Cavendish Update 2/12/21: Town Mtging/voting/news/Covid
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2/12/21
1. Cavendish Town Meeting: Public Informational Meeting/Voting
2.Cavendish Info
3. Covid update
4. Events
1. CAVENDISH TOWN MEETING: Public Informational Mtg/Voting: Due to the State of Emergency and the Governor’s Order restricting the number of people that may gather, the Town of Cavendish will be holding a virtual informational meeting to answer any questions regarding the proposed articles for the Annual Town Meeting. View Informational Meeting Warning here
Voting will take place on March 2 (Tuesday) from 10-7 at the Proctorsville Fire Department. Absentee ballots are available by contacting the town office 226-7292. These can be mailed to you, picked up from the town office or downloaded at the state’s website. For more information on Absentee/Early voting, please see the state’s website or call the town office.
An Informational Meeting will be held via Zoom video conference on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions regarding the proposed articles for the Annual Town Meeting which will take place by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. Town Meeting Warning
Please contact the Town Manager if you have any questions about joining this Zoom meeting.
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2. CAVENDISH INFO
• Cavendish Select Board Meeting 1/25/21: Brendan McNamara, town manager, informed the Board of a change to the final proposed budget. A reduction of the Grant Revenue Note and Tax Anticipation Note interest from $20,000 down to $10,250 brings the proposed budget to a total of $1,651,947 for FY22, which is an increase of 4.76% from last year. Unapproved minutes.
• Cavendish Volunteer Fire Dept News: CVFD is now licensed as a non- transport emergency medical service in addition to fire service. This state designation was obtain as the majority of calls are medically related. Further, this area of town is a considerable distance from Ludlow Ambulance or any of the other services that provide mutual response. CVFD’s team of Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT) can provide basic and advanced life support while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.
CVFD regrets the inconvenience of having the air pump down as they replace belts. If you need air during the week, knock on the door or ring door bell and they will turn the compressor on. Need cookie dough? CVFD still has some for sale.
• Cavendish Dog Licenses Due April 1(Thursday): Dog licenses must be renewed by April 1st each year, and the 2021 licenses are printed and ready to go. By state law all dogs residing within Vermont must be licensed yearly in their town of residence. If you have not yet registered your dog, all you need is a current rabies certificate. Licenses are $9 per year for spayed/neutered animals, $13 for males/females. Please call the Town Office at 226-7291 if you have questions or to make arrangements to renew via mail. You may stop by to renew in person as the town office is open on a limited basis M-F, 9 a.m-4:30 p.m..
• TRSU Board Talks Strategic Planning, Principal Searches
• Aid in data breach includes identity theft insurance, call center services for 100,000 Vermonters eligible to receive a 1099-G tax form: The identity protection services are covered under Vermont’s insurance policy, leaving the state liable for a $250,000 deductible. Identity Theft Guard Solutions Inc. has been selected to provide services that include identity monitoring, some credit monitoring, identity theft insurance, and call center services. The service will last for 12 months. VT Digger
3. COVID UPDATE: As of 2/3/21, Cavendish had two new cases of Covid in the prior week, bringing the town’s total to 16 cases. Ludlow had five new cases (total 41), while Chester had seven (49 total) and Springfield 19 (142 total). Community data is posted on Friday afternoons at the VT Dept. of Health (VDH) website, with Cavendish and surrounding town data posted to the Cavendish VT Facebook page shortly thereafter.
Yesterday afternoon, the VT Dept. of Health (VDH) issued a press release Lab Results Indicate Likely Presence of Covid-19 Variant in the State. Tests of Burlington’s wastewater indicate that the UK variant-B.1.1.7-is present in the community. Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Many emerge and disappear, but others can persist and even become the predominant strain. Some experts anticipate the more easily transmissible B.1.1.7 variant will become widespread throughout the country. According to the CDC, studies so far show the current vaccines are largely effective against this variant. Nonetheless, health experts warn the faster spreading variants can lead to more cases of COVID-19, as well as increased hospitalizations and deaths.
