Cavendish Update 6/19/26: 250 Rocks/Power outages/News/Events

LINKS TO CAVENDISH CONNECTS:  Facebook Blue Sky or Website

HAPPY JUNETEENTH! Legal holiday, the town office is closed 

POWER OUTAGES, from yesterday’s storm, should be resolved later today. In Cavendish four areas are still without power, as are many in surrounding towns including Ludlow. There are indications that a tornado touched down in Woodstock. Please note that June is when Cavendish’s Shelter Team restocks the town’s shelter. Donation are being sought for cases of individual bottled water of at least 12 oz each as well as gently used towels. These can be dropped off at the Cavendish Baptist Church. i

FARMER’S MARKET: The heat was a bit too much for everyone on Friday June 12, so there was no Farmer’s Market. The decision has been made to relaunch on

July 3rd, in time for the July 4th weekend.

If you’d like to set up: It’s free to set up and sell your stuff. Just give a heads up so you can be promoted. Please let the organizers know by using messenger e-mail ToGatherVT@gmail.com  or stop by SuperRoasted, 73 Depot St. If all else fails, e-mail Cavendishconnects@gmail.com and we’ll make sure you are registered.

If selling food, follow Vermont Regulations as we and the town of Cavendish take no responsibility or liability for your goods and services. By participating, you agree to be a good neighbor and bring positivity to the community. 

GHOST WALK; The Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) annual Cavendish Village ghost walk takes place on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 8 pm at the Museum (1958 Main St.) As long as it’s just rain, this event takes place as scheduled. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. 

BLACK RIVER WATER SAMPLING:  This week’s testing, in a number of areas were well above the EPA's safe limit of 235 cfu (colony forming units of bacteria per 100 mL of water). After yesterday’s downpours, these numbers are likely to be even higher. Black River Action Team (BRAT) is “highly recommending staying out of the water for the next day or two.”  Swimming areas  regularly tested : Buttermilk Falls; Cavendish Gorge; Lakes Rescue & Pauline; Tolles Power Dam; Twenty Foot Hole; 

No Walk Ins at Ludlow Health Center today due to staffing issues.

6/19/26

1.    250 Rocks!

2.    Cavendish Related News

3.    Events Calendar

1. 250 ROCKS! In celebration of the country's 250th birthday, the Cavendish Historical Society, (CHS) with the help of community members Becky Plunkard, Shirley Clark and CTES 6th graders, is placing painted rocks throughout the town. You'll find them in the cemeteries, graves of Revolutionary soldiers, town parks, and various historic locations. The search begins July 3 and goes throughout the summer. Please take all the pics you want, but leave the rocks until the fall.

All the rocks are painted red, white and blue with the exception of three. Honoring both the flag of the Green Mountain Boys and Vermont’s first flag as an independent republic, it is now the official flag of the VT Army and Air National Guard. The flag is green with a canton (the rectangular emblem in the upper left corner) of blue with 13 white stars. See if you can find all three.

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Cavendish Select Board Minutes for June 15, 2026: At a special meeting, the Cavendish Select Board approved accepting both the delinquent tax note and the tax anticipation note from Mascoma Bank at 5.3% interest. 

• Abigail Adams Visits the Cavendish Library: On June 23, Sheryl Faye Returns to the Cavendish Library, 753 Main St. at 6 pm, this time as Abigail Adams. Through Adams’ own letters and writings, paired with contemporary staging and technology-the show invites audiences to experience her enduring relevance in conversations about liberty, equality, leadership and civic responsibility. This event is free and open to the public. FMI: 802-226-7503

• Mystery Artifacts: How Museums Help Share the Past: Join the Vermont Historical Society to investigate how museums help share the past at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St.  The program includes a read aloud of Paul Fleishman's "The Matchbox Diary" and a close-looking activity with artifacts from the museum collection. All participating youth will receive a free family pass to continue their exploration at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. This program is free and open to the public. Recommended for all ages! FMI: 802-226-7503

• VT Will Join Multi-State Prescription Drug Pricing Program: Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak said the discount card program should be available in Vermont by January of 2027, if not earlier. Any Vermonter will be able to sign up, and participation will be free to users. VT Public

