Burgulary

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On September 4, 2014, at approximately 2051 hours, Rockingham State Police received a call regarding a burglary located at 319 Greven Road Ext in the Town of Cavendish, Vermont. The call was placed by Raymond Wood, age 49, and he informed Vermont State Police that two flat screen televisions were taken from his residence. He stated the burglary must have happened between the hours of 5:30 pm and 8:45 PM on September 4, 2014.  The televisions taken from the residence were a black Sony flat screen TV, approximately 42 inches with power cord and a black Insignia flat screen TV, approximately 46 inches with power cord. Serial numbers and models were provided to the State Police and this investigation and still being conducted. If you have any information about this burglary, please contact the VT State Police (802) 875-2112

September is Preparedness Month: Are you Prepared?

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Irene and other damaging storms show us the importance of being ready for anything. Vermont is susceptible to a number of disasters: floods, blizzards, chemical spills, cyber-attack, pandemic, and other events. The best way to mitigate the impact of those incidents is to simply be ready.

September is Preparedness month in Vermont and nationwide. It's a time to figure out what you need to do ahead of time to ensure the safety of your family should an incident occur close to home or interrupt life in another way. There are simple ways to prepare, and more involved steps you can take down the road.

The Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security encourages people to have the following in their homes:

* Two days water for each person in your home

* Canned goods (and a manual can opener)

* Batteries

* Flashlights

* Battery powered radios to follow weather reports

* Over the counter medications like pain relievers and fever reducers

* Whatever else you may need if you are homebound without power for a couple of days

For more tips, go to the Cavendish Connects Emergency Preparedness website. 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - 9/13/14

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Sept. 13 (Saturday) is the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Cavendish. You can take items to the Springfield Transfer Station or the Weathersfield Transfer Station between the hours of 9-1. Up to 10 gallons of hazardous waste is taken free-of-charge. There is no limit on paint, but anyone with at least 300 gallons should call ahead for a pick up. 

Bring: Aerosols; antifreeze; automotive products; gasoline; hobby chemicals; household cleaners; kerosene; paint (latex and oil based), stains etc., paint cleaners; pesticides; pool chemicals; mercury thermometers; mercury thermostats

 Do Not Bring: Alkaline batteries; ammunition; asbestos; auto batteries; computers; empty container; fireworks; fluorescent bulbs; medical waste; medicines; radioactive material; waste oil.

 Were to take Stuff: The Cavendish Connects Environment & Sustainability site provides information about what to take where, including a variety of recycling options.