Archive for June, 2017
With one bowl, tour the spices of Asia
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This is a super quick and spicy Asian-style bistro bowl, with textures and flavors that will instantly put a smile on your face. You can substitute beef or chicken easily, as well as vary the vegetables. To garnish, add some more crunch with chow mein noodles sprinkled on top. 1 (8-ounce) […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction schedule
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 June, 19 2017. Golden Hill Road activities: Monday through Friday Continued steady truck traffic with traffic control present. Pumping […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for Monday, June 19, 2017
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at Grafton Town Garage, 220 Bell St. Below is its agenda. Adopt Agenda Minutes: June 5, 2017 Highway Report Signature for Cemetery Deed Signature for Sullivan, Powers & Co. Audit Agreement Open Paving, Chip Sealing, and Milling Bids Open Town Pond for […]
Truck inspection yields cause of yesterday’s Hazmat leak
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC One nail, sticking up as little as a quarter of an inch from the surface of a pallet punctured one plastic drum being carried on a Clean Harbors Environmental Services truck and closed Rt. 103 in Chester for nearly 20 hours starting on Tuesday afternoon, according to […]
UPDATE: ROUTE 103 NOW OPEN Route 103 South still closed as Hazmat cleanup continues
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC At 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, more than 18 hours after the 911 call that unleashed a large emergency Hazmat response, Chester and Springfield firefighters, ambulance crews, local and DMV police and other responders were still on the scene with Rt. 103 South closed east of the Chester-Andover […]
Mother of sex assault victim seeks improved in-school prevention education
By Shawn Cunningham and Stephen Seitz © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Cover photo courtesy SAPA-TV In an emotional appeal to the Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors at its Thursday, June 8 meeting, the mother of a GM student* asked what the high school is doing to educate students about sexual assault and […]
Sun shines on 2017 Chester Alumni Day Parade
©2017-Telegraph Publishing LLC After several days of rain, the clouds parted just in time for the annual Chester Alumni Day Parade on Saturday, June 6. Chester architect Claudio Veliz shot these photos commemorating the event. Click any photo to launch the gallery.
2 named to Chester Planning Board, shoring up of Rt. 35 starts
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Leaving one of the three vacant positions still open, the Chester Select Board appointed two candidates to the Chester Planning Commission at its meeting on Wednesday, June 7. The board, which interviewed five candidates in executive sessions this spring, put Chester residents Tim Roper and Barre Pinske […]
Truck’s leaking cargo spurs Hazmat response on Routes 103, 11
UPDATE: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday About 30 firefighters, state Hazmat team members, police and ambulance personnel remain on the scene of a hazardous materials incident tonight to help a crew from Clean Harbors Environmental Services cope with a cleanup of one of its trucks that was leaking liquid sodium nitrate. “The people here now will be […]
Health savings account can fatten to your retirement fund
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC ©2017-Telegraph Publishing LLC Wouldn’t it be something if you could plump up your retirement savings as easily as you can put on a few pounds eating fast food? Here’s one way to do it: Open a health savings account — an HSA. It offers a triple tax advantage […]
Bellows Falls resident wins Springfield Medical service award
Springfield Medical Care Systems announces that Michelle Tavares, BN, RN-BC, is the recent recipient of the Grayce M. Sills Award for Distinguished Service. Tavares was honored at the 2017 American Psychiatric Nurses Association New England regional awards dinner, held at Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee. This honor recognizes Tavares’ ongoing contributions as the Vermont representative […]
Community events: June 15 through June 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. June 15: ‘Screenagers’ conversation continues Flood Brook School hosts a […]
Arts events: June 15 through June 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. June 15: Luminous Crush plays Jamaica Town Hall Thursday, June […]
GMUHS Board to hold special meeting June 14
The Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the GMUHS Library Learning Commons, 716 VT Route 103 in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Public Comments IV. Business a. Approval of Roof Bid V. Suggested […]
Springfield Dam Run donates $750 to EdgarMay Fund
The Springfield Dam Run has donated $750 to the EdgarMay Annual Fund, which supports the work of the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center. Now in its 12th year and with a field of more than 250 runners and walkers, the Springfield Dam Run provides support to area charities. A 501 C 3 non-profit organization, […]
River Valley student from Mt. Holly wins Land Stewards Award
Austin Turco, a Mt. Holly resident who attends River Valley Technical Center in Springfield, received the Land Stewards Award from the Vermont Land Trust. The award, now in its 12th year, acknowledges the hard work of tomorrow’s agricultural and forestry leaders with an unrestricted cash prize of $250. Eleven qualified students across Vermont will receive […]
Andover Project awards college scholarships, Kindles
The Andover Project Committee, on Friday, June 9, awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Andover residents Kris Haselton, a 2017 graduate of Green Mountain Union High who will attending the Community College of Vermont in Springfield, and Robert Carlock, who will be attending Pensacola Christian College in Florida. Also, the Andover Project is awarding three Amazon […]
Chester artist Charlton awarded $10,000 Heath Gordon Scholarship
©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Heath Gordon Scholarship Fund has awarded William “Liam” Charlton of Chester a $10,000 scholarship to pursue an art degree at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, in Manchester, N.H. Charlton has a long history of creativity, and was involved with the art program at Green Mountain Union High School. He […]
College News
In late May, the University of Vermont, located in Burlington, conferred degrees on about 3,228 graduates. Approximately 1,116 graduates are from Vermont. The following local students earned degrees: Crystal Abbate of Cavendish graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology Michael Beith of Ludlow graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Devin […]
Add an extra crisp to your grilled peaches
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Sweet, crispy, and loaded with flavor! I waiver on mentioning ice cream topping this delicious, summertime treat because. … well, I don’t know why actually. So have at it and mound some real vanilla ice cream right on top of this dessert. 2 firm peaches, halved and pitted * Nonstick cooking […]
