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.