Cavendish Update 8/28/20: Construction/Volunteers/News/Events

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8/28/20

1. Cavendish Info

2. Construction Update 131

3. Proctor Piper Trail-Volunteers/Stone Needed

4.  Covid-19 Update

5.  Events

1. CAVENDISH INFO

• Water Testing on the Black River: This week’s water samples were drawn on Aug. 26. The EPA’s limit for E.coli is 235 CFU. It is recommended to stay out of the water when it appears cloudy and within 24 hours of a heavy rain.

Buttermilk Falls 25 CFU

Cavendish Gorge 44 CFU

Greven Field 93 CFU

Little Ascutney (Weathersfield) 649 CFU-Unsafe

Tolles Power Dam (Perkinsville) 71 CFU

Twenty Foot Hole (Reading) 5 CFU

 Thank you Black River Action Team (BRAT) for helping to keep our river safe and available for recreational use.

• TRSU Schools Continue to plan re opening, release parent handbooks: The results of the TRSU’s recent survey of students returning to in person classes versus virtual learning or home schooling, CTES results show that 70% of students will be attending school, while 21% have opted for virtual and 9% home schooling. Superintendent Fierman has told parents who are considering home-schooling to remember that the technology (laptops, tablets etc.) and other services the school system provides will not be available if they are not enrolled. She also noted that parents could take the virtual option while supplementing the online work with a home-school program. This would keep the child in touch with what will be expected of him or her when everyone can return to school. A sizable number of students moving to home-schooling would be difficult for the school system since the state support grants that fund the schools are based on enrollment. The loss of 35 Green Mountain School District students translates in to a reduction of about $600,000 out of a $14 million budget. If the district is unable to make that up with reductions in spending – which is doubtful in the pandemic – it would have to run a deficit which would be made up in the future, with at least some of the money coming through increased taxes. Chester Telegraph

 • COVID-19 pandemic impacts GMUSD budget and staff: COVID-19 related expenses continue to mount for the Green Mountain Unified School district as additional staff and custodians are hired, and required air handling improvements are approved at the GMUSD Meeting Aug. 20. Total impact to the budget is likely upwards of $150,000. The GMUSD board approved Superintendent Lauren Fierman’s request for adding three general educators and aides, one for each of the three schools in the district, to help with coronavirus-related tasks as well as be available as a substitute teacher in each of the buildings, as in-person instruction is set to resume Sept. 8. VT Journal

• Covid 19 Handbooks for Parents and Students

-       CTES

-       GMUHS

• Household Hazardous Waste: The last collection for this year will be on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 2-6 pm at the Springfield Transfer station. If you need to properly dispose of HHW before then, "The Rutland County Solid Waste District has a permanent hazardous waste collection facility that is generally open year-round. Visit their website or call 802-775-7209 for more information." Residents and businesses from all member towns of the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste District (Cavendish is a member town) may participate. Businesses will be charged a fee and must pre-register. No pre-registration required for residents. To learn what you drop off, go to the SWWCSWD website

• Vail Announces Plans for the 20/21 Season

• Kingfisher to Open in Ludlow, Free Range to Close in Chester

 • Regional Loan Fund Receives Grant to Help Businesses Impacted by Covid: The Springfield Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) has been awarded a $550,000 federal CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant to capitalize and administer the local Springfield Area Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for loans to coronavirus-impacted small businesses in Southern Windsor County. This includes Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Baltimore, Reading, Springfield, West Windsor & Windsor and Weathersfield. Applications for this special COVID RLF will be available on Tuesday September 1st. These funds are intended for use for COVID-related impact, such as working capital needs or helping to cover equipment or renovation costs. The RLF utilizes funds from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA).  For more info, contact Paul Kowalski at SRDC,pkowalski@springfielddevelopment.org or 802-885-3061.

2. CONSTRUCTION 131 ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK OF 8/31: Crews will be concentrated to the box culvert replacement site next week. One lane will be closed at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, 8/31 to begin the replacement with one lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers. The full roadway will close at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, 9/1 and remain closed to through-traffic until 12:01 a.m. on Friday, 9/4. One lane alternating traffic is to be expected Friday (9/4) with crews shutting down work on the project at noon in observance of the Labor Day holiday weekend.

 Mesh installation and general site clean-up along this area of the project will continue for approximately one week. This work will be completed behind the barriers located within the signalized portion of the project between Lindberg Drive and Brook Road.

