June 20, 2025

Events

June 20, 2025/ Cavendish Connects

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HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE! Looks like good weather for Friday and Saturday. GMFS will be holding their open house today and tomorrow. More info below.

Friday 6/20: Proctorsville Market on the Green 4-7 pm. The Cavendish Historical Society will be offering a free workshop making friendship bracelets along with red, white and blue garlands for the 4th. FMI

Check Murdock’s Facebook page for Friday night specials and call ahead 802-554-0126 for reservations. Yes, they have take out.

Saturday 6/21: Birds N Blooms Proctorsville Green 10-2. Check Cavendish Streetscapes Facebook page.7 for all the amazing things they’ll have for sale that day.

Annual Cavendish Village Ghost Walk: 8 pm. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum at 8pm. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. This event is free and open to the public.

Water Testing According to Black River Action Team (BRAT), who tests the Black River for recreation usage, “ALL our swimming holes tested at well below the safe limit for bacteria yesterday...wooo! Keep an eye on the weather, though; it is recommended to stay out of the water for 24-48 hours after heavy rain, and any time the water is murky/unclear.”

6/20/25

1.Cavendish Related News

2. Events Calendar

1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Barbara Dickey 1934-2025): It is with sadness that we report the passing of Barbara Dickey on Monday. She was an integral part of our community, serving on the Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES) board, as well as working with various town groups including the Cavendish Community Fund, Cavendish Community and Conservation Association, Streetscapes, and Gethsemane Church. Through her gardening, grant writing, activism, organizing both a film and music series, she touched everyone in the Cavendish community. In addition, Dr. Barbara Dickey was also an Associate Professor Psychology, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston with numerous articles and contributions in health care. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Mission Farm Church (316 Mission Farm Rd, Killington, VT 05751). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Twentymile Stream Cemetery.

• Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library: From July 3 (Thursday)- July 8 (Tuesday) try out an E-bike, choosing from 4 different ones, at the Cavendish Library. Learn more and sign up at the Vital Communities website.

• Made in America: Goodman’s American Pie: Nice article about Proctorsville residents Craig and Jessica Goodman. They are now making their delicious pizzas for the freezer for 91 stores all over Vermont. WCAX

• GMFS to hold grand opening of Proctorsville store: Green Mountain Fireside Specialties (GMFS), formerly Green Mountain Fireplace Specialties, has expanded its operations to Proctorsville with the opening of their new Stoves, Patio & Vermont Living Store, at 2568 Route 103 South. Joining other Black River Park tenants Grafton Village Cheese and Bambino University. A two-day grand opening celebration is planned for Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, featuring food, music, giveaways, a raffle, and sales up to 50% off select items. Goodman’s American Pie will be on site on Friday, from 1-4 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, at 2 p.m., after which local music legend Sammy B will perform until 3:45 p.m. Saturday’s event includes a charcuterie board from Grafton Village Cheese and a “celebration cake” at 1 p.m. VT Journal

• Caps off to the 48 GMUHS Students. VT Digger

• Vermont Legislature passes landmark education reform, despite fierce dissent: The 155-page bill is expansive in scope, but it primarily aims to do two things. It transitions Vermont to a foundation formula, through which the state — not local voters — controls the bulk of school spending using a per-pupil grant, and it paves the way for wide-scale consolidation. The legislation’s champions say it will stabilize property taxes, redirect spending where it is most needed, and create a more coherent governance system. But its critics are deeply anxious about the implications for local control and rural schools. The bill seeks to establish school districts with at least 4,000 students, and establishes class-size minimums that could close schools. VT Public

• Vermont lawmakers ban phones in school VT Public

• Vermont DMV can now renew driver’s licenses years before they expire: The DMV says recent legislation means that starting Tuesday, driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs can be renewed well before they are set to expire. To be eligible for early renewal, the existing license or credential must have fewer than four full years remaining. Renewal can be done by mail or in person.

2.EVENTS

JUNE 20 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website

JUNE 21 (SATURDAY): Birds N Blooms, Proctorsville Green 10-2

• Cavendish Village Annual Ghost Walk: Meet at the CHS Museum at 8 pm. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.

