Our next workshop will be such fun! SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2024.

This is a monochromatic and fine shading workshop. If you are working in one color pallete or want to learn more about fine-shading, this workshop is for you! We still have a few openings.

https://vermontrughookingstudio.com/monochromatic-rugs/

Don’t miss the fun! Join Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) Saturday, September 7 at Oxbow Park in Morrisville for a bicycle ride (15 or 30 miles round-trip), fun run (3.1 miles), and walk (up to 3.1 miles) along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Following your excursion, we’ll have lunch, lawn games, and prizes back at Oxbow!

Healthy aging is at the heart of everything we do, and that’s why we designed our annual fundraiser as an opportunity to practice our values.

Each $30 ticket includes a boxed lunch prepared by our nutrition program partner, Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County, and a raffle ticket for your chance to win an e-bike, generously donated by NetZero and Walk to Shop.

Your participation in this event sustains services to the community and expands offerings to meet growing and emerging needs.

Buy Your Ticket Today at https://cvcoa.networkforgood.com/events/69587-age-outdoors-2024-tickets

Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. Registration table opens
9:00 a.m. Bicyclists and Runners Start
10:00 a.m. Walkers Start
11:00 a.m. Lawn games and Lunch
1:30 p.m. Awards and Prizes

We are so grateful to the partners who stepped in to sponsor the event:: Thom and Karen Lauzon, North Country Federal Credit Union, Vermont Mutual Insurance, AARP Vermont, Washington Electric Co-op, Walmart, National Life Foundation, MVP Healthcare, Net Zero Vermont, Walk to Shop, The Print and Mailing Center, Donald P. Blake Jr. Inc., Vermont Electric Cooperative, Delta Dental, Green Mountain Power, Price Chopper, Turtle Fur, Skida, Ursa Major, Ben and Jerry’s, and Price Chopper. These organizations allow CVCOA to continue offering programs and services that meet our community’s needs.

Multifamily yard sale Saturday and Sunday September 7th and 8th. 8 AM until 6 PM both days. Rain or shine.

Sears Canoe, Sleigh, Antiques, Home Decor, Handmade wooden boxes, many more items.

Multifamily yard sale Saturday and Sunday September 7th and 8th. 8 AM until 6 PM both days. Rain or shine.

Sears Canoe, Sleigh, Antiques, Home Decor, Handmade wooden boxes, many more items.

Join us for Cabot Ride the Ridges on Sunday, September 8th!

We are hoping to have as many Cabot folks come out as possible and enjoy the day together which is why we’re offering $25 registration for Cabot families – this means that your whole family can ride our 10k or 30k route for only $25!

Visit https://www.bikereg.com/cabot-ride-the-ridges , select family category and enter code CabotResident at checkout for this special rate. If cost is an issue, please reach out. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] Thanks!

There will be Woodbelly wood-fired pizza, Burtt’s donuts, apples and apple cider, Jasper Hill and Cabot cheeses, Magic Spoon Bakery bars, and shots of Talbert’s maple syrup. Come help us celebrate cycling the beautiful back roads of Cabot! The 10k ride takes about an hour and is a lot of fun with a rest stop on Coits Pond Rd.

This year the event will be a benefit ride for the Cabot Mentoring program.

We are so grateful to our many sponsors that make this event possible: Jasper Hill Farm, Vermont Bicycle Shop, Cabot Community Association, The Den, Washington Electric Coop, Talbert’s Maple Farm, Woodbury Mountain Toys, Burtt’s Apple Orchard, Woodbelly Pizza, SDR Clothing, Oak Hill Counseling and Wellness, Magic Spoon Bakery, National Life Group, Union Bank, Passumpsic Bank, Concept 2, North Country Credit Union, and Cabot Creamery. Check out our website: https://www.ridetheridges.com.

Multifamily yard sale Saturday and Sunday September 7th and 8th. 8 AM until 6 PM both days. Rain or shine.

Sears Canoe, Sleigh, Antiques, Home Decor, Handmade wooden boxes, many more items.

Cabot Trails hopes you can join us at the grand opening of Burtt’s Orchard Trail this Sunday, September 8. We are excited to celebrate our expanding trail network with a community gathering with music, fun, food and exploration of the new trail. Cabot Trails will host the opening celebration of Burtt’s Orchard Trail at the new trailhead located right behind Burtt’s Orchard retail shop on Sunday, September 8 from 1 pm to 3 pm. This event includes live music, a scavenger hunt, cider and doughnuts, and trail walks to explore the newest addition to Cabot Trails.

