Cavendish Update 10/28/22: Halloween Events/News

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10/28/22

1.    Cavendish Info

2.    Covid update

3.    Events

       HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES ARE LISTED IN THE EVENTS SECTION

1. CAVENDISH INFO

• October Select Board Minutes: The unapproved minutes from the Oct. 17 Cavendish Select Board Meeting are now available at the town website

• New from the Cavendish Historical Society: The Fall Newsletter of the Cavendish Historical Society is now on-line. The lead article contains an epilogue written in 1994 by Barbara Kingsbury, the author of "Chubb Hill Farm and Cavendish, Vermont: A Family and Town History 1876-1960." In spite of all the passage of time, somethings remain the same. Also posted this week is the Carmine Guica Young Historians Update for November. It includes a lot of resources, videos and links for November holidays and events, along with what our young historians have been up to.

• Stone Church Belfry and Roof Repair: Some much needed repairs took place this week on the Cavendish Stone Church.. The Belfry was damaged in a N’oreaster several years ago. It’s been a challenge to get a construction crew but Wright Brothers Construction repaired the belfry and checked out the roof this week. Thank you to town manager, Brendan McNamara for overseeing this project. We’re one step closer to the Solzhenitsyn Museum.

• CTES’s Winter Clothing Sale: CTES’s Parent Teacher Group is holding a winter clothing sale on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9-12 at the school.

• Ski Swap: The Okemo Mountain School’s Annual Ski Swap is Nov. 18-20 at the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore. Sell your old gear (no skis, boots, or bindings older than 7 years) on consignment.  25% of the selling price goes to Okemo Mountain School – the remainder you will receive in a check about 3 weeks after the swap. You may also choose just to donate your equipment – all donations are tax-deductible. FMI: Use the OMS website to learn more about the sale and where and when to take items.  

• Springfield Hospital Opens Pain Clinic: Located on Level D at Springfield Hospital, the Pain Clinic’s goal is to assist patients with chronic and acute pain issues and develop a treatment plan that meets patient’s needs and expedites their recovery process. The clinic offers pain management for medical conditions that include lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, musculoskeletal disorders, complex regional pain syndrome and neuropathy. Providers Francis Valenti, CRNA, NSPM-C, and Daniel Rice, CRNA, NSPM-C, are board certified and work closely with patients and their healthcare team. All appointments require a referral and patients are encouraged to inquire about Springfield Pain Clinic services with their primary care provider. For more information on services or referrals, please visit http://www.springfieldpainclinic.org.

2. COVID UPDATE: For local information on testing, vaccinations, boosters, notifying contacts as well as other resources, including for Long Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide.

Vaccination clinics nearby:  Fridays at Riverside Middle School in Springfield; 3-6pm, no appointment needed. Free flu shots are also available.

Free Test kits: Available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807.

Schools: From 10/20-10/25, CTES had 3 new cases.  Since the start of the school year, CTES has had 23 cases.

State: The current VT Dept of Health Weekly Report Oct. 16 to Oct. 22  reports statewide community levels as remaining medium.. Bennington county, continues to report “high” community levels.  

• New hospital admissions with Covid: 76 new admissions (increase from last week’s 73). The state is averaging 10+ hospitalizations daily. This is the highest hospitalizations since mid-May

• Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by patients with Covid: 5.86% and in increase from last week’s 4.25%

• Outbreaks: As of Oct.24, there were 13 active outbreaks with 4 at Long term care facilities,5 at schools/childcare and 2 each listed for “other” and non-LTC Healthcare.  One active outbreak is listed for Windsor County.

• Deaths: Six additional deaths have been reported in the past week, bringing the October total so far to 14, bringing the monthly total to eight. 740 Vermonters have died since the start of the pandemic. 

3. EVENTS

OCTOBER 29 (SATURDAY): Trunk or Treat at Greven Field in Proctorsville 6-8 pm.

-       6th Annual Trunk or Treat 3:30-5 at Hosington Field, Perkinsville  or the ground of the 1879 school house. This is a rain or shine event.

