Archive for September, 2015
Select board hears -1.5% loan reduces Chester water project cost by $800,000
By Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a short meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Chester Select Board heard an update on the water project, which comes up for a vote next Tuesday, Sept. 29, and a preliminary offer to build the town a new radio/cell tower that would replace the one – […]
Grafton residents await answers on wind project
By Gloria Dufield © 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Less then a dozen community members attended Grafton’s 15-minute Select Board meeting on Monday in which topics ranged from finalizing details relating to ongoing projects, FEMA buyouts and the town garage closing, to the continued discussion on the wind project. The board voted Town Administrator Rachel Williams […]
Londonderry extends clerk’s office hours for tax payments
The Londonderry Town Clerk’s office at 100 Old School Road in South Londonderry will be open for extended hours to accept tax payments. From Monday Sept. 28 to Thursday Oct. 1, the office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2015 property taxes for Londonderry land owners are due Oct. 1.
Saxtons River resident reappointed to Vermont Commission on Women
Three commissioners have been named to the 16-member Vermont Commission on Women, a non-partisan state agency advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls. Commissioners guide VCW’s public education, coalition building, and advocacy efforts. Commissioners are appointed by various appointing authorities to serve four-year terms. The Democratic Party has reappointed Carol Buchdahl, R.N., M.A. of […]
EVENTS THIS WEEK: Harlem Wizards in BF; Rock Library hosts family resource fair; film song writer at Grounded4Life; GMUHS bottle drive; Paint Run for BFUHS; Drug Take-Back Day; celebrate Batman Day; Blackbird at Immanuel church; Annual Fairy House Festival; youth hockey association seeks new members; farmers market hosts free dinner; symposium focuses on end of life issues; and adventures in birding highlighted
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. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. Sept. 24: Harlem Wizards bring tricks, hoops and ally-oops to […]
2016 Cavendish calendar winners announced
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association has selected winners and 2016 calendar selections from its annual Calendar Photography Contest. Entrants submitted photos this past spring, which were displayed at numerous venues around town. Cavendish residents cast their ballots for the best photos. Winner of the Best in Show award is Belle McKnight for her photo […]
Add ginger and wine for tasty apple side dish
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I don’t generally offer recipes using wine or alcohol, but I decided to give you this because it is sensational tasting. If any type of liquor is not to your liking, substitute cranberry, pomegranate or grape juice with a splash of lemon or lime juice. My favorite vehicle for these poached […]
Grafton Select Board meeting for Monday, Sept. 21, 2015
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. 1. Public Comment 2. Adopt Agenda 3. Minutes: Sept. 8, 2015 4. Warrants: Accounts Payable and Payroll 5. Highway Report a. Work Schedule b. Other Highway Issues 6. FEMA Storage […]
Educators, legislators address school funding, consolidation
By Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC About 120 people attended state Rep. Oliver Olsen’s Legislative Forum on education funding and school consolidation (Act 46) on Monday at Flood Brook School in Londonderry. While Olsen gave a nuts and bolts presentation to explain how the school funding system currently works, it became clear that […]
Commentary: Vote for the Chester water project — at least vote
By Shawn Cunningham ©2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC In less than two weeks, Chester voters will go to the polls again to vote on whether to go ahead with a $4 million upgrade to the municipal water system. At its most basic, the project will correct some major problems including insufficient pressure during fires and a […]
Chester Police Log for June 13 through Sept. 10, 2015
Editor’s Note: The Chester Telegraph Police Log is a sampling of incidents directly from Chester Police reports. We do not identify individual victims of crimes nor those who have been arrested. Saturday, June 13, 10:02 a.m. Police spotted a chicken running out into traffic at River Street and Route 103 South being chased down by […]
Vermont State Police incident log for September 2015
The Chester Telegraph’s Vermont State Police Log is a sampling of incidents in Andover, Grafton, Londonderry, Weston and adjacent communities. We do not identify individual victims of crimes nor those who have been arrested. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Londonderry – A woman called the state police to report that she believed that her daughter was staying […]
Upcoming events: Botanicals exhibited at Whiting; Farm legacy discussion; Sketching class taught; Rummage sale; Area mysteries uncovered; Music at Grounded4Life; Tour historical Ludlow; Pie sales and fiction authors during Fall Festival; Senior Citizens Club meets; ‘Growing Trans’ documentary screened; Racism discussion at Stone Church
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. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. Watercolorist exhibit at Whiting Whiting Library at 117 Main St. […]
Volunteers sought for Peru Fair, reading during Banned Book Week
Organizers of the annual Peru Fair to take place Saturday, Sept. 26 need help before, during and after the fair in managing parking, sign installation, putting up and taking down, moving things, greeting fair-goers and waste removal. No experience is required. If interested, call Fran Tobia at 802-824-4563 or Paul Myers at 802-824-6626. Rockingham Library […]
Celebration of David Hume’s life set for Sept. 26
The public is invited to join the Andover Project Committee in celebrating the life of David Hume from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Weston-Andover Road in Andover, Vt. Mr. Hume, who died at the end of June, served the town of Andover with dedication for many […]
SAPA-TV to hold open house, facilities tour
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, SAPA-TV, Springfield’s cable access TV station, will host an open house, followed by its annual meeting and an award show for community productions. The event will be held at the River Valley Technical Center Cafe, 303-307 South St. in Springfield, starting at 5 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, socializing and a tour […]
Two Okemo employees score holes-in-one on same day
Two Okemo Mountain Resort employees — both from Ludlow — made holes-in-one at the Okemo Valley Golf Club on the very same day. On Thursday, Aug. 27, Peter Cornish aced the 4th hole from the white tee, using his 5-iron, for a 156-yard hole-in-one. Donald Tirburzi witnessed the amazing feat. Terry Thayne made a hole-in-one […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 16, 2015 – Amended
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. Approve minutes from Sept. 2, 2015 Select Board meeting and Sept. 2, 2015 executive session Citizen Comments Old Business Water Project Summary Cell Tower Update Financial Updates General Fund Water & […]
Coastal clambake salad brings the beach to your table
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I had to sneak one more recipe in here before the cold weather hit and this is a perfect ending to a summer of picnics. If desired, add some cooked, chopped lobster to give you a taste of the coast. The amount of dressing is just enough to hold everything together, […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who made Color Gauntlet a success for Springfield Wrestling Team
The recent Color Gauntlet fundraising 5K fun-run hosted by the Springfield VT Wrestling Team was a resounding success. With a final tally of just over $3,000 raised for the team’s goal of buying new mats. More than 70 people took part in the Saturday, Aug. 29 event, walking and running along the Toonerville Trail recreation […]