• Partial rollback of Vermont’s land-use law Act 181 becomes official with Phil Scott’s signature: Gov. Phil Scott signed S.325 on Tuesday evening, marking a win for a broad coalition of rural landowners who organized en masse this year to protest against Act 181, a land-use permitting overhaul passed in 2024. VT Public

• Vermonters will still need yearly car inspections, but they may get easier to pass: Vermonters won’t be getting a reprieve from annual vehicle inspections, but they might have an easier time getting a fresh sticker on their windshield the next time they bring their car or truck to the shop. VT Public

• Vermont Legislature's sweeping education reform bill becomes law: Many school districts now face a potentially existential dilemma: Disband their own governing boards and unite with their neighbors, or risk the financial turmoil of going it alone under a new school funding framework tentatively scheduled to take effect in 2029. VT Public

3. EVENTS

JUNE 20 (SATURDAY): CHS Annual Cavendish Village Ghost Walk. Meet at the Museum (1958 Main St) at 8pm. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margocaulfield@icloud.com

JUNE 21 (SUNDAY): FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!

JUNE 23 (TUESDAY): Sheryl Faye Returns to the Cavendish Library, 753 Main St. at 6 pm, this time as Abigail Adams at 6 pm. This event is free and open to the public. FMI: 802-226-7503

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

-       Ludlow Parade 10 am, Fireworks @ dusk.

JULY 7 (TUESDAY): 6 pm at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Mystery Artifacts: How Museums Help Share the Past. Free and open to the public. Includes a free family pass to the VT History Museum in Montpelier. FMI: 802-226-7503

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

   IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

Cavendish Update 6/12/26: SB Mtg/Shelter/Meters/Tag Sale

LINKS TO CAVENDISH CONNECTS:  Facebook Blue Sky or Website

TODAY: Senior Health & Benefits Fair- Ludlow Community Center 10 am

• Proctorsville Farmer’s Market 4 pm Weather permitting: Cam will be back with her amazing cookies. Cavendish Historical Society has some incredible left over items from their plant sale-have a few salad buckets. 

SATURDAY: Tracking and the Art of Seeing 10am Hardy Hill Trailhead on Susannah Johnson Lane in Cavendish off of East Rd. FMI: See Events below

• TED Democrary Live @ The Cavendish Library See Section 3 below 

SUNDAY: HAPPY FLAG DAY! The Cavendish Historical Society talk 2pm at the Cavendish Stone Church on Betsy Ross. FMI: See Events section below  

Volunteers Needed CTES Community Carnival: See Section 3 below 

Black River Water Sampling: All areas tested below the EPA's safe limit of 235 cfu (colony forming units of bacteria per 100 mL of water).  However, two areas Buttermilk Falls and Tolles Power Dam results are not available as of this posting. Swimming areas tested : Buttermilk Falls; Cavendish Gorge; Lakes Rescue & Pauline; Tolles Power Dam; Twenty Foot Hole; 

6/12/26

1.    Cavendish Select Board Meeting 6/8/26

2.    Support the Cavendish Shelter

3.    16th Annual Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale

4.    Cavendish Village Ghost Walk

5.    Meter Replacement Project for Residents

6.    Cavendish Related News

7.    Events Calendar

1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 6/8/26: Unapproved minutes from Monday night’s select board (SB) meeting are available at the town’s website. The Chester Telegraph contains a report on the meeting and the Okemo Valleyt TV will have a video of the meeting.

APPROVED

• Andy Amstutz as town auditor

• The Planning Commission as the Development Review Board for subdivision applications.

• Liquor Licenses for Cavendish Point, Castle Hotel and Murdock’s on the Green

• The Sheriff’s Department contract for $62,400.

• The sewer budget rates as follows: $108.14 per quarter based on metered water, $112.11 per quarter based on unmetered water, $38.76 per quarter for inactive accounts and $3.20 per thousand gallons overage charge.

DISCUSSED

Greven Field: Rick Chambers, town manager, provided an update. The Green Monster has been removed, with volunteers doing additional cleaning and setting up the electric fence for Slippery Slopes Goats, who will be arriving this week. After the goats have finished clearing, the town can mow and reseed the grassy areas.

