Preliminary Future of Ed report set to offer many options, but make no recommendations
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC There were two takeaways from Monday’s meeting of the Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont. The commission was given the charge to look at the education system as a whole – including funding it – with a final report due in December 2025 and […]
Holiday events throughout the region
By Stacia Spaulding ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Do you need a Christmas tree or some hand-crafted gifts? Are the kids excited to meet Santa? How about a relaxing evening filled with holiday music? The Telegraph has brought all the holiday events in the region together in one place. Our Calendar of Events contains additional information […]
Chester continues budgeting, hears Class 4 road complaint
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Every year, the Chester Snowmobile Club comes before the Chester Select Board to request the use of certain town roads to link together private properties and Class 4 roads to complete the trails used by its members and by other members of the statewide VAST trail system. […]
School restructuring options include modular classes at CAES, pre-school at CTES
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last Thursday’s meeting of the board of the Green Mountain Unified School District, Superintendent Layne Millington unveiled an “Advisory Restructuring Report” that put forward three recommendations for making progress on the issues of under-utilization of Cavendish Town Elementary and over-crowding of Chester-Andover Elementary. Last year, the […]
Update on the Future: No silver bullets to cutting costs
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC As school districts are working on their 2025-26 budgets, the deadline for the preliminary report from the state Commission on the Future of Public Education’s — including short term cost containment strategies — is fast approaching. The message from recent subcommittee meetings is that it’s complicated and […]
After ‘tragic’ election night, Dems oust Clarkson from Senate majority leadership
By Sarah Mearhoff ©2024 VTDigger MONTPELIER Two and a half weeks after Vermont voters eviscerated their supermajority, Senate Democrats convened Saturday to reflect on their election losses and chart a new course ahead of the 2025 legislative session. They voted to retain one top leader — but jettisoned another. Saturday’s caucus at the Statehouse was […]
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Andover Select Board agenda for Dec. 9
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. -
Preliminary Future of Ed report set to offer many options, but make no recommendations Rep. Conlon goes off script claiming 'strong policy proposals'; 5.9% tax increase predicted in Dec. 1 letter
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC There were two takeaways from Monday’s meeting -
Chester Select Board agenda for Dec. 4
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Town Hall, -
Chester continues budgeting, hears Class 4 road complaint
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Every year, the Chester Snowmobile Club comes -
Arkansas man sentenced to almost 7 years for traveling to have sex with Vermont 15-year-old
RUTLAND A 25-year-old Arkansas man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Rutland to six -
Chester Teen Center growing; donations sought to work on permanent space
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Since its inception last March, with a focus group of -
Andover Select Board agenda for Nov. 25
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Nov. -
Chester Select Board/Water Commissioners agendas for Nov. 20
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Town - More News
Community & Arts Life
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Springfield Community Players urgently seeks funds for new roof
The Springfield Community Players, Vermont’s oldest continuously operating amateur theater group, is in imminent need -
Seasonal art workshops for adults and kids at Weston library Dec. 12 and 14
Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey brings two workshops to Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill -
Ludlow church raises funds for disaster kits
Christmas-time SINGO held at the United Church of Ludlow raised $425 that will be used -
‘Holiday Fiesta’ at Proctorsville Library Dec. 14
Cavendish Historical Society is hosting a Holiday Fiesta from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, -
Dance Factory’s annual ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 14, 15 at Springfield High School
Join Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets in the Dance -
League of Women Voters speaker series on Supreme Court decisions continues Dec. 11
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the second -
51st Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner to be held Dec. 14
The Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14 at -
Free VSO Brass & Counterpoint Concert Dec. 14
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra presents its Brass Quintet concert in collaboration with Counterpoint, a Montpelier-based - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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GM Marching Band celebrates new banner, thanks to One Credit Union
Pictured from left, with the new banner are Green Mountain student Anna Bennett, GM Principal -
Amtrak service for Chester and Ludlow? One man has the vision Town Planner Preston Bristow asks you to weigh in on Vermont Rail Plan
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Preston Bristow wants to see a passenger train -
Jennifer Chambers appointed to state Clinical Utilization Review Board
Springfield Hospital announces that its director of Case Management and Social Services, Jennifer Chambers, has -
Call for ‘Priority Projects’ needing state, federal funding
Once again, Springfield Regional Development Corp. is partnering with the Mt. Ascutney Regional Commission and - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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To the editor: Rep.-elect Morrow on projected property tax hike
The Vermont Tax Commissioner has released his annual estimate of what our average statewide property -
To the editor: Chester development would create many problems for full-time residents
My concerns are the zoning law changes to smaller lots in Chester. The new revision -
To the editor: How to merge Proctorsville and Cavendish fire departments
Once again, the issue of merging Fire Districts 1 and 2 in Cavendish has been -
To the editor: Correcting misunderstandings about Covid vaccine and climate change
Mr. Keith Stern, who unsuccessfully ran for the Vermont House in the last election, has - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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GM Marching Band celebrates new banner, thanks to One Credit Union
Pictured from left, with the new banner are Green Mountain student Anna Bennett, GM Principal -
Preliminary Future of Ed report set to offer many options, but make no recommendations Rep. Conlon goes off script claiming 'strong policy proposals'; 5.9% tax increase predicted in Dec. 1 letter
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC There were two takeaways from Monday’s meeting -
School restructuring options include modular classes at CAES, pre-school at CTES
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last Thursday’s meeting of the board -
Update on the Future: No silver bullets to cutting costs
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC As school districts are working on their - More in Education