 Previously completed pipe crossings will remain as a gravel surface for several weeks until paving is scheduled. The traveling public is urged to use caution when traveling on gravel surfaces at the location of any pipe crossings that remain unpaved.

 Traffic Impacts: One-way alternating traffic patterns should be expected at various locations along the project during work hours (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) There will be several work zones throughout the project and the traveling public should expect longer than average delays when traveling through the project. Each work zone will keep traffic flowing as freely as possible; however it is recommended that extra time be added to travel plans/schedules.

3. PROCTOR PIPER TRAIL-VOLUNTEERS/STONE NEEDED: Thanks to the incredible determination of Timmy Calabrese, there will soon be a new trail for public use in the Proctor Piper Forest. To help make this a reality, volunteer help is needed as follows:

Donate Stepping Stones: These are needed to help with stream crossings. They should be 18" x 18" flat stones that are 2" thick. Can make do with stones as small as 12 X 12. Stones are needed by Sept. 4 (Saturday). These can be dropped off at the Proctor Piper Trail head in Proctorsville off of Pratt Hill.

Volunteer for Trail Work: On Sept 5 (Saturday), there will be a trail clearing activity starting at 9 am and ending around noon. Please bring picks and shovels. If you have a post hole digger bring it along. You will meet at the Proctor Piper Trail entrance in Proctorsville, which is off Pratt Hill. Parking is to the left of the trail sign. Volunteers should check in with Tim prior to Sept. 5. 

If you have stones to donate, can volunteer on Sat. Sept. 5, and/ or have questions, please contact Tim Calabrese <goodearthvt@gmail.com> or 802-345-2781.

 Thank you Timmy for your dedication to this project and offering our community another opportunity for outdoor recreation.

4. COVID UPDATE: Take homes from the most recent press conferences:

• Quidel, the manufacturer of the rapid antigen test (RAT) that detected over 65 cases of Covid in July, stands by their test even though the state’s PCR, the “gold standard” for Covid testing, only found 4 cases and refers to the results as a high number of false positive. The contact tracing and subsequent testing did not point to an outbreak, VT Health Commissioner Mark Levine reported. There was also no community spread after Manchester Medical Center’s positive tests.

 • A $150 “gift card,” may soon be issued to all Vermont residents as part of stimulating the VT economy. The card would only be good in VT.

• FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Treatment

• The state will be providing personal protective equipment and other resources to support Vermont schools as they prepare to reopen. Items to be sent to schools include: PPE kits, hand sanitizer, cloth face coverings, posters, and other mask campaign resources.

• A new CDC study published Friday found that child-care programs that resumed operation at a time of low community spread and that followed strict protocols, including universal masking for adults were successful at limiting new cases of coronavirus. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report

Opening: Three VT DMV offices-Rutland, South Burlington & Montpelier. Appointments required. A new online service is coming for the DMV. Hard to imagine that having an appointment at the DMV eliminates waiting but they claim that to be the case. The state of emergency does give you a 90-day extension for license renewals and an extra four years to get your photo done.

Outbreaks/Numbers: In the last week, VT has had 49 new Covid cases, which is down from last week. The states total is now 1,586 cases. VT has the lowest incidence and prevalence in the country. There have been no new deaths and four people are currently hospitalized. Thursday evening, the VT Dept. of Health indicated that there is a “situation” in Rutland that appears to be tied to a large gathering.

Mask Give Away: Cavendish now has masks for children and adults. If you need a mask, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-8044 or 226-7807. Please specify number and types needed.

5. UPCOMING EVENTS:

SEPTEMBER 1-4 (WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY): Route 131 closed due to culvert repair by Glimmerstone

SEPTEMBER 5 (SATURDAY): Volunteers needed Trail clearing for the Piper Proctor Forest. Meet at 9 am at the Proctorsville entrance (off of Pratt Hill). FMI and to confirm. Tim Calabrese <goodearthvt@gmail.com> or 802-345-2781.

-       Annual GFWC Okemo Valley Women's Club tag sale on the front lawn of Okemo Mountain School 9-1

SEPTEMBER 7 (MONDAY): Labor Day. Federal holiday-Town, state and federal offices closed. The unofficial start of fall.

