May 22, 2026

Events

May 22, 2026/ Cavendish Connects

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WISHING YOU A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

• CHS Annual Plant Sale: As always, there will be an “early bird special” on Friday, May 22 from 5-7 pm and continues on May 23( Saturday) from 9-noon (as supplies last). The sale takes place in front of the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. 1958 (Main St). The list of plants, which is being updated as plants are donated, as well as sold, are available on-line. There are lots and lots of freebies of books, as well as puzzles and other items.

• Ludlow Memorial Day Events: Parade, 9 am on Main St. on Monday, May 25, Veterans Park Ceremony will follow the parade. Click here for more information.

CAVENDISH’S MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES: Cavendish continues to celebrate Memorial Day on the 30th, which is a Saturday this year. Activities will take place at the War Memorial in front of the CHS Museum and will proceed from there to Mill Street for the wreath toss and then to the Cavendish Cemetery for the traditional Color Guard and salute.

Black River Action Team (BRAT) is once again doing water sampling at favorite recreational spots on the Black River. This week’s testing had stellar numbers. Swimming areas tested : Buttermilk Falls; Cavendish Gorge; Lakes Rescue & Pauline; Tolles Power Dam; Twenty Foot Hole; Single and double digits, all WELL below the EPA's safe limit of 235 cfu (colony forming units of bacteria per 100 mL of water). Thank you BRAT and those conducting the tests.

5/22/26

1. Remembering Cavendish Vets who made the ultimate sacrifice

2. Proctorsville Farmer’s Market

3. Cavendish Related News

4. Events Calendar

1. REMEMBERING CAVENDISH VETERANS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: Below is a list of those from Cavendish who died serving their country.

Revolutionary War: While many Patriots are buried in the town cemeteries, particularly the Revolutionary Cemetery, the only ones who died while serving in the war, are buried in unmarked graves in the Coffeen and possibly the Revolutionary Cemetery. They were most likely not from Cavendish, but died on the Crown Point Rd, which was close to both cemeteries.

Civil War: Of the 173 names appearing on the Cavendish Civil War Memorial: 10 died in battle, five from wounds received in battle, 4 in prison, 9 while in the service (diseases like typhoid) and one was lost at sea. Joseph Ashley: Killed in Action (KIA) at Gettysburg; Zaccheus Blood: KIA Winchester; Henry G. Fillebrown: KIA Petersburg; J. Quincy French: KIA Wilderness, he was 19; Hial W. Holden: Lost on steamer “north America,” off Cape Hatteras; Lowell Paine: Lost on steamer “north America,” off Cape Hatteras; Wesley Sheldon: KIA Cedar Creek; John Smith: KIA Petersburg; Henry C. Spaulding: Died in Andersonville Prison; Josiah Dana Thompson: Died from service related consumption; James Webster: KIA Cold Harbor

Spanish American War (1898): Six men served from Cavendish, with one person killed in battle-Ernest. C. Grout

WWI: Cavendish sent 57 men and one woman. Of the four who died, three died from disease (most likely flu related)-George Dixon, Winthrop Hoyle (he was only 16), Truman McNulty and Francis Wallace

WWII: One hundred and sixty-eight men and one woman served in the war. Six men were killed in action- Theodore Berg; Harold C. Davy; Duane G. Hodge (killed in an airplane crash in Labrador, brother of Kenneth); Kenneth D. Hodge (Corregidor); Morris Percy; Edward Sherer; and H.W.A. Spaulding

Korea: 55 served, no deaths

Vietnam: 60 served, no deaths

2. PROCTORSVILLE FARMER’S MARKET: This year’s Farmer’s Market will take place the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month from June-August from 4-7 pm on the Proctorsville Green. Dates are as follows: June 5 & 19; July 3rd & 17th (bonus Friday July 31st) and August 7th and 21st. Booth space is free and organizations, young entrepreneurs, crafters, growers, and makers can just show up and set up. FMI: ToGatherVT@gmail.comor stop by SuperRoasted, 73 Depot St.

3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Ludlow Pharmacy Closed Permanetly: Smilin Steves (Ludlow Pharmacy) posted the following note Friday May 15. Hello All. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances with our wholesaler we are forced to close our doors effective the end of the day today for Springfield, Ottaquechee and Ludlow Pharmacies. We know this announcement is quick and is not how we wanted to do this but we were left with no choice in the matter. Rutland Pharmacy will remain open and after today you may call there to have your prescriptions transferred to any location you desire. We truly have loved serving our communities over the years and the relationships developed. We understand the stress this is causing and we will do all that we can to make all transitions as smooth as possible. Springfield, Ottaquechee and Ludlow will be open normal hours today. We apologize for the short notice and will miss all the love and support our communities have given us. The Hochbergs

• GMUSD meeting to discuss PCB remediation at GMUHS with public: The Green Mountain Unified School District (GMUSD) will hold a public meeting to present information on planned construction activities related the remediation of PCBs at the Green Mountain Union High School and provide an opportunity for public questions. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday June 2 at the High School, 716 Route 103 in Chester and remotely via Zoom.

