Cavendish Update 4/25/25: SB Mtg/Wkshp/Green Up/Tag Sale

CAVENDISH CONNECTS LINKS:  CAVENDISH VT FACEBOOK PAGE  

cavendishconnects.bsky.social or www.cavendishconnects.com

SPRING CLEAN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET: April 26th (Saturday) is National Drug Take Back Day. Time to clean out your medicine cabinet of both prescription and over the counter medications. There are two convenient locations, the Ludlow Pharmacy (57 Pond St) and the Ludlow Police Department (19 West Hill St). Chester and Springfield Police Departments and Springfield Pharmacy also have drop boxes. Note that Springfield Pharmacy will take liquids as well as pills and patches. You can request a free medication Mail-Back Envelope by clicking here. Learn more about Prescription Drug Disposal at the VT Dept of Health website. Don’t forget to cross out any personal information on the pill bottles.

4/25/25

1.    Cavendish Select Board Meeting 4/21

2.    April Showers Bring May Flowers Workshop

3.    Cavendish 15th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale

4.    Cavendish Green Up Day

5. Cavendish Related News

6.    Events Calendar

1.CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 4/21: The monthly select Board (SB) meeting was held on Thursday April 21. The video of the meeting is available at the Okemo Valley TV Website. Unapproved minutes are at the Town Website.

Approved

• The use of the Town Greens for the Town Wide Tag Sale on July 26 (Saturday). See item 3 below

• The use of Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) for a Farmer’s Market June-October on Fridays from 4-7pm

• The signing of the Annual Town Highway Financial Plan and Certificate of Compliance

• A Memorial Day parade on May 30 that will be on route 131, Depot St and crossing route 103

• Rick Chambers researching Cavendish forming a CERT Team that would work with similar programs in Ludlow and Chester. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as: Fire safety; Light search and rescue; Team organization; and Disaster medical operations. FMI: FEMA CERT

• Andrew Amstutz as Town Auditor

• Jeff Gilcris to the Cavendish Planning Commission

• Liquor and tobacco license for Singleton’s

Discussed

Speed Limit in Proctorsville Village: SB member Sandra Russo, who lives in the village, made a motion for a 25 MPH speed limit. The motion was not seconded so did not pass. Chambers noted that the lights by the school are now working and the principal has been trained how to keep them operational.

Green Up Day: This will take place on May 3 (Saturday). See item 4 below

Culvert Crawlers: Students from the University of Vermont and Dartmouth came to the Black River Valley to work with Black River Action Team’s (BRAT) Culvert Crawlers program and Cavendish Connects. Two areas in Cavendish, that had damage from the ice storm, were cleared of downed limbs as well as maintenance work on culverts and ditches.

Paving: An RFP has been issued for repaving on Depot St. in Proctorsille and Quent Phelan Road.

Events Planning: Trevor Barlow, who owns the former Crows Corner building on Depot St in Proctorsville, talked to the board about a series of events he’d like to hold in an effort to bring more people into the area. Among the events would be a weekly Farmer’s Market on the Proctorsville Green, a 20 mile race through Cavendish this fall that would finish at his farm on Twenty Mile Stream, and four seasonal events.

ArtEscape: The Cavendish Historical Society, Cavendish Connects, the Cavendish Library and Trevor Barlow, a business owner and member of the Cavendish Community Fund (CCF) are seeking a VT Humanities Grant to hold a series of events throughout the year including a film series as well as art related workshops.

Commemorating America’s Semiquencentennial (250 years): While activities are underway honoring the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War, the Governor has asked all towns to plan activities for the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Cavendish needs to decide how this will be celebrated.

2. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS WORKSHOP: Actually it was a snow storm, causing the cancellation of the Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) April Paper Flower workshop. To celebrate springtime, CHS has rescheduled the workshop for May 10, from 10-12 at the Cavendish Community Library in Proctorsville.

Participants can make a wide variety of flowers from various types of paper. Since the celebrations are now underway celebrating the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the start of the Revolutionary War-Cavendish has many Patriots buried here-it’s a good time to learn how to make a wide array of red, white and blue flowers.

 The workshop is free, open to the public with projects for all ages and abilities and has been made possible in part thanks to the Cavendish Community Fund. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807.

3. CAVENDISH 15TH ANNUAL TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: Can it really be our 15th year for the Town Wide Tag Sale? What started as a special event for the town’s 250th anniversary continues to be a great way to bring the town together.