SEPTEMBER 8 (WEDNESDAY): Schools open

SEPTEMBER 12 (SATURDAY): VT Golden Honey Festival, Golden Stage Inn

- RiverSweep

SEPTEMBER 13 (SUNDAY): Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk, 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. The walk is about a mile and a half. Walking shoes are recommended. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

SEPTEMBER 14 (MONDAY): Cavendish Select Board meeting, 6:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 15 (TUESDAY): Property taxes due

-       Hazardous Waste Collection, 2-6 pm at the Springfield Transfer Station. Residents and businesses from all member towns of the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste District (Cavendish is a member town) may participate. Businesses will be charged a fee and must pre-register. No pre-registration required for residents. To learn what you drop off, go to the SWWCSWD website

CA❤︎ENDSH-A SAFER SIX COMMUNITY

Covers mouth & nose
   Always masks in public
     Vermonters keep each other safe
       Elbow coughs
         Never forgets to wash hands
          Disinfects common surfaces
            Is alert for symptoms
             Stays 6 feet apart
               Has respect for personal space

IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

Cavendish Update 8/21/20: Construction 131/News/Events

Whenever she rode Dobbin in the pandemic, Lady Godiva always wore her mask. Jane Hart

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 8/21/20

1. Cavendish Info

2. Construction Update 131

3.  Covid-19 Update

4.  Events

1.CAVENDISH INFO

• Rebecca Nareau is appointed as Cavendish Fire Chief: The Cavendish Fire District 2 Prudential Committee appointed Rebecca Nareau as the fire chief for Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department last week, replacing Abraham Gross who has been acting chief since Chief Shane Turco resigned in early 2019. Nareau had served as deputy chief during that time. She is one of only three female fire chiefs in the state of Vermont. Nareau is an advanced EMT with both Fire 1 and Fire 2 certifications and has been with the department since 2007. She is also planning on continuing her training with upcoming classes that are fire chief specific and for advanced firefighting. VT Journal

• Blue Green Algae Upper Knapp Pond: Cavendish's Health Officer, Doris Eddy, was notified by the VT Department of Health (VDH) that they had received a report of cyanobacteria (blue green algae) on Upper Knapp Pond this past weekend. They posted this information, along with photographs to the state's Cyanobacteria Public Tracker. Doris did check the pond Wednesday morning but saw no evidence of it. Please be sure to look-out for it. Water may be green, blue, brown, red or appear cloudy like pea soup. Some Cyanobacteria cause illness such as an allergic reaction. Please keep dogs  away from it also..

• Sean Whalen Running to Represent Cavendish/Weathersfield: Sean Whalen of Weathersfield is running as an independent for the State Representative for Cavendish/Weathersfield.

• Survey for Parents of CTES Students: The TRSU is conducting an online survey to find out if you plan to have your child attend school in-person, Two Rivers Virtual Learning Academy or home School.

• Scott Plans to Close $180 million budget without major cuts: Gov. Scott’s proposed state budget includes  using the remainder of the Covid-19 funding Vermont received from the federal government in April for a series of initiatives, including $133 million for additional grants for businesses strained by the crisis.   The budget proposed by the Scott administration relies largely on a surplus from last year to fill the hole caused by the pandemic.  VT Digger

2. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE ON 131: A full closure of Route 131 near the Glimmerstone Mansion will begin at 12:01 AM on Tuesday, September 1st and Route 131 will reopen at midnight on Friday, September 4th in order to replace the culvert at this location.  The closure period has been delayed from the originally scheduled dates due to longer than anticipated concrete fabrication times at the production facility resulting from COVID-19 reduced workforce requirements. A signed detour will be in effect throughout the closure period.

A crew is expected onsite for the coming week to work on preparation activities for the box culvert replacement. Construction activities at this location will include tree clearing and sewer work. Soil nail drilling has been completed.  Mesh installation and general site clean-up of this area of the project will continue for approximately 2 weeks. This work will be completed behind the barriers located within the signalized portion of the project between Lindberg Drive and Brook Road.

Two drainage crews are scheduled to be onsite installing headwalls next week. Work will begin west of the Cavendish-Weathersfield town line and progress westerly. 

 Previously completed pipe crossings will remain as a gravel surface for several weeks until paving is scheduled. The traveling public is urged to use caution when traveling on gravel surfaces at the location of any pipe crossings that remain unpaved.

One-way alternating traffic patterns should be expected at various locations along the project during work hours (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) There will be several work zones throughout the project and the traveling public should expect longer than average delays when traveling through the project. Each work zone will keep traffic flowing as freely as possible, however it is recommended that extra time be added to travel plans/schedules.

