Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page.
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 6/14/13
Cavendish Update Contains the following:
1. Cavendish Select Board Meeting
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Cavendish Summer Fest 2013: Vendors Welcomed
4. Cavendish Classifieds:
Includes job postings
5.
Concert
on the Green Summer 2013 Music Series
6. Town Wide Tag Sale
7. Free Cooking Classes in Cavendish
8. Father’s Day At Glimmerstone
9. Events
1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING
6/10/13
Select board (SB) meetings are recorded by LPC-TV and are
available at their website and on
Comcast Television.
At Monday night’s SB meeting the following items were discussed:
Sustainability
- Zero-Sort
Recycling: The Board voted to have Rich Svec, town manager, post a bid for Zero Sort contractors as soon
as possible. The Board will review bids at their meeting on June 24.
- LED Street Lighting: The Energy Committee
will be evaluating how the lighting is in towns that have switched to LED
lights. Currently nearly all of Cavendish’s town lighting is mercury vapor .
Switching to LED will be a cost savings and reduce Cavendish’s carbon footprint.
-
Solar Array: Representatives from
two companies-Soveren Solar and Regions Solar made proposals regarding the use of approximately one
acre of town land (waste water management area or by the town pump station) to
build a solar array of approximately 500 solar panels. This would produce 150
kilowatts or $30,000 worth of electric credits (net metering) a year.
Both companies are responding to the opportunity offered by the Community
Solar Net Metering program of Green Mountain Power. Using a third party
investor, municipalities, schools etc. can install solar farms at no cost to
them. Costs are deferred down the road
if the town chooses to do a “buy back.” For current market value, the town
would be able to purchase the solar farm, thereby obtaining maximum cost
savings from net metering. However, they would then be responsible for
maintenance of the solar panels. The town receives net metering credits, which
significantly reduces the cost of power, as well as reduces the town’s carbon
footprint. These credits would be put toward the town’s GMP utility bill. Note
that this program is only available for GMP customers. Ludlow Electric is not
offering a similar program at this time.
There were a number of similarities between the companies-no upfront costs
to the town and no obvious risks; provides continuing operations and
maintenance; lease agreements would be 20-35 years; option to have 100% made
American panels; credits available in the first year; and savings on the town’s
electric bill. Where the two companies differ is in the leasing of town land.
Soveren would provide $3,000 a year for leasing of the property while RegionsSolar does not offer this. Both companies provide a “buy out” opportunity, with
Soveren offering it every seven years and Regions at the end of the lease
agreement. While both use adjustable ground mounts (screw in or pile driven)
that allows the user to move the solar panels for maximize sun exposure,
Soveren makes their own in Bellows Falls.
Soveren is currently responsible for the 150K farm at the Putney Grammar
School and was recently awarded the contract for a 500K farm for the
Brattleboro School District.
Both companies said it would be about four months to bring the project
on-line, with the bulk of that time because of permitting.
Because there is a considerable amount of information to digest, the Select
Board agree to meet on June 24 with the Energy Committee to decide whether to
move forward with the project.
Learn more about Vermont Net Metering.
Summer Concert
Series: The Select Board gave approval for CCCA to once again offer the summer
music series on the Proctorsville Green. The first concert will be on July 3. See
item 5 below for the concert line-up.
Windsor County
Sheriff’s Contract: The Select Board voted to approve the Sheriff’s contract
($45 an hour for an average of 10 hours per week). The contract starts July 1
and ends on June 30, 2014.
Fire Warden/Asst Fire
Warden: The current Fire Warden Roger Sheehan was approved for a five-year term
(July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018). There was considerable discussion to Sheehan’s
letter requesting that Fire Chief (Proctorsville) Glidden be appointed
Assistant Cavendish Fire Warden. Jeff Davis, Chief of Cavendish Fire
Department, voiced concerns whether an assistant Fire Warden was needed as a)
there are currently three “key men,” in addition to the Fire Warden, who can
provide burn permits-key men include fire chiefs and Ray Fitzgibbons; and b) If
an assistant is needed, the position should be properly warned so that other
well qualified members of the community can apply for it. The Board voted to
find out why an assistant fire warden might be needed and to address the topic
at a subsequent meeting.
Staley Property on
Mill Street Cavendish: The burned home on Mill Street in Cavendish has not
been touched since the fire in 2012. It is viewed as dangerous, a derelict
building and a health hazard, thereby covered by several of the town’s
ordinances. In response to Selectmen Scott Ranney’s filing paperwork with the
mortgage company responsible for the property-the home is the process of
foreclosure-U.S. Best Properties has said they will do an inspection.
2013
Paving/Resurfacing Project: The Class II roads slated for repair are Twenty Mile
Stream road –approximately 5,000 feet from the Dunlap house to old Spaulding
Farm-and Tarbell Hill-from where work was stopped to just beyond East
Rd/Greenbush. Both areas are in need of considerable work. Svec will develop
the request for proposal for the Select Board to vote on at the June 24
meeting.
Guinea Hens on Center
Road: The animal control officer, whose responsibility is primarily dogs and
cats, will be asked to deal with a problem with Guinea hens on Center Road. The
hens are a traffic problem and are creating problems for neighbors.
Town Website: Svec continues to
work on the town website http://www.cavendishvt.com and welcomes help. He will
be posting bid information and plans to post minutes from the Select board
meetings in PDF format.
