Cavendish Update: 2/27/26: Police/Water/News/Events

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TOWN WATER:  A leak has been found in a Proctorsville. House wasn’t being occupied this winter and a pipe appears to have burst. The water has been shut off and the town has been able to start replenishing the water supply. 

TOWN MEETING: The informational town meeting is tomorrow, Feb. 28, 10 am at Cavendish Town Elementary School at 10 am. Voting is March 3, Tuesday, from 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Dept. 

CHS WORKSHOP: Tomorrow afternoon, In keeping with Black History Month, this workshop will include screening portions of Ken Burns’ American Revolution series on the role of black patriots,  the Ethiopian Army, and two Cavendish patriots-Peter Tumbo and Prince Robinson-who had been enslaved and made their way to Cavendish after the war. 1-2:30 pm at the Cavendish Library. Recommended for those 12 and up. 

3SQUARES VT: Make sure you continue your benefits after March 1. If you get 3SquaresVT, you may have heard about work reporting requirements—and you may be confused about what they actually mean. Some adults 18-64 have to report info about work, volunteering, or meeting an exemption to get 3SquaresVT for more than 3 months. If you want some support with understanding this rule and what it means for you, reach out! Learn more by clicking here.  

2/27/26

1.    Regional Police Force

2.    Cavendish Related News

3.    Events Calendar

1. REGIONAL POLICE FORCE: Last night, Thursday, Feb. 26, the Select boards of Cavendish, Reading and Weathersfield met to discuss a regional police force.

In June, 2025, Weathersfield township (includes Ascutney and Perskinsville) signed a five-year patrol contact with the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department (WCSD) for 100 hours of patrols per week, with a provision for up to 20 hours a week for emergency calls. Prior to this time, Weathersfield had their own police force, but made the switch when the last police chief left to go to Windsor.

Weathersfield has a loan agreement with WCSD for their equipment (tasers, guns ammo etc.) and cruisers for $140,000 spread over 60 months.

Reading and Cavendish both have contracts with WCSD-12 and 8 hours of service respectively. In the proposed budgets for 2026/2027, Reading will continue with their same hours of service while Cavendish will be doubling their number of hours.

Weathersfield had 1,373 calls for service last year, Reading 253 and Cavendish 227.

The regional proposal comes in the wake of the arrest of Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer on seven criminal charges, including sexual misconduct. The Vermont State Police criminal investigation began with questions about finances within the sheriff’s department, but soon spread to other issues.

In addition, WCSD provided more hours per week than negotiated in the Weathersfield contact, which the town did not pay for. Going forward, to provide that same level of service would cost $500,000, approximately $100,000 more than what was budgeted.

On February 3, the Weathersfield Select Board voted unanimously to: cancel the town’s patrol contract with WCSD; to consider the creation of a regional police force, to be known as Mt. Ascutney Regional Police Dept.; and to re acquire equipment and cruisers from WCSD. Weathersfield had a contract with a provision that allowed the town to terminate the patrol contract for no cause, with a 120-day notice to end it.  The select board made their decision based on their concerns about current finances of the WCSD and the possible inability to complete its five-year agreement for road patrols.

Under the regional proposal for 2026/2027, the towns would receive coverage at $68 per hour versus the WCSD’s $75 an hour. Year one costs of a regional department would be within the budgets to be voted on at town meeting (March 3).

Weathersfield: 118 hours per week $401.000

Reading: 12 hours per week $40,000

Cavendish: 20 hours per week $67,221

VL Coffeen, Cavendish and Weathersfield state representative, pointed out in last night’s meeting, that creating a regional police department requires a legislative process that takes 18 months. He recommended that for this first year, Cavendish and Reading could purchase service in the same manner as they currently do with WCSD,

It should be noted that in last night’s meeting, as well as from other reporting (Valley News and VT Standard) the community has been very satisfied by the service provided by WCSD. The concern is whether that same level of service will be possible moving forward given the current issues being experienced by the department.

While there are distinct advantages of a regional police force-better coverage, local control, potentially lower costs etc., the outline for bringing such a service on-line, without considering the legislative requirements, is extremely short. Within a 120 days, they will need to hire a chief of police, who will then hire a police force. Further, while year one costs would be within the budgets being voted on at town meeting (March 3), it’s clear costs would go up considerably in subsequent years. It was pointed out that cruisers need to be replaced every five years, and at least two of the current cruisers were purchased in 2023. It was further noted, until the equipment and cruisers are returned, no one knows the condition they’re in and whether funds will be needed to make repairs etc.