3. COVID UPDATE: Take homes from the most recent press conferences:

• Governor Scott continued the state of emergency until September 15, which provides local towns and cities the opportunity to set new restrictions beyond what is now allowed in state law. Aimed at college towns, it applies statewide and allows towns to shorten the hours bars can operate. Addendum 3 to Amended and Restated Executive order March 13, 2020. The Governor noted, “It appears uncontrolled parties and crowds at bars and clubs are a big part of the problem, so I believe giving our towns, especially the college towns, some additional mitigation measures to work with, is the right thing to do.”

• The projections of new cases of Covid for the coming weeks are for an uptick in cases, largely because of college students returning to campuses and VT’s strict testing and tracking regulations. 

• While it’s not known when a vaccine will be available, VT already has a task force established to deal with distribution and ensure that the state gets its fair shair. Health care workers and high risk groups will become the initial groups to be vaccinated.

• $12 million in federal relief funds are planned to be used to expand child care capacity for school-aged children, including establishing regional child care hubs for students on remote learning days. Hubs will be set up in workplaces, in school buildings, recreational buildings, municipal buildings and summer camp buildings that historically care for children. The plan would eliminate the restriction on in-home providers that prevents them from offering more than 4 hours of care per day to school-aged children. Governor’s Executive Order

• Utility relief is now availability. Developed by the Department of Public Service, the Vermont COVID-19 Arrearage Assistance Program includes federal Coronavirus Relief Fund monies as appropriated by the Legislature. The program will provide 100% of eligible outstanding arrearages that are more than 60 days overdue for regulated utility customers with delinquent balances who may face disconnection of service if arrearages go unpaid. Eligible applicants include residential and nonresidential account holders served by a Vermont electric, natural gas, fixed-line telephone service provider or a private water company. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2020 and grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted or by the program’s end date on December 20, 2020, whichever comes first. For more information about the program and to apply, visit publicservice.vermont.gov or contact the Department at psd.consumer@vermont.gov or 1-800-622-4496.

Outbreaks/Numbers: There have been 53 new cases of Covid in the last week, but fortunately no new deaths. Two people are currently hospitalized and 1,537 Vermonters have been diagnosed with Covid to date.

Border Closed: The Canadian/US Border is closed for another month

Cancelled: Killington World Cup

Mask Give Away: Cavendish now has cloth masks for children and adults. If you need a. mask, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-8044 or 226-7807. Please specify number and types needed.

Trying to decide about the coming school year? Use the CDC  "decision tool" to help you in making the decision that is right for your situation.

How to tell a real contact tracer for Covid versus a scammer

4. UPCOMING EVENTS:

SEPTEMBER 1-4 (WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY): Route 131 closed due to culvert repair by Glimmerstone

SEPTEMBER 8 (WEDNESDAY): Schools open

SEPTEMBER 12 (SATURDAY): VT Golden Honey Festival, Golden Stage Inn

• RiverSweep

SEPTEMBER 13 (SUNDAY): Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk, 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. The walk is about a mile and a half. Walking shoes are recommended. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

SEPTEMBER 15 (TUESDAY): Property taxes due

CA❤︎ENDSH-A SAFER SIX COMMUNITY

Covers mouth & nose
   Always masks in public
     Vermonters keep each other safe
       Elbow coughs
         Never forgets to wash hands
          Disinfects common surfaces
            Is alert for symptoms
             Stays 6 feet apart
               Has respect for personal space

IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

Cavendish Update 8/14/20: SB Mtg/131 Rd Closure/Election Results

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8/14/20

1.Project Alert-Culvert Replacement Schedule Change

2. Cavendish Select Board Meeting 8/10/20

3. Cavendish Primary Election Results

4. Cavendish Info

5. Latest Spigot Turn: Covid-19 Update

6. Events

ROAD CLOSURE FOR 131 HAS BEEN CHANGED AND WILL NOW OCCUR SEPT. 1-4.

1. PROJECT ALERT-CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE CHANGE: A full closure of Route 131 near the Glimmerstone mansion will begin at 12:01 AM on Tuesday, September 1st and Route 131 will reopen at midnight on Friday, September 4th in order to replace the culvert at this location.  The closure period has been delayed from the originally scheduled dates due to longer than anticipated concrete fabrication times at the production facility resulting from COVID-19 reduced workforce requirements. A signed detour will be in effect throughout the closure period.