OCTOBER 31 (MONDAY): Happy Halloween. Trick or Treating in Cavendish and surrounding area

-       Trunk or Treat at Benson’s Chevrolet in Ludlow 4:30-6:30

-       Cavendish Fire Dept. 5 pm on

-       Cavendish Village post office 6-8:30

NOVEMBER 1 (TUESDAY): Informational Meeting on the GMUSD Bond for $20 million, 6 pm at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester.

NOVEMBER 5 (SATURDAY): Winter Clothing Sale at CTES 9-12

NOVEMBER 8 (TUESDAY): Election Day! Proctorsville Fire Dept. 10-7. Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 11 (FRIDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 18 (FRIDAY): Turkey Bingo Fundraiser at CTES 6 pm

NOVEMBER 24 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NOVEMBER 25 (FRIDAY): Town Office Closed

DECEMBER 3-4 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY): Okemo Valley INNdulgence Tour. Enjoy holiday decorations, warm drinks and tasty treats at nearly a dozen inns in the Okemo Valley. From noon-5 pm, tickets are $15 per person.

DECEMBER 17 (SATURDAY): Stuff a fire truck food drive, 9-5 at Shaw’s Parking Lot, Ludlow. Sponsored by Proctorsvile and Ludlow Fire Depts. Benefits Black River Good Neighbors.

Cavendish Update 10/21/22: SB Mtg/Events

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10/21/22

1.    Cavendish Select Board Meeting

2.    Covid update

3.    Events

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 10/17/22: At Monday night’s Select Board (SB) meeting, the hot topic for discussion, a late add on to the SB’s agenda, was the $20 million bond the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) wants passed on Nov. 8 (Tuesday), Election Day. The meeting can be viewed at the Okemo Valley TV Website Miinutes will be posted to the Cavendish Municipal website and an in-depth report is available at the Dish.

The bond of $20,474,354 would pay for building improvements at the three schools in the GMUSD: Green Mountain Union High School ($15,944,538); Cavendish Town Elementary Scholl ($1,694,700) and Chester-Andover Elementary School ($2,632,400). The issue wasn’t whether the schools need the upgrades, they are needed, rather it centered on whether there would be sufficient students to justify the expenditures.

Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES) underwent an expansion and major renovation project in 2004, when they had 102 students. Built to accommodate 140 students, the current enrollment is 75, with the likelihood there will only be 65 this time next year. Green Mountain Union High School (GM) was built for 650 students and currently has 350.

The common belief is that there is a shortage of long term rental housing, which many young families rely on, as everyone has converted to AirBnB/short term rentals. Long time Okemo Valley realtor, Betty McEnaney, provided data at the September SB meeting that showed a steady decline in the VT birth rate. As it turns out, VT has the lowest birth rate in the country and there has been a 20% drop in the birth rate nationwide starting with the Great Recession in 2007. There is no indication that this trend is about to be reversed.

A further study of Cavendish’s short term rentals indicates, as McEnaney also suggested, usage is fairly similar to what it’s always been. For years short term rentals were listed with Strictly Rentals and other property management services. Yes, long term rentals are difficult to find, which has to do with VT legislation that favors the tenant’s rights over the landlord’s. How many of these rental properties there were and what is now available is unknown, but as McEnaney pointed out, the declining school populations are due to the declining birth rate not only in VT but all over the country.

Cavendish rep John Arrison, who serves on the House Education Committee, told the SB that in the upcoming 2023 legislative session, the Agency of Education will be presenting their report on the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the state.  The hope is to reinstate the “State Aid For School Construction.” The monies, if approved by the legislature, may not be retroactive, according to Arrison. This means that if the bond passes on Nov. 8, the GMUSD may not be eligible for school construction funding voted on in the 2023 legislative session. 

As far as taxes, the TRSU Business Manager Cheryl Hammond said that for a home assessed at $250,000, taxes would increase by a little less than $300 per year. For an average home assessed at $350,000, the tax would increase by a little less than $400 per year.  Chester Telegraph

Note that because Cavendish is part of the GMUSD, though we send about 60 students to GM, we would be taxed at the same rate as Chester property owners. As one person who watched Monday’s meeting noted, There has to be a better way, we already pay too much in school /property taxes with declining enrollment. Many of us who are seniors don't have the income too be able to afford more in property taxes… We simply can't afford this, I can't believe they think the residents are ok with another tax increase, mine went up last year by quite a bit and if this went through it will be close to unaffordable.