Manager’s Report: The new truck is in the work and hope to have it by the end of the summer. Hillcrest Cemetery fence has been removed and a new one,  a white split rail fence, donated anonymously, will be installed on Thursday.  The assessor will be at the town office to hear grievances on June 26.- application for grievances which can be emailed to lois.smith@cavendishvt.org or mailed to the town office at 37 High St., Cavendish VT. Residents can also call Smith at 802-226-8049 to schedule an appointment.

2. SUPPORT THE CAVENDISH SHELTER: Cavendish’s shelter has been at the Cavendish Baptist Church for over a decade and it’s been used many times in all seasons. June ushers in hurricane season and the Cavendish Shelter team uses this as a reminder to check and restock so that we’re ready for whenever the shelter is needed. You can help with this effort by

• Donations: Via Pay Pal, where you can select your donation to go to either the Emergency Shelter Fund or Building Operations. If you prefer to pay by check, send it to the Cavendish Baptist Church, PO Box 425 Cavendish VT 05142. Checks should be payable to Cavendish Baptist Church, with Emergency Shelter/Building noted on the check.

• Drop off any of the following (use rear door entry of the church): Towels (need to be clean and in good condition) or cases of water which have 12 oz individual water bottles. If you have a sump pump in good working order that you no longer need, drop that off at the church as well.

3. 16TH ANNUAL CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAG SALE. Not quite two months away, we’re gearing up for another successful town wide tag sale. Have any special red, white and blue items to celebrate the countries 250th birthday? This year Efficiency Vermont will be joining us on the Proctorsville Green. This is a great opportunity to pick up free items to help reduce your energy bill. f you would like a space on one of the greens and/or be included in the on-line directory, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-7807

4. CAVENDISH VILLAGE GHOST WALK: No Mr. Higgernell isn’t buried in the basement, but what’s up with all the strange things that happen at this sneaker ashlar house on Main St? And is the old Duttonsville School really haunted? According to those who live there it is and includes a former student that likes to visit. Strange and haunted stories abound in Cavendish Village.

On June 20 Saturday), the Cavendish Historical Society will once again lead a ghost walk in Cavendish Village. Meet at the Museum (1958 Main St.) at 8 pm wearing comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. The tour includes many stops including the Stone Church and the Cavendish Village Cemetery.

This event is free and open to the public. In the event of bad weather, please check the Cavendish VT Facebook page www.facebook.com/cavendishvt for changes. For more information, margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807.

5. METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR RESIDENTS ON TOWN WATER: We are making improvements to our water infrastructure, but need your help. The water meter in your basement has done its job but has seen better days - it is old, unreliable, often inaccurate and sometimes faulty. The town recently received funds to purchase replacement meters.

The new meters are 'smart' meters - not only can they can be read electronically, but they can also provide early alerts to potential problems. For example, they can detect when a water line is freezing, or when (and where) there is a leak (remember this winter's 'water discoloration problem'? It was the result of a residential water leak went undetected for many weeks - if a smart meter had been installed, we would have been able to locate the leak quickly, minimize property damage, and save the town hundreds of thousands of gallons of water).

But we need your help - contact us to set up an installation appointment, when someone will be home to let us in. The upgrade takes 30 - 45 minutes, and there is no cost to you.

To schedule an appointment, send an email with your name, address, and phone number to Chris.hughes@cavendishvt.org  We will then call you and schedule a day and time. Thank you, the Water Department (Ron and Chris)

6. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• GM school bus runs into ditch, jostling students on route to Cavendish Chester Telegraph

• GMUSD board wrestles with bullying and governance/Questions about CTES and the Library: Chester Telegraph 

• Down the tubes: Vermont volunteers crawl culverts to outsmart the next flood: Cavendish was the early test site for the program, and Town Manager Rick Chambers said it’s been a huge help for the town’s highway department.“As most municipalities, we don’t have the workforce and the time to literally walk the roads and check for every culvert,” Chambers said. “You tend to be more on the maintenance when you see one backed up.” “Having that extra set of eyes helps,” he added. “Any time you can eliminate a problem before it happens by using every resource you can, is a good idea.” VT Digger

• Cavendish Planning Commission June Meeting: A video of the monthly meeting is available at the Okemo Valley TV Website.