All three towns contracts with WCSD run through June 2026.

Cavendish will be discussing Weathersfield’s proposal at their next monthly meeting, Monday March 9. Reading was less willing to commit to a timeframe as they’ve only had a short phone conversation about it.

To learn more about this topic, and what transpired at a previous informational meeting, read the following:

• Weathersfield cuts ties with Windsor sheriff’s department, Proposes regional police with Reading and Cavendish VT Standard

• Weathersfield explains why it pulled out of sheriff contract; Will meet Thursday with Reading and Cavendish

• Weathersfield cancels sheriff’s contract, seeks new policing options Valley News

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Respiratory Weekly Report: The health department’s Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont reports Covid has significantly risen to “Very High” while flu has remained “very low” concentrations in Ludlow waste water, for the week of 2/15/26-2/21/26. Statewide Covid is rated as “low” and flu A “moderate.”  Masks and hand sanitizer are available at the Cavendish Cares closet next to the Museum steps.

• 2026 Dog Licenses Available for Renewal: All dogs residing in Vermont are required to be licensed by state law. Dog licenses must be renewed by April 1st of each year. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for licensing. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office with any questions about dog licenses at 802.226.7292.

• CTES Exceeding Expectations: The Vermont Agency of Education released the State’s Report Card based on 2024–2025 school year data. While the state is required to identify schools in need of support, it also recognizes schools that are exceeding expectations — and Cavendish Town Elementary School was named one of them.

• Create Together March Workshops: The March schedule of classes at Create Together are now available on-line.

• Health insurance, inflation and federal funding cuts: Here’s what’s driving school budget increases this year: With inflation and health insurance rates rising, school district officials say they’re running out of financial runway as they try to limit Town Meeting Day budget increases. VT Digger

3. EVENTS

FEBRUARY 28 (SATURDAY): CHS Workshop: In keeping with Black History Month, this workshop will include screening portions of Ken Burns’ American Revolution series on the role of black patriots,  the Ethiopian Army, and two Cavendish patriots-Peter Tumbo and Prince Robinson-who had been enslaved and made their way to Cavendish after the war. 1-2:30 pm at the Cavendish Library. Recommended for those 12 and up.

• Town Meeting Day (Informational Meeting) 10 am at Cavendish Town Elementary School. All articles are now voted on by Australian Ballot. A copy of the Town Report is available at the Town’s Website.

MARCH 8 (SUNDAY): Day light savings return. Move clocks forward one hour and check smoke detectors and other devices.

MARCH (TUESDAY): VOTE on town and school budgets as well as elected Cavendish positions. Proctorsville Fire Dept., 10-7

MARCH 13 (FRIDAY): CCCA Wild Hope: Building for Birds and Puffing Patrol at the Cavendish Library, 6 pm.

MARCH 14 (SATURDAY): CHS Workshop- Celebrating Women’s History month, this workshop will discuss the role of women in the American Revolution and will include screening segments of the American Revolution series. This workshop will include a “taste of history,” where “Liberty Tea” will be served. The program begins at 1:30 pm at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville.

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Cavendish Update 2/20/26: SB Mtgs/Education/Police/News/Events

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WINTER STORM WARNING: 10 AM TODAY TO 10 AM SATURDAY Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Snow will be initially wet, and snowfall rates will likely exceed 1 inch per hour Friday evening. Snow will trend lighter and become increasingly dry Friday night into Saturday. Isolated power outages could occur due to the weight of the snow. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

2025 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT: Cavendish’s Town Report is now available at the town’s website, in your mailbox or at the Town Office.

CTES 6TH GRADERS FUNDRAISER: The students are raising money for their week at Keewaydin Environmental Education Center. Have you purchased your March Madness tickets yet? A different drawing every day for the month of March. Tickets are $10 a piece and can be purchased from a 6th grader or through the school

2/20/26

1.    Cavendish Select Board Meeting 2/12/26 & 1/29/26

2.    Education Reforms Must Start Where Costs are Growing

3.    Joint special meeting of Cavendish, Reading, Weathersfield-Mt. Ascutney Regional Police Force

4.    Cavendish Related News

5.    Events Calendar

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETINGS 2/12/26 & 1/29: The video of the February Cavendish Select Board (SB) meeting is available at the Okemo Valley TV Website. Unapproved minutes are available at the Town’s website.