Voting takes place on Nov. 8 (Tuesday) at the Proctorsville Fire Dept. from 10-7. Bond vote ballots can be picked up now and returned to the Town Office.

2. COVID UPDATE: For local information on testing, vaccinations, boosters, notifying contacts as well as other resources, including for Long Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide.

Covid is working its way through Cavendish. While there is no longer state data provided by town, the increasing number of cases at CTES reflects what’s happening in the community. There are now many articles appearing about new strains that could easily overwhelm the health care system this winter. This is but one article, The Nightmare COVID Variant That Beats Our Immunity Is Finally Here The VT Dept. of Health strongly encourages people to get the bivalent vaccine, which is free, as well as a flu shot.

Vaccination clinics nearby:  Fridays at Riverside Middle School in Springfield; 3-6pm, no appointment needed. Free flu shots are also available.

 Free Test kits: Available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807.

Schools: From 10/07-10/19, CTES had 8 new Covid cases; GMUHS 4; Ludlow Elementary 1 and Mt. Holly 3. Since the start of the school year, CTES has had 20 cases.

State: The current VT Dept of Health Weekly Report Oct. 9 to Oct. 15  report sstatewide community levels as medium, the first time the state has risen about low since June. Bennington county, is reporting “high” community levels.  

• New hospital admissions with Covid: 73 new admissions (increase from last week’s 48).

• Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by patients with Covid: 4.25%

• Outbreaks: As of Oct. 17, there were 13 active outbreaks with 5 at Long term care facilities, 6 at schools/childcare and 1 each listed for “other” and non-LTC Healthcare.  No active outbreaks are listed for Windsor County.

• Deaths: Six additional deaths have been reported in October, bringing the monthly total to eight. 734 Vermonters have died since the start of the pandemic. 

3. EVENTS

OCTOBER 29 (SATURDAY): Trunk or Treat at Greven Field in Proctorsville 6-8 pm.

-       6th Annual Trunk or Treat 3:30-5 at Hosington Field, Perkinsville  or the ground of the 1879 school house. This is a rain or shine event.

OCTOBER 31 (MONDAY): Happy Halloween

NOVEMBER 1 (TUESDAY): Informational Meeting on the GMUSD Bond for $20 million, 6 pm at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester.

NOVEMBER 9 (TUESDAY): Election Day! Proctorsville Fire Dept. 10-7. Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 11 (FRIDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 24 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NOVEMBER 25 (FRIDAY): Town Office Closed

DECEMBER 3-4 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY): Okemo Valley INNdulgence Tour. Enjoy holiday decorations, warm drinks and tasty treats at nearly a dozen inns in the Okemo Valley. From noon-5 pm, tickets are $15 per person.

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Cavendish Select Board Mtg 10/17/22-Bond & AirBnB

At Monday night’s Select Board (SB) meeting, the hot topic for discussion, a late add on to the SB’s agenda, was the $20 million bond the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) wants to see passed on Nov. 8 (Tuesday), Election Day.

The Bond is broken down as follows:

Green Mountain Union High School $15,944,538 total cost, with total savings anticipated to be $50,100 with a rebate of $88,000.

Boilers + Kitchen Conversion (Oil to Propane + Tank Removal  $1,208,466

Remove UVs, add ERV’s w/Perimeter Heat and LED Lighting     5,403,278

Replace Windows                                                                                 2,653,350

Controls Upgrade                                                                                     695,000

Kitchen Revocation                                                                                  440,710

Electrical Transformers                                                                    151,858

Elevator                                                                                                     174,000

Fire doors and Railings (Code Issues)                                               1,167,600

Sprinkler System (Cafeteria and Auditorium                                        100,000

Ceiling, Painting, Asbestos and Flooring                                          2,022,867