As you continue, or  begin spring cleaning, put aside items for the Annual Town Wide Tag Sale, which will take place on July 26 (Saturday) from 9-2.  Space is available for free on both of the town greens for Cavendish residents, property owners and businesses, along with non-profit groups that serve the community.

To register for a space on the green, or if you have questions, please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com Website

4. CAVENDISH GREEN UP DAY/CULVERT & DITCH CHECK: For Green Up Day on Saturday May 3, there are two ways to participate:
• Sign up for your route at the Cavendish Town Office Entry Way and pick up a bag (or two). Make sure to fill in which routes you will be “greening.”  You can do this at any time, even when the office is closed, until May 11.
• On May 3, meet at Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) starting at 9 am for a route, gloves and bags. As a thank you to volunteers, sandwiches and a beverage will be available at the Gazebo between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Green Up bags can be taken for free to the Cavendish Transfer Station until May 11.
As you Green Up, please clean ditches of debris and check culverts. If you see a problem with a ditch or culvert, or find items too big to remove, call the Town Office 802-226-7291.  If you need help cleaning a specific culvert or ditch, contact Black River Action Team (BRAT) for Culvert Crawler assistance. culvert.crawlers@gmail.com

Know before you go: Wear long pants, bright colors and good walking shoes. Tics are out so plan accordingly in your dress and repellants. Walk facing traffic and be aware of blind corners. Don’t let children handle needles or sharp objects.

While you’re out, take note of: The most commonly discarded items. Where you see the most litter. The most unusual piece of trash or debris you found. FMI: Stephanie at 802-384-0205  

5. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Congratulations to Aitana Seville and William Braucht: Cavendish residents and CTES 2024 grads, both Aitana and William are award winners. Aitana, a student at GMUHS,  won first place in the Junior Division of the Vermont History Day as well as the Lost Mural and Little Jerusalem Prize for her paper "The Case of Mendez v. Westminster: How it Changed School Segregation and Civil Rights for Children of Mexican Descent.” Aitana heads to the National History Day competition in June. William, a student at Christ the King, took 2nd place at the National Civics Bee. He has progressed to the state level competition at the end of June which if can win that he will proceed as Vermont’s student representative (one student per state) to the national competition in Washington DC in November. Best of luck Aitana and William.

• GMUSD Votes 2 Year Contract for CTES Acting Principal: VT Journal

• Edward (Skip) May 1933-2025: Edward E. May, better known to his friends and family as “Skip,” died unexpectedly at his home in Proctorsville, on Monday, April 7, 2025, just shy of his 92nd birthday. Many will remember him from the film “The Forgotten,” where he “had the last word.” A memorial will be held on May 1, at 1 p.m., at the Plain Cemetery, 131 Plains Cemetery Road in Perkinsville, followed by a small reception in Proctorsville.

• 67th Ludlow Rotary Penny Sale: Ludlow Rotary Club’s (LRC) 67th annual Penny Sale returns on Saturday, April 26, in the Ludlow Elementary School’s gymnasium, at 6 p.m.

• Ludlow resident, a fugitive from Brazil, arrested on federal firearms charges: Chester Telegraph 

• Quilt-Mapping Flood Recovery in VT: On Saturday, May 10th from 11-2 pm, the Mapping for Resilience research team will host a community quilt-mapping event for residents and people who work in the greater Black River Valley region at Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. This event is being held to invite folks to connect and share memories, emotions, and stories around local flooding and recovery efforts. Participants will answer prompts about flooding and local communities, associate answers with fabric colors, and create personal patchworks. The event is hosted by the Mapping for Resilience research team based at Dartmouth College and Colorado School of Mines who have been studying the social, ecological, and technical challenges of 2023 flooding.  While this is a free event, registering would be much appreciated, as we will provide some food and childcare for attendees. To do so, please use this registration form: tinyurl.com/quiltmailinglist or email Aletha.E.Spang@dartmouth.edu. Walk ins welcome. There will be free lunch and childcare for folks who participate. If you can't make it, but want to talk about sharing stories about the flood, please reach out and let us know! We will have take-home activities as well. Here is the event information link. You can also see more information about the project and get our email addresses on the Rural Rivers/Mapping for Resilience website. 

6. EVENTS

APRIL 30 (WEDNESDAY): Last day to vote for your favorite photographs at the Cavendish Fletcher Memorial Library. Winning photos will be featured in next year’s Cavendish community calendar.

MAY 3 (SATURDAY): GREEN UP DAY!

