Archive for July, 2015
College News
Mary Donald of Grafton, an International Relations major, has graduated from Colgate University in New York. Clayton Enright of Londonderry graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. with a degree in Accounting. Kerry Howard of Londonderry graduated from Stonehill College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Anna Jonynas of Chester graduated from Stonehill […]
Deep fried baby corn and chicken make a spicy meal
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Once you try baby corn, you will be hooked on its tenderness and simplicity in cooking. Although not as sweet as larger ears of corn, I add some heat and great flavor to compensate. If you want something a little more fiery, add some minced chili peppers while cooking the onions. […]
Londonderry seeks applicants for new policing plan committee
On Monday, July 6 the Londonderry Select Board voted to create an ad hoc committee to study and present a proposal for a possible policing plan for the Town of Londonderry to the Select Board. The purpose of this committee is to examine and study possible options for policing and to bring a recommendation to […]
Weston Select Board agenda for Tuesday, July 14 2015
The Weston Select Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Town Offices at 12 Lawrence Hill Road. Below is its agenda. Any Requested Changes to the Agenda Public Comment Road Foreman: Derry Sled Dogs – Groomer off Trails by April 30 Chester Mtn. Culvert Access Permit – Carpenter Mowing Tractor Rental Agreement Stop Sign SO […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. Approve Minutes from July 1, 2015 Select Board Meeting Citizen Comments Old Business Approve Town Plan Masonic Lodge Vending Permit; Ron Patch Yosemite Fire Station Report Water Project Discussion Andover MOU […]
Bob Fraser, Chester antiques dealer, long-time teacher
Chester resident George Robert Fraser, 83, died on June 22, 2015 due to mesothelioma. Â He was born Oct. 1, 1931 in Amherst, N.H., the son of Annie (Bray) and Daniel Joseph Fraser, graduated from Milford High School and entered the Navy, achieving the rank of Machinist Mate 2nd class. In 1954, Mr. Fraser married Mary […]
Chester sets tax rate, agrees to title search on Yosemite Fire House
By Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Select Board set this year’s tax rate, approved a contract for a title search to determine the ownership of the Yosemite Fire House, heard an update on Merritt Edson day festivities and discussed the options to move the proposed water project forward at its Wednesday, […]
No dampened spirits for rainy July 4th Parade in Londonderry
Despite the rain on Saturday, July 4, crowds turned out in Londonderry to celebrate the United States’ 239th Independence Day with an annual parade. Kids and their parents lined up along Main Street/Route 11 to try to catch candies thrown from the floats and enjoy the music and merriment of the day. ©2015 Telegraph Publishing […]
Grafton considers townwide vote on wind project
By Gloria Dufield ©2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC The proposed wind project in Grafton continues to raise concerns for residents and again was the focus of much of the Monday, July 6 Select Board meeting. Resident Kent Armstrong began by stating that the meeting last month held jointly by landowner Meadowsend Timberlands Ltd. and project developer Iberdrola […]
Chester Police ask for help with break-ins, burglaries
Chester Police are asking that anyone with information regarding a recent series of burglaries in the Smokeshire area of Ludlow and Chester to contact police at 875-2035. Police Chief Rick Cloud says that five or so camps have been broken into and brush hogs, riding lawn mowers, copper piping and “anything and everything that isn’t […]
Chester Development Review Board meeting for July 13, 2015
The Chester Development Review Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 13 for its regular meeting, preceded by two site visits beginning at 5 p.m. The first site visit will take place at 926 VT Rt. 103 S., followed by a 5:30 p.m. site visit at 3254 Green Mountain Turnpike. The regular meeting will […]
Flood Brook School offers free meals to 18 and unders
Flood Brook School, 91 Route 11 in Londonderry, is offering free breakfasts and lunches to anyone 18 and under, according to the Flood Brook Facebook page. The program, which kicked off on Monday, June 29, offer grab-and-go meals from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. While the program is […]
Bridge work to close Route 11 between Chester, Londonderry for 10 days
By Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC UPDATE July 22: Bridge 41 on Route 11 between Chester and Londonderry was closed on Monday, July 20. It is expected to be closed through Thursday July 30. For a 10-day period between July and September, VTrans will be closing Route 11 for the rehabilitation of Bridge […]
Upcoming events: Antique appraisals, comedy night and music, music, music
For more upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph calendar. To be included in our Upcoming events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@www.chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Antiques July 11: Black River Academy Museum hosts antiques appraiser O n Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., appraiser Mark Putnam will be at […]
Glidden recognized for volunteerism with $10,000 award for Proctorsville Fire Department
Foxborough, Mass. Bob Glidden Jr. of Proctorsville has been honored by the Kraft family and New England Patriots Charitable Foundation’s Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards for his volunteerism with the Proctorsville Fire Department. Glidden was named one of 10 second place winners in New England. The award comes with a $10,000 prize that is to […]
Chester Select Board agrees to water project ‘do-over’
By Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC In the wake of last Tuesday’s defeat of a vote to ratify the May 19 water project passage, the Chester Select Board met in a sparsely attended noon meeting on Thursday July 2 to affirm that it is behind the project and will bring it to another […]
Claremont student awarded Eileen Neal nursing scholarship
The 10th annual Eileen Austin Neal, RN, Nursing Scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to Natalie Wilson of Claremont, N.H., to attend Colby Sawyer College in New London, N.H. Wilson, who attended Stevens High School, was inspired to be a nurse as a result of her participation in the Daring to Care program. In her application, […]
Dakin takes over as president of Chester Rotary
The Chester Rotary Club observed the Passing of the Gavel to new President Bill Dakin on Thursday, June 25. Dakin becomes the service organization’s 75 president. Outgoing President Brian Morris started off the ceremony by stressing that the Chester Rotary is a small but effective club achieving its goals through the dedication of its members. […]
Mexican style orzo features chilies and clams
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Not only do dried chilies give a uniquely piquant flavor to just about any recipe, when you briefly toast them their flavor comes out. If you cook them too long, they become bitter and it’s quite noticeable, so keep a close eye on them. Try this fragrant hot tomato-chili sauce tossed […]
‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ serves up non-stop, high-octane fun
By David Lampe-Wilson © 2015-Telegraph Publishing LLC Weston Playhouse serves up a heapin’ helpin’of piping-hot, southern-fried jubilation with its opening production Pump Boys and Dinettes, an unpretentious evening of song, dance and musical fun. The show, seen during a preview performance, has a slim thread of a plot that runs through it, but that never […]