Approved/Action Taken

• Signed New Garage Note Previously Voted On-change from an adjustable to a 15-year fixed note.

• Appointed Abraham (Abe) Gross Cemetery Sexton

• Approved Tax Map Maintenance Contract-Cost is $1,350 for the year

• Approved Annual Certificate of Highway Mileage

• Approved Town manager to sign Green Mountain Power Easement for power pole at the town office, which will allow the pole to be upgraded for services needed at the Academy building.

• Approved town office stormwater project-will add two rain garden/retention ponds at the town office.

Discussed

• Pledge of Allegiance: Kem Phillips, who posted his views in a Chester Telegraph Letter to the Editor, took exception to the saying of the Pledge Allegiance at the start of SB meetings because of the phrase, “under God.” This was added to the pledge in 1954, during the cold war era.

• Town Water Update: Water usage down to more normal levels. In January, the town produced 3.3 million gallons of water , which is more than 1.2 million over normal levels. This has resulted in the need for an emergency switch out of filters. Water is now going back to normal but it does take time. Water leaks are being checked but nothing has been detected so far.

• Open Town Positions: Town report goes out next week. Lots of open positions. There is still time for people to announce they are write-in candidates. Note that Michael Murphy is running as a write in for Town Clerk/Town Treasurer.

• Salt: Town is running low on salt and will have to adjust salting the roads based on supply.

• Town Meeting: An informational meeting only, the town meeting will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 am at the Cavendish Town Elementary School multi purpose room. Voting is by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 3, 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Dept. A copy of the Town Report is available at the Town’s Website.

SB MEETING 1/29/26: This meeting was to finalize the selectmen’s budget. The board approved a budget of $2,724,654 with $41,921 for the recreation department, $5,000 to the community enrichment fund and the rest of the FY 2025 budget surplus going to the capital equipment fund. Minutes for this meeting are available at the Town’s website.

2. EDUCATION REFORMS MUST START WHERE COSTS ARE GROWING: According to a new article in Seven Days, “Over the past two decades, public schools have lost more than a quarter of their K-12 students, going from around 98,000 students in fiscal year 2005 to 73,000 in 2025, according to state education data — the result of factors that include falling birth rates and a relatively low flow of immigrants to fill the gap. The state as a whole, meanwhile, added 20,000 people overall during the same period. The demographic drop-off in public schools has led to a steep rise in the per-pupil cost of educating Vermont’s children and, in turn, to higher property taxes, prompting state leaders to push for major education reform. After months of debate last year, the General Assembly passed Act 73 as the vehicle for enacting those changes. But the reform plan is currently stalled in the Statehouse amid a fresh argument over whether the school district consolidation and funding changes it envisions are the best path forward.

The following comments are from Denise Hughes, a Cavendish resident, parent of four children, and a former CTES board member. “In the Two-Rivers Supervisory Union, recent budget data across multiple fiscal years tells a consistent story: school-level budgets have remained relatively constrained, while overall education costs have risen sharply. The primary driver is not classrooms or instructional programs, but central office and district-level costs that are not directly voted on by local communities.

From FY23 to FY26, GMUSD and LMHUSD budgets rose over 30%, while non-tax revenues fell 36%, widening the taxpayer gap. FY26 shows the sharpest budget hike and revenue drop.

At the school level, spending patterns are mixed but largely explainable, reflecting enrollment changes, special education needs, and staffing realities. Central Office costs dominate. In GMUSD, they equal half of school spending; in LMHUSD it’s 1.6 times school operating costs…. Act 73 is often framed as a mandate to close or merge schools. But focusing reform solely on school buildings risks missing the core objectives of the reform intent. Focusing on the closing of a school does not automatically reduce superintendent costs, business office expenses, special education coordination, compliance staffing, or governance overhead. Those costs tend to persist, being absorbed and redistributed across the districts and with possibly fewer students.  Concentrating on school closures won’t deliver savings, yet this is the Superintendent’s approach, consuming public meetings without clear outcomes. Without corresponding reductions in central administration, closures can increase per-pupil costs while eroding trust and destabilizing our communities. To read Hughes full letter, click here.

