Cavendish Update 4/26/24: Crime Watch/Vote/News/Events
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4/26/24
1. VSP: Request for Information
2. GMUSD budget voted down
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Events Calendar
1. VT STATE POLICE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: On 4/22/24 [Monday] at approximately 1838 hours [6:30 pm], The Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks received a report of a burglary on Old Bailey Hill Rd in Cavendish, VT. An investigation revealed that an unknown person broke into a residence, and various items were taken from the residence. More specific information regarding the items stolen is forthcoming. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Elias of the VSP Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or submit an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
2. GMUSD BUDGET VOTED DOWN: The re vote of the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) budget failed on Tuesday by a vote of 340 (no) to 220 (yes). Cavendish had a low turnout of just 152 voters. After the failed vote in March, the GMUSD board reduced the budget by $432,561, less than a 3% reduction for a final budget of $17 million. With the CLA calculation, the final education tax rates could range between $1.33 to $1.85 per $100 of assessed property value.
Ludlow and Mt. Holly’s budget-the other district that is part of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union along with GMUSD-also failed by a vote of 272 (no) to 245 (yes).
According to Superintendent Lauren Fierman, the district has to put forward budget proposals until one of them passes. It would be ideal if that happens before June 30 — the end of the fiscal year — but if not, the district can draw 87 percent of this year’s budget and continue to put forward proposals until one passes. If that happens after July 1, it will add the logistical complication of starting the year with one budget, then moving to another. Chester Telegraph
3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Cavendish Historical Society Spring Newsletter: Now available at the CHS blog, the newsletter includes a list of upcoming events as well as some research CHS has been doing.
• Amelia Earhart @ the Cavendish Library: Sheryl Faye will be at the Cavendish Library, May 1 (Wednesday) 6 pm for her one woman show about Amelia Earhart. This is free, family friendly and open to the public.
• Mother’s Day Tea Party: Sponsored by Shaw’s and the Ludlow Recreation Department, a Mother’s Day Tea Party will be held on May 11 from 11-1 at the Ludlow Community Center Cafeteria. Enjoy assorted teas, drinks, sandwiches, fruit, vegetables and desserts. There will be Door Prizes, games and fun. RSVP is requested as there is limited seating. Free and open to the public. Call Nick at 802-228-2655 or Bridgette 802-952-8942
• Claremont NH Road Construction: Since many people in the Black River Valley are shopping in Claremont, it’s helpful to know that there is a major road improvement project at the intersection of Route 12 & North St.This Federally funded project involves reconfiguring the NH 12/North Street intersection and reconstructing, realigning, and widening the respective roadway approaches which total approximately 5,200 feet in length. The work will include profile improvements on North Street and a stop-controlled intersection where North Street meets NH 12. Utility adjustments, a new water line, drainage improvements, culvert replacement, soldier pile retaining wall construction, and stormwater management measures will also be included….The anticipated completion date is Friday, November 14, 2025. Please see the Claremont NH website for updates to this project
4. EVENTS
MAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): Sheryl Faye will be at the Cavendish Library 6 pm for her one woman show about Amelia Earhart. This is a free, family friendly and open to the public event.
MAY 2 (THURSDAY): Community Luncheon at the Ludlow Community Center, serving begins at noon. The meal will be a pork roast followed by bingo. This event is free and open to the public. The meal is provided by Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS).
MAY 4 (SATURDAY): GREEN UP DAY
MAY 11 (SATURDAY): Mother’s Day Tea at the Ludlow Community Center, 11-1. Free and open to the public.
MAY 12 (SUNDAY): HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
MAY 15 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Quarterly taxes due
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 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
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 Coast Ensemble FMI cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com
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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