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 […]
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 […]
Analysis: Southern Windsor and the emerging Republican Party
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC While there was never any doubt that incumbent Democratic Sens. Alison Clarkson and Becca White and anointed Democratic candidate Joe Major would win election for the three seats for the Windsor District, the nascent Chester Republican Committee has made a formidable premier foray into politics while the Ludlow […]
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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 -
Burn ban again extended as dry weather persists
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The ban on debris burning extended through today, -
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 - More News
Community & Arts Life
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Londonderry Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 7
The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, -
Meet House Rep.-elect Tom Charlton
Everyone is invited to an Open House for Tom Charlton, to be held at the -
Ludlow Rotary hears trail update, TRSU long-term forecast
Charlie Rimer, board member of Ludlow Area Sport Trails, updated the Ludlow Rotary Club about -
Apple Blossom 2025 seeks participants Senior girls from area high schools invited; deadline to apply is Dec. 11
Springfield Hospital staff and volunteers are preparing for the 2025 Apple Blossom, which will be -
Weston Christmas Bazaar set for Nov. 29-30
If you have chosen to spend your Thanksgiving weekend amid the tranquility and stark beauty - More in Community & Arts Life
Business & Personal Finance
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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 -
Grace Cottage to hold community forum on Care Board recommendations
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital invites the public to an open community forum at - More in Business & Personal Finance
Commentary
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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 -
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 -
To the editor: Clarkson, Major, White thank supporters, voters
Thank you to the Windsor District voters for electing us to represent you in the - More Commentaries
Education News & High School Sports
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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 -
GM District Board agenda for Nov. 21
The Board of Directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District will meet from 6 -
Two Rivers Supervisory Union board agenda for Nov. 7 – UPDATED
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on - More in Education
Obituaries
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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 -
Margaret Perkins, 99, of Chester
Margaret (Young) Perkins, 99, of Chester, previously of Shaftsbury and of Casselberry, Fla., died peacefully -
Beverly Jean Plumb, 74, of Chester Celebration of Life to be held Sunday, Oct. 13
Beverly Jean Plumb, 74, passed away peacefully at her Chester home on Sept. 16, 2024. - More Obituaries
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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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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 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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Springfield Players presents Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’
Springfield Community Players, 165 South St. in Springfield, is gearing up for its final production of the season, Rumors by Neil Simon. Travel back to 1989 in New York City and see what happens when four socialite couples are invited to their friends’ 10th anniversary party. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16, […]
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St. Luke’s wreath-decorating workshops set for Nov. 21-23
The ever-popular wreath-decorating workshops will take place on Nov. 21 through 23 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. Those who register and pay by Saturday, Nov. 16 will receive a $5 discount on the price of $55 per wreath. Checks should be made out to St. Luke’s Church, with […]
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Fund drive started to help Chester man rebuild after Sunday fire
© 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A fundraising campaign has been started to help Charles Wright, who lost his Jewett Road home in Chester to a fire on Sunday. The Go Fund Me effort has a goal of $20,000 to help Wright to rebuild his home, which was uninsured. According to his niece Grace Wright, who […]
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Counterpoint concert film showing in Weston
Burr and Burton Academy seniors Tyler Keyes and Jordan Houghtaling put their cinematography skills to use recently by recording Counterpoint, Vermont’s premier professional vocal ensemble. The concert, titled The Sceptered Isle, was recorded in St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Hanover, N.H. on Oct. 26. The program of secular and sacred music is drawn from the […]
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Patient thanks Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad; how you can help the service
On June 29, 2023 Cole Williams of Londonderry was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on Middletown Road. A passerby called 911 and within 10 minutes personnel from the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Service and Londonderry Technical Rescue were on the scene. Londonderry Fire also assisted. LVRS members involved in the call were Pete Cobb, Judy […]
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Children’s Thanksgiving art workshop Nov. 16 in Weston
Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, invites children of all ages to a Giving Thanks workshop with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Children will create fabric print banners and small thankful books with decorative papers. These will make charming additions to any Thanksgiving celebration. The […]
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Burn ban in S. Vermont extended to Nov. 18
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The statewide outdoor burn ban of debris that was to end at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, has been extended for one week in the southern Vermont counties of Windsor, Windham, Bennington and Rutland, the state Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has announced. According to the state, persistent dry […]
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Henry Homeyer: Final garden chores before winter sets in
By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I still have flowers in bloom outside: My witch-hazel trees are showing gorgeous, twisty-petaled yellow flowers, even after a light snow and several hard […]
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To the editor: Windsor GOP marks historic wins
The Windsor County Republican Party is pleased to announce the election of three new Republican state representatives in key districts. Kevin Winter of Ludlow has been elected to represent the Rutland‐Windsor District (Ludlow, Mount Holly and Shrewsbury). Tom Charlton of Chester will serve the Windsor‐Windham District (Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham). VL Coffin of Cavendish […]
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Springfield Hospital’s Hearts of Hope Campaign under way
The Hearts of Hope Campaign, sponsored by Springfield Hospital and its volunteers, provides the opportunity to pause and reflect on those who have meant so much to us. When you contribute $15 or more, a handmade heart ornament will be placed on the Hearts of Hope holiday tree. All donations support Springfield Hospital services. The […]
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Conversation about grief, death Nov. 16 in Weston
Grief while facing loss can be paralyzing. Death denial in the United States is commonplace. Fear about dying in pain from a lingering illness, a lack of certainty about what happens to our physical presence or how loved ones left behind will cope when we die make it easier to simply avoid the conversation. Susan […]
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No one injured as Sunday morning fire destroys Chester home
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A fire Sunday morning on Jewett Road in Chester destroyed a home and an outbuilding, but no one was injured as the homeowner escaped the building amid black smoke. According to Chester Police Chief Tom Williams, around 9:15 a.m. this morning, a motorist spotted smoke coming from […]
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