RSSArchive for May, 2017

To the editor: Get the facts and vote on May 30

To the editor: Get the facts and vote on May 30

This letter is for the parents of students that would be impacted by the Section 721 merger vote. As you may know, there has been a lot of noise out there about Act 46, Section 721 and the upcoming vote for Ludlow and Mt Holly on May 30 to decide whether or not to close […]

Little School seeks changes to lease with Weston

Little School seeks changes to lease with Weston

By Bruce Frauman © 2017 Telegraph Publishing The Little School is renegotiating its lease with the town of Weston, and Little School Treasurer Christine Falango appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday, May 9 to discuss various terms. Board member Jim Linville said he and Falango met on the previous Monday to go over the […]

Arts events: May 18 through May 20, 2017

Arts events: May 18 through May 20, 2017

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@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. May 18: Speckers fiddle at Jamaica Town Hall On Thursday, […]

Community events: May 18 through May 25, 2017

Community events: May 18 through May 25, 2017

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@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. May 18: Six-week Tai Chi course offered in Londonderry Certified […]

Ludlow group plans 'life beyond a no vote' on Mill River merger

Ludlow group plans ‘life beyond a no vote’ on Mill River merger

By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC About 20 members of the loosely organized group that wants to keep Black River High School open met at the Ludlow Community Center on Thursday evening to plan for how children could be educated if the town rejects the proposed merger of the Ludlow and Mount Holly […]

Ludlow Rotary offers business memberships; <br>Moody's upgrades VSAC bond ratings

Ludlow Rotary offers business memberships;
Moody’s upgrades VSAC bond ratings

Ludlow Rotary kicks off business membership with Big Eyes Bakery The Ludlow Rotary Club initiated its new business membership policy at its recent luncheon meeting at DJs Restaurant by welcoming the Big Eyes Bakery of Ludlow into the club. This new membership procedure permits area businesses to become members of the Ludlow Rotary and Rotary […]

To the editor: Thank you to all Green Up Day volunteers

To the editor: Thank you to all Green Up Day volunteers

I would like to express greetings and gratitude to many who made Green Up Day 2017 a vibrant reality. Thank you! To the volunteers: More than 22,000 people of all walks of life and varied ages volunteered to come out and clean up litter from Vermont’s roadsides, public and natural spaces and waterways. They did […]

Op-ed: President's baseless claims undermine trust in voting

Op-ed: President’s baseless claims undermine trust in voting

By Jim Condos Vermont Secretary of State On Friday, President Trump announced the establishment of a commission by executive order to investigate the presence of voter fraud in elections. Despite continued assertions by President Trump that widespread voter fraud, in the millions, occurred during the 2016 election, there has been no evidence that any widespread […]

Summertime salmon is a feel-good, taste good healthy dish

Summertime salmon is a feel-good, taste good healthy dish

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com It is that time of year when we begin to notice last year’s summer attire (heck, even some of our winter clothes) are just a tad snug. Here is a great recipe that will make you feel just a little better about what you are eating. Delicious, crunchy and a true […]

Chester Select Board agenda for May 17, 2017

Chester Select Board agenda for May 17, 2017

The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes from May 3, 2017 Selectboard Meeting and May 3, 2017 Executive Sessions 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Solid Waste Update; Tom Kennedy 5. Information Booth; Steven […]

Grafton Select Board agenda for May 15, 2017

Grafton Select Board agenda for May 15, 2017

The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 15 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Adopt Minutes: April 17, 2017 3. Highway Report 4. Hayden Lake, Forester, Town Park Report 5. Sand and Gravel Bids 6. Employee Evaluation Forms 7. Open Mowing […]

UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction schedule

UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction schedule

© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation has begun replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule for the week of May 15, 2017. Monday thru Thursday: Truck traffic continues on Golden Hill Road as […]

Thieves make off with guns, cash in Rockingham burglary

Thieves make off with guns, cash in Rockingham burglary

© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Burglars made off with tens of thousands of dollars in cash, merchandise and guns in two break-ins in Rockingham last Thursday night in adjacent buildings. Vermont State Police continue to investigate the May 4  burglary at the Shell station at  705 Rockingham Road in Rockingham. In addition to the Shell […]

'Worst of the worst' on Route 11 budgeted for summer temp fix

‘Worst of the worst’ on Route 11 budgeted for summer temp fix

By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Complaints by local officials about the poor condition of Route 11 between Londonderry and Chester appear to have gained some traction of late as VTrans has offered an interim step in repairing the road. And one Londonderry ambulance service member says improvements can’t come soon enough since […]

Nine area businesses recognized for alcohol sales compliance

Nine area businesses recognized for alcohol sales compliance

©2017 – Telegraph Publishing LLC Retailers throughout Windsor County were recently recognized for passing alcohol compliance checks that help keep alcohol away from minors. Amy McMullen of Windsor Area Community Partnership and Courtney Hillhouse of Windsor County Prevention Partners presented Retailer Recognition certificates to the following retailers: Ascutney Market of Ascutney Cheese Board of Windsor […]

Weston Select Board agenda for May 9, 2017

Weston Select Board agenda for May 9, 2017

The Select Board for the town of Weston will hold its meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at Town Offices, 12 Lawrence Hill Road. Below is its agenda. Any Requested Changes to the Agenda Public Comment Road Foreman: Shaw Knoll Culvert; Access Permit Conflict of Interest Policy VLCT Ins Request Act 69 Review and […]

College News

College News

Cassidy Yrsha of Londonderry was recently selected to present at the annual Castleton Scholars Celebration: A Showcase of Original Student Work. The event gives Castleton University of Vermont the opportunity to showcase the rich variety of students’ scholarly and creative endeavors at Castleton across academic departments and programs. This year’s event features work from 56 […]

To the editor: The French vote and an ode to joy

To the editor: The French vote and an ode to joy

On Sunday, May 7, the Springfield Community Chorus celebrated its 50th anniversary by performing Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, the final movement of the Ninth Symphony, with the Choral Society of Bennington, at Springfield High School. Also on the program was John Rutter’s Distant Land. It includes these words, which the chorus sang with passionate intensity: […]

Chester board OKs Red Nose Day; 3 sites to get radar signs

Chester board OKs Red Nose Day; 3 sites to get radar signs

By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC For the second year in a row, Chester resident Townsend Gilbert appeared before the Select Board wearing a large red clown nose. This time, the board knew what was coming – Red Nose Day – an international day for raising money for kids in need that was […]

Arts events: May 8 through May 17, 2017

Arts events: May 8 through May 17, 2017

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@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. May 8: Artist exhibit opens at Great Hall  in Springfield […]