Archive for May, 2026
Vandal spray paints anti-Israel sentiments on Cavendish business Police report incident to Atty Gen as 'possible hate crime'
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Someone vandalized a Cavendish business with graffiti expressing support for Palestinians and disdain for Israel early this morning, according to the Vermont State Police. A little before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, someone using purple spray paint wrote “Free Palestine” and an obscenity toward Israel on the front windows of DG […]
Award-winning author at Grafton Library May 27
Grafton Public Library, 204 Main St., presents its first Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series Program of 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27. Award-winning author and journalist Peter Canellos will discuss his most recent book: Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement. Canellos began his journalism career at the […]
Springfield Rotary Club has another successful Diaper Drive
A LOAD OF DIAPERS: Emma McGuirk, past president of the Springfield Rotary Club, left, stands with Kayla Bapp, coordinator of the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Diaper Bank. Nearly 1,600 diapers and $500 in monetary donations were collected for the SAPCC Diaper Bank. The Rotary thanks M&T Bank in Chester and Springfield, Springfield Town Library […]
Chester begins Town Plan update; ‘all boards’ public meeting on June 9 to coordinate effort
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a couple of weeks, Chester will hold an “all boards” meeting, bringing together many of the boards, committees and commissions that work on issues facing the town. That Tuesday, June 9 public meeting will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall and remotely […]
The Grammar School in Putney announces new Head of School
The Grammar School, an independent school in Putney serving preschool through eighth grade, has announced Margaret Schlachter as the new Head of School. She will take the reins of the 60-acre campus from Nick Perry, who has led the school for the past 10 years, at the end of this school year. “We are super […]
Tag Sale to support Chester Teen Center May 23-24
A two-day tag sale will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, in the parking lot by the Smokin’ Bowls shack at 35 Sylvan Road in Chester. Featured items include: Antiques, tables, bureaus Kitchen items, small appliances Radios, CDs, records, speakers Shoes, purses, accessories Winter gear […]
Kid Governor Program announces ‘Screen-Free Challenge’ through May 25
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is promoting a new initiative from Vermont’s first Kid Governor and her cabinet. Working together, the group of seven fifth graders, including Kid Gov. Roslyn Fortin of Highgate and her cabinet, has been seeking ways to elevate the full range of issues. Right now, they want to let […]
GMUSD meeting to discuss PCB remediation at High School with public
The Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a public meeting to present information on planned construction activities related the remediation of PCBs at the High School building and to provide an opportunity for public questions. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday June 2 at the High School, 716 Route 103 […]
Part 3: 600 miles of sand, heat, intrigue and illness
By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC When Gretchen and I arrived at the oasis of Tamanrasset, the jumping off place for sub-Saharan Africa, we were told there was no fuel — no diesel or gasoline — so no vehicles would be leaving. For how long, I asked. “Maybe a few days, Allah willing,” […]
Weston BBQ, square dance to benefit Playhouse Renovation
Weston Community Association’s annual barbecue will take place on the Weston Village Green, 678-680 Main St., from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. The event, which will benefit work on the Weston Playhouse, has been renamed the “Bob Brandt Memorial Day Barbecue” in memory of beloved trustee, Bob Brandt, who served the WCA […]
Community Cares fundraising dinner Friday night
Community Cares Network of Chester/Andover Inc. will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Friday, May 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover-Weston Road. The menu will include spaghetti with choice of sauces, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. Admission is by donation at the door. CCN is a community […]
Chester Select Board and Sewer Commissioners agendas for May 20
The Chester Select Board and the Sewer Commissioners will meet one after the other on Wednesday, May 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will take place at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and on Zoom, which you can access by clicking here. Below are the agendas. SELECT BOARD 1. Approval of Minutes of […]
West River Farmers Market opens May 23 40 vendors to fill Williams Park in Londonderry
The West River Farmers Market will make its 2026 season debut from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. This vibrant market, one of the oldest and largest in the state with more than 40 vendors, is located at the Williams Park at the junction of Route 11 and Route 100 in Londonderry. […]
As 7th Annual Weston Pop-Up University ends, plans begin for 2027 classes
Weston Pop-Up University, the free community-based month-long offering of fun classes, completed its seventh year at the end of March. The leaders met recently to review this year’s program and begin making plans for 2027. The concept is to offer interesting and enjoyable classes to draw community folks together and out of their homes in […]
Plant, Bake and Book Sale May 23 in Wardsboro Plant and shrub donations accepted May 19-22
It has been a long-standing tradition that the annual plant sale at the Wardsboro Public Library, 170 Main St., is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. The sale runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on May 23, rain or shine. There is always a bake sale tent, and the Library’s Used Book […]
New Bernadine Custer Sharp Paintings at LAHS Exhibition runs from May 23 through June 7
Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces the acquisition of seven previously unseen paintings by noted 20th-century artist Bernadine Custer Sharp. These works will be featured alongside selections from the society’s permanent collection in LAHS’s first exhibition of the season, which runs from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, June 7. Hours are from 10 a.m. until […]
Windsor man sentenced to 4+ years as felon with firearms
A 31-year-old Windsor County man has been sentenced to 53 months in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms. On Friday, May 8, Kyle Pickett, 31, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss in Burlington. According to court records, on Nov. 25, […]
Chester board hears that audits will show no deficits, reservoir dam recommendations
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last Wednesday’s meeting, the Chester Select Board got a bit of good news when Town Manager Julie Hance announced that there was no negative fund balance or deficit for 2024 or 2025. Back in January, Hance said that although the town received a clean audit for […]
Springfield Rotary Club Food Drive May 16
Springfield Rotary Club is holding its annual “Fill the Cart from the Heart” Food Drive from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 by Shaw’s in the Springfield Shopping Plaza, 2 Chester Road (Route 11). Donations are to benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf. Grab a bag and fill it with non-perishable […]
Explore the geology at Cavendish Gorge May 16
The Cavendish Gorge is a spectacular natural feature. Join Cheryl Cox, retired geologist and science educator, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 to learn about the site’s formation and the glacial history of the area. This is the next installment in the Walk & Talk Series presented by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. […]