Cavendish Update 6/27/25: Tag Sale/News/Events
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LINKS TO CAVENDISH CONNECTS: Facebook Blue Sky or Website
Friday 6/27: Proctorsville Market on the Green 4-7 pm. The Cavendish Historical Society’s craft project today continues with the 4th of July theme-making patriotic fans and bracelets. FMI: Website
Check Murdock’s Facebook page for Friday night specials and call ahead 802-554-0126 for reservations.
Water Testing According to Black River Action Team (BRAT), who tests the water, Another week of excellent bacteria numbers at our swimming holes! Amherst Lake: 1; Buttermilk Falls: 4; Cavendish Gorge: 49; Lake Pauline: 7; Lake Rescue: 5; Tolles Dam: 30; and Twenty-foot Hole: 9.The EPA has set an upper limit for safe contact of 235 cfu (colony-forming units) of coliform bacteria per 100 mL of sample water. It is recommended to stay out of the water for 24-48 hours after a heavy rain, and anytime the water is unusually cloudy or murky. Many thanks to all who volunteer as "Water Watchers" to collect weekly samples and post charts, and to every sponsor of a sampling site through our Adopt-A-Swimming Hole program! Betty McEnaney of Diamond Realty; Vermont Co-Pack; Greater Upper Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited; Okemo Mtn Resort
Tygart Mountain Sports; Green Mountain Fireplace Specialties; and Green Mountain Power
We’re updating the Cavendish Business Directory. Please take a look and e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com with additions, suggestions or other changes. This directory is for Cavendish/Proctorsville business owners and/or those operating in our town/villages.
6/27/25
1.Town Wide Tag
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Events Calendar
1. CAVENDISH 15TH ANNUAL TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: A month away, we’re gearing up for another successful town wide tag sale. If you would like a space on one of the greens and/or would like to be included in the on-line directory, please e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-7807. We’re quickly approaching the time when we’ll be posting pictures of who has what for sale. FMI: Website
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Sandra Stearns (1939-2025): It is with sadness that we post the passing of Sandy Stearns, one of the early members of the Cavendish Historical Society. She was Cavendish's own Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her "Little House" book was called "Cavendish Hillside Farm 1939 to 1957” and she made time to read it to the students at CTES. As can be seen in her obituary, Sandy was very involved in her community be it church, school or town governance (she was a select board member). Her children invite everyone to join them at a short graveside service at the Center Cemetery in Cavendish at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 28th which will be followed by a Celebration of Life at the Proctorsville Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Proctorsville Fire Department, PO Box 81, Proctorsville, VT 05153. Please note that the Cavendish Historical Society will have copies of Sandy’s book at their booth at the Friday Market in Proctorsville, at the Museum on Sundays 2-4 pm and at the Town Wide tag Sale day, July 26th. They will be located at the Gazeboo on the Proctorsville Green.
• Kimberly A. Henry (1964-2025): Kim was that reassuring presence when we took our ailing pets to Springfield Animal Hospital. For many, she was the one who helped them through some difficult choices they had to make for four legged family members. At Kim’s request no public service will be held.
• Free Summer Meal Kits for Kids: Available for any household with children 18 & under, the TRSU Summer Farm to School Café provides free summer meal kits for kids. Pick up is at GMUHS on Thursdays from July 3-August 7, 1:30-4:00 pm. Each kit will include a combination of bulk and ready-to-eat items equivalent to 7 days worth of breakfast and lunch per child. Please specify number of children, pick up site and any allergies or dietary restrictions when you register. Sign up must be received by noon on Saturday in order to collect the following Thursday. FMI: Andrew Levesque, GMUSD Food Service Director Andrew.levesque@TRSU.org or 802-875-4249.
• GMUSD board gets PCB update, continues internal wrangling Chester Telegraph
• Summer Reading Program at Cavendish Library: Summer Reading is here and this year's theme is, "Color our World." Starting July 1st, join us for fun and colorful activities that can be done on any day or time the library is open! Stop by any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday between 9am-6pm to see what arts, crafts,or games we have in store. We even have some activities running all summer long (rock painting, community mosaic posters, coloring sheets, etc.). Then join us August 19th at 6PM for an evening of folk and fairytales, myths and legends, with Simon Brooks, which is sure to be fun for all ages!
• Gov. Phil Scott signs $13.5 million tax credit package benefiting low-income workers, families, retirees and veteran: Gov. Phil Scott signed a tax credit package on Wednesday that is projected to provide $13.5 million in breaks for low-income workers, families, veterans and retirees. VT Digger
3. EVENTS
JUNE 27 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market, village green 4-7 pm. Website
JULY 4 (FRIDAY): HAPPY 4TH OF JULY No market today.
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 26 (SATURDAY): CAVENDISH TOWN WIDE TAGE SALE 9-2 pm. Website.
JULY 30 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie
AUGUST 6 (WEDNESDAY): Concert on Svec Park (Proctorsville Green) 6pm, Bear Mountain Boys.