Archive for 2026
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 […]
Black River Walk & Talk on flood awareness on Sunday
To kick off National Flood Awareness Week — Sunday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Sept. 26 — the Cavendish Historical Society, Black River Action Team and the Dartmouth Rural Rivers Project are teaming up for a program on the history and health of the Black River and what is being to done to help mitigate flooding. […]
FOLA seeks new board members to continue community mission
The Friends of the Ludlow Auditorium is inviting community members to consider joining its Board of Directors and helping shape the future of entertainment, cultural programming, and community events at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall. Since its founding in 2009, FOLA has worked to make the Ludlow Auditorium a vibrant gathering place for […]
Londonderry Rescue hosts EMT training starting in October
Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting an Emergency Medical Technician class beginning on Monday, Oct. 12, and running through Monday, March 15, 2027. Classes will meet at the LVRS Squad building, 6068 Rt 100, Londonderry. Emergency Medical Technicians are trained to respond to calls for medical treatment outside of the hospital setting. EMTs must quickly assess […]
Senior Medicare Patrol to discuss protection from healthcare scams
Neighborhood Connections will be hosting a discussion by the Senior Medicare Patrol from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at its offices, 5700 Vermont Rte 100 Suite 1500, in Londonderry. The discussion will focus on the latest healthcare scams and how you can protect yourself, your loved ones and neighbors from those […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 16
The Chester Select Board will hold two meetings on Wednesday Sept. 16. First they will meet in their capacity as the Water and Sewer Commission followed by a meeting as the select board. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via Zoom. Below are the boards’ agendas: Water […]
Job Fair set for Sept. 25 in Springfield
The annual River Valley Employment Fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Roadin Springfield. Entrance is free of charge and will be under an event tent behind Robinson Field at the school. The Employment Fair provides an opportunity for job seekers to learn […]
To the editor: As state representative, Hoser committed to address affordability crisis
I am proud to support Will Hoser for state representative for the Windsor-Windham District. Hoser has spent much of his professional life providing for the health care of the people in this area through his work as Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine. He has personal knowledge of the struggles that folks are going through to […]
To the editor: Murray backed by two governors, lieutenant gov for state Senate Windsor seat
Iam honored to have earned the endorsements of Gov. Phil Scott, Lt. Gov. John Rodgers and former Gov. Jim Douglas in my campaign for the Vermont Senate. These three leaders have different backgrounds and perspectives, but their endorsements share an important message: Vermont needs greater political balance, fiscal responsibility and a willingness to put practical […]
A Perspective on Growth: A boy forges path to adulthood with help from family, organizations
By Nicholas Boke Life now seems to be coming together for 18-year-old Ashton Briere, unlike just a few years ago when he could barely read or write, living in Claremont, N.H., with little adult supervision and almost never attending school. “I had behavioral problems,” Briere says today. “And I found it hard to go to […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Sept. 14
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Sept. 14 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 August 24th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]