Cavendish Update 11/7/08

This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736


The Cavendish Update Contains
1. Select Board Meeting Agenda
2. Cavendish Baptist Church Christmas Bazaar

1. Select Board Meeting Agenda
The Select Board Meeting is Monday, November 10th, 2008 beginning at 4:00 pm at Hoey Road for a site visit. A Town Highway Acceptance and Discontinuance Hearing on realignment of Hoey Road. The regular monthly meeting will immediately follow in the meeting room of the Town Office. The Agenda will be as follows:
• Conduct a hearing on the realignment of Hoey Road, which will include an acceptance of the new portion of road and a discontinuance of the old section, which has been bypassed. The Town’s Attorney has prepared the necessary paperwork to support this action. The affected lands are owned by James Kingery.
• Update on water filtration project progress and activities relating to the modified construction strategy in light of the low-bid contractor’s default/withdrawal. A recent meeting with DEC in Waterbury will be discussed.
• Consider Grand List Errors and Omissions re: Karkowski property as requested by Board of Listers
• Discuss the Cavendish Ambulance Service and disposition of the ambulance vehicle. A letter of resignation received from First Responder Coordinator, James Payne will be considered.
• Pieter van Schaik present to update Selectmen on Black River footpath progress
• Leon Woods present to discuss snowmobile trails and town highway road crossings for the 2008-2009 season
• Discuss the Cavendish Planning Commission proposal for town website and budget funds.
• Review and consider draft of a Town of Cavendish Purchasing Policy.
• Updates on various Town projects and activities including: Town Highway Access (Road Cut), Paving/Resurfacing work, Review Luzenac America Site Visit 11/05/08

2. Cavendish Baptist Church Christmas Bazaar
November 8 (Saturday): Cavendish Baptist Church Christmas Bazaar , 10 am to 2 pm at the Church. Will include a Bake Sale, Crafts & Gifts, Lunch and a Bargain Table -- also, Rada Cutlery, Cookbooks and more.