• TED Democracy Live: The Cavendish Library is proud to host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures on Saturday, June 13, 2026! This daylong symposium features 15+ brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy, streaming live from Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary. Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation and a shared civic moment. Free and open to the public!  To learn more about this event call 226-7503 or email cavendishlibrary573@gmail.com Event website.

• CTES Mini Carnival Volunteers needed: Since we have not had enough volunteer availability for the traditional CTES Community Carnival, the PTG has moved a mini-version of the event to June 16th (evening before the last half day of school) with a bbq. To make this happen we need volunteers for half hour blocks of time to run games and to sign up to bring BBQ side dishes.  Please invite others and pass along the sign up. Thank you! Mini Community Carnival sidedish and game sign up 

• Proctorsville Fire Department’s New Fire Chief: At the monthly Prudential Board Meeting of Cavendish Fire District #1 (Proctorsville Fire District) the new Fire Chief was appointed and will begin July 1st as current Chief Robert W Glidden is retiring after 33 years as Chief and 56 total years of service at PFD. The New Fire Chief will be Robert C Glidden ( son of Chief Robert W Glidden) Currently he is our Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Robert C Glidden is a 31 year member of PFD and has held every position at PFD except for Chief. He is from a long line of Glidden’s to serve at PFD and will be the third consecutive Glidden to hold the position of Chief following in his grandfather and father’s footsteps. Congratulations Chief Robert W Glidden on your retirement and congratulations to Chief Robert C Glidden on the promotion to Chief. Promotions for Chief Glidden’s Line officers will take place and be announced in the next couple of weeks. Save the date for Chief Glidden’s send off from PVFD on June 30th.

• Field crowded for Windsor County Senate seats: Valley News

• News Analysis: Transforming Vermont’s education system, gain: As House bill 955 enters the final stretch, here's what's coming at us: Included in the bill is  A moratorium on withdrawal from a union school district through 2035. Separating from the Green Mountain District has been a hot topic in Cavendish but that appears to be foiled by the bill. Chester Telegraph

• GM outlines $3 million PCB remediation this summer: Chester Telegraph 

• Stocked and loaded: Vermont’s “Trophy Trout” season is in full swing VT Journal

7.EVENTS

JUNE 12 (FRIDAY):  Age Successfully: A Health & Benefits Fair at the Ludlow Community Center (37 Main St) at 10 am. Sponsored by Black River Good Neighbors.

-       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 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

-       TED Democracy Live @ the Cavendish Library, 10 AM

JUNE 14 (SUNDAY): 2 pm Flag Day. Program on Betsy Ross at the Cavendish Stone Church. Free and open to the public. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

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

-       Ludlow Parade 10 am, Fireworks @ dusk.

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

    IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

Cavendish Update 6/5/26: Goats/Pride/Grievances/News/Events

LINKS TO CAVENDISH CONNECTS:  Facebook Blue Sky or Website

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  TODAY JUNE 5 (FRIDAY) 1-4 FOR FLOOD PLAIN WORK GREVEN FIELD! CAN YOU HELP? See Item 1 below for more details

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH:  See item 2 below for upcoming area activities 

Black River Water Sampling: This week’s testing once again had stellar numbers. Swimming areas tested : Buttermilk Falls; Cavendish Gorge; Lakes Rescue & Pauline; Tolles Power Dam; Twenty Foot Hole;  All areas tested 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.

6/5/26

1.    Goats are coming to Greven Field

2.    Area Pride Events

3.    Notice of Public Hearing for 1052 Main Street, Proctorsville

4.    Cavendish Grievance Notice

5. Cavendish Related News

6.    Events Calendar

1. GOATS ARE COMING TO GREVEN: Cavendish has been very fortunate to have Black River Action Team(BRAT) helping with flood remediation at Greven and Fletcher Fields. By creating optimal floodplains, we can significantly reduce flooding risks, particularly in the areas that were hard hit in 2023 and 2011.