E911: In order to address
the issue of lack of house numbers, refer to June 7 Cavendish Update, and the problem this creates for first responders (fire, ambulance), the Board
approved the town selling house numbers, with the fire departments installing
the sign for $10-$12. This offer will go out with the property tax bills in
July.
2. CAVENDISH RELATED
NEWS
CTES School Board
Meetings: Minutes from the June 4 CTES board meeting have been posted. The next school
board meeting will be June 11, 5:30 pm in the multi purpose room. The primary
objective of this meeting is the Roof Project Financing.
Graduation Schedules: CTES: Graduation is Friday,
June 14; 6:30 on the Proctorsville Green weather permitting. Move Up Day and
the last day of school is June 17 (Monday). GMUHS: 8th grade
graduation is June 19 (Wednesday) at 5:30 pm and High school graduation is June 21 (Friday) at 7 pm
3. CAVENDISH SUMMER
FEST 2013: Vendors Welcomed
Summer Fest sponsored by the Cavendish Historical
Society is on Saturday, July 6. As usual there will be the decades old plant sale
on the Museum ground, with new exhibits at the Museum, and vendors. There will
also be tours of the Cavendish Universalist "Stone" Church, the
future home of the Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn permanent exhibit, from 10-1. The
Cavendish Fire Department will be holding their annual chicken BBQ and coin
drop. If you or your organization would like booth space on the Museum grounds
that day, please contact Margo Caulfield at 802-226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
Space is filling up, so availability is on a first come first serve
basis.
4. CAVENDISH CLASSIFIEDS
Job Openings
•
Administrative Assistant Position: CTES; Responsibilities include:
Receptionist, Office Manager, Secretary and Bookkeeper. Must have excellent
Communication, Secretarial and Keyboard Skills and be adept in technology. Full
time during school year/part time during summer. Position starts August 2013.
Interested candidates should apply at schoolspring.com job # 336472. FMI:
George O. Thompson, Principal 802-226-7758
•
Housekeeper: Golden Stage Inn is seeking a housekeeper for
Sundays. Starting wage $10/hour. Honesty, reliability and attention
to details are critical. Experience preferred. Please contact Julie
at (802) 226 7744 or innkeeper@goldenstageinn.com
Pots Needed: If you have spare pots from
your planting, drop them off at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum (by the
steps) as they are needed for the annual plant sale on July 6. Thanks.
The
town of Cavendish has announced that the annual summer music series on the
Proctorsville Green will be held again this year on seven consecutive Wednesday
nights in July and August. The Cavendish
Community and Conservation Association will coordinate the series. All concerts are free and open to the public
and will start at 6:00 p.m., so grab your lawn chair, a picnic and a cold
drink, and join your friends and neighbors to enjoy plenty of rollicking good
music from the gazebo.
The
summer concert series has a long history in Proctorsville and many area
residents reserve Wednesday evenings to listen to the live music. As always, the concerts will be held unless
severe weather threatens. In case of
rain, alternative plans will be announced on the Cavendish Facebook page. If you would like to help, CCCA would like to
hear from you. Call Robin at 226-7736 to
volunteer or for more information on the concerts.
Concert
line up is as follows:
July 3, 2013 – Gypsy Reel
July 10 – Voo Doo Alien Blues Band – Sponsored by Cavendish Recreation
Dept.
July 17 – Woodchuck’s Revenge – Sponsored by CCCA
July 24 – Chris Kleeman – Sponsored by Tim Calabrese, Good Earth
Landscaping
July 31 – Yankee Chank
August 7 – Sensible Shoes
August 14 – Rick Redington & the Luv
Sponsorships are still needed. If you are interested in helping to support
the concert series, e-mail Sharon@vermontfarmstead.com
6. TOWN WIDE TAG SALE
The Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale is July 27 (Saturday). If you would like
space on one of the village greens or would like your home to be on the tag
sale map, please e-mail margoc@tds.net or call
802-226-7807. The online edition will appear at the Cavendish VT blog starting
July 1. For residential sales, be sure to provide your street address. It’s
also helpful to encourage neighbors to participate. People are more likely to
drive a distance if there is more than one house sale. Be sure to include
specific items that you think will be of interest to buyers.
7. FREE COOKING
CLASSES IN CAVENDISH
Learn how to make easy, delicious and inexpensive homemade meals!
Ingredients will include fresh, local ingredients and also canned and boxed
ingredients from the grocery store. Classes begin at 5:30pm with cooking and
then eating to follow! You are welcome to join all or any of the classes. Free childcare
is available. The first class on June 26 will focus on stir-fries. July 31 will
be hot and cold pasta dishes. August 28 will be soups. Classes are in the
downstairs kitchen of the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main Street in
Cavendish, VT. For more information, call (802) 226-7131.
8. FATHER’S DAY AT
GLIMMERSTONE
Celebrate
Father's Day at Glimmerstone Mansion. Our extensive brunch buffet features a
meat-carving station and eggs cooked to order. A mimosa, champagne, or Bloody Mary
is also included. Enjoy brunch on our patio or in the dining room. Call
802-554-0045 for reservations.
9. EVENTS
Happy
Father’s Day! It’s a good weekend to get out and explore Vermont. To
learn more about upcoming events in Cavendish and surrounding towns go to:
To register an event go to
http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/central-vermont-event-calendar/community/add/
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