Archive for April, 2017
Convenience store employee foils burglary
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC A convenience store employee preparing to open up for the day foiled an Easter Sunday foray by two burglars. According to a Vermont State Police press release, at about 4:45 this morning, an employee at the Shell station at 705 Rockingham Road in Rockingham was waiting to open the store […]
Chester Select Board agenda for April 19, 2017
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. Approval of Minutes from April 5, 2017 Select Board Meeting Citizen Comments Old Business Time Capsule Update Sign Local Emergency Operations Plan Liquor Licenses: Meditrina, Pizza Stone, Fullerton Inn Outside Consumption Permit: […]
Londonderry Select Board agenda for April 17, 2017
The Select Board of the town of Londonderry will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17 at The Twitchell Building, 100 School St. Below is its agenda. Call meeting to order Additions or deletions to the agenda Minutes: a. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 3, 2017; b. Approval of Special Board […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for April 17, 2017
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 17 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. Adopt Agenda Minutes: April 3, 2017 Highway Report: Truck Bids Acceptance Act 148 Universal Recycling law requirements: Ham Gillett Signatures for Special Town Meeting Warning May 24, 2017 Agenda/Minutes […]
Area’s Finnish heritage found in surviving saunas
By Devin Colman Vermont State Architectural Historian ©2107 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ever wondered why the area around East Hill Road in Andover is often referred to as “Finn Hill?” In the early 20th century, groups of Finnish immigrants moved to the area and began new lives. Settling primarily in the towns of Andover, Chester, Mt. […]
20 entrepreneurs to participate in Emerging Leaders program;
Vt. Chamber honors four with hospitality awards
Twenty entrepreneurs throughout the state have been selected to participate in a free business course starting April 21 at Vermont Technical College in Williston. Emerging Leaders is a Small Business Administration training program specifically tailored for entrepreneurs looking to grow their small businesses. The program includes approximately 100 hours of classroom time, connects small business […]
Commentary: Vermont’s ethics crisis
By Bill Schubart The Vermont legislature is at an impasse trying to decide whether to establish and adequately fund a statewide ethics commission that has real enforcement capability. There’s been considerable favorable testimony by Vermonters, ethicists and Secretary of State Jim Condos, who has been a relentless champion of government transparency, inclusion and establishing such […]
To the editor: Local rules for local schools
Earl Butz – Richard Nixon’s Secretary of Agriculture – was famous for telling farmers to “get big or get out.” His tenure set off a frenzy of consolidation in agriculture pushing small farmers off their land and turning neighbors against each other in an everyone-for-themselves scramble for more acreage. Farming began its perilous decline from […]
Chester board talks economic growth; sets Planning interviews
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC With a smaller crowd in attendance than at most of its recent meetings, the Chester Select Board on Wednesday, April 5 signed the Unified Development Bylaws that have been a bone of contention for months. In a related action, the board discussed the questions and timetable for […]
Special meeting of Chester Select Board for April 14, 2017
The Chester Select Board will be holding a special meeting for the purpose of interviewing candidates for positions on the Planning Commission. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday Friday, April 14 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Citizen Comments 2. Executive Session for the purpose of […]
Stratton Mountain resort parent sold in $1.5 billion deal
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Denver based Intrawest Resort Holdings, the parent company of Stratton Mountain, announced today that it is being sold to Aspen Skiing Co. and KSL Partners in a $1.5 billion deal. According to the press release, Aspen Skiing Co. owns and operates four mountains in Aspen, Colo., – […]
Alleged N.H. carjacker nabbed by VSP in Springfield
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC An alleged carjacker who was being chased by Claremont, N.H., police was captured in Springfield after a high speed pursuit and a fight. according to a Vermont State Police press release. Just before 4 a.m. this morning,the Claremont Police Department alerted Vermont troopers that they were chasing a vehicle whose […]
Arts events: April 13 through May 15, 2017
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@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. April 13 & 14: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at NEYT […]
Community events: April 13 through May 13, 2017
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@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. April 13 & 20: Kundalini Yoga at Neighborhood Connections Certified […]
Free cybersecurity camp for high schoolers offered at Norwich U.
For the third year in a row, Norwich University will hold the free cybersecurity camp called GenCyber@NU, and applications are due April 30. The camp will be held on July 23 – 29, 2017 at Norwich U. in Northfield. Applications are invited from high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year […]
A twist on mozzarella caprese with proscuitto pinwheels
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This is a delicious version of the classic Italian caprese appetizer, but using another favorite of Italy, prosciutto. 1/2 pound package phyllo dough (1 roll), thawed 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained well and chopped 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese * 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 teaspoon dried basil, […]
Cavendish Select Board Agenda for April 10, 2017
The Cavendish Select Board will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017 in the meeting room of the Cavendish Town Office, 37 High Street at 6:30 p.m. Below is its agenda. 1. Call the meeting to order 2. Act upon minutes of the meetings of March 13th, 2017. 3. Sign Orders 4. Review […]
Weston Select Board agenda for April 11, 2017
The Weston Select Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Town Office on Lawrence Hill Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Any Requested Changes to the Agenda: 2. Public Comment: 3. Road Foreman: 4. Transfer Station: 5. Fire Dept. Letter: 6. VLCT Ins.: 7. Cash Flow: 8. Appointed Officers: Alternate Planning Commission […]
Grafton Planning Commission agenda for April 11, 2017
The Planning Commission for the town of Grafton will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Minutes: Feb 14, 2017 Subdivision permit proposal | Windham Foundation: Review of application; minor subdivision determination; Review of subdivision public notices, hearing […]
Grafton board votes to move meetings to new town garage
By Cynthia Prairie ©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Grafton Select Board voted 4 to 1 on Monday to move its meetings to the new town garage on Tom Bell Road, more than 2 miles east of the center of town. The meetings are currently held in the gym/cafeteria at the Grafton Elementary School, 58 School […]
