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