Have you 'herd'? A gathering of goats from Slippery Slope Goats will be grazing the perimeter of the park as part of a long-term plan to manage invasive plants in this 8-acre parcel. While grazing, the goats will be penned in using a GPS-enabled virtual fence and continuously monitored for the week, as well as visited at least daily in person by the herd owner. https://www.slipperyslopegoats.com

We could use several 'hands on deck' between 1-4pm at Greven (just off Route 103 in Proctorsville, 'behind' Greven Rd) to help prepare the site for the goats arrival.

* scout the area for trash/tires - there will be a dumpster on site

* weed whack/hand-clear a narrow path around the perimeter to allow for a physical fence to barricade the goats from the back property line of Greven Rd homes

Greven Field has historically been an important and treasured community space, and will continue as a location for low-impact public recreation; the future of the parcel must also include allowing for stormwater and floodwater to enter and spread out naturally.

Part of the long-term plan is to manage invasive plants by hand (no herbicide will be used here), replant a portion of the currently open space with native vegetation (trees, shrubs, perennials and ground cover), install stakes of shrub willow and red twig dogwood to the river banks, and maintain a walking path around the perimeter (set back 50' from the water). Part of the interior space (formerly the field where the Green Monster scoreboard was) will be maintained so it's available for public activities that leave no trace.

2. AREA PRIDE EVENTS: June is Pride Month. The following activities  are taking place nearby:

• June 5 (Saturday) Pride of Woodstock 2026 High Heel Race Elm Street Woodstock 9:30-11

• June 14 (Sunday): Claremont Pride  Whistle Stop Pride @ Amtrack Station 11:30 am FMI Claremont Pride Week Claremont NH PRIDE Facebook Page

• June 15 (Monday): Claremont Pride Flag Raising Ceremony 5:30 pm @ Broad Street Park

-       Teen Sewing Class 3-5 pm at Claremont Maker’s Space

• June 16 (Tuesday): Claremont Pride Pride Themed Trivia, 5:30 pm @ Daddy’s Pizza (50 Pleasant St)

• June 17 (Wednesday): Claremont Pride Healthy Relationships 6-7:30 pm @ The Well Collaborative (72 Pleasant St.)

• June 18 (Thursday): Claremont Pride: Community Quilt Making noon @ Claremont Maker Space, 46 Main St. Pre registration required

-       Bowling 5-7 pm at Meyer Maple Lane Pre registration required

• June 19 ( Friday): Juneteenth Bike Ride Claremont 6-7 pm Begins at Broad St.

-       QBar and Silent Disco @ Daddy’s Pizza 7 pm

• June 20 (Saturday): Pride Craft and Food Market 11-3 Claremont NH Congregational Church 72 Pleasant St.

• June 22 (Monday): Drag Story Time with Anita Cocktail and friend at the Springfield Library  11 am-noon

• June 27 (Saturday): Rainbow Palooza: The World’s First Pride and Vegest noon-5 pm, 21 Fairground Rd, Springfield VT.

Bennington Pride: Pleasant St and School St 10-4

For additional listings, check the following LGBTQIA2S+ & Allies of Windsor; WRJ Pride ; Rutland County Pride

3. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1052 MAIN STREET PROCTORSVILLE A public hearing before the Planning Commission for the town of Cavendish will be held at the Cavendish Town Hall On July 1st 2026 at 6:00 PM.  to consider a conditional use application regarding the proposed improvements at 1052 Main Street. A site visit to the property will be on July 1, 2026 at the above address at 4:00 PM. Appellant: Stephanie Sheehan Property Location:   1052 Main St Proctorsville, VT Reason For Hearing: Proposed improvements are within the River Corridor and Floodway Fringe as defined in the Cavendish Flood Hazard Regulations which require a Conditional Use Hearing with the Cavendish Planning Commission. The above application  is available for inspection at the Cavendish  Municipal Offices.  Persons wishing to participate may do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, by Zoom, or by writing to the Planning Commission.  Written communications about the application should be filed with the Cavendish Planning Commission PO Box 126 Cavendish VT 05412 either prior to, or during, the hearing.  Hybrid meeting information will be available on the agenda.  The above application  is available for inspection at the Cavendish  Municipal Offices.  Persons wishing to participate may do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, by Zoom, or by writing to the Planning Commission.  Written communications about the application should be filed with the Cavendish Planning Commission PO Box 126 Cavendish VT 05412 either prior to, or during, the hearing.  Hybrid meeting information will be available on the agenda.  Tim Calabrese, Chair Cavendish Planning Commission 6/3/26