3. SELECTBOARD: JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF CAVENDISH, READING AND WEATHERSFIELD/REGIONAL POLICE FORCE: On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Selectboard representatives from the Towns of Cavendish, Reading, and Weathersfield will convene at 6:30 pm at Martin Memorial Hall ( 5259 US Route 5 in Ascutney) for the purpose of discussing the proposed formation of a regional police department-Mount Ascutney Regional Police Department (MARPD). The agenda will be as follows:

1. Overview of Proposed Regional Partnership

o Conceptual framework for collaboration among Weathersfield, Reading & Cavendish

o Discussion of potential future expansion to additional municipalities

2. Service Coverage Needs Assessment

o Current contracted service levels

o Call volume data and anticipated regional coverage model

3. Proposed Cost Allocation Methodology

o Basis for proportional cost sharing

o Consideration of contracted hours and service demand

4. Draft FY27 Budget Overview

o Staffing model

o Major expense categories

o Outstanding cost variables (dispatch, benefits, facility, etc.)

5. Preliminary Implementation Timeline

o 120-day transition period

o Key milestones and operational readiness targets

6. Draft Intermunicipal Agreement Framework

o Governance structure

o Financial administration

o Terms of participation and withdrawal

Zoom attendance is available at

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5425954364?pwd=RlNJQm9ubkpjSkxta2VoR3RnYmRTdz09&omn=

83977015383. Meeting ID: 542 595 4364 / Passcode: 8021

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Respiratory Weekly Report: The health department’s Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont reports Covid as “low” and flu “very low” concentrations in Ludlow waste water, for the week of 2/8/26-2/14/26. Statewide Covid is rated as “low” and flu A “moderate.”  Masks and hand sanitizer are available at the Cavendish Cares closet next to the Museum steps.

• Upcoming CCCA Events: Cavendish Community Conservation Association (CCCA) is planning the following events: March 13 is Wild Hope: Building for Birds and Puffling Patrol with the Cavendish Library. Cavendish Gorge walk with Cheryl Cox is May 16 with May 17 as a rain date, 10am meet up at the Power station in Cavendish. Audubon Bird Walk is May 9 with time and place coming soon.

• Congratulations to Proctorsville’s Wendi Dowst-McNaughton: Vermont Humanities recently presented the 2025 Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator Award to West Rutland teacher and longtime Humanities Camp director Wendi Dowst-McNaughton at an all-school ceremony. The award honors an outstanding humanities educator in grades 6-12, and is named for the first director of Vermont Humanities. The award comes with a $1000 gift to use in any manner the recipient chooses.

5. EVENTS

FEBRUARY 26 (THURSDAY): Special Joint meeting of Select Board representatives from Cavendish, Weathersfield and Reading to discuss the formation of the Mt Ascutney Regional Police Dept. 6:30 pm Zoom option available. See Item 3 above.

FEBRUARY 28 (SATURDAY): CHS Workshop: In keeping with Black History Month, this workshop will include screening portions of Ken Burns’ American Revolution series on the role of black patriots,  the Ethiopian Army, and two Cavendish patriots-Peter Tumbo and Prince Robinson-who had been enslaved and made their way to Cavendish after the war. 1-2:30 pm at the Cavendish Library. Recommended for those 12 and up.

-       Town Meeting Day (Informational Meeting) 10 am at Cavendish Town Elementary School. All articles are now voted on by Australian Ballot. A copy of the Town Report is available at the Town’s Website.

MARCH (TUESDAY): VOTE on town and school budgets as well as elected Cavendish positions. Proctorsville Fire Dept., 10-7

MARCH 13 (FRIDAY): CCCA Wild Hope: Building for Birds and Puffing Patrol at the Cavendish Library, 6 pm.

MARCH 14 (SATURDAY): CHS Workshop- Celebrating Women’s History month, this workshop will discuss the role of women in the American Revolution and will include screening segments of the American Revolution series. This workshop will include a “taste of history,” where “Liberty Tea” will be served. 1:30 pm at the Cavendish Library.

