Author Archive for Press release
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VSAC to offer stipends to help poorer high schoolers take college courses; Idle-Free VT gets $17,500 grant
Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will administer a new program that provides $50,000 in stipends this year to help low-income high school students cover the costs of books, fees and travel associated with dual enrollment courses. Vermont’s dual enrollment program allows high school students to take two college courses tuition-free while still in high school. Since […]
Irene’s Legacy a new, permanent BRAM exhibit
The Black River Academy Museum has opened a new permanent exhibit, Irene’s Legacy, on the second floor of the museum on 14 High St. in Ludlow. It is the result of a collaboration of BRAM, the sixth grade class at Ludlow Elementary School and LPCTV, and made possible by a grant from the Okemo Community […]
Chester Town Dem Committee to meet to choose Justice of the Peace candidates
The Chester Town Democratic Committee will hold a meeting to elect nominees to stand for election as Justice of the Peace on the 2014 general election ballot. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 21, 2014 at the Whiting Library, 117 Main St., Chester, VT 05143. If you have any questions concerning this […]
Redeemable bottles, cans sought to aid area family
The Chester Andover Elementary School is seeking donations of redeemable bottles and cans to help a local family in need. The drive will continue until Wednesday, Aug. 27. Redeemable bottles and cans can be dropped off at the school, 72 Main St. in Chester, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you’d like […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
The Chester Select Board will hold its next meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. This is a change in time from its usual 7 p.m. meeting. Below is its agenda. Approve minutes from the July 16, 2014 Special Select Board meeting, July 16, 2014 Regular […]
Family Center to raffle off hand-braided rug
The Chester-Andover Family Center Thrift Shop is raffling off a 3 foot by 4 foot hand-braided wool rug. The rug will be on display during September and October at People’s United Bank, 57 S. Main St., Chester. The rug will also be on display during the CAFC Election Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
Story Time to start at Wilder Library in September
The Wilder Memorial Library 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, will be offering weekly Story Time programming starting in September beginning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, downstairs in the Jeremy R. Orton Memorial Children’s Room. Story Time is free of charge and open to preschool through elementary school aged children. After the storybooks are read, […]
Free August Community Meal canceled; September date set
There will be no Chester-Andover Free Community Meal in August. The next free meal is scheduled for noon on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Weston-Andover Road in Andover. Invite a friend for a great meal and an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. For information: call 802-875-3236; email […]
BRGNS accepting donations for back-to-school needs
B lack River Good Neighbor Services is initiating a new program to support school children and is requesting donations for back to school needs. Audrey Bridge, executive director, said, “Over the years we have noticed that back to school time places a huge financial burden on our clients with children. Back to school supply purchases […]
Red Cross seeks volunteers, donations
The American Red Cross is seeking new volunteers, an effort that helps the organization maintain its ability to provide timely and compassionate assistance to people across our region that have been impacted by disaster. To be a part of the group of dedicated volunteers, no prior experience is necessary and all the training you will […]
Solar facility proposed for Cavendish; informational meeting set
Cavendish T he Cavendish Town Energy Committee has proposed to the Cavendish Select Board that the town establish a solar facility to generate the electricity used by several town departments, and the Select Board has voted to ask town voters if they will approve a bond issue to pay for it. The Energy Committee will […]
Whiting issues open call for artwork
W hiting Library, located on Main Street in Chester, is seeking artwork created by locals for an open show from the beginning of September through end of October. Pieces will be collected until Saturday, Aug. 23. There is room to display many hanging creations as well as a few three-dimensional works. Whiting’s latest show featured […]
Flood Brook’s new playground opens for fun
On Monday, June 16 the Mountain Towns communities of Londonderry, Weston, Landgrove and Peru gathered at Flood Brook School to officially open its new playground. The opening ceremony was led by Principal Neal McIntyre, with members of the playground committee officially cutting the ribbon. This project has been a multi-year effort planned by the Playground […]
New play equipment installed at Pingree Park; fun fund-raising continues for more work
As of Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, the new playground at Pingree Park in Londonderry is finished and open for fun. After a year of planning and fund-raising there are new swings, a crawl tube, a bouncy seesaw and a climbing structure with slides. The equipment is appropriate for ages 2 to 12 and includes […]
Net Zero of Chester partners to bring AllSun Trackers to S. VT; SBA honors six small businesses
A dealer partnership between installer Net Zero Renewable Resources LLC of Chester and Williston, VT-based solar tracker manufacturer AllEarth Renewables has been announced that will bring the Vermont-made AllSun Tracker solar systems to southern Vermont. AllSun Trackers use innovative GPS and wireless technology to follow the sun throughout the day to boost solar energy production […]
Spater Scholarship Fund awards $12,000 to eight students
A total of $12,000 from the Tom Spater Scholarship Fund has been awarded this year to eight area students who are graduating or have graduated from Green Mountain Union High School and are pursuing college degrees. The scholarships recognize their academic achievements, excellence in athletics and the arts, community service a clear demonstration of leadership […]
Pilates studio opens in Chester; Employer Appreciation Breakfast held
New Pilates studio opens Patty Nader, a certified personal trainer and Pilates teacher, has opened a Pilates studio in Chester. Made to Move Pilates is located at 34 School St. Pilates, pronounced pu-lah-teez, is a practice of physical and mental conditioning developed by Joseph Pilates more than 100 years ago and involves over 500 exercises. […]
Windsor artists highlighted at Open Studio weekend
Vermont Crafts Council Spring Open Studio offers the Chester Art Loop in Southern Windsor County again this Memorial Day Weekend. Working together to present its varied and talented group of painters and artisans, the 20-mile gang create a beacon to visit Chester and its surrounding towns of Andover, Weston and Ludlow. The studios will be […]
Eight CCV centers to host college FAFSA assistance
Vermont Student Assistance Corp. counselors and college aid professionals will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at eight Community College of Vermont centers across the state to help with filing online FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid — and Vermont grant applications. The CCV centers and their addresses […]
Workshops to help you start, manage your business
Vermont Small Business Development Center is offering a four-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The course will be offered on from 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Springfield Regional Development Corp. 14 Clinton Square, in the 1st floor conference room. Starting Your Own […]
