Archive for 2026
Pie Social to benefit Grafton Historical Society
The Grafton Historical Society is holding a fund-raising Pie Social, followed by a fall concert by the Grafton Cornet Band, beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Pie Social will be held at the historical society building at 147 Main St. in Grafton with the Cornet Band concert beginning at 3 p.m. on […]
To the editor: Charlton committed to improving Vermonters’ lives
Tom Charlton is running for re-election as the state representative for Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham. Who is Tom Charlton? He is an ordained Baptist minister, an Eagle Scout, a Timber Framer and 8th generation Vermonter. How can he help me? Tom is well-aware of the many issues plaguing Vermonters. He is the neighbor you […]
To the editor: Vote Charlton, vote for affordability
I write in strong support of Tom Charlton for re-election as Vermont House representative for Chester, Grafton, Athens and Windham. Affordability of life in Vermont is a big issue in this November election. Rep. Charlton’s position on affordability is best expressed in his own words: “If you are concerned as to whether you can afford […]
Stone Village Art Guild holds fund-raising exhibit for Whiting Library
The Stone Village Art Guild, in collaboration with the Whiting Library in Chester, is holding an art exhibit/fundraiser through Oct. 29 at the library, 117 Main St. For this Art Off the Wall exhibit, local artists will be donating 50% of their art sales to the library. Artists in the exhibition are from Chester, Ludlow, […]
Act 170 school merger groupings announced, meetings in weeks What is good faith?
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Thursday, Sept. 17, while discussing the Act 170 voluntary school merger process, TRSU Superintendent Layne Millington asked members of the board of the Green Mountain Unified School District what other group of school districts they would be interested in merging with outside of their Group 7 […]
GMUSD Board hears need for deep cuts to avoid penalties
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC After many months of wrangling over various aspects of policy governance — a method of assigning roles of the board and the administration — the Green Mountain Unified School District voted to consign it to the ash heap and move to another model. But that sense of […]
Social Adult Day Care to kick off in Londonderry
Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry will be opening its new Social Model Adult Day Care Program on Wednesday, Oct. 7, providing breakfast and lunch and offering activities including participatory music, arts and crafts, and games modeled after the Relish curriculum. In preparation, an Open House will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. […]
Chester Historical Society presents stories of Popple Dungeon
Popple Dungeon is a curious name for a road and an area of Chester. A comment by a school teacher to her students long ago is credited for the unusual name. A new book series about Popple Dungeon Road is the modern equivalent of Little House on the Prairie. Stephen S. Rollins, an author who […]
College News
Linsey Miles of Chester, a member of the Class of 2029 has earned them a place on the spring 2026 Dean’s List for Regis College in Weston, Mass. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. First-year students qualify with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Caitlyn Stearns of […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Sept. 28
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Sept. 28 at Andover Town Hall, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of September 14th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
From the editor: Two super events in Chester and a lesson in lemonade-making
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC It was a beautiful fall Saturday morning. The sun was shining and the American Legion’s Gateway Field, carpeted in green grass, was buzzing with activity as vendors set up their booths at the new home of the Chester Festival. For the past nine months, many of us have […]
Chester Hardware bankruptcy sale in the works Business could have new owners by year's end
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC If all goes to plan, according to bankruptcy trustee Raymond Obuchowski, the Chester Hardware store that declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy and closed in July could be under new ownership by early December. On Friday, Obuchowski and trustee Paul Levine filed notice of a motion asking the U.S. […]
To the editor: Ed Secy Saunders fails public schools with latest directive
Vermont needs a secretary of education who understands how the system works here: It’s debatable that Zoie Saunders issuing a directive that school districts looking to hire superintendents only offer contracts for one year falls under her purview. Saunders’ Agency of Education colleague, Toren Ballard, makes a laughable attempt to justify the edict by pointing […]
Henry Homeyer: Autumn isn’t just for orange leaves
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In baseball terms, this season is not the last inning for our gardens. It’s more like the seventh inning stretch. Many flowers have finished up and are dying back, but a few are yet to come. Let’s take a look, starting with two bulb plants that have not […]
To the editor: ‘Guy in white truck’ accepts Dock apology
I respectfully accept the apology of Steve Dock (To the editor: ‘Writer apologizes for removing campaign sign in Chester‘) and would like to reiterate the need for free speech whether it be in the form of assembly, the writing of opinions, or in the form of displaying a campaign sign. Only then can “ we […]
Vermont Land Use Review Board to host public info meetings on Act 250 habitat connectors
The Vermont Land Use Review Board will host four public information sessions across the state — in person and remotely — to introduce Vermonters to a new Act 250 review criterion that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2028. Criterion 8(C) only applies to projects that already require an Act 250 permit and does not […]
To the editor: Writer apologizes for removing campaign sign in Chester
I wish to apologize publicly for removing a “reelect Tom Charlton” sign from the park in front of the Chester Town Hall on Friday afternoon. I am specifically apologizing to the gentleman driving by in a white pickup truck who firmly stated that political signs were allowed on town property other than the Village Green. […]
To the editor: Will Hoser has what it takes to represent Windsor-Windham
I am writing in support of Will Hoser as a candidate for the Vermont legislature, representing the Windsor-Windham District. I have known and worked with Will for over 30 years. In that time,W I have been impressed with his ability to listen, his compassion, and his empathy while providing care to his patients in the […]
Chester planners hear of alternative zoning for increasing housing
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Planning Commission is in the early days of updating the Town Plan with technical and writing assistance from the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission or MARC. But at Monday’s meeting, the most interesting moments came in a discussion of fast-tracking housing projects that could be applied […]
John Morawski of Londonderry, 1948-2026
In early August, John Morawski passed away from a quickly escalating health complication. John grew up in Greenfield, Mass., and had an affinity for the Northeast region. He loved Vermont, often mentioning that it is the best place in the world to live. John resided in Manchester for many years, followed by Londonderry. Best described […]