The new Burtt’s Orchard Trail adds 1.3 miles to the Cabot Trails Network and promotes area economic vitality by promoting Cabot businesses. Our family is thrilled to launch this new partnership with Cabot Trails and the Town of Cabot. Burtt’s Orchard is a working farm, orchard, and sugaring operation that attracts many seasonal visitors to our area. This trail will provide an additional attraction to bring more folks to our farm and to Cabot, as well as provide an all-season recreational opportunity for Cabot residents. said Greg Burtt, owner of Burtt’s Orchard.

Burtt’s Orchard Trail is made possible by the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) Community Grant Program, a grant program administered by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The VOREC Grant funds have provided trail building supplies, parking improvements at trailheads and trail signage.
The Cabot Trails committee is proud to offer trails for people and families to spend time together, enjoying the beautiful vistas and landscapes of Cabot, while fostering a love of the outdoors and outdoor recreation. The Cabot Trails Network is composed of over 15 miles of trails, mostly on private land, for Cabot residents and visitors to enjoy.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday at Burtt’s Orchard.

The Town Clerk’s and Treasurer’s Office will be closed on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for election training. We will reopen on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Thank you,
Betty Ritter

Hi Everyone,

Here is the weekly Cabot School newsletter. Please note two upcoming events we hope you’ll attend- the Open House and Playground Opening on Sept. 13 and the Sustainability Community Forum on Sept. 16.

Hope to see you there!

https://secure.smore.com/n/r2wq1-cabot-school-newsletter

The Cabot Community Contra Dance will be re-starting on September 13, with dances on every 2nd Friday through June, at the Willey Building, 3084 Main St in Cabot! We are moving the start time a bit earlier to better accommodate families with kids, as well as anyone else who fades early, and the dances will now be 7:00-9:30.

The dances will feature live music by our amazing house band of talented musicians (you can just come and listen if you like!), and everything you need to know will be taught by a variety of Vermont callers! Here’s the line-up for the year, so you can mark your calendar now:

September 13 Robin Russell
October 11 Don Stratton
November 8 Luke Donforth
December 13 Lausanne Allen
January 10 Luke Donforth
February 14 Erin Smith
March 14 Karen Mueller-Harder
April 11 Lausanne Allen
May 9 Don Stratton
June 13 Erin Smith

We will also be scheduling a few family dances on weekend afternoons, featuring dances especially well-suited to the youngest members of the community. Dates will be announced in the Cabot Chronicle and on FPF.

Everyone is welcome, and anyone can dance with anyone, generally changing partners with each dance. You can come to the dance alone, with a friend or sweetheart, or your whole family! All dances are taught, but if you’ve never been to a dance, you are encouraged to arrive right at 7:00, as we will start with the simplest dances, and then we’ll build upon what you learn throughout the evening. No special footwork is needed, and the dances are easy to pick up, and are taught by the caller for the evening. (If you’ve ever done a square dance, that’s very similar, except in contra dances, you stand across from your partner, in a longways group.)

Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds! Bring your water bottle, or water and cups will be provided. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we’ll continue to open the lovely large windows in the hall for good ventilation!

Hope to see you at the dance!

Multi-family yard sale (more items, another family).

1399 Coits Pond Rd, Cabot. Saturday 9/14 from 9-2. Rain or shine.

Furniture, housewares, arts and craft supplies, floor tiles and building supplies, sports gear and games, jewelry, bike racks, kids bike, clothing, audio books/dvds, foot wear and more. Free pile!

Red flannel hash, ham, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, desert. Take out or dine in. 5 – 6:30 pm. By donation. 802-563-2715. Cabot United Church.

Monday, September 16, 6-8pm @ CSPAC

Cabot School Community Forum September 16: Understanding Project-Based Learning

Have you heard the school community used the phrase Project-Based Learning? Are you curious to learn more and have a better understanding of how the project-based way of learning being used at Cabot School actually works?

The Cabot School Sustainability Committee is hosting their next Community Forum on Monday, Sept 16 to share this information. Cabot School teachers from three different grade levels (elementary, middle school and high school) make brief presentations about how a specific project at their grade level proceeds from start to finish while helping students build essential skills in literacy, math, communication, collaboration, etc. After each presentation, forum attendees will have the chance to discuss their impressions and to ask specific questions of the presenters.

This forum is open to the entire community!

Please join us at the CSPAC on Monday evening, September 16th to find out from school staff about how Cabot School students are learning through projects.

Our Town Meeting moderator Jeannie Johnson will again facilitate the forum, which will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Refreshments will be provided- hope to see you there!

