Archive for 2026
To the editor: Morrow deserves reelection to State House
I would like to encourage the voters of Winhall, Weston, Andover and Londonderry to support the reelection of Chris Morrow as our Vermont state representative. Chris possesses many high quality traits that make him a unique and invaluable voice in our Vermont State House. Chris has the capacity to openly listen respectfully to all his […]
Community lunch at 2nd Congo Church in Londonderry
The Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. in Londonderry, is announcing our October Community Lunch. Our October lunch will be at noon, Thursday, Oct. 22. This menu will be a traditional turkey dinner, with dessert included. It’s a time for fun, fellowship and great food. All are welcome and a free will offering will […]
Henry Homeyer: Improving soil and planting bulbs — outside and in
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC It will soon be time to gather up your leaves and store them for use in the garden. If you can run over them with your mower to chop them up, they’ll break down quicker, becoming a nice source of organic matter to improve the soil in your […]
Londonderry Library to hold puppetry workshop honoring Pura Belpré
The South Londonderry Free Library is honoring librarian, storyteller and puppeteer Pura Belpré with a puppetry workshop at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Learn about this champion of bilingual literature and make your own mini puppet theater with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey. This art workshop is open to all ages and is free […]
To the editor: Tom Charlton a common sense vote in State House
I am giving my support to reelect our state representative, Tom Charlton, who represents the towns of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham. He has done a great job, and he works as hard for us as he has managing and operating his own timber framing business. As a minister for 25 years and Boy Scout […]
To the editor: William Hoser understands Vermonters’ healthcare, housing needs
I am writing to get the vote out for William Hoser, a Chester resident and physicians assistant who is running for the House of Representatives for Chester, Windham, Grafton and Athens. Will raised his family in Chester, so he knows what a good education means. He has run two small businesses, was born in a […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Oct. 12
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Oct. 13 at 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 28th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 minutes […]
To the editor: Vote the Republican slate for Windsor
I am endorsing the Republican slate of candidates for Windsor County. Why am I doing this with such a broad stroke? It’s because I’ve seen endorsements for candidates from both parties and something clear stood out. Not one Democrat endorsement mentioned taxes, cost of living or business creation. Those should be the head of any […]
Ludlow Rotary Duck Race raises $3,050 for Plymouth Fire & EMS
The Ludlow Rotary Club was pleased to present $3,050 to Plymouth Fire & EMS during the club’s Sept. 29 luncheon. The funds represent proceeds from the 27th Annual Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race, held in August 2026. The check was presented to Plymouth Fire Chief Jim Allen and Town Clerk Angela Kissell, recognizing the […]
Grafton Historical Society takes a step back in time with Pie Social fundraiser
By Paul Wein © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC As summer gives way to fall, sometimes there’s just the perfect day when nature turns the page. Everyone feels it. The breeze is a little more decisive, the leaves begin rustling down to Earth faster than can be counted. Sweaters and jackets are pulled from closets and […]
Town Manager Hance baffled by missing portion of Chester Green draft ordinance
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Tuesday morning, Chester Town Manager Julie Hance told Select Board members in an email that she does not know why a portion of a draft ordinance on the use of the town Green that she had sent them last week was cut off mid-page. She then forwarded […]
New music scholarship funded by Phish fans available to Vermont undergrads
A new scholarship is giving students a boost — funded entirely by Phish fans. The Mockingbird Foundation, a nonprofit created by fans of the band, has partnered with the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. to launch The Mockingbird Foundation Music Scholarship. The scholarship is funded in perpetuity to outlast the band, Phish fans and even The […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Oct. 7
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 7 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of Sept. 16, 2026 Selectboard Meeting 2. Citizens Comments 3. Old Business 4. Update on Recent Festivals: Chester Festival Committee […]
Agenda for first meeting for Group 7 school merger study committee Group includes GMUSD, Springfield, Rockingham, Bellows Falls, Athens/Grafton and Westminster schools and RVTC
The first meeting of the Group 7 school merger study committee will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 13 at Bellows Falls Union High School, 406 High School Road, Westminster, Vt. and remotely via Zoom. Below is the committee’s agenda. 1. Facilitator Call to Order 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Overview of Committee […]
Friends of Yosemite hosting walking tours of Chester’s Main Street fires Oct. 11 & 25
© 2026Telegraph Publishing LLC The Friends of the Yosemite Firehouse Museum will hold walking tours of historic fires (and one near disaster) along Chester’s Main Street at 1 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 11 and again on Sunday Oct. 25. The tour is expected to take about 90 minutes with additional time available at the end […]
Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show Oct. 10
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors from across Vermont and New England to celebrate the flavors, creativity, and community spirit of the Green Mountain State at the 42nd annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Riverside Middle […]
Londonderry cemeteries to close Nov. 1
The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry announces that Londonderry cemeteries will close on Sunday, Nov. 1. To allow for observance of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, clean-up of the cemeteries will begin on Sunday, Nov. 15. To that end, please remove all decorations that have been added to the cemeteries over the […]
Op-ed: Three lessons from a first draft on regulating use of Chester’s Green
By Donald C. Clark Jr. ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Select Board’s agenda for Wednesday, Oct. 7 lists a “Draft Use of Town Green Policy.” With that line the town is on notice that rules for the use of the Green are under consideration. Meanwhile an incomplete draft, titled “Town Green Use Ordinance,” has been […]
New EV chargers at West River Coffee Barn
West River Coffee Barn, located at 2309 N. Main St. in Londonderry, has installed a new dual-port Level 2 electric vehicle charger in its parking lot. The project was fully funded by a Workplace EV Charging grant from Charge Vermont, with support from Green Mountain Power. The new ChargePoint CP6000 station can charge two vehicles […]
Springfield Rotary Club Penny Sale Oct. 17
The Springfield Rotary Club’s 72nd Annual Penny Sale will take place on Saturday, October 17 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the event begins at 6 p.m. More than 300 prizes—donated by local businesses and individuals—will be up for grabs, with each chance costing just a penny. […]