 The closure will begin in Cavendish at the intersection of VT Route 103 and VT Route 131 and continuing East for 9 miles into Weathersfield and ending at the intersection of VT 131 and VT 106.

If you plan on using the back roads during this time, please be mindful of your speeds.

2. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 8/10/20 Select Board meetings are conducted via Zoom, and are available at the Okemo Valley TV website, while minutes are posted to the Cavendish VT Municipal Website. The following actions/discussions took place at Monday night’s meeting:

• Approved appointment of Robert Evens to the Prudential committee for Fire District #2 to replace Dan Tyrell.

• Approved a mini free library to be located next to the steps of the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St.

• Approved inactive water status for Academy Building on Main Street

• Informed the board that the 131 culvert repair was going to be delayed. See Item 1 above for more information

• A speed study, conducted by Regional Planning, is underway on Depot Street. The sheriff has been patrolling the area but so far has not issued any tickets. Signage has been held up due to delays in production resulting from Covid. However, the following signs are on order-No Thru Truck Traffic (Depot St); 25 MPH Speed Limit (Tierney Rd and Pratt Hill)

• Saturday’s electrical storm caused lighting strikes resulting in equipment damage to the Cavendish Municipal Water System. Brendan McNamara, town manager, is contacting the insurance company as these are costly repairs. The water department has done an excellent job keeping the town supplied with water, though conservation efforts have been needed.

3. ELECTION RESULTS: Thanks to absentee balloting, Vermont has broken primary turnout records for this past Tuesday’s elections. Cavendish had a higher than normal voter turnout for a state primary-343 of 1,089 voters (31%), of which 217 cast absentee ballots. Voters had the choice of voting for a slate of candidates for one party, with the results being as followed for Cavendish: 175  Ballots for Democrats, 154 Republican and 4 Progressive.

Cavendish followed the trends of the state for most races, with the exception of Republican Lt. Governor-Scott Milne  won the overall election with Cavendish voters favoring Meg Hansen by a vote of 39 to 87. For Republican Congressional representative, the state nomination went to Miriam Berry while Cavendish voters favored Tuthill-20 to 43 votes.

For State representative, the Democratic nominee is Dan Boyer. Michael Kell of Cavendish was a write in candidate for the Republican nominee.

For a complete run down of how Cavendish voted in the election, see the Special Election post at The Dish.

4. CAVENDISH INFO

• FY 2020-2021 Tax Rates for Cavendish Property: The Select Board signed off on the new tax rate earlier this week and changes will be reflected in tax bills that have already begun to be mailed. Last year’s property tax rates for residents were 1.7805 for Fire District #1 and 1.7804 for Fire District #2. Rates for 20/21 are as follows:
Fire District #1
Residential 2.0811
Non-Residential 2.2178

Fire District #2
Residential 2.0587
Non-Residential 2.1954

• Black River Water Test Results: Information for this week will be posted to the Cavendish VT Facebook page as soon as it is received.  

• Cavendish Electrical Storm: On Aug. 8 (Saturday), several lighting strikes occurred in town-water plant and waste water treatment-damaging equipment and creating a need for water conservation the first part of the week. Repairs are underway and water levels have returned to normal

• Schools hone opening plans as state adds to, changes guidance

• Service for Al Glidden: A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville. Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, masks and social distancing are required.

• Economists project massive revenue losses for Vermont for next two fiscal years. “In the coming two fiscal years, both the Vermont and U.S. economies will not be primarily driven by economic events, but by epidemiological and federal public policy events, with huge potential economic consequences that are all but unknowable at this time.” The report, which details that the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and consequential economic downturn was slightly better than expected but still “massive,” was ultimately adopted by the state’s Emergency Board Wednesday afternoon.

5. THE LATEST SPIGOT TURN: Covid Related Info: A lot has been learned about Covid since March. Below are, Nine Things Experts Know Now About Covid-19 Elemental

- The virus can become airborne

- Face masks are crucial to help control the pandemic

- Covid affects the whole body, not just the lungs

- Young adults and children can also get seriously ill or die from it.

