Archive for 2024
Springfield Chamber recaps 52nd Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 52nd Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 11 at Crown Point Country Club. Seventeen teams hit the course. The rain held off, the weather was wonderful, and the atmosphere was even better, making for a day of fun and humor. Gross winners — Cannatrol: Richard Marasa, Geri Marasa, […]
To the editor: Retiring state Sen. McCormack backs incumbents Clarkson, White for re-election
I’m writing in support of my state Senate colleagues, Alison Clarkson and Becca White, who are seeking Democratic nominations for re-election to represent the Windsor County District. We’ve worked together to make life better for Vermonters with economic development, a higher minimum wage, childcare, family leave, and school meals. We’ve worked for Diversity, Equity, and […]
Arlington woman sentenced to home confinement for lying on gun purchase form
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has announced that on Monday, July 24, Candace Walsh, 38, of Arlington was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford in Burlington to time served to be followed by three years of supervised release with a special condition requiring seven months of home confinement. Walsh previously […]
Japanese painting for adults Aug. 1 in Weston
Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, is offering a free class for adults at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, in which art teacher Casey Junker Bailey will introduce participants to the art of Japanese painting. Working with bamboo brushes and Sumi ink, students will learn delicate brushstrokes and create their own […]
Rick Redington & Tuf Luv play in Proctorsville July 31
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv take the stage at the Svec Memorial Green at Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 for the summer concert series, organized by the Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Whether playing an intimate solo acoustic performance in a coffeehouse […]
Chad Hollister Trio comes to Chester Aug. 1
Vermont’s own Chad Hollister takes the stage at the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. He has been traversing the United States, China, South Africa and Europe for more than 30 years. The music of the […]
Grace Cottage Fair returns Aug. 3
The Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day tradition continues this year from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. on the Townshend Common, 66 Common Road. This event offers a variety of fun and fanfare for all ages. The all-day auction begins at 9:30 a.m., and the Birthday Parade takes place at 10 a.m. […]
Chester planners hear objections to proposed rural zoning changes
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC An a recent press release announcing a public hearing for a proposed zoning amendment, Chester Planning Commission chair Hugh Quinn wrote that the commission “encourages and welcomes all community feedback.” On Monday night, they indeed received some from several residents who attended in person or via Zoom. […]
To the editor: Morrow seeks support in race for state rep for Windham-Windsor-Bennington
Vermont is at a pivotal time. We are at the mercy of global and national forces such as inflation, climate change, a broken health care system and housing shortages. Simultaneously, we have statewide dynamics to address – primarily our outdated and expensive education funding system, but also hospital finances/health care and housing. How do we […]
To the editor: Weston group hosts Windsor senators 2 to 3 times a year
I am responding to the comment made in Cynthia Prairie’s recent article titled POLITICAL NOTEBOOK on July 17, 2024: It was actually good to see candidates from this southern part of the county — and to see them out and about. They have a vested interest in our communities. I’m not sure if most of […]
Kinhaven Music School breaks ground on expansion of Concert Hall
Kinhaven Music School in Weston held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Concert Hall in middle July. The nonprofit organization announced that it has raised $1 million toward its capital campaign, reaching an important milestone toward its $2 million goal. “This is an important step in Kinhaven’s journey to achieve its vision of […]
College News
Vermont State University announces that the following students are part of VTSU’s inaugural graduating class for May 2024. This diverse group of over 1,000 students hailed from more than 200 Vermont towns, over 20 states, and various countries around the world. The local graduates are: Benjamin Ball of Springfield Emerson Bemis of Athens Amber Connolly […]
LAHS’ 18th-Century Dine-Around set for Aug. 2
Everyone is invited to the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society’s 18th-Century Dine-Around at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. The event will take place at LAHS’ headquarters, the Custer Sharp House, at 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Enjoy a rousing evening of libations and traditional fare to include hearty punches, soups, stews and desserts from […]
Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale July 27
The 14th Annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Sellers will be set up throughout Cavendish, including on the Proctorsville and Cavendish village greens. A couple of estate sales will be included. The Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department will be serving a pork BBQ at […]
Taylor Claflin receives Eileen Austin Neal nursing scholarship
The 19th Annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship for Nursing, in the amount of $1,000, was awarded to Taylor Claflin of Springfield. She plans to attend the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. “I have wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. I have this passion for helping […]
Yankee Chank brings Cajun sounds to Chester July 25
Yankee Chank is next up at the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. The group is an immersion in Cajun music featuring Bob Naess on fiddle, Cannon Labrie on accordion, Jim Burns on guitar and Mark […]
Handler & Levesque return to Weston July 28
The Sundays on the Hill Concert Series welcomes back husband and wife duo Mark Levesque and Judy Handler at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. All concerts are held in the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Enjoy an energetic and entertaining program of music from around the world for guitar and mandolin. […]
East Bay Jazz Ensemble play in Proctorsville July 24
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to the Svec Memorial Green, located at the intersection of Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville, to hear the large sound of Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. They bring more than 30 […]
Jazz featured at Springfield Band concert July 23
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at the Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. (formerly 30 Orchard St.) in Springfield. Jazz will be the focus of the concert. To set the mood, the opening number will be Puttin’ on the […]
2nd Congo Church Whale of a Sale this weekend
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at 2051 Vermont Route 11 in Londonderry. Highlights this year include furniture, musical instruments, bookcases, a fine collection of prints/frames and all types of exercise and sporting equipment. As […]