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
In person at the Willey Building or via Zoom
Meeting with ZOOM (info at the end of the page)
Telephone and Computer Audio Meeting ID 633-116-0345

1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Approve Agenda

3.Approval of Minutes from September 3, 2024 Selectboard Meeting

4.Public Comment
5.Contract for Langone Trail Erosion Repair
6.Neighbors in Action ballot question for March, 2025 – discussion only
7.EAP for the West Hill Pond Dam – update on development
8.Class IV Road discussion

9.USDA Grant Discussion

10.Water and Wastewater
a.Update from Rodger Sheldon, H20 Innovations
b.Other Business

11.Town Clerks Office
a.Orders
b.Liquor License Approvals (6) for Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival
c.Other business – Municipal Grant

12.Other Business

13.Motion to Adjourn

Town of Cabot is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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The Cabot Flood Resiliency Task Force has scheduled a public outreach and input session on Wednesday, September 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Willey Building auditorium. Our engineering consultants, SLR, will explain the research they’ve undertaken on the two tributaries that have been flooding and dumping debris on Cabot Village.

We want to keep Cabot residents updated on the work we’re undertaking, answer any questions you have, and hear your concerns and thoughts.

Another public meeting will be held after SLR’s work is completed this fall, to share their results and recommendations for action, and get your feedback on those. That date hasn’t been set yet.

There will be pizza, cookies and beverages available, free, as well as childcare. Food will be served at 6:00 and the meeting will start promptly at 6:30.

Please join us on September 18th!

Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.

Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.

Friday evening, September 20, 7;00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Parish House, Old Meeting House, 1620 Center Road, East Montpelier The Journey of the Soul: Addressing the Major Mental Health Issues of Our Time Through the Lens of Anthroposophy By Ines Iterralde, renowned psychotherapist from Buenos Aires, Argentina Suggested Donation: $20 (No one will be turned away.)

Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Minister Brook Road, Worcester Understanding and Managing ‘The Double’, or Shadow Self, in the Family and the World – Opportunities for self-reflection and work in small groups.

Facilitated by Ines Iterralde and Martin Kemple, family therapist in Montpelier
Suggested Donation: $50 (No one will be turned away.)

Contact: Martin Kemple [email protected] 802-595-6104

Multi Household yard sale
Bake sale
Free pile
Household items, antiques, clothes, toys, cross country skies, tree stand, furniture etc.

Corner of Route 15 and Cabot rd

Please note that on the agenda below there is an item to approve a committee to study a possible merger with Twinfield (I also just learned Danville may also be involved in this process). This is only an exploratory committee; nothing will be done without much discussion and a vote by the town. You are welcome to attend this (and all!) school board meetings, but the first large discussion of a potential merger will be at a community forum that is being scheduled specifically on this topic for early November. Stay tuned.

CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: In-person at Cabot School Library and remote option also available.

Please see remote access instructions below.

AGENDA
6:00 p.m. Call to Order: Ellen Cairns – Board Chair
6:05 p.m. Approve Agenda
6:10 p.m. Approve Minutes from August 21st, 2024, August 26th, 2024
6:15 p.m. Public Comment
6:30 p.m. Reports

● Superintendent Report
● Principal Report
● Student Service Report

7:00 p.m. Board Discussion

● Budget Update (Discussion)
● Approve the recommendation to hire Jesse Hawkes as a classroom teacher for the open 5⁄6 position.
● Approval of a 706b Study Committee with Twinfield to explore a possible high school merger (Discussion/vote)
● Cell phones in school (Discussion)
● Governor’s letter about thinking about budget season early (Discussion)
● Sustainability Committee update & planning next community forum for Nov. (Discussion)
● Playground plans, costs and completion of project (Discussion)

8:00 p.m. Adjournment

Future Meetings: Cabot Regular Meeting: Monday, October 28th, 2024

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Sep 23, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Trails Committee Meeting
September 24, 2024
6:30 PM
Remote Meeting Only Via Zoom

AGENDA
1.Review and approve agenda
2.Approve minutes of August 27
3.Public comment
4.Administrative matters – budget, expenditures, volunteer hours, other
5.October priorities
6.New business

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Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.

Providence Hill Flower Farm will be open Saturday the 28th from 9 to 3.

Come for the farm experience!
See the where the flowers are grown,
visit the sheep and be entertained by the ducks!
Arrange flowers in a carved pumpkin! ($10/sm – $25/lg)
I will have fresh cut flower bouquets,
as well as make your own bouquet – priced ($2-$5) by the stem.
Also, Peony plants – buy-one-get-one-1/2 price.

