Archive for January, 2024
Henry Homeyer: Cultivating the love of gardening in children
Editor’s Note: Henry wrote this column in 2011. By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC If you’re a gardener, chances are that you had a parent or grandparent that introduced you to the joys of gardening. I was introduced to gardening by my maternal grandfather, John Lenat of Spencer, Mass. He was an organic gardener […]
To the editor: Rep. Chase offers 2024 legislative preview
The Vermont legislature opened its 2024 legislative session on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. As the state representative of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham, I have a positive expectancy about meeting the goals and priorities of this session as we address issues of continuing importance to our communities and our state. Vermont was once again hit […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Jan. 8
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Jan. 8 at the Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of December 26th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board agenda for Jan. 4
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 4 in the Professional Development Room at Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/87289589734 Below is the board’s agenda. I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF […]
Londonderry Wastewater Committee to host public informational meeting Jan. 10
The Town of Londonderry’s Village Wastewater Committee will host a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the Town Office Building, 100 Old School St. in South Londonderry. The purpose of this meeting is to share findings of the Village Wastewater 60% Completion Report. This report will provide preliminary design information […]
Still time to sign up for Vermont Health Connect
The Open Enrollment period for Vermont’s health insurance marketplace, known as Vermont Health Connect, is ending soon, but there is still time for eligible Vermonters to enroll or make changes to their plan. Monday, Jan. 15 is the last day to enroll for qualified health plan coverage in 2024. Any eligible Vermonter can enroll via […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Jan. 3
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is its agenda 1. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 2. Approve Minutes from the December 20, 2023 Selectboard Meetings 3. Citizen Comments/Answers from Previous […]
Civics education in the spotlight: LWV speaker series continues Jan. 10
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the third installment of its five-part lecture series on Election Issues and Democracy at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10. This season examines the structural and cultural issues that affect voter attitudes and election results. This year, the series returns to in-person […]
VHS announces winter virtual programming schedule
The Vermont Historical Society will host three series of virtual, history-related events from January through March. The virtual Vermont trivia contest will run weekly through January Virtual Speaker Series will run in January and February A monthly series of virtual roundtable events designed to assist local historical societies, historians and others will run from January […]
Fletcher Farm Arts School takes 2024 off to retool after financial troubles
The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, parent group of the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts in Ludlow, announced that the organization is facing a pivotal financial crossroads that is threatening its ability to continue operating in 2024 and beyond. After years of declining enrollment exacerbated by unforeseen circumstances like the pandemic […]
To the editor: Ludlow Rotarians outline 2023 efforts, thank community for support
The Ludlow Area Rotary Club thanks the residents and businesses of the greater Ludlow area for their support in 2023. Our club is a part of Rotary International, one of the largest service organizations in the world. The mission of Rotary is to “provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and […]
