Cavendish Update 6/20/25: News/Events
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HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE! Looks like good weather for Friday and Saturday. GMFS will be holding their open house today and tomorrow. More info below.
Friday 6/20: Proctorsville Market on the Green 4-7 pm. The Cavendish Historical Society will be offering a free workshop making friendship bracelets along with red, white and blue garlands for the 4th. FMI
Check Murdock’s Facebook page for Friday night specials and call ahead 802-554-0126 for reservations. Yes, they have take out.
Saturday 6/21: Birds N Blooms Proctorsville Green 10-2. Check Cavendish Streetscapes Facebook page.7 for all the amazing things they’ll have for sale that day.
Annual Cavendish Village Ghost Walk: 8 pm. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum at 8pm. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight. This event is free and open to the public.
Water Testing According to Black River Action Team (BRAT), who tests the Black River for recreation usage, “ALL our swimming holes tested at well below the safe limit for bacteria yesterday...wooo! Keep an eye on the weather, though; it is recommended to stay out of the water for 24-48 hours after heavy rain, and any time the water is murky/unclear.”
6/20/25
1.Cavendish Related News
2. Events Calendar
1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Barbara Dickey 1934-2025): It is with sadness that we report the passing of Barbara Dickey on Monday. She was an integral part of our community, serving on the Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES) board, as well as working with various town groups including the Cavendish Community Fund, Cavendish Community and Conservation Association, Streetscapes, and Gethsemane Church. Through her gardening, grant writing, activism, organizing both a film and music series, she touched everyone in the Cavendish community. In addition, Dr. Barbara Dickey was also an Associate Professor Psychology, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston with numerous articles and contributions in health care. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Mission Farm Church (316 Mission Farm Rd, Killington, VT 05751). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Twentymile Stream Cemetery.
• Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library: From July 3 (Thursday)- July 8 (Tuesday) try out an E-bike, choosing from 4 different ones, at the Cavendish Library. Learn more and sign up at the Vital Communities website.
• Made in America: Goodman’s American Pie: Nice article about Proctorsville residents Craig and Jessica Goodman. They are now making their delicious pizzas for the freezer for 91 stores all over Vermont. WCAX
• GMFS to hold grand opening of Proctorsville store: Green Mountain Fireside Specialties (GMFS), formerly Green Mountain Fireplace Specialties, has expanded its operations to Proctorsville with the opening of their new Stoves, Patio & Vermont Living Store, at 2568 Route 103 South. Joining other Black River Park tenants Grafton Village Cheese and Bambino University. A two-day grand opening celebration is planned for Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, featuring food, music, giveaways, a raffle, and sales up to 50% off select items. Goodman’s American Pie will be on site on Friday, from 1-4 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, at 2 p.m., after which local music legend Sammy B will perform until 3:45 p.m. Saturday’s event includes a charcuterie board from Grafton Village Cheese and a “celebration cake” at 1 p.m. VT Journal
• Caps off to the 48 GMUHS Students. VT Digger
• Vermont Legislature passes landmark education reform, despite fierce dissent: The 155-page bill is expansive in scope, but it primarily aims to do two things. It transitions Vermont to a foundation formula, through which the state — not local voters — controls the bulk of school spending using a per-pupil grant, and it paves the way for wide-scale consolidation. The legislation’s champions say it will stabilize property taxes, redirect spending where it is most needed, and create a more coherent governance system. But its critics are deeply anxious about the implications for local control and rural schools. The bill seeks to establish school districts with at least 4,000 students, and establishes class-size minimums that could close schools. VT Public
• Vermont lawmakers ban phones in school VT Public
• Vermont DMV can now renew driver’s licenses years before they expire: The DMV says recent legislation means that starting Tuesday, driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs can be renewed well before they are set to expire. To be eligible for early renewal, the existing license or credential must have fewer than four full years remaining. Renewal can be done by mail or in person.
2.EVENTS
JUNE 20 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website
JUNE 21 (SATURDAY): Birds N Blooms, Proctorsville Green 10-2
• Cavendish Village Annual Ghost Walk: Meet at the CHS Museum at 8 pm. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.
JUNE 23 (MONDAY): Bishop McDermott will be coming to Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Proctorsville to celebrate a final mass in anticipation of the Canonical Closure of the Mission Church. The Mass will be 11 am, followed by a luncheon.
JUNE 27 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website
JULY 4 (FRIDAY): 4TH OF JULY
JULY 5 (SATURDAY): Ludlow 4th of July fireworks Okemo Base area
JULY 9 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Gypsy Reel, Irish band.
JULY 16 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, East Bay Jazz Ensemble
JULY 23 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Wayne Canney & Friends
JULY 30 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie
JULY 26 (SATURDAY): CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAGE SALE 9-2 pm.
AUGUST 6 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bear Mountain Boys.