble will return to the Proctorsville Green stage on July 16, for a 6 p.m. concert. The concert will feature music from the big-band era, as well as swing, and standards that span the 1930s to the 1990s. Everyone is invited to enjoy the music, and grab a bite at Murdock’s on the Green or something to-go from Singleton’s Store. The concert is free, but donations are welcome. The Cavendish on the Green Concert Series is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) and the Town of Cavendish. The CCCA will have a table at the event with the new 2026 community calendar, and T-shirts for sale. In the event of rain, the concert will move across Main Street to the Proctorsville Fire Hall. A special shoutout to the Castle Resort Hotel and Spa for sponsoring this event. For more information, go to www.cavendshccca.org.

• “Vermont’s 100 Covered Bridges” recognized by Okemo Valley TV

• Springfield welcomes Kinney Drugs to the Plaza

3. EVENTS

JULY 11 (Friday): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

JULY 12 (SATURDAY): The CCCA Trail Committee will be doing a general clean up  and improvements of the Hardy Trail in Cavendish 9 am. FMI: 802-272-4077

JULY 16 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, East Bay Jazz Ensemble

JULY 17 (THURSDAY): Community Luncheon at the Ludlow Community Center, 12 noon. The menu includes meatloaf and Mac N Cheese. Prior to the luncheon, at 11:15 am, Art Randolph will be speaking about Fraud Awareness. All are welcome to this free event. The meal is provided by Black River Good Neighbors Services.

JULY 18 (Friday): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

JULY 23 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Wayne Canney & Friends

JULY 25 (Friday): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm

JULY 26 (SATURDAY): CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAGE SALE 9-2 pm. Website.

JULY 30 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie

AUGUST 6 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bear Mountain Boys.

AUGUST 9 (SATURDAY): The Cavendish Fire Department is hosting the American Red Cross Heart Saver Community CPR training from 9-2 at the fire station (2153 Main St.) This course is free to Cavendish residents. To sign up contact Chief Nareau 802-226-7790 or puba0111@gmail.com or stop by the station.

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