4. CAVENDISH NOTICE OF GRIEVANCE: The assessor for the Town of Cavendish will hold grievances of property values on 26th day of June, 2026. Applications for grievance can be found at the link below and emailed to lois.smith@cavendishvt.org or mailed to Town of Cavendish, PO Box 126, Cavendish VT 05142. Please call 802-226-8049 to schedule an appointment. For an application as well as the formal notice, go to the town website. https://www.cavendishvt.com/news/notice-of-grievance

5. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• GMUSD board wrestles with bullying and governance:  Included in this meeting was a discussion about CTES and the town library.  The board voted to form a subcommittee to work with the board of the Cavendish Town Library on issues having to do with the ownership structure peculiar to the building it shares with Cavendish Town Elementary. The library is housed in a building attached to the school and is owned by the town not the district. This was done during the formation of the GMUSD to ensure that if CTES was closed it would not impact the library. Chester Telegraph

• TED Democracy Live: The Cavendish Library will host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia Founding Futures on Saturday, June 13. This daylong symposium features 15+ brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy, streaming live from Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary. Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation and a shared civic moment. Free and open to the public!  To learn more about this event call 226-7503 or email cavendishlibrary573@gmail.com Event website.

• Vermont saw a sharp increase in cyberscams last year: VT Public

• Okemo Valley TV calls for board of directors nominations https://vermontjournal.com/news/okemo-valley-tv-calls-for-board-of-directors-nominations/

6.EVENTS

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.

-       1-4 Greven Field clean up in preparation for Goats, see item 1.

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

JUNE 11 (THURSDAY): Retirement party for  CTES faculty Ann Thompson, 4pm at Off the Rails in Ludlow.

JUNE 12 (FRIDAY):  Age Successfully: A Health & Benefits Fair at the Ludlow Community Center (37 Main St) at 10 am. Sponsored by Black River Good Neighbors.

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. Free and open to the public. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

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

    IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

Cavendish Update 5/29/26: Ross/Trails/News/Events

LINKS TO CAVENDISH CONNECTS:  Facebook Blue Sky or Website

CAVENDISH’S MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES: Saturday, May 30th Activities begin at the War Memorial in front of the CHS Museum at 9 am  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.

BRGNS SPRING RUMMAGE SALE: Today and tomorrow 10-3, Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103

OTHER ACTIVITIES ON SATURDAY: BRAT needs volunteers to help plant 100 native silver maples on the floodplain at the Fletcher Farm Field on Route 103, at the Ludlow/Cavendish Town Line. 9 am until done (come when you can, stay as long as you're able!) 3645 VT Rte 103, Ludlow VT (the EMPTY field across from Stepping Stones Preschool)

• Free workshop-Garden Markers and Flower Frogs- at Create Together at Fletcher Farm. 1 pm.

Black River Water Sampling: This week’s testing once again had stellar numbers. Swimming areas tested : Buttermilk Falls; Cavendish Gorge; Lakes Rescue & Pauline; Tolles Power Dam; Twenty Foot Hole;  All areas tested 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.

5/29/26

1.    The Real Betsy Ross

2.    Yes Solzhenitsyn bid goodbye and his message still resonates

3.    Okemo Valley Trails

4.    Cavendish Related News

5.    Events Calendar

1.THE REAL BETSY ROSS: Since there is no evidence of any “first” flag, the claim that Betsy Ross made the first American flag is a moot point. However, was her contribution to the flag the five pointed star? Whether she did or didn’t contribute to the American flag,  Ross deserves to be known in her own right, not only as a flag maker but also for her role in the Free Quaker movement; as a “wise woman” (healer); a successful business woman; and a Revolutionary Patriot.

In celebration of Flag Day, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will be holding a talk on Betsy Ross June 14th, 2 pm at the Cavendish Stone Church, 2295 Main Street. This is a good opportunity to see inside the church built in 1844, learn about the amazing life of Ross, and have an opportunity to make a five pointed star in one snip.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com or call 802-226-7807.