For pictures and more information-
https://providence-hill-flower-farm.square.site/

10:00AM – 4:00PM | Cabot Fall Foliage Festival featuring self-guided tours, trail hikes, open houses at area businesses and presentations by some of Cabot’s entertaining residents.
12:00PM- 5:00PM | Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival on the Common with Vermont cheesemakers, producers of cultured and fermented foods, chefs and brewers, offering tastings, education, food trucks and celebration.
4:00PM – 6:00PM | Live music with the Pitt Crew
5:00PM – 6:30 PM Turkey dinner at the Cabot Church with all the trimmings. Take-out only, with outdoor dining on the Town Common.
For event updates visit http://www.CabotChronicle.org

The Town of Cabot prepares to welcome locals and visitors to celebrate the local colors of Fall, tomorrow Sept 28 for Fall Foliage Day..

Get Outside with some friends by joining Cabot Trails for 2 guided hikes –

11am Guided Hike on the Burtt’s Orchard Trail with Paul Wade. Cabot Trails is hosting this guided hike to share the newest trail in town. Meet at the trailhead near the farmstore at Burtt’s Orchard.
2:30 pm Guided Hike on the Old Center Trail with Gary Gulka. Cabot Trails is hosting this guided hike to share one of the newest trails in town, which offers something special – poetry by local students. Meet at the trailhead behind the Willey Building.

You can find maps to all the Cabot Trails at https://cabotvt.us/trails-committee/

The 2nd annual Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival happens this Saturday, September 28th on the Cabot Village Common from 12-5pm and is offered free of charge for everyone!! The entire lineup of 33 producers and food trucks can be found at https://www.cabotarts.org

The Cheese and Culture Festival brings together Vermont cheesemakers, producers of cultured and fermented foods, bakers, brewers, cider, wine, mead makers and charcuterie, for an afternoon of tasting, education and celebration. The event will present a robust schedule of demonstrations, workshops and speakers. The day will culminate with live music from The Pitt Crew.

Parking will be located at the field across from the cemetery on Elm Street 1/2 mile from the Village Common. It’s an 11 minute walk, or you can take a shuttle.

There’s an exciting lineup of educational Speakers and Demonstrations at the Main Tent from 12:30 to 3pm. (Check out the schedule below).

The Cheese and Beverage Pairing Events were very popular last year, and the menus look beautiful this year. 16 tickets are available for each seating – $20 each – available at the Welcome Tent. We recommend getting your tickets early!

Cabot Smith Farm’s Squashapalooza will make its annual appearance. Stock up on winter squash, $1lb. for all varieties!

The Cheese and Culture Festival runs concurrently with Cabot’s Fall Foliage Festival, which includes its own schedule of terrific events. Check out what’s on at https://www.cabotchronicle.org/
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12:00 Festival Begins!
12:30 Vegetable Fermenting with Alan Lepage
1:00 Kombucha Making Demonstration with Vermont Fermentation Adventures
1:30 Discussion on Cheese Making with Jasper Hill Farms
2:00 Miso Making with Joel Liu of Rhapsody Foods
2:30 Author & Speaker Grace Gershuny, Presentation about Soil, Food, Climate and Hope!
3-5:00 Cheese & Beverage Pairings
4:00-6:00 Live Music with The Pitt Crew! Good time music & original songs

Thanks to the Wiswell Foundation and the CCA for making this festival possible.
The weather looks great for Saturday, so see you there!

Turkey Dinner with all the fixings and desert. 5 pm – 6:30 pm. Take out. $15.00. Seating available on the Common. Cabot United Church. Information –> 802-563-2715

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 6:00PM IN PERSON
AND VIA ZOOM
WILLEY BUILDING—LISTERS OFFICE

1.Call meeting to order
2.Approve minutes from August
3.Public Comment
4.Draft question for the candidate forum
5.Survey Results and Discussion visuals-town plan
6.Historic resources section-town plan approve changes
7.Transportation Section-town plan approve changes
8.Community Facilities section-town plan approve changes
9.Housing and population-approve changes
10.Other business
11.Adjourn

Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.

Don Jamison is presenting a concert of his music, with the pieces arranged to make a satisfying whole, and offered as a gift to those willing to go on a little journey of the soul. An all-star group of musicians is involved, including soprano Mary Bonhag, clarinetist Betsy LeBlanc, pianist Sammy Angstman, the members of Skylark (string quartet), and a wonderful group of singers, under the direction of Dick Riley. Don’s son, Henry Jamison, will open the show with a short set of his songs. The concert is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, see the Facebook event page Songs, Meditations and a Dream

Delicious chicken pie meals will be available for take-out at the Old Meeting House, East Montpelier Center, on Saturday, October 5 at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00.