• Cavendish Hate Crime: The Vermont State Police is investigating an incident in which graffiti was spray-painted on a business in the Windsor County town of Cavendish early Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The incident at DG Bodyworks was reported to the state police at about 4:50 a.m. Wednesday. Responding troopers reviewed security footage and determined that at about 1:55 a.m. an individual used purple spray paint to graffiti messages on the two front store windows. One message stated “Free Palestine,” while the other used a profanity in referring to Israel. Pictures of the suspect and the graffiti are attached to this release. The Vermont State Police will inform the Attorney General’s Office of this case as a possible hate crime under the Bias Incident Reporting System. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Vermont State Police in Westminster at 802-722-4600, or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

• Veteran Broadcaster B.J. Finnell Named Executive Director of Okemo Valley TV / WLUD: Veteran broadcaster and multimedia communications professional B.J. Finnell has been named Executive Director of Okemo Valley TV and WLUD Radio in Ludlow. Finnell brings decades of experience in broadcasting, journalism, marketing, and public relations, having worked for CBS, NBC, ABC, Regan Communications Group of Boston and other companies across the United States. He is an Emmy and Associated Press Award winner and his background includes roles as a television news producer, radio news anchor, and multimedia communications consultant. Finnell succeeds longtime Executive Director Patrick Cody, who is transitioning into an advisory role and taking on special projects, after leading Okemo Valley TV for nearly all of the organization’s 25-year history of community service. In his new role, Finnell will oversee ongoing operations and strategic growth for Okemo Valley TV while also leading the development and launch of WLUD Radio, which is scheduled to debut in late 2026 or early 2027.

• Vt. lawmakers extend session as education funding deal remains out of reach: Legislators in Montpelier extended the 2026 session Monday as they try to strike a deal on education funding reform. Gov. Phil Scott maintains the state cannot address rising school costs and declining student performance without a massive restructuring that starts with consolidated districts. But Democrats have largely backed away from that plan. WCAX

4. EVENTS

MAY 22 (FRIDAY): CHS Plant sale begins 5-7 pm in front of the Museum

MAY 23 (SATURDAY): CHS Plant 9-Noon
MAY 25 (MONDAY): Memorial Day. Legal Holiday. Town Office Closed.

MAY 29-30 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY): BRGNS Spring Rummage Sale 10-3, Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103

JUNE 5 (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.

JUNE 7 (SUNDAY): Cavendish Historical Society Museum opens for the season 2-4 pm.

JUNE 13 (SATURDAY): CCCA Walk and Talk Series: Tracking and the Art of Seeing; Hardy Hill Trail head on Susannah Johnson Road at 10 am. Cavendish. Join naturalist and wildlife tracker Rose Richter for a walk into the landscape of the tracker. Registration/FMI: cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com

JUNE 14 (SUNDAY): 2 pm Flag Day. Program on Betsy Ross at the Cavendish Stone Church.

JUNE 19 (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.

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

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

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May 15, 2026

Cavendish Update 5/15/26: SB Mtg/News/Events

May 15, 2026/ Cavendish Connects

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Hydrant Flushing: Monday May 18-Wednesday May 20th 8-5

Got your Meter?: If you are on Cavendish municipal water and haven’t had your water meter installed, please schedule an appointment by e-mailing chris.hughes@cavendishvt.org Please include: Name, Address and Phone Number so a date and time for installation can be made.

SAVE THE DATE!: June 30th will be Bob Glidden's last day as chief of the Proctorsville Fire Department. The PVFD is inviting the public to stop by the fire house from 4:30-6:30 pm to honor the incredible contribution Bob has made to our community for the last 56 years. At 6:30 Chief Glidden will be driven home on E2. Thank you Bob for your generosity and your commitment!

Dividing Plants? The Cavendish Historical Society annual plant sale is 5-7 on Friday May 22 and 9-noon on Saturday May 23. If you have plants you’d like to donate, please drop them off at the Museum. There are lots of pots by the Museum Steps and the shed if you need them.

5/15/26

1. Cavendish Select Board Meeting 5/11/26

2. Explore Cavendish Gorge

3. Got Junk?

4. Cavendish Related News

5. Events Calendar

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 5/11/26: The video of the May Cavendish Select Board (SB) meeting will soon be available at the Okemo Valley TV Website. Unapproved minutes will be posted to the Town’s website.