MAY 10 (SATURDAY): 10-noon. Paper flower workshop at the Cavendish Community Library in Proctorsville. This event is sponsored by the Cavendish Historical Society and is free and open to the public.

-       Quilt Mapping Recovery Ludlow Library 11-2. event information link

MAY 12 (MONDAY): Demystifying Healthcare in Our Region from 8:30-10 at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. Ludlow. Registration is requested but not required FMI: www.northstarfqhc.org/communityforum

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15th Annual Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale

The 15th Annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale will be held on Saturday July 26, 2025 from 9-2.

                                                           July 25, 2025

Two weeks prior to the sale, we post vendor item pictures on the Cavendish, VT Facebook page. 

The Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale began in 2011 as part of the town’s 250th anniversary’s yearlong celebration. Because it was such a hit, Cavendish Connects has continued to sponsor it. It takes quite a bit of time to coordinate this event, therefore we are asking the Cavendish community to help support Cavendish Connects by making a donation now, the day of the sale or shortly thereafter, which can be done from the CC’s donation page. 

The following information is provided for vendors:

• The sale will be concentrated along Main Street (Route 131), with both village greens available.

•  Anyone setting up on a village green is responsible for bringing all supplies and removing all trash and items that did not sell by the end of the day.

• Secondary areas will be off High Street in Cavendish Village and Route 103, Twenty Mile Stream and Depot Street in Proctorsville. Those along High Street, Route 103, Twenty Mile or other areas should think about signage.

• Signage will go up two weeks before the event.

• Vendors from other towns can participate in the sale but they must pre-register and pay a fee of $15.

• Those who wish to register for space at the Greens, or have their site listed on the vendor list (on-line only) should send an e-mail to cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-7807. Please note that the more information you can provide about what you have for sale, the more shoppers you will attract.

WHERE TO STOP, SHOP & EAT

 CAVENDISH VILLAGE

• Cavendish Baptist Church: Tag Sale and donation box for “Keep the Lights on” to support the Cavendish Shelter program.

• Cavendish Fire Department: Will be serving pulled pork BBQ

• Green: Multiple vendors including a very large downsizing sale which includes housewares, clothes, outdoor stuff and basically a little bit of everything. There will be a children’s table with games, toys etc. Bake sale.

• 864 High St. Multi family sale

PROCTORSVILLE VILLAGE

• Cavendish Library: Selling off their DVDs, Audio books etc. $1 a piece

• Svec Park (the Green)

• Cavendish Connects booth and the Cavendish Historical Society Gazebo: The Cavendish Historical society will have copies of Sandra Stearns book “Cavendish Hillside Farm 1939 to 1957” for sale along with “Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: The Writer Who Changed History.” In addition, they will be giving away free copies of the 1976 Cavendish Cemetery Guide.

• Black River Valley Resources (BRVR): The long term recovery group for Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth will be distributing free “Go Kits” to help prepare for emergencies.

• Proctorsville Volunteer Fire Department: BBQ and tag sale items

• Lemon Aide stand to benefit Dana Farber Cancer Research

• Multiple vendors with clothes, children’s toys, plant accessories, housewares, jewelry and more. One vendor has cedar chest, an IKEA twin bed with drawers underneath, dishes, tools and housewares

• Vendor with vintage clothing and antique home goods.

• Vendor with art supplies and a free table

• 41 Mountain View Ave (Off Depot Street) Lots of furniture (including some antiques) and woman’s clothing.

Cavendish Update 4/18/25: Sub Division/Spring Cleaning/News/Events

CAVENDISH CONNECTS LINKS:  CAVENDISH VT FACEBOOK PAGE  

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ALERT: Dartmouth and UVM students will be working on ditches and culverts today and tomorrow in Cavendish and Ludlow. They will be on Chapman, Newton and upper Brook Rd areas. Please use caution if driving in those locations. NOTE: If you are in need of assistance with clearing culverts or ditches, a Culvert Crawlers team will be working on Green Up Day (May 3). Please e-mail culvert.crawlers@gmail.com by April 25 if you are in need of help.

4/18/25

1.    Draft Subdivision Regulations Informational Meeting 4/23

2.    Spring Cleaning Cavendish Style: What to do with stuff you don’t want or need

3.    Cavendish Related News

4.    Events Calendar

1. DRAFT SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS INFORMATIONAL MEETING 4/23 @ 6 PM. Planning Commission is holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 at the Proctorsville Fire Station, to discuss the latest draft Subdivision Regulations, which may be viewed at the town’s website. You can also pick up a copy at the Town Office.  A Zoom option is available. Please visit the town website for the number.