They include chicken and biscuits, cranberry sauce, squash, peas, coleslaw, and apple crisp for dessert.

$15. Reservations are required.

Call 802-223-6934.

PRELIMINARY SELECTBOARD BUDGET MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, 5:00 P.M.
In person at the Willey Building or via Zoom
Meeting with ZOOM (info at the end of the page)
Telephone and Computer Audio Meeting ID 633-116-0345

1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Approve Agenda

3.Public Comment

4.Preliminary Budget Review

5.Review Budget Passed March 2024 for Fiscal Year 24-25 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)

6.Review July 1, 2024-September 30, 2024, monies spent thus far.

7.Review monies borrowed against flood expenses for July 23 & July 24 flood events.

8.Review monies reimbursed thus far from FEMA 2023 & 2024 floods.

9.Discuss Upcoming Draft Budget -General Fund and Highway FY26 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026)

10.Potential Budget Needs FY26!!

11.Discuss any potential Articles for Town Meeting March 2025

12.Other Business

13.Motion to Adjourn

Town of Cabot is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Preliminary Budget Selectboard Meeting, Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6331160345?pwd=UHFVQTN4ZTh6TUhSMUJ4Q21SdjVoZz09
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SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
In person at the Willey Building or via Zoom
Meeting with ZOOM (info at the end of the page)
Telephone and Computer Audio Meeting ID 633-116-0345

1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Approve Agenda

3.Approval of Minutes from September 17, 2024 Selectboard Meeting

4.Public Comment

5.FEMA Updates

6.BCA Appeal of Tax Department – Kirkpatrick

7.Errors and Omissions

8.Flood Hazard Mitigation on the Main Street Tributary – discussion and possible action

9.Highway Update

10.Ambulance Quarterly Report – (July – September)

11.Water and Wastewater
a.Update from Rodger Sheldon, H20 Innovations
b.Other Business

12.Town Clerks Office
a.Orders
b.Bids for Lawnmowing
c.Other business

13.Other Business

14.Motion to Adjourn

Town of Cabot is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Sweater season is coming. If you’re ready to make your home more comfortable AND save money on energy, you may now be able to get up to $24,500 back on weatherization projects:

-75% off project costs, up to $9,500 for weatherization work with an Efficiency Excellence Network Contractor

-Up to an additional $15,000 back for home repairs that enable weatherization work (including ductwork, electrical, plumbing, asbestos, mold, vermiculite remediation, ventilation, or repairs to the foundation, roof, siding, and windows)

Learn more at one of our upcoming webinars. Efficiency Vermont experts will be on hand to cover the basics on where to start, rebates, and 0% interest payment options:

October 9th: Weatherization 101 @ 6pm
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October 16th: Heat Pumps 101 @ 6 pm
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October 23rd: Weatherization 101 @ Noon
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October 30th: Heat Pumps 101 @ Noon
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Can’t make it? No problem! Register anyway and we’ll email the recording to you after the event.

Efficiency Vermont partners are also hosting Button Up opportunities around the state. To learn more about keeping the cold at bay this winter visit https://buttonupvermont.org for a full list of events, rebate information, and how to get started.

Cabot Public Library
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Agenda
1) Call to Order
2.) Approve Minutes from July 22 meeting
3.) Treasurer’s Report/Budget Discussion
4.) Librarian’s Report
5.) Youth Librarian’s Report
6.) Finalize/Approve personnel policy
7.) Miscellaneous
8.) Public Comment
9.) Adjourn

This will be a virtual meeting conducted via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please reach out and I will share a link.

Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.

This is a 2-day workshop on learning how to hook rugs with wool sponsored by Studio Place Arts. For full details and to register contact https://www.studioplacearts.com/

This workshp will focus on learning how to hook wool. We will supply kits for $30 and will have all hooking equipment needed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON DONATIONS
We were informed this morning that the truck that will be leaving for North Carolina is full and will not be able to take any more items. That is great news!

We have found another avenue for all of the goods that will be collected by Neighbors In Action over the next two days. A resident of Cabot will be taking a load now very soon and has agreed to take what we have collected. They have a large toy carrier that will hold what we have and will have collected. They will be at NIA on Friday to load what is there and then again on Saturday.

