Cavendish Update 6/19/26: 250 Rocks/Power outages/News/Events
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HAPPY JUNETEENTH! Legal holiday, the town office is closed
POWER OUTAGES, from yesterday’s storm, should be resolved later today. In Cavendish four areas are still without power, as are many in surrounding towns including Ludlow. There are indications that a tornado touched down in Woodstock. Please note that June is when Cavendish’s Shelter Team restocks the town’s shelter. Donation are being sought for cases of individual bottled water of at least 12 oz each as well as gently used towels. These can be dropped off at the Cavendish Baptist Church. i
FARMER’S MARKET: The heat was a bit too much for everyone on Friday June 12, so there was no Farmer’s Market. The decision has been made to relaunch on
July 3rd, in time for the July 4th weekend.
If you’d like to set up: It’s free to set up and sell your stuff. Just give a heads up so you can be promoted. Please let the organizers know by using messenger e-mail ToGatherVT@gmail.com or stop by SuperRoasted, 73 Depot St. If all else fails, e-mail Cavendishconnects@gmail.com and we’ll make sure you are registered.
If selling food, follow Vermont Regulations as we and the town of Cavendish take no responsibility or liability for your goods and services. By participating, you agree to be a good neighbor and bring positivity to the community.
GHOST WALK; The Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) annual Cavendish Village ghost walk takes place on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 8 pm at the Museum (1958 Main St.) As long as it’s just rain, this event takes place as scheduled. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight.
BLACK RIVER WATER SAMPLING: This week’s testing, in a number of areas were well above the EPA's safe limit of 235 cfu (colony forming units of bacteria per 100 mL of water). After yesterday’s downpours, these numbers are likely to be even higher. Black River Action Team (BRAT) is “highly recommending staying out of the water for the next day or two.” Swimming areas regularly tested : Buttermilk Falls; Cavendish Gorge; Lakes Rescue & Pauline; Tolles Power Dam; Twenty Foot Hole;
No Walk Ins at Ludlow Health Center today due to staffing issues.
6/19/26
1. 250 Rocks!
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Events Calendar
1. 250 ROCKS! In celebration of the country's 250th birthday, the Cavendish Historical Society, (CHS) with the help of community members Becky Plunkard, Shirley Clark and CTES 6th graders, is placing painted rocks throughout the town. You'll find them in the cemeteries, graves of Revolutionary soldiers, town parks, and various historic locations. The search begins July 3 and goes throughout the summer. Please take all the pics you want, but leave the rocks until the fall.
All the rocks are painted red, white and blue with the exception of three. Honoring both the flag of the Green Mountain Boys and Vermont’s first flag as an independent republic, it is now the official flag of the VT Army and Air National Guard. The flag is green with a canton (the rectangular emblem in the upper left corner) of blue with 13 white stars. See if you can find all three.
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Cavendish Select Board Minutes for June 15, 2026: At a special meeting, the Cavendish Select Board approved accepting both the delinquent tax note and the tax anticipation note from Mascoma Bank at 5.3% interest.
• Abigail Adams Visits the Cavendish Library: On June 23, Sheryl Faye Returns to the Cavendish Library, 753 Main St. at 6 pm, this time as Abigail Adams. Through Adams’ own letters and writings, paired with contemporary staging and technology-the show invites audiences to experience her enduring relevance in conversations about liberty, equality, leadership and civic responsibility. This event is free and open to the public. FMI: 802-226-7503
• Mystery Artifacts: How Museums Help Share the Past: Join the Vermont Historical Society to investigate how museums help share the past at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. The program includes a read aloud of Paul Fleishman's "The Matchbox Diary" and a close-looking activity with artifacts from the museum collection. All participating youth will receive a free family pass to continue their exploration at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. This program is free and open to the public. Recommended for all ages! FMI: 802-226-7503
• VT Will Join Multi-State Prescription Drug Pricing Program: Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak said the discount card program should be available in Vermont by January of 2027, if not earlier. Any Vermonter will be able to sign up, and participation will be free to users. VT Public
• Partial rollback of Vermont’s land-use law Act 181 becomes official with Phil Scott’s signature: Gov. Phil Scott signed S.325 on Tuesday evening, marking a win for a broad coalition of rural landowners who organized en masse this year to protest against Act 181, a land-use permitting overhaul passed in 2024. VT Public
• Vermonters will still need yearly car inspections, but they may get easier to pass: Vermonters won’t be getting a reprieve from annual vehicle inspections, but they might have an easier time getting a fresh sticker on their windshield the next time they bring their car or truck to the shop. VT Public
• Vermont Legislature's sweeping education reform bill becomes law: Many school districts now face a potentially existential dilemma: Disband their own governing boards and unite with their neighbors, or risk the financial turmoil of going it alone under a new school funding framework tentatively scheduled to take effect in 2029. VT Public
3. EVENTS
JUNE 20 (SATURDAY): CHS Annual Cavendish Village Ghost Walk. Meet at the Museum (1958 Main St) at 8pm. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com
JUNE 21 (SUNDAY): FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!
JUNE 23 (TUESDAY): Sheryl Faye Returns to the Cavendish Library, 753 Main St. at 6 pm, this time as Abigail Adams at 6 pm. This event is free and open to the public. FMI: 802-226-7503
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.
JUNE 30 (TUESDAY): Chief Bob Glidden’s last day as chief of Proctorsville Fire Dept. Stop by the fire house from 4:30-6:30 to share stories and thank Bob for 56 years of service. Bob will be ridden home at 6:30 on Engine 2.
JULY 3 (FRIDAY): Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm on the Proctorsville Green. Booth space is free and organizations, young entrepreneurs, crafters, growers, and makers can just show up and set up. FMI: ToGatherVT@gmail.com or stop by SuperRoasted, 73 Depot St.
JULY 4 (SATURDAY): 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- Ludlow Parade 10 am, Fireworks @ dusk.
JULY 7 (TUESDAY): 6 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Mystery Artifacts: How Museums Help Share the Past. Free and open to the public. Includes a free family pass to the VT History Museum in Montpelier. FMI: 802-226-7503
JULY 8 (WEDNESDAY); Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm- Gypsy Reel
JULY 15 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm. East Bay Jazz
JULY 17 (FRIDAY): Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm on the Proctorsville Green. Booth space is free and organizations, young entrepreneurs, crafters, growers, and makers can just show up and set up. FMI: ToGatherVT@gmail.com or stop by SuperRoasted, 73 Depot St.
JULY 22 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm-Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie
JULY 25 (SATURDAY): 16TH ANNUAL CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAG SALE.
JULY 29 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm. Deb Brisson & Friends
JULY 31 (FRIDAY): Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm on the Proctorsville Green. Booth space is free and organizations, young entrepreneurs, crafters, growers, and makers can just show up and set up. FMI: ToGatherVT@gmail.com or stop by SuperRoasted, 73 Depot St.
AUGUST 5 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm Rick Redington & Tough Luv