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Meet the six candidates for three Senate Windsor District seats

@2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Six candidates are running for three spots in the Vermont Senate representing the Windsor District, which is made up of 23 towns in Windsor County (except for Rochester) plus Pittsfield in Rutland County and Thetford in Orange. Three are Republicans and three are Democrats, two of whom are incumbents. Election Day […]

Hoser & Charlton address four pressing issues

© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Two Chester residents are facing off to represent the Windsor-Windham District, consisting of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham, in the Vermont House. Incumbent Tom Charlton, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Will Hoser. Ground Rules: Now, each election year, The Chester Telegraph asks our local candidates specific questions about […]

No Kings/Vote Early rally brings 180+ to Chester Green

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Nearly 200 people gathered from throughout the area last Saturday afternoon for a get-out-the-vote rally on the Chester Green, just three weeks before Nov. 3 voting and amid early voting. While the fall day was brisk and breezy, bright sunshine cheered those protesting the Trump administration in […]

With razing of Mill Tavern set, a look back at the many lives of an iconic Londonderry building

By the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In the coming weeks, a familiar chapter in North Londonderry’s built landscape will draw to a close, when the massive timber-framed building at 2242 N. Main St. — known for the past half-century as The Mill Tavern — is razed. To passersby, the quiet […]

Chester board hears reaction to draft ‘Town Green Use Ordinance’

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC It was looking like the Chester Select Board meeting last Wednesday would be contentious because a draft document for regulating the use of the Chester Green had been circulating in town. For more than a year, the Chester Green has been the venue for a number of […]

GMUSD Board hears need for deep cuts to avoid penalties

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC After many months of wrangling over various aspects of policy governance — a method of assigning roles of the board and the administration — the Green Mountain Unified School District voted to consign it to the ash heap and move to another model. But that sense of […]

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  • To the editor: Will Hoser deserves your vote

    To the editor: Will Hoser deserves your vote

    We in Vermont are struggling with the rising cost of living. Gasoline, heating fuel, groceries, housing and health insurance all put pressure on household budgets. These are not isolated local problems. They reflect national policies and global events that have be ineptly administered and executed by Republican leadership in Washington, D.C., that affect working families […]

  • To the editor: Charlton represents with common sense solutions

    To the editor: Charlton represents with common sense solutions

    Tom Charlton is not running for a national office. He is not a torchbearer for President Trump nor is he one who would misrepresent himself by using the wrong color on his sign, as someone has accused. Our issues are severe and they are the topics on which we should focus. Is Tom a Republican? […]

  • To the editor: Hoser presents himself, his views with honesty

    To the editor: Hoser presents himself, his views with honesty

    During the height of campaign season, signs are one of the best ways for a candidate to get their name in front of their community. So as you drive through Chester, Windsor, Grafton or Athens, it’s a surprise to see only blue signs. One might think, there must only be Democrats running for the House […]

  • To the editor: The taint of corporate involvement in politics and government

    To the editor: The taint of corporate involvement in politics and government

    When we hear Republican candidates earnestly talking about reducing regulations, cutting government programs and lowering taxes to help ordinary Americans, we need to recognize the distinction between tactics and strategy. These proposals are tactics. The broader strategy behind them is to drastically reduce the role of government in our lives. We have watched this strategy […]

  • To the editor: Murray would be a bridge between Windsor and Montpelier

    To the editor: Murray would be a bridge between Windsor and Montpelier

    I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Andrea Murray in her campaign for Windsor County Senate. I have had the privilege of knowing Andrea for the past six years and, in that time, I have come to respect her immensely for her dedication, intelligence and work ethic. Andrea is a hardworking farmer from […]

  • To the editor: Casting my vote for Hoser

    To the editor: Casting my vote for Hoser

    The election for our local state representative for the towns of Chester, Grafton, Windham, and Athens is coming up on November 3rd. I have attended numerous forums to hear from the candidates regarding many issues that affect us here in Vermont, our communities, and our everyday lives. I have come away from these events with […]

  • To the editor: When 'safety' is applied to control

    To the editor: When ‘safety’ is applied to control

    Safety is such an interesting word. Who doesn’t love safety? It ranks up there with “mom” and “apple pie.” Most of us are not comfortable with “danger” or “risk” or “threat.” But “safety” is a comforting protective word. Unfortunately, it can be cravenly applied to disarm, to seize control and stifle ongoing debate and an […]

  • To the editor: Murray is not a moderate Republican

    To the editor: Murray is not a moderate Republican

    With November elections upon us, these are the times that test our country’s character and its future. And nothing is more important when voting for a person than the quality of their character. Are they humble, are they honest, are they honorable, and do they have integrity? Which brings me to Andrea DeLuna Murray who […]

  • Ralph Pace of Ludlow marries Gwen Sussman

    Ralph Pace of Ludlow marries Gwen Sussman

    On Thursday, Oct. 8, Gwen Sussman and Ralph Pace were married at the home of Patsy and Kevin Kintz in Ludlow. The wedding was conducted by Pastor Michelle Fountain of the United Church of Ludlow with the assistance of Jeffrey Pace. Sussman, formerly of Charleston, S.C., and Pace, formerly of Ludlow, will reside at the […]

  • To the editor: Make history; Vote yes on Prop 4

    To the editor: Make history; Vote yes on Prop 4

    On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, you can vote to amend the Vermont Constitution by adding Proposal 4, Equality of Rights. Adopted in 1777, the Vermont State Constitution, our founding legal document stating the overarching values of our society, does not have an equal protection clause that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s race, sex, religion, […]

  • Right for Vermont holds session on Prop 3 in Chester on Oct. 20

    Right for Vermont holds session on Prop 3 in Chester on Oct. 20

    The Right for Vermont Foundation will hold a free public information session in Chester to help voters understand Proposal 3, the constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Fullerton Inn, 40 the Common.  The session will be open to the public […]

  • To the editor: Morrow deserves reelection to State House

    To the editor: Morrow deserves reelection to State House

    I would like to encourage the voters of Winhall, Weston, Andover and Londonderry to support the reelection of Chris Morrow as our Vermont state representative. Chris possesses many high quality traits that make him a unique and invaluable voice in our Vermont State House. Chris has the capacity to openly listen respectfully to all his […]

  • Community lunch at 2nd Congo Church in Londonderry

    Community lunch at 2nd Congo Church in Londonderry

    The Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. in Londonderry, is announcing our October Community Lunch. Our October lunch will be at noon, Thursday, Oct. 22. This menu will be a traditional turkey dinner, with dessert included. It’s a time for fun, fellowship and great food. All are welcome and a free will offering will […]

  • Henry Homeyer: Improving soil and planting bulbs -- outside and in

    Henry Homeyer: Improving soil and planting bulbs — outside and in

    By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC It will soon be time to gather up your leaves and store them for use in the garden. If you can run over them with your mower to chop them up, they’ll break down quicker, becoming a nice source of organic matter to improve the soil in your […]

  • Londonderry Library to hold puppetry workshop honoring Pura Belpré

    Londonderry Library to hold puppetry workshop honoring Pura Belpré

    The South Londonderry Free Library is honoring librarian, storyteller and puppeteer Pura Belpré with a puppetry workshop at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Learn about this champion of bilingual literature and make your own mini puppet theater with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey. This art workshop is open to all ages and is free […]

  • To the editor: Tom Charlton a common sense vote in State House

    To the editor: Tom Charlton a common sense vote in State House

    I am giving my support to reelect our state representative, Tom Charlton, who represents the towns of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham. He has done a great job, and he works as hard for us as he has managing and operating his own timber framing business. As a minister for 25 years and Boy Scout […]

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