- The virus isn’t seasonal

- Covid-19 is much deadlier than the flu-It’s five times more dangerous

- The  virus won’t disappear

- People spread the virus without realizing it

- A vaccine is almost certain

This past Friday, Gov. Scott continued to praise Vermonters for having the lowest incidence rate in the country…. it's not by accident. Vermonters continue to do their part to help slow the spread. It's up to each and every one of us to keep this up by continuing to follow the Vermont Department of Health guidelines. It's also important to note that our numbers and positive trends aren't simply because Vermont is a rural state. As our modeling presentation today illustrates, rural and suburban parts of the country are now being hit by the virus just as hard as urban areas. We need to stay vigilant. You can view today's modeling presentation here:

 On Tuesday, Scott and his team outlined what fall sports will look at schools and provided reassuring messages that VT is going to be able to handle the return to school thanks to testing and contact tracing. The Agency of Education released their revisions to their June 16 plan “A Strong and Healthy Start: Safety and Health Guidance for Reopening Schools. New revisions allow parents to do the daily health checks for their kids and staff can take kids’ temperatures any time before the child enters the school. It is strongly recommending that K-5 students do in-person learning. The requirements for distancing for the youngest learners has been lowered. Children under 10 -- now only have to be three to six-feet apart instead of six.

Outbreaks/Numbers: Since last week, VT has had 39 more cases of Covid to bring the total number to 1,484, with close to 106,000 tests having been performed. There have been a total of 58 deaths to date and currently there are two cases of Covid in Vermont hospitals.

Cancelled: Black River Good Neighbors Fall Rummage Sale. Donations can always be made to the food shelf at 37B Main Street in Ludlow, or through the website FMI: 228-3663

Mask Give Away: The state of Vermont will be giving away 300,000 cloth face coverings to the public, emergency responders and other agencies this month. In Cavendish you can obtain an adult or child’s cloth mask by by e-mailing cavendishconnects@gmail.com or calling 802-226-8044 or 226-7807.

6. UPCOMING EVENTS:

AUGUST 14 (FRIDAY): Stepping Stones Preschool Yard Sale 9-4

AUGUST 15 (SATURDAY): Stepping Stones Preschool Yard Sale until 2 pm

SEPTEMBER 1-4 (WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY): Route 131 closed due to culvert repair by Glimmerstone

SEPTEMBER 8 (WEDNESDAY): Schools open

SEPTEMBER 12 (SATURDAY): VT Golden Honey Festival, Golden Stage Inn

• RiverSweep

SEPTEMBER 13 (SUNDAY): Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk, 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. The walk is about a mile and a half. Walking shoes are recommended. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

SEPTEMBER 15 (TUESDAY): Property taxes due

CA❤︎ENDSH-A SAFER SIX COMMUNITY

Covers mouth & nose
   Always masks in public
     Vermonters keep each other safe
       Elbow coughs
         Never forgets to wash hands
          Disinfects common surfaces
            Is alert for symptoms
             Stays 6 feet apart
               Has respect for personal space

IF YOU READ THIS PLEASE HELP SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS

State Primary Election Results

Cavendish had a high turnout for Tuesday’s state primary-343 of 1,089 voters (31%), with 217 completing absentee ballots. Voters had the choice of voting for a slate of candidates for one party, with the results being as followed for Cavendish: 175  Ballots for Democrats, 154 Republican and 4 Progressive.

 Below are the results of each race. Those names appearing in bold reflect overall winners, but did not receive majority votes by Cavendish voters.  Number of Cavendish votes appear in parenthesis.

Please note that the State Rep position, currently held by Annemarie Christensen, only had write ins for Republican candidates and as of this posting, no winner has been declared. For all but two races, Cavendish voters were in accord with the state. 

        Republicans                                                       Democrats

Gov. Phil Scott (93)                                                 David Zuckerman (85)

Lt Gov: Scott Milne (39); Meg Hansen (87)           Molly Gray (74)

Att. Gen: H. Brooke Paige (94)                                 T.J. Donovan (161

Auditor: Write in (8)                                                 Doug Hoffer (84)

State Treasurer Branagan (100)                              Beth Pearce (155)

Secretary of State  Brooke Paige (94)                    Jim Condos (156)

Congress: Miriam Berry (20); Tuthill  (43)             Peter Welch (162)

State Rep: Michael Kell                           Dan Boyer (83)

State Senators Jasinski (69), Williams (95)           Clarkson & McCormack (115 each ), Nkitak (148)

High Bailiff Write in (3)                                               Michael Manley (74)