Cavendish Update 4/3/26: Hearing/Culverts/News/Events
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HAPPY EASTER: There are Easter Egg Hunts in Ludlow and Weathersfield on Saturday. See the Events section for more information. The Town Office is closed today for Good Friday.
4/3/26
1. It’s Culvert Checking Time
2. Public Meeting for VTrans Project 4.13.26
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Events Calendar
1. IT’S CULVERT CHECKING TIME! With the snow melted, and before the spring growth begins, this is a good time to check the culverts, ditches and drains in and around where you live. Some simple preventive steps now can help lessen the risks of damage to roads and property due to flooding.
Watch the six minute video on culverts to learn what to check for. Throughout April, we will be posting information and resources on culverts, ditches and drains and will be holding a workshop on April 22 (Wednesday), 5:30 pm at the Cavendish Library where you can learn a lot more, particularly how to use the App to record conditions.
If you have concerns about a town or state culvert, ditch or drain, please call the town office 802-226-7291.
2. PUBLIC MEETING FOR VTRANS PROJECT 4/13/26: A Public Informational Meeting on the project listed below will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 beginning at 6:30 PM during the regularly scheduled selectboard meeting at the Cavendish Town Office located at 37 High Street in Cavendish, Vermont. The meeting will be held by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and Town of Cavendish. The meeting may also be attended remotely via zoom. The zoom link will be posted on the Selectboard Meeting Agenda on the Town’s website prior to the meeting. Bridge replacement project: CAVENDISH ER P23-1(233) – VT 131, Bridge #5 over an unnamed tributary to the Black River.
The selected alternative is to replace the corrugated metal pipe culvert with a buried concrete structure during a four (4) day closure period. The intent of the meeting is to provide an overview of this bridge project to Town Officials, local residents and businesses, emergency services and other interested parties. There will be a review of the existing site conditions, proposed work, and overall schedule followed by a question-andanswer period. Representatives from VTrans will be available at the meeting to address public concerns about the project. An electronic copy of the Preliminary Plans is available online,
3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Respiratory Weekly Report: Flu season is now behind us, but due to a new variant, we will continue to post information about Covid-19. The health department’s Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont reports Covid in “high” concentrations in Ludlow waste water, for the week of 3/22/26-3/28/26. Statewide Covid is listed as “moderate”
• GM board to consider ‘reduction in force’ ahead of next budget vote: Last Thursday evening-March 2-, the Green Mountain Unified School District Board held a special meeting with the single discussion item of “the contemplation of a reduction in force due to the failure of the district budget.” That discussion was among the members of the board and representatives of the unions representing the teachers and support staff. According to Superintendent Layne Millington, the uncertainty around the failure at the March polls of the district’s $19 million budget is at the heart of problem. Millington said that contracts with teachers automatically renew on April 15, while the budget won’t be revoted on until later – probably in May. If reductions in the budget are needed to get it passed, there may not be enough money to meet the contracts. Chester Telegraph
• Help Send the Cavendish DI Team to Global Finals: Three of the fourth grade CTES students won first place at the Vermont Destination Imagination tournament. Lily, Carter, and Fisher have been working on their technical steam challenge and performance since this past fall with Amy and Wendi at the Cavendish library. DI - the team-building, student-led science and arts challenge program- encourages students’ creativity and problem solving skills. The three have been invited to attend the national competition (“Global Finals”) at the end of May in Kansas City Mo. They are excited to share about their tournament experience and to fundraise to try to attend the national competition. A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help the students, click here to learn more and make a donation.
• CHS April Briefs: The Cavendish Historical Society “Briefs” for April is now available on-line and includes upcoming events.
• Betty McEnaney Recognized by VT Association of Realtors: As part of Women’s History Month (March), Cavendish resident Betty McEnaney was recognized by the Vermont Association of Realtors- celebrating the women whose leadership, dedication, and expertise continue to shape the real estate profession and their communities. From guiding clients home to strengthening the communities we serve, women in real estate open doors, create opportunity, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
• The Ludlow Rotary Requests Your Support: The Ludlow Rotary Club is joining their district for a larger cause. They are collecting specific Back-to-School items, as listed below to support Pine Ridge Reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota Nation in SW South Dakota. The Nation faces severe challenges-consistently ranking among the poorest areas in America. Ludlow Rotary is seeking donations of crayons (24 colors), glue sticks and student erasers. Collections dates are March 30-May 22. Drop off sites locally include: Singleton’s, M&T Bank, Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow Insurance and Benson’s Chevrolet.
• Recycle Right Workshop: Andy Scherer, Outreach Coordinator for the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District will be discussing what goes where in your household recycling bin and at the transfer station on Monday April 13 5:30-7 pm at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. This is the perfect time to get all your recycling questions answered. FMI: 802-228-8921
• Beavers Workshop: On Monday, April 6, from 10:30-Noon at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow, Black River Action Team (BRAT) will be hosting a workshop on beavers. Whether you are fascinated or frustrated by them, beavers are part of our landscape and they do important work. Come prepared to learn, but bring your questions and concerns - we will wrap up with a problem-solving session!. Speakers are both ecologists/biologists and beaver experts: Patti Smith of Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center, and Skip Lisle of "Beaver Deceiver" fame. A Zoom option is available. Click here for the Eventbrite link to pre-register:
4. EVENTS
APRIL 3 (FRIDAY): Town office Closed for Good Friday
APRIL 4 (SATURDAY): Great Ludlow Egg Hunt, Ages 2-12, Hunt starts at 10 am at the Ludlow Community Center, sponsored by Ludlow Parks and Recreation.
- The Weathersfield Egg Hunt: Hoisington Field, Perkinsville, 10:30 AM
- Easter Dinner Curbside pickup at Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St., Ludlow from 12-2. Ham, potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Roll and Dessert. Call Angela at 802-356-3823 by April 1 to reserve your free dinner(s). Ludlow and Proctorsville Fire Departments with Black River Good Neighbor Services (BRGNS) are once again providing and preparing these meals.
APRIL 5 (SUNDAY): HAPPY EASTER
APRIL 11 (SATURDAY): Free paper flower workshop at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville. 1 pm. Sponsored by the Cavendish Historical Society. FMI margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807
APRIL 13 (MONDAY): Andy Scherer, Outreach Coordinator for the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District will be discussing what goes where in your household recycling bin and at the transfer 5:30-7 pm at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. This is the perfect time to get all your recycling questions answered. FMI: 802-228-8921
MAY 2 (SATURDAY): GREEN UP DAY
MAY 9 (SATURDAY): Audubon Bird Walk, 7:30 A, 731 Stevens Rd. To register or for more information jleak499Wgmail.com or 802/376-3937
MAY 16 (SATURDAY): Geological Exploration of the Cavendish Gore. Meet at the Green Mountain Power Station on Power Plant Road at 10 am. To register or more information bdayaemig@gmail.com or cavendishcommunityconsdervation@gmail.com
JUNE 27 (SATURDAY): American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR and First Aid at the Cavendish Fire Station. Free to Cavendish residents. To register call 802-226-7790, e-mail puba0111@mail.com or stop by the station.