Cavendish Update 4/24/26: School/Warning/News/Events
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GREEN UP IS UNDERWAY: Two ways to Green Up-sign up at the entry of the Cavendish Town Office (Door is open 24/7). Mark your route, grab a bag and go. Meet on the Proctorsville Green Between 8:30-10:30 on May 2 (Saturday).
Windsor County Drug Take Back Day: Windsor County’s semiannual Drug Take Back Day is taking place on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop off any unused prescription drugs at any of the following locations: Ludlow Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Weathersfield Transfer Station, Windsor Police Department, Norwich Police Department, Royalton Police Department, and Woodstock Police Department.
4/24/26
1. Warning GMUSD: Voting/CTES
2. Understanding Septic Systems Workshops
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Events Calendar
1. WARNING: GMUSD: VOTING/CTES: The legal voters of Green Mountain Unified School District, consisting of the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester are hereby warned to meet at the respective polling places on Tuesday, May 12 2026, for the purpose of voting by Australian ballot. The business to be transacted includes the following:
Article 1: Shall the voters of Green Mountain Unified School District approve the School Board to expend $19,341,997, which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? The Green Mountain Unified School District estimates that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in per pupil education spending of $16,060.66 which is 9.98% higher than per pupil spending for the current year.
Approved at a Duly Warned Meeting on April 16, 2026
Signed by the following board member Patricia Benelli (Chester; Anne Henshaw (Chester); Lois Periah (Chester); Lisa Sanders (Cavendish); Shayna Kalnitsky (Andover); Caitlin Miller (Chester); Donovan Nichols (Cavendish); Michael Ripley (Cavendish) and Jerry Ucci (Chester).
Note that this is the exact same budget presented to the voters in March. You can read more about the vote that lead to this decision in an article by the Chester Telegraph. Voting in Cavendish is at the Proctorsville Fire Dept from 7-10. A sample ballot is available at the Town’s website.
On April 16, CTES principal, Emma Vastola provided an update on proposed classrooms for the coming school year. With a projected 57 students, there will be five classrooms to accommodate the students. There are currently 62 students at CTES in grades K-6. Note that school enrollments often change between now and the start of school.
2. UNDERSTANDING SEPTIC SYSTEMS WORKSHOPS: Learn the basics of how decentralized wastewater systems (septic systems) work and what you can do to keep your system running safely and efficiently. This no cost two hour training walks homeowners through system components, everyday maintenance tips, common myths, what to do in an emergency, and when advanced treatment technologies may be needed. Whether you’re new to septic ownership or just want a refresher, this session will help you protect your home, your wallet and your local environment. The workshops are being offered by RCAP Solutions and made possible by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The workshops will be on Tuesday May 5 from 5-7 pm; Wednesday May 6 1-3 pm and 4-6 pm. See the RECAP events website for more information on registering.
3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Animal Control Officer Contact Information: Claudine Lefever can be reached by e-mailing CavAnimalCtrl@cavendishvt.org
• Congratulation to Lisa Marks: Once again Lisa Marks of Proctorsville participated in the Boston Marathon, raising $26.2K for the Dana Farber Cancer Center
• 68th Annual Penny Sale: Ludlow’s Annual Penny Sale takes place on Saturday April 26 at 6:30 pm at Ludlow Elementary Gym’
• Jackie’s Bake Shop Coming to Proctorsville: On April 30 (Thursday), Jackie’s Bake Shop opens at 9 am. The shop is located at 2568 VT-103, right next to Grafton’s Cheese. FMI: 802-855-7169 Website or Facebook
• Springfield meat packing facility sold; 53 employees laid off: Layoffs are underway at the Vermont Packinghouse, a meat processing facility in North Springfield, and one of just a handful of USDA-certified meat processors in the state. The former Ben & Jerry’s factory-turned meat processing plant is being sold, according to the current owner, The Walden Local Meat Company. WCAX
• Bank statements detail sheriff’s office spending under Palmer: Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer faces nine felony and misdemeanor charges related to sexual misconduct. Those charges stem from an investigation into Palmer’s conduct that began after police received complaints about economic malfeasance within the department, Vermont State Police have said. Now bank statements recently obtained by the Valley News through a public records request shed some light on the sheriff department’s spending under Palmer. VT Digger
4. EVENTS
MAY 2 (SATURDAY): GREEN UP DAY
MAY 9 (SATURDAY): Audubon Bird Walk, 7:30 A, 731 Stevens Rd. To register or for more information jleak499Wgmail.com or 802/376-3937
MAY 12 (TUESDAY): Vote on GMUSD Budget. 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Dept.
MAY 16 (SATURDAY): Geological Exploration of the Cavendish Gore. 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
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.
JULY 25 (SATURDAY): 16TH ANNUAL CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAG SALE.