Archive for December, 2020
SMCS, Springfield Hospital emerging from Chapter 11
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont has confirmed the Chapter 11 reorganization plans of Springfield Medical Care Systems and Springfield Hospital, according to a press release late this afternoon from SMCS. Confirmation of their Chapter 11 plans is the final step necessary for the two companies to exit Chapter 11 and the culmination […]
New owners for Erskine’s, iconic Chester store Bartonsville family keeps 'Erskine' name, products as it targets young clientele
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC This afternoon, R.B. Erskine Grain & Supplies officially became Erskine’s Grain and Garden as the feed store in Chester Depot was sold to new owners. The similar name is not the only thing that will be familiar to long-time customers. As Bartonsville residents Janessa Purney and Burleigh […]
Family Center collecting food, funds for Holiday Food Drive Offers several ways to participate and help feed local families
The Chester-Andover Family Center is working to provide more than 100 Food Shelf recipients with everything they need to prepare a scrumptious holiday meal. There are several ways you can participate in this Holiday Food Drive. From 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, the Chester-Andover Family Center will be at the Chester Helping Hands-Katsiroubous […]
Weston board focuses on Town Meeting plans, possible 9% education tax hike
By Cherise Madigan 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Town Meeting was the focus of the Weston Select Board’s Dec. 8 meeting, echoing similar discussions this week in Chester and Londonderry as 2021 looms large. Typically, the town hosts its annual meeting at the Weston Playhouse — a plan that Board Chair Denis Benson suggests continuing with […]
Chester board continues budget work, appoints Zoning Administrator Resident proposes civilian oversight of police
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC At its Dec. 2 meeting, the Chester Select Board continued working on the budget, department by department, and even converted into its alter ego – The Chester Water Commission – to look at the numbers for 2021. As has happened in previous meetings, most of the budget […]
TRSU board OKs half-time buildings coordinator
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC During last Thursday’s meeting of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union, Green Mountain School Board chair Joe Fromberger revisited topics he has been adamant about in the past: who pays for what and who controls what. Fromberger twice expressed his opinion that each of the two districts with […]
Pandemic casts shadow on Derry board decisions Town Meeting plans discussed; board cautious on spending
By Cherise Forbes ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC At the Dec. 7 meeting of the Londonderry Select Board, Kelly Pajala, who is Town Clerk and a state representative for Windham-Bennington-Windsor, told the board that legislators are working to get a bill to Gov. Phil Scott by mid-January to expand options for how and when towns may […]
VeggieVanGo at Leland & Gray on Dec. 17;
2021 Cavendish Community Calendars on sale
Free veggies available through FoodBank VeggieVanGo Grace Cottage Hospital hosts the Vermont Foodbank’s VeggieVanGo free food distribution program will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the lower parking lot of Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School, 2042 VT-30, in Townshend. The purpose of the program is to […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Dec. 14
The Select Board for the town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 at Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on the minutes from the Nov. 23 meeting. 4. Public Comment […]
Route 103 Auto donates to Family Center;
Ida Mae Specker to guest host VPR show
Route 103 Auto donates $2,020 to Chester-Andover Family Center Route 103 Auto of Chester has presented the Chester-Andover Family Center with a holiday donation of $2,020. “Route 103 Auto values our community and we have sincere appreciation for the folks that have reached out and been supportive of us,” said owner Roger Batchelder. “We feel […]
Local hemp producers, sellers eye budding ‘Vermont brand’ recreational cannabis market
By Cherise Madigan ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Although Vermont’s recreational cannabis market will not open until 2022, the budding CBD industry may be poised to pave the way for new and expanding businesses in the region. While questions remain as to the size of Vermont’s future cannabis industry and the scope of its economic impact, […]
Chester Chatter: Little gifts can mean a lot
By Ruthie Douglas ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC I don’t know when it began, but it has brought me much happiness over the years. Beginning on Dec. 1 of each year, my daughter Jeanie gives me a small gift. Each morning now, with my cup of coffee, I open a gift of surprise and love. Socks […]
Henry Homeyer: Holiday gifts for your gardener
By Henry Homeyer ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC I love everything about the holiday season, from the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a good antidote to the news and to the gray and chilly weather. Last summer many gardening necessities sold out as so many people were quarantined at home and took to […]
Covid Weekly Update: Vermont cases soaring as deaths double from last week
©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Department of Health recorded 10 new deaths this week, double the fatalities reported last week, and a new Covid-19 case count that soared by 758, up from 546 reported last week, for 77 total deaths and 4,763 total cases. Seven deaths of the new deaths were Vermonters over the […]
To the editor: Windsor senators thank voters for their support
To the People of the Windsor County Senate District: Thank you for re-electing us as your state Senators. Your trust is an honor and a challenge to be worthy. We’re grateful to the many people who’ve worked to re-elect us, and we thank our various opponents for a civil contest in these uncivil times. We […]
Grace Cottage Food Service manager receives national award
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Food Service Manager Denise Choleva of Jamaica has been named the Certified Dietary Manager of the Month by the national Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. Choleva has worked in food service at Grace Cottage for 22 years and has managed the department since 2002. Choleva started her training […]
Whiting Library announces changes, continuing services Open hours will change in 2021
Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the area, the Whiting Library is returning to providing Front Porch Pick Up of library materials only and discontinuing entry by appointment. The library says it will resume appointments when case counts go down. In the meantime, the library staff is still there to help. You […]
Chester Fire Department Christmas trees sell fast
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Fire Department’s annual Christmas tree sale is under way and trees are moving fast. This is one of the department’s major fundraisers so people can get a good tree while they support Chester’s firefighters. Trees are $30 each and you can find them on 103 South in Chester. […]
Christmas events in Chester on Dec. 5
A couple of Christmas events will be taking place on the Chester Green on Saturday, Dec. 5. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Luke’s Christmas Market: Culinary Classics & Crafts to Go! will be held on the lawn at the Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. Advance order pickup will be held from 9:30 to […]
X-country ski centers hopeful for coming season Viking, Wild Wings, Grafton expect more locals, fewer from away
By Cherise Madigan ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Despite restrictions on travel and recreation, local cross country ski centers are anticipating a strong season ahead — one that could possibly even surpass past winters. Following an uptick in outdoor recreation this summer, businesses like Londonderry’s Viking Nordic Center, Wild Wings Ski & Yoga in Peru, and […]