This meeting provides an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback on the proposed subdivision regulations. FMI: Timmy Calabrese, chair 802-345-2781 or e-mail goodearthvt@gmail.com

2. SPRING CLEANING CAVENDISH STYLE: Whether your spring cleaning is well underway, or you're about to get started, chances are you’ll end up with stuff you want to get rid of. Check out A-Z Recycling provided by the Southern Windsor/Windham Solid Waste Management District to learn about what can be recycled or repurposed and where. It includes a number of resources you may not be aware of. In town, and nearby resources include the following:

Cavendish Transfer Station: Offering a variety of free recycling (including electronics and metals) and composting options, check out what to bring and associated costs for things like old refrigerators, tires etc.

Black River Good Neighbors Services (BRGNS): Providing a furniture store, food shelf, and thrift store, there are a variety of items that can be donated. It’s best to call ahead to see what they are in need of and to arrange for furniture pick up. 802-228-3663 

Apparel Impact: They take all clothing, footwear, sheets and towels as well as accessories. All items must be dry, contain no odor or mold. Items DO NOT need to be in wearable condition.  The closest box is near Spaulding’s Garage, 4700 route 103 in Chester.

Household Hazardous Waste: The Alva Waste Transfer Station, 1080 Charlestown Road, Springfield VT provides convenient access to dispose of HHW properly. Click here for a list of what is accepted. Call 802-674-9235 for more information and to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

Town Wide Tag Sale: We will be seeking permission at Monday’s Select Board meeting for the use of the town greens. As always the sale is the last Saturday in July, the 26th from 9-2. More information will be in next week’s Update.

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

•  Raid in Ludlow:  On April 16, a raid took place at the Overlook apartments in Ludlow. Alexis Curry posted the following information on a Go Fund Me page,  “My partner Gabriel was taken from out home at 6 am, with guns pointed at me and our daughter. They completely smashed down our door, leaving us terrified and shattered. Yesterday, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Vermont issued a press release stating that The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that Gabriel Lopes Da Silva Santos, 27, of Brazil, has been charged by criminal complaint with illegal possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully in the United States. According to court records, Santos illegally possessed an AR-15 style rifle on June 9, 2024, when law enforcement responded to an apartment complex in Ludlow, Vermont. A neighbor had reported that someone was shooting behind the complex. Law enforcement found Santos, who claimed ownership of the AR-15 style rifle and a shotgun that was also on scene. Law enforcement later discovered that Santos had overstayed his visa, which expired in September 2020. The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that the complaint contains allegations only and that Santos is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Santos faces up to 15 years of imprisonment if convicted.  

• Grafton Village Cheese Sold to Vermont Farmstead Cheese : Grafton Village Cheese will continue to make cheese in Grafton and run its packing, shipping, cheese-smoking and retail location in Proctorsville. Its roughly 22 employees, including head cheesemaker Mariano Gonzalez, will join 13 who work for Vermont Farmstead Cheese. Both operations source milk largely from Vermont with a little coming from New Hampshire and New York. Seven Days

• Road Construction begins in Ludlow April 21: Motorists are advised to watch for construction personnel throughout the project limits on both Vermont Route 100 and Vermont Route 103. VT 103 within the project limits. The contractor will be conducting construction layout with a one or two man crew. Another subcontractor will also be conducting layout for permanent signs. Inspection staff will continue to retrieve road widths and stake out the projects. These activities will require construction personnel to access the shoulders and active travel lanes on VT 103, VT 100, and side streets. The Class 1 limits of the highway for Vermont Route 103 and Vermont Route 100 are scheduled to paved this construction season. The VT 103 segment begins just north of the Town Fire Station and continues for 1.5 miles to just south of Cota and Cota. Milling and paving operations on this portion of the project are scheduled to be done at night with hour and noise restrictions. The VT 100 portion of the project will be completed during the day and represents about 3/4 of a mile of the paved roadway from the intersection with VT 103 to approximately 600 feet south of the intersection with Hemingway Hill Road.

4. EVENTS

APRIL 19 (SATURDAY): FREE Easter Dinners cooked by members of the Ludlow and Proctorsville Fire Departments. 125 Dinners will be provided. They can be picked up on April 19 from 12-2 at the Ludlow Fire Department.  The menu includes ham, potatoes, gravy, corn, roll and dessert. Call Angela 802-356-3823 by April 17 to reserve your free dinner.

