Archive for January, 2025
36-year-old Windsor man gets prison for unlawful firearms possession in Chester
Ryan Buckley, 36, of Windsor, was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in U.S. District Court to 46 months’ imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release in relation to his arrest in Chester by Chester Police in June 2023. Buckley, formerly from New Hampshire, had pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm after previously […]
Chester board to re-approve budget after spreadsheet glitch
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A programming glitch in Chester government Excel spreadsheets detailing the proposed 2025-26 operating budget is forcing the Select Board to revote that proposed budget this morning. The new budget will be slightly higher — about $50,000 — than the one that the board earlier approved to send […]
To the editor: Chester zoning law still allows extraction too close for comfort
We were glad to see the article in The Chester Telegraph reporting on Chester’s rezoning issues. (Chester board OKs rural zoning changes, Jan. 7, 2025) While much of the talk was centered on setbacks, extraction with a 100-foot setback remains in the newly named Rural-3, which is approximately 60% of Chester. From speaking with friends […]
College News
Southern New Hampshire University of Manchester, N.H., congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2024 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. They are: Cathryn Feickert of Springfield Hayley Russell of Springfield Southern […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Jan. 27
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Jan. 27 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 January 13th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
Law firm opens in former Chester Masonic Lodge
After 18 months of rehabbing the old Masonic Lodge at 20 The Common on the Green in Chester the law office of Chadwick Spensley & Fox announces that the general practice branch is officially open for business. “It’s been a labor of love,” said senior partner Evan Chadwick. “The support we have gotten from the […]
Housing Trust receives high scores in two audits
Windham & Windsor Housing Trust, which aids southern Vermonters in creating and find secure affordable housing, recently underwent two extensive third-party audits of its operations and, in both instances, achieved the highest possible scores. This accomplishment underscores WWHT’s commitment to excellence in all areas of compliance, accountability and fiscal responsibility. The Housing Trust has untaken […]
To the editor: Chester Democratic Committee played no part in recent dust up
The Chester Telegraph’s editorial about local Democrats “kicking up dust over a MAGA event” was surprising to members of the Chester Democratic Committee. (Dems kick up some dust over a MAGA event, Jan. 10, 2025) The editorial mentions “a local Democratic social media site.” The Chester Democratic Committee, however, has no social media site of […]
Gathering to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 20
The Declaration of Inclusion Implementation Committee presents an MLK Day Gathering from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Springfield Town Library, 43 Main St. This free event will celebrate the enduring legacy and words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Readings and audio of his powerful speeches and writings, highlighting his […]
9% jump in GM District school budget proposed; elementary school restructuring plans firmed up
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Monday night’s special meeting of the board of the Green Mountain Unified School District had just two agenda items. The main reason for the meeting was to review the 2025-26 budget proposal ahead of the board’s regular meeting on Thursday, since the board needs to approve a […]
With legislature under way, Gov. Scott sets tone and Education Commission seeks path forward
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC With its interim report submitted and the holidays in the rear view mirror, the commission tasked with looking at the future of Vermont’s education system was getting down to looking at the work ahead on Jan. 6. Then, Gov. Phil Scott and the Democratic majority leaders in […]
Cavendish residents to vote on $2.45 million operational budget Select Board ponders appointing Town Clerk, Treasurer
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Echoes of last year’s changes to Town Meeting ran through the Monday, Jan. 13 Cavendish Select Board meeting as the board approved the FY 26 budget, moved the date of the Town Informational Meeting, and discussed the future of the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer positions. Like many […]
Chester Dems to hold Share Heat Fund-Raiser to benefit Chester-Andover Family Center Feb. 2
The Chester Town Democratic Committee invites the public to join it for it annual Share Heat Fundraiser to provide financial assistance to families facing heat insecurity. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Vermont Vines Vineyard and Winery, 275 Williams Road in Rockingham. And all monies go […]
New Derry Recovery Committee seeks public feedback at Jan. 25 meeting
The Town of Londonderry recently formed the Long Term Recovery Committee, charged with developing a Recovery Plan to assist in building a sustainable, resilient and equitable approach toward disaster recovery and growth for the whole community. The committee is comprised of 12 individuals from the town’s boards and committees, appointed by the Select Board. It […]
College News
Everett Mosher of Chester, a member of the class of 2026 majoring in Civil Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled Making Safe Spaces for Disadvantaged Youth in Imizamo Yethu in South Africa. Known as the Interactive Qualifying Project, […]
Encore presentation of ‘Bills Lumber’ Jan. 18
After a “sold-out” free premiere, Bills Lumber, a documentary about the last days of the Bills family’s beloved antique sawmill, will be shown again at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 in Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road in Newfane. The building is handicapped accessible. The free 45-minute video follows the Bills family, after the mill […]
Ralph Cameron, 52, of Ludlow
Ralph Patrick Cameron, 52, of Ludlow, died on Jan. 9, 2025, in the home that he built, surrounded by his family. Ralph was born on May 20, 1972, in Rutland, the son of Wendell and Gail (Bowker) Cameron. Ralph graduated from Otter Valley Union High School in 1990 and from the University of Maine in […]
Springfield Health Center changes walk-in hours
North Star Health of Springfield announces changes to walk-in care services at Springfield Health Center, 100 River St., that will enhance patient access and strengthen continuity of care for the community. Starting on Monday, Feb. 3, walk-in hours will shift to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Previously, the walk-in clinic was open […]
Op-ed: The Vermont House Ethics report is out and there’s nothing to see here, really
By John Walters ©2025 Vermont Political Observer Last week, the Vermont House Ethics Panel issued its annual report — and provided its annual reminder that the Legislature’s ethics process is meant to serve its members, not the public interest. The entire report occupies less than half a page of copy. Three paragraphs, 11 lines, 123 […]
To the editor: Ludlow-Mount Holly community urged to attend special school board meeting
Dear Ludlow-Mount Holly Community, We are reaching out to invite you to a special meeting of the Ludlow-Mount Holly school board at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the Mount Holly Elementary School. The meeting will be held in person and will also be accessible by the following Zoom link: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/86535498062 Due to the […]