Please direct all inquiries to Amy Hornblas at 802 563-3322. The hours for drop off will be: Friday- 9:00 – 12:00 & 4:00 – 6:00 pm; Saturday- 9:00 – 12:00.

Thank you very much for you generosity to those in need.

Tonight, Friday, October 11, the Cabot Community Contra Dance will kick off the long weekend with the wonderful calling of Don Stratton, of Bristol, VT! The dance takes place in the lovely 3rd floor space in the Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St), from 7-9:30pm. Live music is provided by a great group of local musicians–feel free to just come and listen if you prefer!

Everyone is welcome, and anyone can dance with anyone, generally changing partners throughout the evening. You can come alone, with a friend or sweetheart, or your whole family! All dances are taught, but if you’ve never been to a contra, you are encouraged to arrive right at 7:00, as we will start with the simplest dances, and then we’ll build upon what you learn throughout the evening. No special footwork is needed, and the dances are easy to learn.

Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds!

The Cabot Community Contra Dance will kick off the long weekend on Friday, October 11, featuring the wonderful calling of Don Stratton, of Bristol, VT! The dance takes place in the lovely 3rd floor space in the Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St), from 7-9:30pm. Live music is provided by a great group of local musicians–feel free to just come and listen if you prefer!

Everyone is welcome, and anyone can dance with anyone, generally changing partners throughout the evening. You can come alone, with a friend or sweetheart, or your whole family! All dances are taught, but if you’ve never been to a contra, you are encouraged to arrive right at 7:00, as we will start with the simplest dances, and then we’ll build upon what you learn throughout the evening. No special footwork is needed, and the dances are easy to learn.

Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 suggested, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds! Bring your water bottle, or water and cups will be provided. Masks are welcomed but not required, and we’ll have the large windows open for fresh breezes.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12 for the Craft Fair and Flea Market at Twin Valley Senior Center in East Montpelier. If you’re a vendor please call 802-229-1549 for a registration form.

This will be a full day 9AM to 3PM to look for that special item from local handmade items or that needed item from a flea market/antique table. Enjoy freshly grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, the bake sale, raffles, or take a chance on the 50/50. Something for everyone

Twin Valley Senior Center is located at 4583 US Route 2, East Montpelier and view http://twinvalleyseniors.org for more information for this event and other activities at Twin Valley.

The Town Office will be closed on October 14 in honor of Indigenous Day/Columbus Day on Monday, October 14 and will return to the office on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

SELECTBOARD MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
In person at the Willey Building or via Zoom
Meeting with ZOOM (info at the end of the page)
Telephone and Computer Audio Meeting ID 633-116-0345

1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Approve Agenda

3.Approval of Minutes from October 15, 2024 Budget Meeting and Selectboard Meeting

4.Public Comment

5.FEMA Updates

6.CCIF Update

7.Highway Update

8.Water and Wastewater
a.Update from Rodger Sheldon, H20 Innovations
b.Discussion and Approval on Hydrant Computer Program
c.Other Business

9.Town Clerks Office
a.Orders
b.Other business

10.Other Business

11.Motion to Adjourn

Town of Cabot is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Selectboard Meeting, Time: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6331160345?pwd=UHFVQTN4ZTh6TUhSMUJ4Q21SdjVoZz09
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Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.

Are you interested in learning more about Palestine? In taking action? Please join the Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation for the first ever Vermont Palestine Conference: The Struggle for Land and Liberation.

October 19th at 20 Allen Street, Old North End Community Center, Burlington.

This is designed for any and all who are interested in learning more about Palestinian liberation and intersecting struggles/causes, as well as what the struggle for liberation looks like in Vermont. This is a space for seasoned organizers and those new to the cause for strategizing, learning from each other, and deepening our collective work.

Lunch served, People’s Kitchen. All free and open to the public (donations appreciated).

For full program, go to this link:
https://www.vermontcpl.org/events/vermont-palestine-conference

Register online at this link:
https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/GZnZHH5JiVaG4x1vYKLc1KUaXicqi2XIT2X20Ek6H7M/

If you have any questions, write us at: [email protected]

SELECTBOARD BUDGETMEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024, 5:00 P.M.
Town Clerk’s Office
Meeting with ZOOM (info at the end of the page)
Telephone and Computer Audio Meeting ID 633-116-0345

1.Call Meeting to Order
2.Approve Agenda
3.Public Comment
4.Time Slots for each group
NameDateTime
Development Review Board: 5:05
Library 5:15
Listers 5:30
Planning Commission* 5:45
Recreation 6:00
Trails 6:15
Tree Warden 6:30
*May need to reschedule