Millwork Carpentry                                                                                   483,720

Brick Repointing                                                                                       192,850

Electrical Service Upgrade                                                                  1,050,840

Softball Field                                                                                             200,000

Chester Andover Elementary School $2,632,400 with projected savings of $19,000 with rebates of $40,000

Replace Federal Pacific Sub Panels                                                        216,000

Fire alarm improvements                                                                            136,250

LED Lighting                                                                                                 255,000

Convert from Oil to Propane                                                                      100,000

Controls Upgrade                                                                                         198,950

Pavement & Bus Drop off modifications                                                  529,200

Window Upgrades                                                                                   1,197,000

Cavendish Town Elementary School: $1,694,700, Projected savings $17,900, rebates $17,500

LED Lighting                                                                                                 106,400

Condensing Boilers                                                                                     448,500

Remove UVs and Add ERVs w/Perimeter Heat                                     825,000

Remove underground oil tank                                                                     48,500

Controls and Drives                                                                                       71,300

Insulation and Weatherization                                                                     35,000

Fire Alarm                                                                                                        75,000

Playground Upgrade                                                                                     85,000

TO VOTE ON THE BOND:  Pick up a ballot at the town office before Nov. 8, or go to the Proctorsville Fire Dept on Nov.8 (Tuesday) from 10-7.

While the actual needs for upgrades was recognized, there were questions about what had or hadn’t been considered:

-       Was solar considered? It was looked at for GM only and they decided not to move in that direction. CTES was not considered for solar.

-       What will happen in 2030 as the state wants to eliminate and/or significantly reduce fossil fuels? Will another bond be required? No answers

-       The cost of propane could be just as high in a few years, so what then? Propane is a better fossil fuel than oil. 

The GMUSD representatives were clear that their task was limited to what was needed to bring buildings up to code. It  appeared that  no consideration was given to the fact that at least two of the three schools in the GMUSD were operating at half of their intended occupancy.

A dwindling school age population: The U.S. birth rate is well below what is referred to as “replacement-level fertility,” the birth rate a country must maintain to keep population levels stable without immigration. The U.S. birth rate has fallen precipitously (20%) since the 2007 Great Recession, with no signs of reversing. Successive generations of women are having fewer children at every age. The Mystery of the Declining US Birth Rate. Vermont has the lowest birth rate in the country. There were 7.9 births for every 1,000 people in the state between July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2021 compared to 10.8 per 1,000 nationwide. U.S. Census Bureau’s Population and Housing Unit Estimates Program.

School populations reflect the national/state trend

• CTES was expanded and underwent major renovations in 2004, in order to accommodate a projection of 140 students. Today the school has 75 students. Nineteen students are currently in the 6th grade. Since incoming grades have been closer to 8 or 9 students in the last three or four years, with the graduation of such a large class, it’s projected that in the fall of 2023 the enrollment will be closer to 65 students.

• GMUHS was built to accommodate 650 students and currently has 350 enrolled. While it was brought up that the school was sufficient in size to also house all of CAES school just a few years ago, SB member and GM faculty, Mike Ripley, stated that all of the space was needed to accommodate the special needs of students.

A big question, and the “elephant in the living room,” regardless of the upgrades needed, is there going to be a sufficient number of students in the future to justify expenses and even the schools themselves?One SB member asked if the committee had done any calculations on the cost of paying tuition to other schools. This hasn’t been considered.

Legislation: John Arrison, Cavendish/Weathersfield state rep, and a member of the House Education Committee, commented that the Agency of Education’s Act 72 inventory is complete with a preliminary assessment of building conditions. Act 72 addresses the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the state.  Arrison explained that the contractor still has to do a detailed assessment. Schools will be given scores to determine needs. Where the GMUSD schools will fit into that remains to be seen.

The hope is that with the new report, which should be available in January, the “State Aid For School Construction” will be reinstated. This funding was stopped in 2007 in order to permit the Secretary of Education and the Commissioner  of Finance and Management to recommend a sustainable plan for State aid for school construction.

