Archive for 2022
Henry Homeyer: Get your tools ready for spring
By Henry Homeyer © 2022 Telegraph Publishing Everyone I know is thinking about spring – despite the fact that we could still see snow and sub-zero temperatures before we see tulips. This might be a good time to take an inventory of your tools to see if you have everything you need, and buy the […]
Weekly Covid Update: State lifts mask recommendation March 14 Vermont vaccination rates stagnate
©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Thursday, Gov. Phil Scott and Vermont health officials announced that Covid-19 public health guidance for masks will be lifted and isolation/quarantining recommendations will be simplified beginning Monday, March 14. The statewide mask recommendation for schools and all Vermonters is being lifted completely on that date. According to Vermont State Epidemiologist […]
Ludlow Rotary, United Church hold lasagna dinner to benefit Ukraine
The Ludlow Rotary Club and the United Church of Ludlow are combining efforts to raise money for humanitarian relief of the besieged people of the Ukraine on Saturday, March 19 at the United Church, located at the corner of Elm and Pleasant streets in Ludlow. According to Rotary member George Thomson, they plan to serve […]
Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum set for Monday, March 7
The annual Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum is taking place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this year’s event will again be virtual. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about legislation being discussed this session in Montpelier, as well as a chance to ask […]
To the Editor: In praising Putin, Trump leaves supporters straddling a gap
As the brave Ukrainian people fight to protect their homes against Russian invaders, Donald Trump has praised Putin and refused to condemn his naked aggression. Russian state television is even quoting Trump and his lapdog, Tucker Carlson, in support of the war. A widening crevice is opening beneath the Republican party and Trump supporters. Simply […]
2-year-old, 80-year-old die in crash on Rt. 103 in Chester Driver flown to DHMC, gives birth to boy by C-section
Please see below for updates made at 5:24 p.m. and 4 p.m. By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC A minivan traveling south on Route 103 in Chester on Wednesday night crossed over the center line and hit another vehicle head-on, resulting in the death of the minivan’s 80-year-old driver and […]
Chieftains advance to quarterfinals with 10-point win over Peoples
By Evan Chadwick © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Fueled by an 18-8 first quarter surge, the Chieftains boys basketball team fought off a late Peoples Academy charge and took a hard fought 58-48 victory over the Wolves in first round playoff action on Tuesday night in Chester. “We are tough when we hit shots early,” […]
Andover elects historic board; Chester voters return Whalen to Select Board after hiatus
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Andover residents, faced with three select board vacancies, created what is likely an historic board with a majority of women as members. With one member resigning his unexpired three-year seat and two members deciding not to run for re-election, Andover residents were voting to put three new […]
Chester votes ‘yes’ on retail cannabis; Andover voters say ‘no’ to street ATVs Manchester voters reject regional field house proposal
By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Retail cannabis was approved Tuesday by the voters of Chester 318 to 267, an outcome that seemed to surprise both those who were for it and those who were against it. The article — Shall the Town of Chester authorize cannabis retailers in town […]
‘Confident’ GM boys capture 8 seed in win streak, face Peoples tonight in Chester
By Evan Chadwick ©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Winners of their last three games, the Green Mountain boys basketball team appears to be peaking at just the right time. As a result of their recent win streak, Coach Brian Rapanotti’s squad has captured the 8 Seed in the upcoming Division 3 boys basketball tournament and will […]
Considering going solar? Whiting Library to host virtual solar energy roundtable discussion
Curious about solar energy and if it might be a good idea for your home? Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, will present a virtual roundtable discussion on residential solar energy from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. If you’re interested in renewable energy, come listen, learn and ask your questions! This roundtable […]
Flood Brook signing up kindergarten students
Parents residing in the towns of Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru or Weston or in tuitioning towns are invited to contact the Flood Brook School office at aalford@floodbrook.org or tgreene@floodbrook.org from March 7 through March 11 to register their children who will be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 kindergarten class. Further […]
Londonderry Rescue Squad honors Fish, Downer for distinguished service
At its annual banquet in December, the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad presented two of its most distinguished awards — the William Cobb Sr. Memorial Award and the Community Service Award — to Marge Fish and Regina Downer. The William Cobb Sr. Award is given to a squad member who has shown excellence in improvement of […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 2
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access via Zoom: Click here. Below is its agenda. 1. Reorganization 2. Approve Minutes from the February 16, 2022 Selectboard Meeting 3. Citizen Comments/Answers from Previous Meeting 4. Old Business 5. Annual […]
Cavendish principal finalist forum March 1; special GMUSD board meeting March 2
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Cavendish Town Elementary School Principal Interview Committee will be holding a finalists forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The forum will be both in person (at CTES, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville) and on Zoom. The Two Rivers Supervisory Union will be recording the forum for […]
Hybrid Andover information meeting focuses on ATV ordinance Nearly 100 residents attend online or in person
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Saturday before Town Meeting Day is usually when the Town of Andover gathers its voters to do the town’s business. But in light of the pandemic – and at the urging of residents – the Select Board opted again this year to vote all articles by […]
Meals on Wheels programs celebrate 50 years Local groups serve 8 area towns, seek volunteers, donations
At 9 on a recent Monday morning, the tables for lunch at the Springfield Meals Center were already set with decorations and flowers, ready for the lunch crowd. At the side of the room were two long tables filled with thermal coolers and meals. Volunteers rushed through the door, busily loading their cars and preparing […]
Chester Chatter: Ushering in the rockin’ ‘50s
By Ruthie Douglas ©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC When my sister and I got home from grade school, we’d take off our clothes and hang them up before we put on play clothes. After a snack, out the door we went to play. We knew everyone in the neighborhood. Most of the fathers in the neighborhood […]
Henry Homeyer: kick off the season, start your seeds indoors
By Henry Homeyer © 2022 Telegraph Publishing By now many gardeners are fed up with winter: icy sidewalks, misplaced mittens, and dogs that need to go out at 5 below zero. But it will soon be time to start planting seeds indoors, so you might want to start getting ready now. It’s true that greenhouses […]
Police search for Connecticut SUV that caused Cavendish crash
© Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police are looking for the driver of a car they say caused a crash in Cavendish on Thursday then left the scene. According to a VSP press release, just before 3 p.m. on Feb. 24, Denver Schillinger, 51, of Windsor, was driving a 2015 GMC truck east near […]