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Education Reform Must Start Where Costs Are Growing

The following is from Cavendish resident Denise Hughes

As Vermont debates education reform under Act 73, communities face tough questions about school size, consolidation, and sustainability. These are conversations that demand honesty, transparency, and a clear understanding of what drives costs.

In the Two-Rivers Supervisory Union, recent budget data across multiple fiscal years tells a consistent story: school-level budgets have remained relatively constrained, while overall education costs have risen sharply. The primary driver is not classrooms or instructional programs, but central office and district-level costs that are not directly voted on by local communities.

From FY23 to FY26, GMUSD and LMHUSD budgets rose over 30%, while non-tax revenues fell 36%, widening the taxpayer gap. FY26 shows the sharpest budget hike and revenue drop.

At the school level, spending patterns are mixed but largely explainable, reflecting enrollment changes, special education needs, and staffing realities. Central Office costs dominate. In GMUSD, they equal half of school spending; in LMHUSD it’s 1.6 times school operating costs.

This disparity cannot be explained as simply inefficiency at the school level. It reflects how supervisory union costs are structured and allocated, particularly disadvantaging small two-district model within it that lack economies of scale. When viewed holistically, these allocation methods make our small districts appear “expensive” when, in fact, the underlying issue is structural – specifically at the Central Office level. In FY26, TRSU central office personnel costs, especially benefits, rose roughly 25%, far outpacing salaries growth. This unexplained trend raises questions about sustainability.

Act 73 is often framed as a mandate to close or merge schools. But focusing reform solely on school buildings risks missing the core objectives of the reform intent. Focusing on the closing of a school does not automatically reduce superintendent costs, business office expenses, special education coordination, compliance staffing, or governance overhead. Those costs tend to persist, being absorbed and redistributed across the districts and with possibly fewer students.

Concentrating on school closures won’t deliver savings, yet this is the Superintendent’s approach, consuming public meetings without clear outcomes. Without corresponding reductions in central administration, closures can increase per-pupil costs while eroding trust and destabilizing our communities.

True reform must begin where growth is occurring.

A “central office first” approach does not oppose Act 73, it strengthens it. Before recommending school closures or mergers, TRSU should be required to present a clear, time-bound plan showing how administrative staffing, benefits, and governance will scale proportionally with consolidation. The elected board members should be demanding this approach. If schools within TRSU are being asked to change, TRSU Central Office administration must change as well.

Reform should also distinguish compliance from leadership. Waiting for state-imposed solutions risk harsher outcomes and less local control. I cannot support the Superintendent’s “wait for the state.” School boards that act proactively, with transparency and intention, preserve more agency and public trust. Now is the time to be true leaders for our education community.

Equity matters. Cost allocation methods should be reviewed so smaller districts aren’t unfairly burdened by centralized costs beyond their control. Without this acknowledgment, the current approach of the Superintendent risks deepening divisions rather than resolving them.

This ask is not anti-reform. It is not anti-administration. And it certainly is not anti-education. This is a simple request for structural honesty: an approach in our district region where costs align with classrooms, where savings are real and verifiable, and where reform improves outcomes rather than displacing costs.

Vermonters want lasting reform that prioritizes students and quality, and so should we. For that reform to take hold, it must start upstream, where costs are growing, accountability is opaque, and public visibility is lowest. This is where real reform begins.

-Denise Reilly-Hughes

Cavendish resident

Former CTES School Board Member

Parent to 4 students

Cavendish Update 2/13/26: Town Clerk Write/Wkshp/Camps/News/Events

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                Happy Valentine’s Day. Enjoy President’s Weekend

Looking for a local option on Valentine’s? DG Bodyworks in Proctorsville is holding a Disco Dance party at 7:30 pm.

2/13/26

1.    CHS Workshop: The Enslaved Revolutionary War Soldier

2.    Write in candidate for Town Clerk/Treasurer

3.    Summer camps Create Together at Fletcher Farm

4.    Cavendish Related News

5.    Events Calendar

1. THE ENSLAVED REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER: Estimates are that between 5,000-8,000 African Americans fought against the British, including Peter Tumbo and Prince Robinson, who settled in Cavendish following the war. However, far more (estimates of 20,000) were Loyalists. These numbers do not reflect the number of enslaved women and children who fled to British encampments in the hopes of freedom, nor those who used the chaotic time to escape to maroon communities, such as the Great Dismal Swamp on the border of Virginia and North Carolina.