5.Other Business

6.Motion to Adjourn

Town of Cabot is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Selectboard Meeting
Time: Monday, October 21, 2024, 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6331160345?pwd=UHFVQTN4ZTh6TUhSMUJ4Q21SdjVoZz09
Meeting ID: 633 116 0345

The meeting is re-scheduled until next Monday, October 28, at 6 PM at the Willey Building

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 28, 2024 6:00PM IN PERSON
AND VIA ZOOM
WILLEY BUILDING

1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve minutes from September
3. Public Comment
4. Town Plan Review
5. Approve Town Plan to send to select board, neighboring towns, VCLT and DHCD
6. Other business
7. Adjourn

Zoom credentials will be posted later

Is your animal companion feeling unwell or in need of an exam?

Are you putting off caring for your animal companion because of financial constraints or struggling to provide care due to cost?

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is sponsoring free veterinary services through the Mitzvah Fund Mobile Clinic at the Waterbury Area Senior Center.

Eligibility: This service is open to adults age 60+ who meet the income qualifications OR express special financial need.

Available Services: Exams, vaccinations, nail trimming, flea/tick products, heartworm products, blood and lab tests, dental care, small surgeries, and medications.

Please note that spots are limited and a waitlist will be started after the first 8 sign-ups. CVCOA will allow one animal per household. If another animal needs service, they will be put on the waitlist. Services will be determined during the phone consultation and review of the pet’s medical records. The veterinarian will prioritize appointments and will add technician appointments for additional pets that only need nail trims, ear cleanings, or gland expressions.

On the day of the clinic, each animal who sees the veterinarian will receive an exam and any appropriate vaccines. They may also receive a blood test if they need a Heartworm/Lyme test or if they need a future anesthetic event.

Any follow-up care will be done directly through the Mitzvah Fund. If the animal does need a dental or surgery the owner can fill out a Mitzvah Fund Application. Depending on income the cost could be completely subsidized. The Mitzvah Fund does NOT provide chronic ongoing care, emergency care, or most orthopedic procedures.

Contact Michelle Mahikoa, CVCOA’s Nutrition Outreach Specialist at 802-479-7524 to sign up or for more information! DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS October 8.

Trails Committee Meeting
October 22, 2024
6:30 PM
Remote Meeting Only Via Zoom

AGENDA
1.Review and approve agenda
2.Approve minutes of September 24
3.Public comment
4.Administrative matters – budget, expenditures, volunteer hours, other
5.November priorities
6.New business

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82339410276?pwd=VXlzK2tvL01jcEdnb1dYSk0yeUU4dz09
Meeting ID: 823 3941 0276
Passcode: 301270
Join by Phone:
1 646 558 8656

Vermont State University Johnson is excited to invite you to our Johnson Fall Job & Internship Fair on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the SHAPE Varsity Gym. This event will bring together a wide range of employers, agencies, and organizations offering seasonal, part-time, full-time jobs, internships, career opportunities, and graduate school programs in various industries.

If your organization is looking to recruit skilled and motivated VTSU students, we encourage you to register as an employer. This event will also be open to job seekers from the greater Johnson community, providing a great platform to connect with diverse talent. If you are a jobseeker, come with your resume and be dressed to impress at this free event.

We look forward to seeing you at the fair! Contact [email protected] with questions.

Sweater season is coming. If you’re ready to make your home more comfortable AND save money on energy, you may eligible for $24,500 back on weatherization projects.

Learn more at one of our upcoming webinars. Efficiency Vermont experts will be on hand to cover the basics on where to start, rebates, and 0% interest payment options:

October 23rd: Weatherization 101 @ Noon
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8ylxnOzbS4mLsjlrZ_Dxxg#/registration

October 30th: Heat Pumps 101 @ Noon
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VJdnokMGQo-f-9AU4QfUhw#/registration

Can’t make it? No problem! Register anyway and we’ll email the recording to you after the event.

Efficiency Vermont partners around the state are also hosting Button Up opportunities to learn more about keeping the cold at bay this winter.

Visit https://buttonupvermont.org for a full list of events, rebate information, and how to get started.

Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.

