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Volunteers needed at Chester-Andover Family Center Food Shelf
The Chester-Andover Family Center Food Shelf is facing a serious volunteer shortage. This is not just about stocking shelves; It’s about making sure that one’s neighbors have access to healthy food and the dignity of choice when times are tough. Volunteers are needed for the following positions: Drivers — pick up donated goods from area […]
Landmark College appoints James Dlugos as new president
After a nine-month nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of Landmark College in Putney announced that, effective May 1, current Interim President Dr. James Dlugos will serve as the fifth president in the college’s 40-year history. “Landmark College’s singular focus on neurodivergent learners makes it a distinctive and special part of the American higher education […]
Dance Factory presents 41st annual Spring Recital May 10
The Dance Factory presents its 41st annual Spring Recital on Saturday, May 10 at Springfield High School, 303 South St. More than 120 students aged preschool through adult will perform original works of ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop and tap set to classic and contemporary music. Because of the large number of performers, most […]
Springfield companies receive VEGI awards for expansion projects
Springfield Regional Development Corp. and the Vermont Economic Progress Council announce that two Springfield companies recently received Vermont Employment Growth Incentive awards to support their planned expansion projects. Vermont Packinghouse received initial approval for an estimated incentive of $576,909, including a Labor Market Area enhancement, given its location in an economically distressed area of the […]
Grace Cottage joins cost-savings purchasing group
After one year in operation, the New England Collaborative Health Network has grown to 10 members with the addition of Grace Cottage Family Health and Hospital of Townshend, Northern Counties Health Care of St. Johnsbury and Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. The eight Vermont-based members care for more than one-third of the state’s population and […]
Paper flower workshop May 10 in Proctorsville
To celebrate springtime, a paper flower-making workshop will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 10 at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Participants will be able to make flowers from various types of paper. Because celebrations are under way to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the […]
State to auction surplus heavy equipment, vehicles May 10
The Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services will be auctioning an assortment of state vehicles and equipment, rain or shine, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Agency of Transportation Central Garage, 1756 US Route 302, Berlin. Auction registration and vehicle previews will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. […]
Heather Chase elected chair of Chester Town Democratic Committee
At its Thursday, April 24 meeting, the Chester Town Democratic Committee unanimously elected Heather Chase as its new chair. Chase has served as a Chester Select Board member, chair of the Chester Board of Civil Authority, Justice of the Peace and a Vermont state legislator. Upon being seated as the committee’s chair, Chase thanked Nick […]
Free workshop on horse diet, nutrition, hay and forage set for May 7
Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District and the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance are co-hosting a free workshop on diet, nutrition, hay and forage for horses from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7 at the Green Mountain Horse Association’s campus, 5491 South Road in South Woodstock. Speakers will include equine specialist Mackenzie Chauncey, from […]
Ludlow Rotary donates $2,000 to Okemo TV
LUDLOW ROTARIANS DONATE FUNDS TO OKEMO VALLEY TV: Ludlow Rotary Club President-elect Kevin Barnes, right, recently presents a check for $2,000 to Patrick Cody, executive director of Okemo Valley TV. The funds will be used to help defray the costs of equipment needed for its new podcasting program. Photo by Kim Lampert.
Whiting Library to screen Alzheimer’s documentary on May 1
The documentary Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s will be screened at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 at Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester. The film follows three families and the unique challenges of their loved ones’ diagnoses, delving into their lived experiences. It explores how this disease impacts identities and roles in relationships: […]
Derry Flood Resiliency Public Forum to be held May 3
The Londonderry Long Term Recovery Committee is holding a presentation and discussion of the town’s flood resiliency draft plan from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Flood Brook School, 91 VT Route 11, Londonderry The public is encouraged to attend. Light snacks and coffee will be served. Please e-mail or call Town Administrator […]
Londonderry cemeteries reopen May 1
The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry has announced that cemeteries will open on Thursday, May 1. Clean-up by the cemetery caretakers will begin shortly thereafter. All decorations that were added over the winter should be removed; any winter decorations remaining on May 1 will be disposed of. As a reminder, plantings are not […]
Springfield Library hosts youth mental health expert addressing substance misuse May 6
The Collaborative, a Londonderry-based non-profit organization dedicated to serving area youth and families, is coordinating the Prevention Partners’ Series in collaboration with the Springfield Town Library and Green Peak Alliance for a 10-part series focused on prevention of substance misuse. The first of these monthly events takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
One Credit offers scholarships for graduating seniors, non-traditional students Deadline to apply is May 11
One Credit Union is seeking applicants for its 2025 scholarship program. The deadline to apply is May 11. Seven scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who will be attending college or technical school. Each scholarship is worth up to $8,000: $2,000 per year for up to four years. A new scholarship of up […]
Spaghetti fundraiser May 1 to send CAES kids to Keewaydin
The community is invited to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 at Chester-Andover Elementary School, 72 Main St. in Chester. The dinner will feature spaghetti with homemade meatballs and a delectable sauce; garlic bread, salad and baked goods will also be served. All food will be prepared by […]
May Day Strong rally to be held in Chester
If you reside in the Chester area and prefer to live in a country in which families matter more than fortunes, where public schools are valued over private profits, where health-care is more important than hedge funds and where housing is needed to eradicate homelessness, meet by the gazebo on the Green in Chester on […]
Ludlow Rotary’s Penny Sale returns April 26
Ludlow Rotary Club’s 67th Annual Penny Sale returns at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 to the gymnasium at Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main St. Prior to the start of each of three rounds, tickets are sold for $1 for a chance to win one of more than 100 prizes — one penny per chance. […]
VSO woodwind & string trio concert April 27
A Vermont Symphony Orchestra woodwind and string trio returns to Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Come enjoy traditional Shaker melodies, Scott Joplin ragtime music, selections of Brandenburg concertos and more. The trio comprises Principal Flute Melissa Mielens, Principal Cello John Dunlop and violinist Laura Markowitz. […]
Andover Democrats form committee
The Andover Town Democratic Committee held an organizational caucus on Tuesday, April 15 to re-organize the committee, which had not met formally for several years. It also elected committee officers and delegates to the Windsor County Democratic Committee. Nine Andover residents attended the meeting at Chester Town Hall. Windsor County Democratic Chair Mark Yuengling also […]