On February 28 (Saturday), at 1 pm, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS), in conjunction with the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St., will hold a talk about the role of the enslaved peoples during the Revolutionary War period. This will include showing portions of Ken Burns’ American Revolution series as well as discussing Cavendish’s patriots- Tumbo and Robinson.

The talk will be held at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville. This event is free and open to the public. It’s recommended for those 12 and up. In the event of inclement weather, a notice will be posted to the Cavendish VT Facebook page. For more information call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com

2. WRITE IN CANDIDATE FOR TOWN CLERK/TREASURER: Michael Murphy, who lives at 2202/2210 Main St. in Cavendish, is running as a write in candidate for Town Clerk/Treasurer. Michael notes, I discussed this opportunity at length with Diane and Rick, and have a good sense of what is involved. I have been interested in getting more engaged with this community, and serving the public in a role like this would certainly accelerate that! Michael’s background is in business and IT.

3. SUMMER CAMPS CREATE TOGETHER AT FLETCHER FARM: It may be snowing outside, but the warmer weather will be here before you know it. It’s a good time to consider if your kids would like to do one week or more of the eight week series being offered this summer. Note that there are discounts for Cavendish and Ludlow residents, siblings and multi week campers as well as scholarships.. Weeks are dedicated to Nature & Art in Harmony; Arts & Craft Exporation; Medieval, Magical & Mystical; 3D Backyard Sculptures; STEAM; Nurturing Nature; Superhero Training; and Sculpting with Clay. To learn more and to register go to Create Together Camp page.

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Respiratory Weekly Report: The health department’s Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont reports Covid and flu in “low” concentrations in Ludlow waste water, for the week of 2/1/26-2/7/26. Statewide Covid and flu are both rated as “moderate.” Masks and hand sanitizer are available at the Cavendish Cares closet next to the Museum steps.

• CHS Winter Newsletter: The Cavendish Historical Society’s Winter newsletter is now on-line and includes upcoming activities as well as interesting articles on local history. It includes an excerpt from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s book “Between Two Millstones” about what life was like for his sons attending local schools .

• BRGNS in need of donations: Black River Good Neighbor Services (BRGNS) thrift store is in need of household goods including kitchenware, counter appliances (blenders, coffee makers, can openers) and cookware.  Located at 37 Main St., donations can be dropped off at the store Monday-Saturday 10-4. FMI: 802-228-3663

• Pot Pelly Update: The Pot Belly Pub has been demolished, and the property owners, Okemo5 LLC, have obtained permits for a proposed building plan including a ground-floor restaurant and two upper stories with two apartments each. The property is now listed for sale, with the permitting already in place, giving the potential buyer the option to begin construction immediately. VT Journal

• Windsor Sheriff checks into VA Medical CenterPalmer free after not guilty plea to sexual misconduct charges: Chester Telegraph

5. EVENTS

FEBRUARY 14 (SATURDAY): Happy Valentine’s Day

FEBRUARY 15 (SUNDAY): Cavendish 3rd quarter taxes due. Note, you have until Monday Feb. 16 to make payments.

FEBRUARY 16 (MONDAY): President’s Day, Legal Holiday

FEBRUARY 28 (SATURDAY): CHS Workshop: In keeping with Black History Month, this workshop will include screening portions of Ken Burns’ American Revolution series on the role of black patriots,  the Ethiopian Army, and two Cavendish patriots-Peter Tumbo and Prince Robinson-who had been enslaved and made their way to Cavendish after the war. 1-2:30 pm at the Cavendish Library. Recommended for those 12 and up.

-       Town Meeting Day (Informational Meeting) 10 am at Cavendish Town Elementary School. All articles are now voted on by Australian Ballot.

MARCH (TUESDAY): VOTE on town and school budgets as well as elected Cavendish positions. Proctorsville Fire Dept., 10-7

MARCH 14 (SATURDAY): CHS Workshop- Celebrating Women’s History month, this workshop will discuss the role of women in the American Revolution and will include screening segments of the American Revolution series. This workshop will include a “taste of history,” where “Liberty Tea” will be served. 1:30 pm at the Cavendish Library. Recommended for 12 and up. This event is free and open to the public.

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