-       Great Ludlow Egg Hunt at the Ludlow Community Center starts at 10 am. Mini games and Guessing jars start are from 9-10.For ages 2-12

APRIL 20 (SUNDAY): HAPPY EASTER

APRIL 21 (MONDAY): Cavendish Select Board meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.

APRIL 23 (WEDNESDAY): Draft Subdivision Regulations Informational Meeting, 6 pm at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. See Item 1 above.

APRIL 30 (WEDNESDAY): Last day to vote for your favorite photographs at the Cavendish Fletcher Memorial Library. Winning photos will be featured in next year’s Cavendish community calendar.

MAY 3 (SATURDAY): GREEN UP DAY!

MAY 12 (MONDAY): Demystifying Healthcare in Our Region from 8:30-10 at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. Ludlow. Registration is requested but not required FMI: www.northstarfqhc.org/communityforum

    IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

Cavendish Update 4/11/25: Ditches/Warning/News/Events

CAVENDISH CONNECTS LINKS:  CAVENDISH VT FACEBOOK PAGE  

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Tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-noon is the Cavendish Historical Society’s free workshop on Paper Flower making and other Easter crafts at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville.

4/11/25

1.    The Community/Town Partnership-Caring for Cavendish Culvert, Ditches and Drains

2.    GMUSD board votes down Cavendish Select Board Candidate

3.    Cavendish Fire District #2 Annual Meeting Warning

4.    Cavendish Related News

5.    Events Calendar

1. THE COMMUNITY/TOWN PARTNERSHIP: CARING FOR CAVENDISH CULVERT, DITCHES & DRAINS: In order to help reduce flooding risks in Cavendish, it’s important that there is a community/town partnership. With over 750 town culverts, spread over 39.7 miles, our small town crew can’t check every one each year, let alone clear out the ditches that feed into the culverts and drains.

Note: If a ditch or culvert is on your property, it is your responsibility to maintain them.

Please review the basics below and either download a copy of Be Storm Savvy, or pick up a copy at the town office or from the Cavendish or Ludlow Libraries.

Don’t Pitch in the Ditch: Keep ditches clear of items that can prevent water from moving including: snow; sand; dirt; grass clippings leaves & branches; trash; hazardous materials (e.g. pet waste, oil & gas, paint and pesticides & fertilizers.

Instead:

• Clear out culverts/ditches every spring and fall

• Look through your culvert with a flashlight to make sure it’s clear

• Take household hazardous waste to HHW Depot at the Alva Waste Transfer Station in Springfield (1050 Charlestown Road) .This service is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 9am to 12pm, from May through September. All appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 802-674-9235

Check for Damage: Look for wear or damage to culverts on, or next to, your property. If you see any damage, make repairs or contact the town (802-226-7291) to clarify your responsibility.

• Check for cracks, misalignment and blockages

• Openings should be free of sediment, rubbish and debris

• Remove any obstructions you can see including large branches, overgrown fencing and any other barriers

• Be safe and smart. Don’t enter water higher than your ankles if you can’t see the bottom, only use hand tools (rake, shovel, broom)

• Work in pairs or teams when you can.

IF YOU NEED HELP CLEARING A CULVERT/DITCH: The Black River Action Team (BRAT) now has a free service-Culvert Crawlers to assist those in need of help. The Crawlers are organizing a work day on Green Up Day-May 3 (Saturday) to help where it’s needed with culverts, ditches and drains. Please e-mail culvert.crawlers@gmail.com by April 25 if you are in need of help. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you’d like to help by being part of the Culvert Crawlers, e-mail  culvert.crawlers@gmail.com

GREEN UP DAY IS A GOOD TIME TO CHECK DITCHES, CULVERTS AND DRAINS

2. GMUSD BOARD VOTES DOWN CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD CANDIDATE: The recent town vote in March did not yield enough votes for a candidate to fill the Cavendish vacant position on the Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) board. Wendi Doust McNaughton, a teacher and a mother to two students at CTES, filed an application to fill the vacancy. Donovan Nichols also filed an application. At the recent Cavendish Select Board (SB) meeting on April 7th, Nichols said that he was running for the position as he thought a lot of misinformation was being given out. He said that he works supporting disabled adults, and grew up in the special education system and was concerned about the program. While recognizing that both were outstanding candidates, the board voted unanimously in favor of McNaughton. However at the GMUSD board meeting, that followed shortly after the SB decision, the board approved Donovan by a vote of 5-4. SB unapproved minutes are available at the Town Website.