Development Review Board Hearing
Variance for Insufficient Setback from Road along with the Lot Less Than 2 acres
Property on South Walden Road
Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:15 P.M.
In Person or Via Zoom
Willey Building Meeting Room
Meeting with ZOOM information listed below
Telephone and Computer Audio
Meeting ID 633-116-0345

1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Public Comment

3.Variance for Insufficient Setback from Road along with the Lot Less Than 2 Acres

4.Deliberative Session (if needed)

5.Decision

6.Adjourn

Town of Cabot Development Review Board is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom or in person meeting
7.Topic: Variance for Insufficient Setback from Road along with the Lot Less Than 2 Acres
Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 633 116 0345
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CEMETERY MEETING AGENDA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
In person in the Willey Building Meeting Room

1.Call Meeting to Order
2.Approve Agenda
3.Approve Minutes from April, 2024
4.Discuss Finances
5.Maintenance of Cemeteries
6.Tree Removal
7.Open Bids for Cemetery Annual Maintenance
8.Other Business
9. Adjourn

The Hardwick Area Food Pantry, The Town of Hardwick, and Riverside Cycles are hosting a benefit bike ride, Hunger is Scary, on October 26, 2024 at 10AM. Cost of registration and all additional donations will go to the production of Hardwick Area Food Pantry holiday boxes to expand food access and choice in our region.

The ride will have two gravel route options, a 10-mile-long traditional gravel ride and a social out-and-back Lamoille Valley Rail Trail ride. Both rides will start and end at Hazen Union School. Light snacks will be available at the start of the ride.

Those of all ages and biking abilities are welcome! Bike-safe costumes are encouraged and may result in a small award or recognition for your Halloween-inspired creativity. The event will be held rain or shine!

Riverside Cycles will be open at 8AM for pre-ride parts, quick repairs, or last-minute rentals. Join us at Riverside Cycles for post-ride socializing and mingling. BYO post-ride drinks and snacks.

All participants are encouraged to pre-register. Registration can be found here: http://www.nourishhardwick.org/ride. Day-of ride registration will be available at 8:30AM.

RIVERSIDE CYCLES
4 South Main St., Suite 3 Hardwick, VT 05843

HARDWICK AREA FOOD PANTRY
PO Box 1075, Hardwick, VT 05843

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 28, 2024 6:00PM IN PERSON
AND VIA ZOOM
WILLEY BUILDING

1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve minutes from September
3. Public Comment
4. Town Plan Review
5. Approve Town Plan to send to Selectboard, neighboring towns, CVRPC and DHCD
6. Other business
7. Adjourn

Zoom credentials will be posted later

SELECTBOARD BUDGET MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024, 5:00 P.M.
In person at the Town Clerk’s Office or via Zoom
Meeting with ZOOM (info at the end of the page)
Telephone and Computer Audio Meeting ID 633-116-0345

1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Approve Agenda

3.Public Comment

4.Meetings with different committees

NameDateTime
Fire Department10-285:00
Highway 10-285:30
Town Clerk’s Office10-286:00
Salaries10-286:00

5.Other Business

6.Motion to Adjourn

Town of Cabot is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Selectboard Meeting, Time: Monday, October 28, 2024, 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6331160345?pwd=UHFVQTN4ZTh6TUhSMUJ4Q21SdjVoZz09
Meeting ID: 633 116 0345
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Hi Everyone,

Here is the link to last week’s newsletter- sorry for the delay in posting!
https://secure.smore.com/n/ne16f

And here is the agenda for the School Board Meeting on Monday.

CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Monday, October 28th, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: In-person at Cabot School Library and remote option also available.

Please see remote access instructions On page 2.

AGENDA
6:00 p.m. Call to Order: Ellen Cairns – Board Chair
6:05 p.m. Approve Agenda
6:10 p.m. Approve Minutes from September 23rd, 2024
6:15 p.m. Public Comment
6:30 p.m. Reports

● Superintendent Report
● Principal Report
● Student Service Report

7:00 p.m. Board Discussion

● Budget Update (Discussion)
● Report from the last meeting of the Sustainability Committee
● Formation of a 706b Study Committee to explore possible union high school (Discussion/possible
vote)
● Flip the model report (Discussion/possible vote)
● Potential Board Retreat (Discussion)
● Teacher Recognition (Discussion)
● November 25th Meeting (Discussion)
● Add Eric Nelis to Sustainability Committee (Discussion/Vote)

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Oct 28, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Cabot School Sustainability Committee Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://ccsu.zoom.us/j/88061294446?pwd=EaqqBF6fCFJqw1qol6hUdaboik2FV2.1
Passcode: 483322
Or One tap mobile :
+13126266799,,88061294446#,,,,*483322# US (Chicago)
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Webinar ID: 880 6129 4446
Passcode: 483322
International numbers available: https://ccsu.zoom.us/u/ketOhCxezq

Hardwick area Peace Vigil meets each TH.