APPROVED

• Bazin Brothers for FY 27 paving for $217,916. Roads to be paved include Ranney Hill, Pleasant Street and High Street

• Truck Purchase/lease of $305,000

• Payment of $1,600 for goats to clear Greven Field of invasive plants in June

• The use of Proctorsville Green for Farmers Market June-Labor Day on Fridays on Sept. 12 (Saturday) for Honey Festival; and for the Wednesday night concert series in July and August

• The Planning Commission and Select Board signing a joint letter opposing Act 181 and support its repeal. Many towns have done something similar.

• Loan of $50,000 for Asset Management Plan for the Water System. Upon the completion of the plan, this loan is usually forgiven in full.

DISCUSSED

Rec Director: A monthly report needs to be filed with the board and events must be planned for the entire community not just CTES students.

Play Every Vermont Town: Wendy Regier discussed the project of pianist David Feurzieg’s to play a concert in every Vermont town to call attention to the climate crisis. To play in Cavendish, there needs to be a piano and a concert venue. Wendy is looking for volunteers to help make this event possible.

ATV Use on Town Roads: With approximately 50 people attending, many were there to support a VASA system-similar to the VAST (VT Assoc of Snow Travelers) trails-with the opportunity for ATVs to cross town roads, which is currently not allowed in Cavendish. While various residents expressed frustration of people driving their ATVs illegally on roads and property other than their own, those in attendance noted that having an organized approach could help in reducing some of this behavior. Before any action can be taken, the SB needs to see a map (similar to what VAST presents to the board every fall) of what they are proposing, including what roads would be crossed etc. as well as input from the town’s Highway foreman.The SB pointed out that there will be a lot more discussion and planning before anything is adopted and will not be in time for this year.

Signage: Rick will see if it’s possible to put up some type of town signage at the intersection of 103 and 131, which promotes the various events occurring in town.

Municipal Water: Getting new water meters installed has slowed down. The bill for the property owner that was responsible for the broken pipe-$11,000-is currently being discussed with the owner.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

Black River Flood Resilience Survey: The plan will serve as a roadmap for identifying and implementing projects that reduce flood impacts and support long-term community resilience in Cavendish, Ludlow and Plymouth. Share your thoughts or access the survey online. Please note, this survey is intended to identify concerns or gaps, not to vote on projects.

Structure Grant Awarded: While waiting for the final paper work, Cavendish has received word that the grant has been awarded. Funds will be used for culvert work on Twenty Mile Stream near Bates Mansion.

Assessors: Heads up that the assessors will be here in the next couple of months.

2. EXPLORE CAVENDISH GORGE: Join Cheryl Cox, retired geologist and science educator, on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m., to learn about the site’s formation and the glacial history of the area. Starting at the sand and gravel pits, we will view the gorge from below, then walk up to the dam at the top of the gorge. Meetup is at 10 a.m., at the picnic area by the Green Mountain Power station on Power Plant Road, just off Route 131 in Cavendish. There is plenty of parking at the station, as well as along the road. Be sure to wear shoes suitable for hiking on uneven terrain and tick-preventive clothing. This event will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain. FMI: Bonnie at bdayemig@gmail.com, or visit www.cavendishccca.org.

3. GOT JUNK? TRY TEM: Love the entrepreneur spirit of Cavendish youth!

Tanner Swisher, Andrei Solzhenitsyn, Eli Boxer and Milo Tucker are offering junk removal services in Cavendish and surrounding towns. As one of TEM crew noted, “For most of our lives, we have engaged in our community through playing baseball together. As we approach a new chapter in life, we decided to serve the community in a new way.. by cleaning it up!”

Spring cleaning? Got Junk? If you think you or your property would benefit from a garage/shed clean out, dump runs, yard cleanup and more give them a call at 802-952-9147 or temjunkremoval@gmail.com

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• GMUSD Budget/ Passes/CTES Principal resigns: Before voting had started, on Tuesday CTES Principal Emma Vastola informed the faculty/staff and community that she was asking the Green Mountain Unified School District board to release her from her contract at the end of this school year, though she has one year left in her contract. The school budget passed by a wide margin,-427 to 279-with only 161 Cavendish voters participating.

• Planning Commission Meeting 5/6/26 Minutes

• Dartmouth researchers find rain is consolidating into bigger storms as the climate changes VP

• Tensions rising over education reform as session winds down My Champlain Valley

5. EVENTS

MAY 16 (SATURDAY): Geological Exploration of the Cavendish Gorge. Meet at the Green Mountain Power Station on Power Plant Road at 10 am. To register or more information bdayaemig@gmail.com or cavendishcommunityconsdervation@gmail.com