Archive for April, 2015
Upcoming events: Weston screens Vermont Movie Part 4; multicultural ensemble in Putney; concert at Grounded4Life; film, discussion on returning war vets; literacy program for little ones; lecture on Col. Whiting at Fort at No. 4; retro prom to benefit breast cancer research; master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock subject of program; Crazy 8s math clubs at Rock Library; and BBB discusses current scams
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@www.chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. April 24: Vermont Movie, Part 4 screened in Weston At 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, the Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, […]
Police looking for suspect in Springfield shooting death
Springfield Police Department and the Vermont State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for 30-year-old Gregory Allen Smith of Springfield (pictured right) in the shooting death of Wesley Wing in Springfield on Saturday, April 18, 2015 . The warrant states the charge as second-degree murder with bail set at $500,000. According to earlier news reports, […]
Putney Library seeks book donations
The Putney Public Library is seeking book donations to support its annual Book and Plant Sale. DVDs and audiobooks and books of all kinds are welcome. However the library will not accept encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks, Reader’s Digest condensed books and anything that is musty, moldy or in poor condition. Bring donations to the library at […]
Free gardening kits, classes available to 11 through St. Luke’s
Ever wanted to have your own vegetable garden, but lacked the knowledge or money to get started? A grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont to St. Luke’s Church in Chester will make your garden easy and provide all the materials and instruction necessary for 11 people to have a functioning 9 foot by 12 […]
Eight inducted into Bellows Falls National Honor Society
Eight new members have been inducted into Bellows Falls Union High School’s National Honor Society, the Jessie A. Judd-Marilee B. Huntoon chapter. Two induction ceremonies were held at the school. Three seniors — Amy Baker, Molly DuFault and Sarah Wells — were inducted on Wednesday, April 8 in a daytime ceremony in front of the […]
Grab those green bags and get ready for Green Up Day
Vermont’s Green Up Day is Saturday, May 2, when it will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. The town of Chester and the Chester Conservation Committee will be supporting Green Up Day by coordinating efforts, distributing Green Up bags, picking up large loads of trash and putting a dumpster at the Town Garage. Volunteers are encouraged […]
Chester Development Review Board agenda for April 27, 2015
The Chester Development Review Board will meet on Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Prior to the meeting, there will be two site visits. Below is its agenda. 4:45 p.m. Site visit at 981 VT. Rte 11 East 5:30 p.m. Site visit at 516 Dodge Road 6 p.m. Public […]
Create a perfect corned beef hash
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Now I know some of you like your corned beef hash all scrambled up and served just plopped on your plate. There are times when I am in a hurry and simply heating up hash makes me happy. But the proper — and best — way of serving hash is by […]
Troopers to hikers – don’t leave valuables in vehicles
The Vermont State Police are warning the hiking public not to leave valuables in vehicles parked at the trailheads of recreation areas and state parks. Last year many cars were broken into at hiking access locations across Vermont. Valuables stolen from cars include purses, ipads, ipods, cash, credit cards, debit cards, social security cards, wallets, […]
Grafton Select Board meeting for Monday, April 20, 2015
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Adopt Agenda Minutes: April 6, 2015 and April 15, 2015 Warrants: Payroll and Accounts Payable Highway Report Work Schedule Other Highway Issues Lawn Bids Timber Sale/Logging Bids Appointment – […]
Champlain Oil files application for new Chester Jiffy Mart with chain restaurants
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Robert Record, B. Cairns Properties, LLC and Champlain Oil Co. filed applications with the Chester Zoning administrator for a conditional use permit and a flood hazard area review on Tuesday, April 14 for a new Jiffy Mart in Chester. The application says that developers hope to build a 4,980-square-foot Jiffy […]
Proposed gravel/water projects draw questions from Chester residents
By Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC More than 20 Chester residents crowded onto seven benches set out for a special Select Board meeting to discuss the proposed upgrade of the town’s water system on Thursday, April 9. Town manager David Pisha gave a PowerPoint presentation laying out the plans but suggested that the […]
Andover to send revised MOU to Chester for emergency services
Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Andover Select Board, at its Monday, April 13 meeting, continued its analysis of equipment needs and its consideration of a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Chester for emergency services, specifically fire and ambulance. Board chair Harold “Red” Johnson noted that he had added hours of […]
Weston Playhouse honored with Actors’ Equity diversity award
Weston Playhouse Theater Company has been awarded the 2015 Rosetta LeNoire Award from the Actors’ Equity Association, recognizing its long commitment to diversity in casting, programming and the cultivation of new works. Only one LeNoire Award is given out annually. Weston artistic producer Steve Stettler accepted the award on April 10 in New York City […]
Upcoming event: Encore presentation of ‘Anonymous People;’ update on ministry in Czech Republic at Grounded4Life; BRAT hosts stormwater expo; spring book sale to benefit Rock Library; Vermont novelist brings 5th work to MVB; Senior Citizens Club holds luncheon; editing workshop in Bellows Falls; and SVAC issues call for artists
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@www.chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. April 16: Addiction recovery film at GMUHS An encore presentation of “The Anonymous People,” concerning the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery and the emerging […]
Free college planning workshop at Whiting Library
Whiting Library at 117 Main St. in Chester is offering a free workshop on post-secondary school planning with Wendy Hayward at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. The evening will focus on helping students and families better understand the planning process, the application procedures and interview strategies. Hayward of Hayward Educational Consulting has been helping […]
To the editor: Chester-Andover Family Center ready for spring
Have you been to the Chester-Andover Family Center Thrift Shop lately? Despite the flurries falling from the sky, March’s lion is on its way out. So come on in and check out the beautiful array of spring and summer clothing, shoes, and accessories for the entire family. Whether preparing for a new member of the family […]
Local 4-H members excel at Regional Day
Vermont 4-H’ers from six clubs in Windham and Windsor counties participated in Southeast 4-H Regional Day, Saturday, March 28, at Springfield High School. The annual showcase of talent provided an opportunity for young people, ages 8 to 18, to share what they have learned through University of Vermont Extension 4-H projects through their state presentations, […]
To the editor: Report from CAES Food & Nutritional Services
The Chester-Andover Elementary School Food and Nutritional Services have been working very hard all yearlong to enhance our breakfast service and we are pleased with the progress. We have yet to offer it in the classroom, but I am patient. Good things take time. We offer breakfast daily from 7 to 8 a.m., so feel […]
Windows at Black River Academy Museum get needed repairs
The Black River Academy Museum in Ludlow is in the process of repairing and recaulking all of its historic windows. The sashes are the original wooden ones and have not been modified with the addition of weather stripping or storm windows. This maintenance must be done on a regular basis and is ongoing expense of […]
