Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
GMUSD Board special meeting agenda for April 3
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday April 3 at the Green Mountain High School, 716 Rt. 103 south, and via Zoom. To join the meeting via Zoom go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/83107477572 I. CALL TO ORDER: A. Roll call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions & Deletions) […]
Vermont courthouses alter schedules for eclipse
Due to the Monday, April 8 solar eclipse with anticipated road closures and high traffic volume, Vermont courthouse schedules will vary by location on that day. Courthouses in the following counties in the northern part of the state will be physically closed to the public on April 8: Chittenden; Franklin; Grand Isle; Lamoille; Orleans; Caledonia; […]
Richard Dansingburg, 88, of Chester
Richard (Dick) Hayes Dansingburg passed away peacefully at his home in Chester on the afternoon of March 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old. Dick was born on May 10, 1935 in Rochester, Minn., to Gertrude (Boothby) and Hayes Dansingburg. He grew up in Rochester with his older sister Janet. Dick graduated […]
To the editor: Montpelier wrestles with flood impacts, school budgeting
The Vermont legislature has now said “thank you and farewell” to our second set of pages, which means we are more than halfway through our 2024 session. If you know a young person who will be in the 8th grade next year and is interested in how Vermont works – please suggest they consider serving […]
Ludlow braves snow to hold fundraiser for revitalized farmers market
Updated at 10:36 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024. ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC According to market manager Emma Wright, “We sold out our 100 in-advance tickets and sold 20 more for a total of 120 guests and roughly 20 volunteers. … together we raised a total of $5,589,” and included $1,000 in additional donations other than […]
Academic News
Hazel Kekic of Chester, a member of the class of 2024 at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, made High Honors for winter semester which requires a GPA of 3.67 or above. She is the daughter of Tamasin and Nick Kekic. Liina Koch of South Londonderry, a biological chemistry major, has been named to the Dean’s […]
To the editor: Roper thanks Chester voters
I am writing to thank Chester’s voters for electing me to represent them on our Select Board. I am always open to hearing from anyone who has a local issue or a need that the board may be of help with. It’s important for all to know that our Select Board is a place where […]
Okemo’s women ski patrol takes over the mountain for International Women’s Day
By Cara Philbin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC LUDLOW Friday, March 8, 2024 marks the second time in its history that Okemo Mountain organized an all-women ski patrol team to honor International Women’s Day. The first time was just last year, when the women realized they were enough to cover the mountain. It’s 7 a.m., and […]
Andover Select Board agenda for March 25
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday March 25 at the Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of March 11th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
To the editor: After flooding, Green Mountain Gardeners lead in landscape restoration
Remembering July 2023, the area of the state where some of the worst Vermont flood devastation occurred, the Green Mountain Gardeners members lead in community landscape restoration. “The Green Mountain Gardeners is a group of community members who foster horticulture, beautification, and conservation of all natural resources in their mountain communities,” saya club President Linda […]
To the editor: Self-checkout no convenience at convenience store
I was driving home from Charlotte to South Londonderry the other day after working long hours. I was tired and thought it would be a good idea to stop at a convenience store for a coffee with a little hot chocolate in it to perk me for the drive. A Maplefields (location to remain nameless […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 20
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 20 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the board’s agenda 1. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 2. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting 3. Citizen’s Comments 4. Old […]
Edward Joseph Wright Jr., 83, of Chester
Edward Joseph Wright Jr. of Chester passed away peacefully and on his own terms surrounded by his loving family on March 14, 2024 after a slow decline from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 83. He was born on July 23, 1940, to Edward J. Wright Sr. and Lauretta (Picard) Wright. Eddy, or Junior as he was […]
GMUSD Board agenda for March 21
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 21 at Green Mountain High School and on Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/88449272142 Below is the board’s agenda. I. CALL TO ORDER: A. Roll call II. ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIR: III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: […]
After almost closing for good, Ludlow Farmers Market hopes to make a strong comeback
By Cara Philbin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC LUDLOW The farmer’s market that took place on summer Friday nights on Route 103 in Ludlow may be moving to Depot Street in the center of town, says its new director, Emma Wright, as part of numerous changes she hopes for the 15-year-old market, which almost shut down […]
Windsor Sen. McCormack won’t seek re-election He'll retire in January serving 31 years in state Senate
By Sarah Mearhoff ©2024 VT Digger After more than three decades representing Windsor County in the Vermont Senate, Dick McCormack plans to retire next January at the conclusion of his term. The veteran Democrat disclosed his decision to constituents on Town Meeting Day last week and explained his thinking to VTDigger in an interview Monday. […]
To the editor: Chester seeks volunteers to help water new trees
Chester has been awarded one of the 2024 Urban & Community Forestry Grants to increase and maintain a healthy tree population. See Chester Telegraph Feb. 20, 2024 article: Chester gets $47,000 grant to remove, replace ash trees. The goal for the approximately $50,000 in awarded funds is to plant ornamental trees in targeted locations in […]
A Local Guide to the Solar Eclipse: Partial or total, prepare to be awed, if the clouds stay away
By Roderick Bates ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Monday, April 8, a band of midday darkness about 100 miles wide will move in a northeasterly path across North America from Mexico to Newfoundland as the moon crosses in front of the sun. In Vermont, the southern edge of that path will cross through Middlebury and […]
To the editor: Senior Solutions thanks Chester voters for approving funding
Senior Solutions, the area agency on aging in southeastern Vermont, offers our heartfelt gratitude to the residents of Chester who voted to approve funding for us during Town Meeting. The decision to allocate resources to support our seniors demonstrates the compassionate and forward-thinking nature of your community. We look forward to working to ensure the older residents of […]
To the editor: Change in medical cannabis law a step backward
The Vermont House Government Operations Committee is considering amending Vermont law to allow high-potency cannabis to be sold at retail stores to patients with “medical” cards for marijuana. This would depart from the present law, which limits sale of high-potency cannabis concentrates to medical dispensaries only. This change would be a major step backward for […]