Sports: Starting today, Feb. 12, school and youth leagues will be able to resume competitions. The games will have some restrictions, such as limiting the teams to two games a week and forcing competitions to be spaced three days apart. Parents will not be able to attend games, and any referees or observers must follow a mask order. Note Okemo Valley TV will be covering and airing GMUHS games.
Modeling: The modeling presented on Feb. 9 , continues to show a downward trend nationally and regionally, while VT had an uptick due to cases in Bennington and Rutland Counties. The current 7 day positivity rate in VT remains at 1.8% as of 2/11/21. Regionally it’s dropped to 3.86% with a decline of 37% since Jan. 11. Hospitalizations are starting to drop, with yesterday being the first time hospitalizations (48) were below 50 since January 27. There are currently 13,249 cases, with 188 death.
Vaccines: Vermont Veterans 65 and Older-The White River Junction VA Medical Center will be hosting a walk-in clinic for enrolled veterans on February 13 (Saturday) from 10:00am-4:00pm. Vaccines will be administered on a first come first served basis until the supply runs out. Participating veterans must be available to attend the follow-up clinics on March 11 and 13 to receive the required second dose. Veterans must be enrolled in VA Healthcare, if not call 802-295-9363 ext4004 or 5118 to enroll. You cannot receive the vaccine if you tested positive in the last three months,
As of 2/11/21, 12.2% (68,118 people) of all Vermonters age 16+ have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The state is recommending that even if your age group is not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, you can get a step ahead by creating your account. That way, when your age group is up, it'll be smooth sailing to sign up for your first dose. If you’ve been tested for COVID-19 at a VDH you are already registered. VDH uses the same system for both COVID-19 vaccine appointments and testing appointments. Register here.
Walgreens, in addition to Kinney Drugs, will now be receiving vaccines directly from the feds. Whether this will increase availability in our area remains to be seen. Additional vaccine sites to be added that will impact our area will be at Springfield and Mt. Ascutney Hospitals. Even with the additional vaccine, the state continues to distribute vaccine by age band, with the next group, 70+, signing up by the end of the month.
Note that clinics take place regardless of weather. If you can’t make an appointment, please call 855-722-7878 to cancel and reschedule. If you are making an appointment for the first time (75+), the quickest way is to do it is registering on-line.
• CDC Says Double Masking Offers More Protection Against the Coronavirus
Local Resources: If you need to quarantine either from exposure or because you have Covid, local resources are available to help you:
- CHS Cares Closet: Masks (cloth and disposable), books, toys, craft supplies. Open 24/7. All free. Located next to the steps of the Cavendish Historical Society Museum.
4. UPCOMING EVENTS:
FEBRUARY 12 (FRIDAY): Gong hei fat choy! Happy Chinese New Year. It’s the year of the Ox. People born in the Year of the Ox are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others. They are also calm, patient, methodical and can be trusted. Although they say little they can be very opinionated. They believe strongly in themselves, but are also stubborn and hate to fail or be challenged.
FEBRUARY 14(SUNDAY): HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
FEBRUARY 15 (MONDAY): President’s Day, Town Office Closed
FEBRUARY 23 (TUESDAY): Town Meeting/Informational Meeting via Zoom, 6:30 pm. For more information, click here.
MARCH 2 (TUESDAY): Election Day! You can obtain an absentee ballot if you prefer not to vote in person. The town office is closed on election day.
APRIL 1 (THURSDAY): Town Dog License Due. You will need ia current rabies certificate. Licenses are $9 per year for spayed/neutered animals, $13 for males/females. Please call the Town Office at 226-7291 if you have questions or to make arrangements to renew via mail. You may stop by to renew in person as the office is open on a limited basis M-F, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m..
CA❤︎ENDSH-A SAFER SIX COMMUNITY
1. Vaccinate when it’s your turn
2. Mask-Cover nose and mouth; Double mask if possible
3. Social distance-6 feet at least
4. Wash hands frequently with soap & water, or hand sanitizer
5. Avoid unnecessary travel
6. Test if you have symptoms, have traveled out of state, or been in contact with someone who has tested positive.