2. YES SOLZHENITSYN BID THE TOWN GOODBYE AND HIS MESSAGE STILL RESONATES: On May 25th, WCAX noted that on this date in 1994, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn departed Cavendish for Russia without saying goodbye. Not true. He gave a very heartfelt tribute to the town and among the things he said was, "I have observed here in Cavendish, and in the surrounding towns the sensible and sure process of grassroots democracy where the local population decides most of its problems on its own, not waiting for the decision of higher authorities. " Read the full speech by clicking here  and/or watch the video.

On May 26, a video made by Denise Gebroe, whose Proctorsville studio had been subject to a hate crime, was posted to Facebook. Not only did Brent  Beers come forward to own up to what he had done, but together they made a video, which can be seen by clicking here. It reflects Solzhenitsyn's thoughts on the best of Cavendish and how we can solve our differences. Thank you Denise and Brent for showing us the way.

3. OKEMO VALLEY TRAILS (OVT): Formerly Ludlow Area Sports Trails We are officially rebranding to bring even more inclusive, year-round outdoor adventures throughout Okemo Valley! Here is the juicy scoop on what we are building for you:

• Fresh Dirt is Coming! Phase 1 of our brand-new, multi-use trail network at Fletcher Farm is opening by the end of this summer. Whether you bike, hike, trail run, walk your pup, snowshoe, or cross-country ski—this space is for YOU.

• The Ultimate Connector: Love our "Back 40" trails behind the Community Center? We are working on plans to connect them straight to the new Fletcher Farm trails!

• Village to Village: We are officially reviving the dream of a safe, scenic recreation path connecting Ludlow and Proctorsville. Thanks to new state resources, we are making it happen! We need YOUR help to build this dream!

We are looking for volunteers for trail work, carpentry, fundraising, marketing, and planning. Let’s build something amazing together! Get involved: www.okemovalleytrails.org; info@okemovalleytrails.org; join vmba.org

4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

• Cavendish, GM Middle school principals resign: Kate Leathe, the principal of the Green Mountain Middle School, who took that newly created position in August of 2025. resigned on May 12, the same day CTES Emma Vastola, principal of CTES resigned. Neither principal has offered reasons publicly on their decisions to leave. And neither could be reached for comment. Chester Telegraph

• Cavendish Wastewater Facility Receives Award: On behalf of Cavendish Water Department, Assistant Operator, Chris Hughes received the Wastewater Facility Excellence Award from Green Mountain Water Environmental Association.

• Greven Field Update: The Big Green Monster was taken down making way for more improvements in Greven Field to better serve the town as a flood plain.

• Hillcrest Cemetery Water is Up and Running: Town Sexton Abe Gross reports the water in Hillcrest Cemetery, Proctorsville, is now working.

• Retirement party for CTES Faculty Ann Thompson: Ann has been teaching at CTES for over 30 years. She is retiring in June. Her retirement party is scheduled for June 11 (Thursday), 4 pm at Off the Rails in Ludlow.

• GMUSD board hears of bullying, threats to inclusion at high school: Chester Telegraph

• Embattled Windsor County Sheriff not seeking reelection: Ryan Palmer told WCAX by phone Thursday that he will not campaign again for sheriff. He was first elected in 2022, but has taken a step back from day-to-day duties at the Sheriff’s Department since the allegations of sexual misconduct first came to light. Acting Sheriff Claude Weyant has filed paperwork with the intention of running for sheriff.  WCAX

• Gov. Scott files for sixth term as House speaker, Senate president bow out: WCAX

5. EVENTS

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

MAY 30 (SATURDAY): 9 am Cavendish Memorial Day program, starting at the Cavendish Village War Memorial in front of the CHS Museum.

-       Tree planting in the flood plain at Fletcher Field 9 am until done

-       Free workshop, 1 pm at Create Together at Fletcher Farm

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 11 (THURSDAY): Retirement party for  CTES faculty Ann Thompson, 4pm at Off the Rails in Ludlow.

JUNE 12 (FRIDAY):  Age Successfully: A Health & Benefits Fair at the Ludlow Community Center (37 Main St) at 10 am. Sponsored by Black River Good Neighbors.

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. Free and open to the public. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

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

    IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS