Cavendish Update 5/30/25: Grievance Hearings/Volunteers/News/Events
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Today is Cavendish’s Memorial Day celebration-10 am at CTES. The BRGNS Rummage Sale takes place today and tomorrow from 10-3 at Fletcher Farms.
Volunteers are needed to help on Saturday with the tree planting-creating a flood plain to help protect Proctorsville from flooding. See Item 1 below.
Cavendish Historical Society Museum opens on Sunday 2-4 pm. This year’s “hands-on activity” is making patriotic paper carnations.
5/30/25
1. Volunteers Needed for Flood Plain
2. Grievance Day Notice for Cavendish Taxpayers
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Events Calendar
1. HELP PROTECT OUR TOWN: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLOOD PLAIN PLANTINGS: In partnership with the Fletcher Farm Foundation, Black River Action Team (BRAT) will be starting the process of planting native shrubs and trees on several acres, across from Fletcher Farms, in preparation for a floodplain on the Black River, which will help reduce flooding in Proctorsville, Cavendish and Ludlow.
On Saturday, May 31, the planting begins with 100 or so stems for this first round. Meet at 9 am. at 3645 Rte 103 - almost across from Fletcher Farm. Come learn more about the "Grow Resilience" campaign and be part of the excitement! Lend a hand for an hour or two as we remove some of the invasive plants and install the first wave of new native vegetation. Free BRAT T shirts. Bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle, a hat/sunscreen, and whatever insect protection you prefer (some non-DEET spray will be available for your clothing and for your skin, if you wish).
A range of projects will be happening at this site for the coming months and years, with an emphasis on providing an area for the river to rise and spread out, slow down, and soak into the landscape during heavy rains. Additional long-term benefits being planned include low-maintenance paths for public use, guided walks around flora and fauna, workshops for seed harvesting and plant identification, arts & crafts activities, and more. FMI and to RSVP: Kelly Stettner of B.R.A.T. for more details and to let us know you're coming: blackrivercleanup@gmail.com or text your name to (802) 591-0101.
2. GRIEVANCE DAY NOTICE: Agreeably to the provisions of Title 32 Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111, notice is hereby given that the undersigned parties, within and for the Town of Cavendish have this day completed the Abstract of Individual Lists of persons, co-partnerships, associations, and corporations owning taxable property in said town on the first day of April 2025; that they have this day lodged the same in the office of the Clerk of said town for the inspection of taxpayers; that on the 12th day of June, 2025 starting at 9:15 am, the Assessor will meet at 37 High Street, Cavendish, Vermont to hear grievances of persons, co-partnerships, associations or corporations aggrieved by any of their appraisals or by any of their acts as such Assessors, whose objections thereto in writing shall have been filed with them as prescribed by statute, and to make such corrections in said abstract as shall upon hearing or otherwise be determined by them; and that unless cause to the contrary be shown, the contents of said abstract will, for the year 2025, become the Grand List of said town and each person, co-partnership, association or corporation therein named.
If you wish to grieve you MUST submit a grievance in writing by 4:00 pm on June 11th, 2025. Applications for Grievance can be emailed to Cavendish@nemrc.com or mailed to PO Box 126, Cavendish, VT 05142. Please call 802-227-7383 for a grievance appointment.
3. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Cavendish Streetscapes donates American flags: Cavendish Streetscapes volunteers delivered flags and poles to the Proctorsville and Cavendish Volunteer Fire Departments. Members of both fire departments donated their time, equipment and labor to install flags along Route 131 in the two villages. The flags symbolize the country’s history and hopes for the future.
• Red Cross Babysitting Training at CVFD: The Red Cross Babysitter Training is designed for youths 11 and up who are interested in babysitting. Topics include how to provide care infants and children; how to stay safe; what to do in an emergency; how to choose age-appropriate activities; and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. Students will also learn the basics of starting a babysitting business. The course, to be held at the Cavendish Fire Station on Saturday June 14 from 9-1 to free to Cavendish residents. To sign up and/or learn more, call Chief Nareau 802-226-7790, email puba0111@mail.com or stop by the station.
• GM school board to hold special meeting to revisit board appointment, complaint Chester Telegraph
• ‘We need help’: While tallying recent assistance, Vermont officials consider a future without FEMAFor many Vermonters, summer’s return ushers in familiar fears of flooding. This year, that anxiety is complicated by a new concern surrounding federal changes to disaster relief programs that have helped the state in the recent past. State and local leaders worry about how reductions in staff and funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or the loss of the system altogether, may be felt in Vermont, in the near and long term. VT Digger
4. EVENTS
MAY 30 (FRIDAY): Cavendish Memorial Day Celebration, 10 am Cavendish Town Elementary School
MAY 30-31 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY): BRGNS Annual Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farms off 103 10-3 each day.
MAY 31 (SATURDAY): Glacial History Walk at the Cavendish Gorge. Meet up is at 10 a.m. at the picnic area by the GMP Transfer station on Power Plant Road just off Route 131 in Cavendish. Starting at the sand and gravel pits we will view the Gorge from below, then walk up to the dam at the top of the Gorge. FMI: cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com or 802-417-5324
JUNE 1 (SUNDAY): The Cavendish Historical Society Museum opens 2-4 pm
JUNE 4 (WEDNESDAY): Living with Bears Talk at the Cavendish Library, 6 pm Free and Open to the Public. FMI: cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com or 802-417-5324
- Hearing on Proposed Subdivision Regulations, Cavendish Town Office, 6pm. Also available by Zoom
JUNE 6 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website
JUNE 8 (SUNDAY): Rescheduled Audbon Bird Walk, 8 am 731 Stevens Road off Greenbush in Cavendish. You can register for the June 8 event at cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com. FMI Robin at 802- 417-5324
JUNE 12 (THURSDAY): Grievance Day for Cavendish Taxpayers
JUNE 13 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website
JUNE 14 (SATURDAY): Flag Day
- Red Cross Babysitting Training 9-1 at the Cavendish Fire Station. This course is free to Cavendish residents 11 and up. To sign up and/or learn more, call Chief Nareau 802-226-7790, email puba0111@mail.com or stop by the station.
JUNE 15 (SUNDAY): Happy Father’s Day.
- Cavendish Historical Society Walk and Talk on Cavendish Revolutionary Soldiers. The walk portion includes a trip to the Revolutionary War Cemetery. Program begins at 2 pm at the Museum. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com 802-226-7807.
JUNE 20 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website
JUNE 21 (SATURDAY): Birds N Blooms, Proctorsville Green 10-2
JUNE 27 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website
JULY 26 (SATURDAY): CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAGE SALE 9-2 pm. Website