JUNE 23 (MONDAY): Bishop McDermott will be coming to Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Proctorsville to celebrate a final mass in anticipation of the Canonical Closure of the Mission Church. The Mass will be 11 am, followed by a luncheon.

JUNE 27 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website

JULY 4 (FRIDAY): 4TH OF JULY

JULY 5 (SATURDAY): Ludlow 4th of July fireworks Okemo Base area

JULY 9 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Gypsy Reel, Irish band.

JULY 16 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, East Bay Jazz Ensemble

JULY 23 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Wayne Canney & Friends

JULY 30 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie

JULY 26 (SATURDAY): CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAGE SALE 9-2 pm.

AUGUST 6 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bear Mountain Boys.

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June 13, 2025

Cavendish Update 6/13/25: SB Mtg/Market Day/ News/Events

June 13, 2025/ Cavendish Connects

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Congratulations to the class of 2025 who are graduating tonight from Green Mountain Union High School.

FRIDAY (6/13): The 4TH annual Age Successfully: A Health & Benefits Fair-Ludlow Community Center 10-2. Free and open to the public. Free BBQ. Pick up your “Go Kit,” from theBlack River Valley Resources (BRVR) table

• Proctorsville Market on the Green 4-7 pm. The Cavendish Historical Society will be offering a free workshop making patriotic bubble wans. There is also a mystery to solve: The Case of the Missing Bell, as well as door prizes and goodies. Vendors include: Laurie Marechaux; Bracelets by Eowyn; Oak Lane Soap Works; Vivid Vines; Deaine Taigen; Baked by a Tree; Sweet Slopes Maple; Sandra Lombardi Pottery; Riverside Woodsmith; Wildflour Bakery; Create Together at Fletcher Farm; Debbies Creations and local vendor with eggs, dairy and quiche. FMI: Website

Check Murdock’s Facebook page for Friday night specials and call ahead 802-554-0126 for reservations.

• CTES End of School/Start of Summer Carnival 5-8 at the school

SATURDAY (6/14): General trail clean up and improvements to the Proctor Piper Trail. Meet at 9am - Proctor Piper trail head, Pratt Hill Road in Proctorsville.

SUNDAY (6/15): Happy Father’s Day. Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) Talk and Tour Revolutionary War Cemetery begins with the talk at 2 pm at the Museum.

Water Testing According to Black River Action Team (BRAT), who tests the water, “all our swimming holes came back with sexy numbers for bacteria counts - all are either double or SINGLE digits! The EPA cautions folks to avoid contact with water where there is a level of 235 cfu/100 mL - that's 235 colony-forming units of bacteria per 100 milliliters of water.”

6/13/25

1.Cavendish Select Board Meeting 6/9/25

2. Be Storm Savvy: Check ditches, culverts & drains

3. Cavendish Related News

4. Events Calendar

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 6/9/25: The video of Monday night’s select board (SB) meeting is available at the Okemo Valley TV Website. Unapproved minutes are at the Town Website and the Chester Telegraph has an article.

Approved

• Use of the Proctorsville Green for Wednesday night concerts which will be as follows: July 9 Gypsy Reel; July 16 East Bay Jazz Ensemble; July 23 Wayne Canney & Friends; July 30 Bow Thayer and Krishna Guthrie; and Aug. 6 Bear Mountain Boys. Concerts start at 6 pm

• Adoption of Yearly Local Emergency Management Plan, with the change that Chris Marks is the new Emergency Management Director.

• Reversing the May 12 decision on beaver trapping on the town’s Main Street property. The landowner will be working with Black River Action Team (BRAT) and other groups to mitigate beaver issues in other ways, such as a “beaver deceiver.”

• Liquor licenses for Cavendish Pointe and Castle.

• Sewer budget and increased rate by 7.5%: Revenue has to increase to cover costs.

Discussed:

Ludlow Policing of Cavendish: Ludlow Police Chief Jeffrey Warfle provided cost estimates to the board for first year service-$283,592-recommending that the town apply for a Law Enforcement Grant to help cover costs, which would need to be filed by July 1. It was agreed that this should be discussed between now and before next year’s budget and it may need to be brought before the voters.

GMP Summer Projects: As part of Zero Outage Initiative, Green Mountain Power is identifying areas with worst performing circuits. Route 106/Tarbell Hill area circuit is number 4 on the worst case list. This summer work will be ongoing to try and correct the program. GMP would like to bury the lines but before doing so will come to the town once they have an implementation plan.

Greven Field: Much to the town’s surprise, Cavendish will not be getting the grant for Greven Field. The silver lining is that the town can do what they want within the flood regs. Rick Chambers, town manager, is putting together a committee. If interested in participating call the town office 802-226-7291.

Road Discussion 413 Brook Road: The property owner would like to see the road put back to the way it was prior to Irene, by lowering it 3 feet. This issue has been going on for 13 years and the homeowner is very frustrated. The town will talk with the state about what they’d recommend and at the July SB meeting will figure out next steps.

Planning Commission: Provided an update on Subdivision Regulations. Either the SB has to approve the regs or it needs to be voted on by the town in March 2026.

2. BE STORM SAVVY & CHECK YOUR DITCHES/DRAINS AND CULVERTS: While the town fared well from last Friday’s heavy rains, there are ditches, drains and culverts that may be blocked by debris. If you haven’t checked the ones in and around your property, take the time this weekend to do so. The handout “Be Storm Savvy” can help you know what to look for and how to handle it. Download a copy by clicking here or stop by the Town Office or the Cavendish or Ludlow Libraries for a printed copy. If you are having a problem with a town or state culvert, ditch, or drain, call the town office 802-226-7291. If you need assistance in clearing, contact culvert.crawlers@gmail.com

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Proctor Trail Clean Up: The CCCA Trail Committee will be doing a general trail clean up and improvements to the Proctor Piper Trail in Cavendish on Saturday June 14. This includes cutting and removing fallen trees from the trails; trimming back new growth along trail edges. Trail improvements in wet areas may require placement of stepping stones. If you can bring tools that would be greatly appreciated. Some tools will be available. Don't forget your work gloves and water! The trail head is a .5 miles up Pratt Hill Road off Depot Street. Pratt Hill Road is across the river from the train tracks. FMI: Ron at ronaldemig@gmail.com or call 802-272-4077.

• Cavendish Planning Commission 6/4 Hearing on Proposed Draft Subdivision Regulations”

• Scott recognizes We the Veterans' Military 250 campaign: The Veterans and Military Families announced that Governor Phil Scott has joined leaders across the nation in recognizing Military 250, a year-long national initiative celebrating the founding anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. This movement seeks to elevate the voices of veterans and military families, promote civic participation, and foster a renewed commitment to service and community. VB Biz

4. EVENTS

JUNE 13 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website

- Fourth Annual Age Successfully Health & Benefits Fair from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Ludlow Community Center. This event is free and open to the public, and there will be a free barbecue. FMI: Susan Peters at 802-885-2655, ext. 2112, or outreach@seniorsolutionsvt.org.

- CTES Carnival 5-8 pm at the school

- GMUHS Graduation in Chester

JUNE 14 (SATURDAY): Flag Day. 250th Anniversary of the US Army. Vermont’s Green Mountain Boys are formally recognized as the Green Mountain Regiment as part of the Continental Army with George Washington as Commander. Learn more about Ethan Allen by clicking here.

- Proctor Piper Trail Head Cleaning, 9 am (See Item 3 above)

- Red Cross Babysitting Training 9-1 at the Cavendish Fire Station. This course is free to Cavendish residents 11 and up.

- Organizing & Decluttering 101 @ the Ludlow Library, 11am with Kris Harmelink. FMI: 802-228-8921

JUNE 15 (SUNDAY): Happy Father’s Day.

- Cavendish Historical Society Walk and Talk on Cavendish Revolutionary Soldiers. The walk portion includes a trip to the Revolutionary War Cemetery. Program begins at 2 pm at the Museum. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com 802-226-7807.

JUNE 16 (MONDAY): CTES 6th grade graduation, Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) at 6 pm