Archive for May, 2017
Community events: May 13 through May 30, 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. May 13: Cavendish hosts spring bird walk On Saturday, May […]
Grafton Planning Board agenda for May 9, 2017
The Planning Commission for the town of Grafton will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. Public Hearing Minor Subdivision Hearing | Windham Foundation Adjourn Public Hearing Planning Commission Meeting Public Comment Minutes: April 11, 2017 Subdivision Sketch Plan Review | Rodney […]
Plan for your aging self; safeguard against elder abuse
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC ©2017-Telegraph Publishing LLC We are all, inexorably, marching toward old age. By 2030, 72 million Americans will be age 65 or older. The good news is longevity has been improving, with people are remaining healthy and vibrant at older ages. The bad news is cultural perceptions of “old” […]
Bacon smokey ribs are perfect for the summer table
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com If you enjoy the taste of smokey bacon with your ribs, this is the recipe for you … and whoever you want to share it with. Creating a dry rub and preparing your own bacon-barbecue sauce is the only way to go for me. But if desired, simply buy your favorite, […]
Andover Select Board agenda for May 8, 2017
The Select Board for the town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Town Offices, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is its agenda. Call Select Board meeting to order. Act on Agenda. Act on Minutes: Act on minutes from April 24th meeting. Review and Act on Financial Orders. Highways / […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction schedule
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation has begun replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of May 8, 2017. Monday through Friday: Road improvement work to being at the intersection […]
Derry board talks Transfer Station changes, salt shed construction
By Bruce Frauman ©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a busy session, the Londonderry Select Board Monday night wrestled with a number of long-term issues including Irene buyouts, the town’s salt and sand shed, solar installations and appointments. Solid Waste coordinator Esther Fishman, who is in the process of creating a cashless payment system for the […]
Four towns OK Green Mountain RED merger; voter turnout low
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Although turnout numbers were low, voters in Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester today, approved an Act 46 merger of the six districts that comprise their school system into the Green Mountain Unified School District. The new district will operate Chester-Andover Elementary School, Cavendish Town Elementary and Green […]
Fighter training flights to continue through mid-June
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The 104th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Mass. has announced it will be exercising its aircrews and maintenance teams in a increased operations training exercise May 1 – June 14, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m on weekdays. The flights will take place over […]
To the editor: Answers to Act 46 merger questions
Saturday’s Andover Information Forum on the proposed school merger was attended by about 25 voters and generated a many good questions. What follows is a recap of the questions and the answers that were discussed: Why are we talking about a merger? ACT 46 requires that small, local school districts consolidate into larger unified school […]
104th Fighter Wing training in area today
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The 104th Fighter Wing, flying out of Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Mass. will be flying routine training missions over Southern Vermont this afternoon. The 104th flies F-15 Eagles and has, as one of its missions, protecting the Northeast from airborne threats.
Housing program offers homeowners repair help
Windham & Windsor Housing Trust’s Home Repair Program is available to help income-eligible homeowners affordably rehab and repair their homes. The Home Repair Program has low-cost loans and provides expert help every step of the way. The loan officer works with homeowners to tailor a loan that is affordable and allows homeowners to make ends […]
Steampunk Society seeks Tweed Ride participants
The Steampunk Society of Vermont, a Springfield-based nonprofit, is raising seed money for the 2017 Springfield Steampunk Festival, to be held on Sept. 23 and 24 at Hartness House Inn. To that purpose, the group is sponsoring a Fun Run and Tweed Ride on June 3 at 9 a.m. on Toonerville Trail in Springfield. Registration […]
Community events: May 4 through May 10, 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. May 4: Playground committee speaks at Chester Rotary The Rotary […]
Arts events: May 4 through May 6, 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. May 4: Main Street Arts hosts two artists’ works Main […]
Ludlow area residents plan for merger ‘No’ vote and its aftermath
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC More than 40 people got together Thursday night to plan their opposition to the closing of Black River High School and the merger of the Ludlow and Mount Holly schools with the Mill River Unified Union School District in Clarendon. They also worked on ideas for what […]
A first for everything: grilled cheese with tomato gravy
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Grilled cheese with gravy? you ask. My answer: Because why not? Serve this lightly breaded cheese that has been grilled until the outside is crisp and the inside is melting. Serve with southern tomato gravy and this is a dish that is screaming decadence. Tomato gravy is also, classically, served on […]