3. WARNING ANNUAL MEETING OF CAVENDISH FIRE DISTRICT 2: The legal voters of Cavendish Fire District #2 are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department station on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm to act on the following:

Article 1: To hear and act on the Auditor’s report

Article 2: To approve the minutes from 2024

Article 3: Election of committee members. Currently serving members are:

Moderator for one year: Abraham Gross; Prudential Committee Member- Staci Bishop (2025); Prudential Committee member Scott Ranney (2026); Prudential Committee Member Stu Lindberg (2027); Town Manager Tax Collector (2025)

Article 4: To see if the legal voters of Fire District 2 will allow Cavendish Fire District 2 to borrow funds to cover both expected and unforeseen expenses in the year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Article 5: To see if the legal voters of Cavendish Fire District 2 will raise money and in what amount for the purpose of defraying Fire Department expenses for the year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Article 6: To conduct any other fire district 2 business to come before the meeting. 

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

•  Time to vote for your favorite Cavendish photos: Voting is now open for next year’s community calendar at the Cavendish Fletcher Memorial Library. The calendar is produced by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association and features beautiful photographs taken (and chosen) by area residents.  Next year’s calendar theme is the Natural World Around Us.  You can vote throughout April at the library during normal library hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

• HeartSaver First Aid/Adult-Child CPR:  This is an American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid Adult & Child CPR AED course. The Heartsaver® Total course covers the following topics: Scene Assessment & Safety Medical Emergencies (asthma, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and seizures). Injury Emergencies (bleeding, shock, wounds, spinal inquiries, broken bones, and sprains) Environmental Emergencies (bites, stings, temperature-related injuries, and poison emergencies). Adult & Child CPR (Compressions and Breaths). AED Use (Automated External Defibrillator). Adult & Child Relief from Choking Optional: Infant CPR & Relief from Choking. This program will be offered April 29, 2025, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM  at the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 Depot Street, Ludlow. REGISTER via VLR Website or REGISTER via LMS

• Residential Assistance in Solar Energy Program: Vermont’s Solar for All program needs your help! The Residential Assistance in Solar Energy (RAISE) Program will provide financial support to help Vermonters with low incomes install small solar panels on their homes, saving money on energy bills. In April, the Vermont Department of Public Service is hosting four focus group discussions (virtual 4/17, Barre 4/22, Newport 4/23, Bennington 4/24) to get feedback on how to make the RAISE program a success. Gift cards and light refreshments will be available in recognition that your time and expertise is valuable! Learn more hereand register today to secure you spot here.

• Firings at federal heating program could impact more than 23,000 Vermont households: Next winter could be a lot harder for hundreds of households in Windsor and Windham counties — and more than 23,000 statewide — if the federal program (LIHEAP-Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) that provides seasonal and emergency heating assistance for low income households is not restored by the Trump administration. Chester Telegraph

• Benson Car Child Car Seat Safety Check: On April 26 (Saturday), Benson’s Chevrolet in Ludlow will be conducting free child car safety checks from 10-1.

• Vermont towns will lose millions in disaster preparedness funding in federal FEMA cuts: VT Public

• Trout Season Kicks Off this Weekend

• Cabot Creamery butter recalled in 7 states over possible fecal contamination

5. EVENTS

APRIL 12 (SATURDAY): 10-Noon Cavendish Historical Society workshop on Paper Flower making and other Easter crafts at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville. This event is free and open to the public, with projects suitable for all ages. This workshop is made possible in part, thanks to a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund.

APRIL 19 (SATURDAY): FREE Easter Dinners cooked by members of the Ludlow and Proctorsville Fire Departments. 125 Dinners will be provided. They can be picked up on April 19 from 12-2 at the Ludlow Fire Department.  The menu includes ham, potatoes, gravy, corn, roll and dessert. Call Angela 802-356-3823 by April 17 to reserve your free dinner.

-       Great Ludlow Egg Hunt at the Ludlow Community Center starts at 10 am. Mini games and Guessing jars start are from 9-10.For ages 2-12

APRIL 20 (SUNDAY): HAPPY EASTER

APRIL 30 (WEDNESDAY): Last day to vote for your favorite photographs at the Cavendish Fletcher Memorial Library. Winning photos will be featured in next year’s Cavendish community calendar.

MAY 3 (SATURDAY): GREEN UP DAY!

MAY 12 (MONDAY): Demystifying Healthcare in Our Region from 8:30-10 at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. Ludlow. Registration is requested but not required FMI: www.northstarfqhc.org/communityforum

    IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS