Cavendish Update 7/17/26: SB Mtg/News/Events
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AIR QUALITY ALERT CONTINUES TODAY: Check out A Vermonter’s guide to wildfire smoke and air quality as smoke from wildfires in Canada is once again casting a yellow hue over Vermont's skies. VT Public
CONCERT ON THE GREEN JULY 22 (WEDNESDAY) Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie: 6 pm Svec Park (Proctorsville Green.) In the event of storms, the alternate venue is the Proctorsville Fire Department, 513 Main St.
16TH ANNUAL CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAG SALE. 8 Days Away. To reserve a space on the Green and/or have your site included in the on line directory, call 802-226-7807 or e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com
BLACK RIVER WATER SAMPLING: Bacteria levels in the swimming spots sampled all looked pretty good, with the exception of 20' Hole in Reading...there was a report of substantial rainfall within the 24 hours prior to sampling, and the bacteria report reminds us to stay out of the water any time it's not clear and/or for 24-48 hours after a heavy storm. Keep in mind After heavy rains, stay out of any body of water for at least 48 hours to avoid the risk
of getting sick from contaminated water.
Swimming areas regularly tested : Buttermilk Falls; Cavendish Gorge; Lakes Rescue & Pauline; Tolles Power Dam; Twenty Foot Hole
7/17//26
1. Cavendish Select Board Meeting 7/13/26
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Events Calendar
1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 7/13/26: The video of the July 13 Cavendish Select Board (SB) meeting is available at the Okemo Valley TV Website. Unapproved minutes will br posted to the Town’s website.
Approved/Action Taken
• Tax rate for FY 2026-2027-per $100 of property: Fire District 1 (Proctorsville) Homestead 3.2236 and Non-Homestead 3.1402; Fire District 2 (Cavendish) Homestead 3.1233 and Non-Homestead 3.0399. Wondering why the Homestead rate is higher than the non-homestead rate, the Chester Telegraph tries to explain it in their article Explainer: Why is the homestead tax rate higher than the non-homestead rate this year? The answer lies in the Byzantine calculations the state uses to fund education spending.
• Use of the Proctorsville Green for Honey Festival on Saturday Sept. 5
• Closure of Depot Street for “A Midsummer Night’s Salsa Dance” 5-9:30 on August 8 (Saturday).
• Allocating funds up to $2,000 for the organizing of “A Midsummer Night’s Salsa Dance” on August 8. Note: There are special town funds to assist with organizing town events.
• Allowing the selling of goods at the Concerts on the Green (Wednesday nights)
• Appointment of Diane McNamara as Trustee of the Cavendish Family Fund
• Special events permit Liquor License to Singleton’s for an event on August 15.
• Appointing the Fire Chiefs of both Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments as Fire Warden until further clarification is given by the state. Act 162 took effect July 1, which removes the town appointment of fire warden powers and designates the town Fire Chief as the new Warden. Because the town has two different districts/municipalities, a ruling is needed by the state to determine if one or two fire wardens are needed. For burn permits, contact the fire chief in your respective district. Cavendish isn’t the only town trying to understand this change. Check out the VP article New law makes fire chiefs the new forest fire wardens.
• Three cemetery lot sales in Hillcrest Cemetery, Proctorsville
• Vermont 100 Endurance Race July 17-19 will go through northern parts of town-Brook Road, South Reading Road.
• Filing for a Municipal Planning Grant for the Town Plan Update
• Sale of 341 and 343 Greven Road Extension
• Requesting that the Planning Commission amend the sub division bylaws passed at the March 2026 Town Meeting, so that they are easier to understand; and much easier for simple sub divisions. A new process for the town and property owners, the implementation of the bylaws has proven challenging and costly for those trying to do simple divisions.
• Upgrading the town’s Building Permit, which have remained unchanged since 1972.
• The process of implementing Olivia Braucht’s project to replace/revitalize the existing Cavendish Green playground with sustainable equipment suitable for all ages. Click here for a description of the project. The expected completion date is July 4, 2027, If you are interested in helping with this project, eddy.braucht@gmail.com and cbraucht@gmail.com or call 970-333-0144.
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• New Principal for CTES: The Green Mountain Unified School District has appointed Angela Cartier as the new principal of CTES. Cartier is a Cavendish resident, with a child who is a student at the school. She has currently been principal of the Grafton Elementary School.
• Springfield Hospital plans to close its adult day program, leaving caregivers fewer respite options:Springfield Hospital has announced it will close its long-running adult day program on Sept. 30. These programs provide supervised care and activities for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities, and offer respite for caregivers.
3. EVENTS
JULY 22 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm-Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie
- Play group for 0-5 year olds with Cara Tyrell @ Cavendish Library 10:30 am
JULY 25 (SATURDAY): 16TH ANNUAL CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAG SALE.
JULY 27 (WEDNESDAY): Play group for 0-5 year olds with Cara Tyrell @ Cavendish Library 10:30 am
JULY 29 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm. Deb Brisson & Friends
AUGUST 5 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm Rick Redington & Tough Luv
AUGUST 8 (SATURDAY): “A Midsummer Night’s Salsa Dance” 5-9:30 on August 8 (Saturday). Beginner class 5:30-6:45. Open social to follow Dance casino, Bachata, merengue with Julia and Jano of Embodied Arts by Rix. 5-9:30 SuperRoasted, 73 Depot St. Proctorsville.
AUGUST 11 (TUESDAY): Primary voting at the Proctorsville Fire Station from 10-7.
SEPTEMBER 5 (SATURDAY): HONEY FEST Proctorsville Green