Cavendish Update 6/14/24: SB Mtg/BRVR/News/Events
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6/14/24
1. Cavendish Select Board Meeting
2. Black River Valley Resources Group Update
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Events Calendar
1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 6/7/24: 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.
The Select Board approved the following:
• Liquor licenses for Singleton’s; Murdock’s; Outer Limits and Oleo Corporation for outside events.
• The town paying the entire new Child Care Compensation payroll tax (Act 76 of 2023) required starting July 1 of approximately $2,400 per year.
• The purchase of a new town truck. Town manager Rick Chambers will assess options for payment, including a low interest loan.
• Sheriff’s contract for $27,000 for the same services currently being provided to the town-8 hours a week.
• Health Officer Doris Eddy filing a health order violation for a property across from Singleton’s in Proctorsville that has trash in their yard, which can lead to rats and other health related concerns.
• A public safety inspection of a dangerous derelict building on Depot St. in Proctorsville that has been abandoned. This is the beginning steps to having the buildings (house, barn and trailer) demolished and removed from the property.
• Spending up to $20,000 of ARPA funds for Digital Feedback Speed Signs. The five solar powered signs would be placed at the entrance and exits of both villages and on Depot St.
Other items discussed
•The Vermont Endurance 100 will be passing through parts of Cavendish on July 20-21.
• Willie is now back working at the Cavendish Transfer Station
• Paper work required for FEMA reimbursement continues
• Guard rails will be replaced on roads (Brook, Meadow Brook Farm, Heald) that were damaged during the July floods.
• Report was given on the current activities of the Black River Valley Resources group and how that impacts Cavendish (see item 2 below)
• The Junk Yard Ordinance needs to be on the agenda for the next SB meeting. Chambers stated that there may be a need for a paid enforcement officer to investigate issues like this.
• Open Meeting Law: The Governor signed S.55 into law on May 30, 2024, with a primary effective date of July 1, 2024. S.55 updates the longstanding open meeting law to include new requirements regarding remote and hybrid meetings. Beginning July 1, 2024, public bodies will need to comply with the new law. You can read the text of S.55 here.
2. BLACK RIVER VALLEY RESOURCES (BRVR) UPDATE: The long term recovery group for Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth, BRVR has been meeting since September 2023. While focused on the recovery from the 2023 floods, BRVR is addressing preparedness for future events. Such activities include:
• Housing committee to look at immediate housing after an event, as well as housing for those that need to be relocated temporarily or permanetly.
• Trained volunteer advocates to assist property owners and renters who need to work with FEMA.
• Information materials to help residents prepare for the type of storms and events that can impact our area.
Cavendish Connects will be providing “Go Kits” for Cavendish residents so in the event they need to evacuate, or need to shelter in place, they will be prepared. Kits will be available at the upcoming Town Wide Tag Sale on July 27 (Saturday) from 9-2.
This spring, Dartmouth students conducted a culvert survey in Cavendish, as well as helping to clean up debris, culverts and ditches. A “culvert crawlers” program, via the Black River Action Team (BRAT) is being planned.
Full time residents, impacted by the 2023 floods, and in need of assistance, should contact Melissa Rockhill, the BRVR construction case manager at 802-228-3663.
3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Black River Water Sampling Results: Water quality numbers for bacteria continue to trend toward "terrific" for all swimming holes that being monitored, including the four lakes on Route 100, Twenty-Foot Hole, Buttermilk Falls, Tolles Dam and the Cavendish Gorge. It's always recommended to stay out of the water for 24-48 hours after a heavy rain, and anytime the water appears cloudy. Keep an eye on the data with the Connecticut River Conservancy's website, where we upload all our lab results each week.
• School restructuring survey: The GMUSD school board is looking for input about the restructuring options for the 3 Green Mountain Unified School District schools. The paper form will be available to families and community members that attend the public forum, which is June 18th 6 pm at CTES.
• Stepping Stones Pre School is hiring: Stepping Stones is looking for qualified educators who are passionate about working with children. FMI: 802—226-7760
• Civilian Finger Printing: Are you in need of civilian fingerprinting to work or volunteer at your local school, daycare, after school or mentorship program? Chester Police Department performs employment required fingerprint services, by appointment, during our open lobby hours. Please give us a call to schedule an appointment: (802)875-2035. You must have a fingerprint authorization form, signed by the requesting agency, and a government issued form of ID (license, non-driver ID, etc.). There is a $35 fee which can be paid by check or exact cash. Everything is digital - no inky fingers!
4. EVENTS
JUNE 14 (FRIDAY): GMUHS graduation
JUNE 16 (SUNDAY): Father’s Day
JUNE 19 (WEDNESDAY): Juneteenth. Town Office closed
JUNE 22 (SATURDAY): Birds N Bloom, benefit for Cavendish Streetscapes, 10-2 on the Proctorsville Green. BBQ by Proctorsville Fire Dept.
- Cavendish Ghost Walk: 8 pm starting at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum in Cavendish. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
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