Cavendish Update 5/7/10 News/Classifieds

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 5/7/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Historical Society Newsletter
3. Annual “Paws About Town” Dog Walk
4. Cocoa Mulch Warning
5. Classifieds
6. Erosion Assessment of the Black River
7. Cavendish Events 5/8-5/11

1. Cavendish Related News
Springfield Region (including Cavendish) Gets New Trash Deal

2. Cavendish Historical Society Newsletter
The Cavendish Historical Society’s Spring 2010 newsletter is on-line at http://cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com/2010/05/newsletter-spring-2010.html
Copies can also be obtained from the Cavendish Library.

3. Annual “Paws About Town” Dog Walk
Join other animal lovers on Saturday May 15 in the Springfield Humane Society's annual Paws About Town dog walk fundraiser in Ludlow. The humane society services Cavendish, Ludlow, Chester, Weathersfield and Springfield, but gets no funding from tax dollars---they rely on donations, grants and fundraisers. Currently operating in the red, the society needs your help to continue the work of saving, healing and re-homing strays and surrendered pets. The Paws About Town walk starts at 9:30 at Black River High School---you do not need a dog to walk! To get a pledge sheet call 885-3997 or pick up one at the following locations: Springfield Humane Society or in Ludlow at the Riverside Pet Care or McEnaney & Co.

4. Cocoa Mulch Warning
Coca Mulch contains a chemical (theobromine) that can be harmful to pets. Because there have been e-mails circulating the internet since 2003, Snopes has developed information about the product. In keeping with our planting season, care should be given to what type of mulch you use. For more Information on this topic go to http://www.uvm.edu/pss/ppp/articles/propmulch.html and download the University of Vermont’s Extension Department of Plant and Soil Science for their handout “Proper Mulching.

5. Classifieds
For Sale: HP Photosmart Plus All-in-One printer. Wireless (also with UBS cord), prints photos/paper, copies, scans. Purchased in March, works perfectly, I just didn't realize it is primarily for photos. Needs ink cartridge. $40. 226-7187

For Sale: Medium size dog crate (26-40lb dog). 24" high, 30" long, with separate removable pan, collapsible and has extra wire panel for adjusting the length of the living space. Like new - my dog grew too big too fast. $40. 226-7187

6. Erosion Assessment of the Black River
At Wednesday night’s Planning Commission meeting, information was presented by the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission on findings from the “Geomorphic Assessment Black River and Tributaries 2007-2008.” The report found that many factors (floods of 1927, 36, 38 and 73, straightening of 103, undersized bridges and in-stream culverts, storm run off) contribute to the Black River’s continual adjustment. In Cavendish, there are two areas of concern-the area near Winery Road in Proctorsville and sections of Twenty Mile Stream Road. After hearing the report, the Planning Committee agreed to have additional discussions about the findings with the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR). Based on these discussions, the Planning Commission will determine if regulations might be needed in order to reduce further erosion and/or potential flooding.

7. Cavendish Events 5/8-5/11
May 8 (Saturday): The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District, of which Cavendish is a member, will hold free household hazardous waste collections at the Springfield Transfer Station and Recycling Center from 9-12 and at the Rockingham Transfer Station 2-5 pm. Bring aerosols, antifreeze, automotive products, gasoline, hobby chemicals, household cleaners, kerosene, paint cleaners, pesticides, oil based paints, pool chemicals, mercury thermometers and mercury thermostats. Do not bring latex paint (thicken and trash it), waste oil (service stations may take it, fluorescent bulbs (transfer station), ammunition, asbestos, auto batteries (transfer station), alkaline batteries, fireworks, medical waste, computers (transfer station) or radioactive material.

May 10 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.

May 11 (Tuesday): Cavendish Fletcher Library adult education classes on basic computer skills. Class begins at 2 pm. FMI: Kata at 226-7503