The monies, if approved by the legislature, may not be retroactive, according to Arrison. This means that if the bond passes on Nov. 8, the GMUSD may not be eligible for school construction funding voted on in the 2023 legislative session. 

What will this do to taxes?  While the GMUSD reps note that this is a “big ask,” there was no discussion of tax increases. However, at the August 25 meeting, where the board approved sending the bond to the voters,  tax implications were discussed.

TRSU Business Manager Cheryl Hammond said that for a home assessed at $250,000, taxes would increase by a little less than $300 per year. For an average home assessed at $350,000, the tax would increase by a little less than $400 per year.  Chester Telegraph

Because Cavendish, Baltimore and Andover, all of whom have few students at the Chester Schools, are part of the GMUSD, they would be taxed at the same rate as Chester property owners. As one person who watched Monday’s meeting noted, There has to be a better way, we already pay too much in school /property taxes with declining enrollment. Many of us who are seniors don't have the income too be able to afford more in property taxes… We simply can't afford this, I can't believe they think the residents are ok with another tax increase, mine went up last year by quite a bit and if this went through it will be close to unaffordable.

AirBnB/Short terms rentals: The SB began a discussion at their September meeting about the impact of short term rentals on town services. The popular belief is that the short term rental market has driven out long term rental options, making it harder for families to rent in our town.

However, many of the short term rentals in Cavendish are condos-110 with 101 of them being owned by non-residents-which are generally not leased as long term rentals.  Long time Okemo Valley realtor Betty McEnaney pointed out there has probably been very little change in the short term Cavendish rental market over the last 10 years,  At the September SB meeting McEnaney provided the board with Vermont data showing the significant decline in births starting in 1970. Her message was that the birth rate has more to do with the declining school census than rentals.

The lack of long term rentals has a lot to do with Vermont legislation that strongly favors the tenants’ rights over the landlord. As a result, many landlords have pulled their rental properties in Cavendish. When asked, Arrison said that he was unaware of any legislation for the 2023 session that would address this issue.

Without data on transfer station and water usage, it’s unclear what the impact of short term rentals has on town services. Even with five or more years of data to examine, the Covid effect is very real. With people staying home, and a lot of second home owners also in town, utilization of town services would have increased.

The issues that Cavendish and surrounding towns are facing, are not dissimilar to what’s happening nationwide and within Vermont. Some towns are discussing the best ways to attract new residents, with the GMUSD believing that if the schools are improved it will attract new families.

Vermont is frequently mentioned as a climate “haven” for those seeking to relocate to avoid precarious climate conditions. However, locations being considered are those that have the infrastructure to support a larger population. Burlington, VT is one of the potential havens frequently mentioned.

Could climate drive more people to our area? We had a bit of a dry run with Covid to see who would buy/relocate in our town as they fled the cities. Yes, a lot of real estate changed hands. Certain areas of the state experienced a significant increase in student enrollment, such as Woodstock and parts of Windham county. CTES did not increase its enrollment. It appears that families are seeking areas where school choice is an option, particularly for high school, and where schools are highly ranked.

Towns do not want to close schools because “as your school goes, so goes your town.”

While not discussed at the SB meeting, CAES, which has an enrollment of 235, wants more space. Their new addition request was taken out of the bond. To provide better utilization of space at both schools, as well as expand educational opportunities, CTES and CAES would do well to be working together at this juncture.

Ultimately, the bond vote and AirBnB discussions should be an impetus for the Cavendish SB to establish a group that can strategically plan and implement in order to meet both current and future town needs. This is an activity that is beyond the role of the Cavendish Planning Commission and requires as many stake holders at the table as possible.

Cavendish Update 10/14/22: News/Events

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10/14/22

1.    Cavendish Info

2.    Covid update

3.    Events

1. CAVENDISH INFO

• Tarbell Hill Paving: Paving was slated to begin this week but there have been delays due to illness. Please note that the all of paved portions of the road will be paved and work should be resuming on Monday, Oct. 17.

