Cavendish Update 5/8/26: Hydrants/News/Events
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Have some time on May 16 around 9 am? A community effort is underway to help an elderly resident with some much needed work around their home. If able to help, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-7807.
VOTING: Tuesday, May 12 is the revote of the GMUSD budget. Polls are open from 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Hall.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
5/8/26
1. Hydrant flushing
2. Notice of terms of proposed conveyance of Real Estate
3. Green Up Day Recap
4. Cavendish Related News
5. Events Calendar
1. HYDRANT FLUSHING 5.18.26-5.20.26: Cavendish Municipal Water System Monday, May 18th, through Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 During the hours of 8 am to 5 pm
System users are reminded that: Flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. We apologize for any inconvenience to our users, however this very important system maintenance procedure must be conducted each spring and fall. The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation. Users are advised to avoid drinking the water or washing clothes (especially whites) while discoloration is in evidence. Following hydrant flushing in your area, users should run cold water until it clears before resuming normal use. It is also a good idea to flush residential water heaters after the water clears following a hydrant flush in your area. Thank you for your cooperation, Cavendish Municipal Water System FMI: 802-226-7291
2.NOTICE OF TERMS OF PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE: On April 13th, 2026, the Selectboard of the Town of Cavendish approved the following terms for the sale of parcel # 1V20-117, 341 & 343 Greven Road Extension. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1061 to provide the public with notice of the terms of the proposed conveyance and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove the conveyance.
TERMS OF PROPOSED SALE: In exchange for a lump sum payment in the amount of $36,431.33, parcel # 1V20-117, 341 & 343 Greven Road Extension shall be deeded from the Town of Cavendish to Arnold Norton Jr.
CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE: In accordance with 24 V.S.A.. § 1061(a)(2) If a petition signed by five percent of the legal voters of the municipality objecting to the above proposed conveyance is presented to the municipal clerk within 30 days of the date of posting and publication of this notice, the legislative body shall cause the question of whether the municipality shall convey the real estate to be considered at a special or annual meeting called for that purpose. After the meeting, the real estate may be conveyed unless a majority of the voters of the municipality present and voting vote to disapprove of the conveyance. Unless a petition is filed in accordance with subdivision 24 V.S.A.. § 1061(a)(2), the legislative body may authorize the conveyance.
PERSON TO CONTACT: Additional information pertaining to this conveyance may be obtained by contacting Richard Chambers, Town Manager 802-226-7291 or cavtm@cavendishvt.org during normal office hours.
3. GREEN UP DAY RECAP: The following is from Betty McEnaney who did an amazing job of organizing this year’s Green Up Day. It’s almost over, but not quite. Yesterday was a great success. The weather was the only negative. The mist, the rain and even the sleet did not deter some of the folks on a mission to Greenup Cavendish. The unfortunate part was it wasn’t weather that would cause you to linger for the cookout. Next year, I think we will plan on Sunday to be a possible rain day.
The response has been super. We had many first timers, most of which I think are now hooked. We had great signup by April 15th date and 51 Cavendish Greenup T-shirts were handed out. Many folks had done their roads prior to Greenup day and came back for more. A couple of folks have done as many as six roads.
Several tires, Twisted Tea and Bud seem to be the most frequent items. There were car parts, a pry bar and a few other unusual items. Loads of roadside trash. As you can imagine, some roads are worse than others. By the time we call it done for the year, I believe that we will have covered 100% of Cavendish Road and even trails through the State Forest.
We couldn’t do this without all of you. Thanks to those who helped with the organization and the headquarters on the Green. Several worked behind the scenes as well. Thank you: Robin Timko, Terry McNamara, Michael McNamara, Bruce and Timothy McEnaney, Sandra Russo, Sara Stowell, CTES, Shaw’s, Kathryn Svec, Brewfest, and the 60+ people with feet on the ground and bags in their hands. A big thanks to Margo Caulfield, Amy Davis and the Dartmouth Culvert Crawlers for their determination.
Many folks put the returnables in a separate bag. The final tally won’t be made until the roads are all done, but as of Sunday morning, 1220 bottles and cans were turned in to Brewfest. Hundreds more were too badly crushed to return, but at least there was some benefit to the road trash. It is a small token that will be made to Streetscapes, CCCA, and the 4th grade Patriots headed to the national competition in Kansas.
There are a very few roads left. All are short little roads with one or two houses. If you want to help cover them, see the updated list at the town office. The transfer station will accept Greenup bags until May 10th.
All those who were involved in the trash pickup are asked to complete the survey. Statistics need to be reported to the State Greenup office. Please pick up and drop off your survey in the entryway of the town office.
Also, please pass along your suggestions to me by email or note left at the town office. Hat’s off and a huge thank you to all involved! See you next year as we keep Cavendish looking good!
Betty McEnaney Betty@gotvermont.com
4. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Black River Flood Resilience Plan: As part of the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission ongoing public outreach efforts for the Black River Flood Resilience Plan, a project progress update flyer with a QR code and link to a community check-in survey is available at the town website, where the public can enter feedback on the project list and prioritization approach. Responses should be submitted by Friday May 29, 2026.
• Olivia Braucht wins 3rd place in Civics Contest: Olivia, a sixth grader at CTES, recently took part in the middle school division of the Regional National Civics Bee Competition, where she took third place. As part of this project, students are asked to present a civics project they would like to do for their community. Olivia, presented her project to the Streetscapes Committee. Her project focuses on fixing the Cavendish town playground, which has been in poor condition with broken swings, loose parts, graffiti, and rotting wood. Her plan is to raise money through a bake sale and work with the town by attending meetings and asking for support. She understands there may be concerns about cost or priorities, but she believes this project could bring the community together. She’s also suggested adding simple outdoor fitness equipment so the space can be used by all ages. This isn’t just about fixing a playground, it’s about creating a safe, shared space for everyone in Cavendish. Congratulations Olivia on your win and your commitment to Cavendish.
• A Biopic of Solzhenitsyn: New film production and financing entity Primeridian Entertainment has set Cyrus Nowrasteh to direct a bipoic of famed Soviet dissident, Nobel Prize-winning author and former Cavendish resident Alexander Solzhenitsyn. The Hollywood Reporter
• CHS Spring Newsletter: The Cavendish Historical Society newsletter is now on-line and contains a list of upcoming events as well as some interesting stories about Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s arrival in Cavendish on the eve of the country’s Bicentennial in 1976
• Jackie’s Bakeshop sweetens the mood in Proctorsville VT Journal
• Why Does Vermont Have the Lowest Birth Rate in the Nation? Seven Days
• Does No Mow May Invite invasives and Ticks to Your Yard? VT Center for Ecostudies
5. EVENTS
MAY 9 (SATURDAY): Audubon Bird Walk, 7:30 A, 731 Stevens Rd. To register or FMI: 802/376-3937 or jleak499@gmail.com
MAY 10 (SUNDAY): HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
MAY 11 (MONDAY) Cavendish Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
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
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 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 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 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 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
AUGUST 5 (WEDNESDAY): Cavendish Concerts on the Proctorsville Green, 6 pm Rick Redington & Tough Luv