Obituaries
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Harold J. ‘Hiedi’ Hale, 91, of Weston
Harold J. “Hiedi” Hale, 91, of Weston, passed away Dec. 2, 2024 at the Vermont -
John William Alexander, 58, of South Londonderry
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John William Alexander, who -
Huzon ‘Jerry’ Stewart III, 81, of Chester
It is with heavy hearts that we share Huzon J. “Jerry” Stewart III, passed away -
Casey Rowley, 93, of Londonderry
Casey Rowley, 93, died Nov. 12, 2024 at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, surrounded by - More Obituaries
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Henry Homeyer’s holiday gift guide for gardeners
By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC I am a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I believed in Santa Claus longer than anyone I have ever met. Fifth grade, maybe sixth. To this day, some 70 years later, I still believe in the mystery and joy of giving wonderful gifts that suit the receiver, […]
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Create lasting memories at Christmas in Weston on Dec. 7
Everybody is invited to enjoy a day of holiday fun from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The 39th Annual Christmas in Weston celebration is filled with free events and activities for all ages. Throughout the day, enjoy classic holiday activities: visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, Christmas caroling, […]
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Springfield Community Band Holiday Concert with featured vocalists set for Dec. 7
The Springfield Community Band announces that its Second Annual Holiday Concert will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Riverside Middle School auditorium, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. The featured vocalists will be teachers Meredith Pelton (Springfield High School) and Kelly DeAngelis (Riverside Middle School), as well as the Riverside Middle […]
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PapierCraft art workshop for adults at Weston library Dec. 3
Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey invites adults to join a PapierCraft workshop, a festive recycling of found materials for the holidays, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston. Joyful banners, handsome medallions, stylish stars and more will be made by up-cycling vintage book pages, maps and […]
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Londonderry Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 7
The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. (Route 11) in Londonderry. Handmade wreaths, as well as crafts and gift items, will be available to purchase, and lunch will be served. A “cookie walk” will also be featured. […]
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Meet House Rep.-elect Tom Charlton
Everyone is invited to an Open House for Tom Charlton, to be held at the Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common in Chester, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. A Republican, he was recently elected to the House of Representatives for Windham-Windsor District, which includes the towns of Athens, Grafton, Windham and Chester. […]
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Ludlow Rotary hears trail update, TRSU long-term forecast
Charlie Rimer, board member of Ludlow Area Sport Trails, updated the Ludlow Rotary Club about progress made on the construction of the first 3.5-mile multi-use trail on the “Back 40” behind Ludlow Elementary School. The trail opened on June 15 to the public for biking, walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The trail was constructed professionally […]
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Apple Blossom 2025 seeks participants
Springfield Hospital staff and volunteers are preparing for the 2025 Apple Blossom, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, at a new location: Springfield High School Auditorium, 303 South St. The theme is That Was Then, This Is Now. Senior girls from area high schools are invited to apply; a […]
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Weston Christmas Bazaar set for Nov. 29-30
If you have chosen to spend your Thanksgiving weekend amid the tranquility and stark beauty of Vermont’s Stick Season, it doesn’t mean you don’t have access to a superior shopping experience. Weston’s 43rd Christmas Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30 at the Walker […]
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SINGO returns to Ludlow Church Nov. 24
The community is invited to kick off the holiday season with a festive night of Christmas-time SINGO from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24 at the United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St. Popular SINGO host Jane McGarry returns, and Ludlow musician Sammy Blanchette will perform the tunes on his guitar, mixing in […]
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Burn ban again extended as dry weather persists
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The ban on debris burning extended through today, Monday, Nov. 18 for Windsor, Windham, Rutland and Bennington counties has been extended for an additional week, until 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Towns from Windham east to the Connecticut River are ranked “Very High” for fire danger, according to […]
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Thanksgiving crafts workshop at Derry Library Nov. 23
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., invites children of all ages to join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey for a special Thanksgiving program at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. Children will have the opportunity to make harvest wreaths from natural materials and painted thankful leaves to decorate the Thanksgiving table. In […]
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Weston’s Winter Cabaret returns Dec. 6 & 7
Kick off the winter season with Weston Theater Company’s popular annual Winter Cabaret to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 at Walker Farm, 705 Main St. in Weston This fun, festive and tastefully irreverent tradition is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Proceeds from this event […]
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Chester board says ‘no’ to new zoning idea, asks for tweaks to the rest of the plan
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC If you have ever thought that talking to or writing your local officials is not effective, the Chester Select Board meeting of Nov. 6 might change your mind. Over the course of a couple of meetings, the board has been looking at something called “density-based zoning,” which […]
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Chester Democrats invites folks to monthly meeting
Been meaning to get involved in politics, but too busy to get to it? Are you a Democrat or, if not, are you generally accepting of others and humane in your views? If so, join the Chester Democratic Committee for its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 downstairs at the Chester Town […]
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To the editor: Senate candidate Murray thanks supporters, says the work continues
Dear Friends, Supporters and Voters of Chester and Windsor District, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each of you who believed in my campaign for state Senate. You shared your stories and campaigned alongside me for a Vermont that works for all. While the result was not what we […]
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