• Trunk or Treat Hosts Needed: On Saturday, Oct. 29, there will “trunk or treat” at Greven Field in Proctorsville from 6-8 pm. Trunk Hosts are needed. Pick your own theme-needs to be approved by the CTES Parent Teacher Group (PTG) and not too scary for little ones. Arrival and set up starts at 5:30. Prepackaged candy only with enough treats for 200 kids. To sign up e-mail:CTESPTG@gmail.com The event also includes: Snack Shack, Bonfire and Spooky Path.

• CTES Fundraiser for Local Bus Driver: VT Journal

• If you Encounter a Bear: Lots of bear sightings this fall. Please make sure you and your family know what to do if you encounter a bear. Check out VT Fish & Wildlife’s If You Encounter a Bear

• Already voted? There’s still the Green Mountain School District renovation bond:

• Chester board hears pros and cons of short-term rentals-Will look at ordinance again after lawyer's review: Last Wednesday’s Chester Select Board review of a proposed ordinance that would require the registration of short-term rentals – like those marketed online by Airbnb and VRBO – brought out those in favor of regulation and those defending their income stream, as well as an emotional appeal from one board member. Chester Telegraph

• Annual weatherization campaign encourages Vermonters to Button Up for winter Efficiency Vermont and VGS are offering incentives to cover 75% off project costs – up to $5,000 – to offset the cost of a comprehensive weatherization project. Combined with 0% financing for qualified households, the monthly cost for many households could be as little as $50. DIY incentives are also available to Vermonters who aren’t ready to take on a comprehensive project but want to roll up their sleeves and make small improvements to increase comfort this winter. Income-eligible families may also qualify for free whole-home weatherization service, through the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program. Check www.dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/weatherization for details.

2. COVID UPDATE: For local information on testing, vaccinations, boosters, notifying contacts as well as other resources, including for Long Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide.

Free Test kits: Available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807.

Schools: As of 10/12, CTES has had 3 new cases, while GMUHS has had 4. It’s important to note that school cases reflect how much virus is circulating in a community. There have been numerous reports of Covid cases in Cavendish in the past two weeks, so rising cases at the school is not surprising.

State: The current VT Dept of Health Weekly Report Oct. 2 to Oct. 8  continues to report statewide community levels as low. However, Bennington county continues to report as “high” with Rutland, Lamoille, Caledonia and, Orleans counties  reporting “medium.” It’s important to note that these levels are based on PCR testing. Many people are testing at home and not reporting results to the state.

• New hospital admissions with Covid: 48 new admissions (increase from last week’s 42). Note that hospitalizations are up compared to July and August.

• Percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by patients with Covid: 4.5% (slight increase from last week).

• Wastewater Treatment Facilities: Multiple sites have reported having high and rising concentrations of the coronavirus

• Outbreaks: As of Oct.10, there were 17 active outbreaks with 8 at Long term care facilities, 8 at schools/childcare and 1 listed for “other.”  2 active outbreaks are listed for Windsor County.

• Deaths: September had a total of 11 deaths, a decline from 19 in August, and 2 deaths have occurred in October. 728 Vermonters have died since the start of the pandemic. 

3. EVENTS

OCTOBER 17 (MONDAY):Cavendish Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town office. Agenda will be posted to Cavendish Facebook page as soon as it’s received.

OCTOBER 29 (SATURDAY): Trunk or Treat at Greven Field in Proctorsville 6-8 pm.

-       6th Annual Trunk or Treat 3:30-5 at Hosington Field, Perkinsville  or the ground of the 1879 school house. This is a rain or shine event.

OCTOBER 31 (MONDAY): Happy Halloween

NOVEMBER 1 (TUESDAY): Informational Meeting on the GMUSD Bond for $20 million, 6 pm at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester.

NOVEMBER 9 (TUESDAY): Election Day! Proctorsville Fire Dept. 10-7. Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 11 (FRIDAY): Veteran’s Day Town Office Closed

NOVEMBER 24 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NOVEMBER 25 (FRIDAY): Town Office Closed

DECEMBER 3-4 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY): Okemo Valley INNdulgence Tour. Enjoy holiday decorations, warm drinks and tasty treats at nearly a dozen inns in the Okemo Valley. From noon-5 pm, tickets are $15 per person.

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