Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: An open letter to Sheriff Palmer
To Sheriff Ryan Palmer: We write to you in our capacity as the elected representatives and senators of Windsor County during a moment of significant challenge for both the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department and the broader community it serves. Let it be clear from the outset that we respect the principle of due process and […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Feb. 9
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Feb. 9, 2026 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of January 26th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per […]
College News
Karissa Trzesiara of Ludlow has earned a place on the Dean’s List for fall 2025 at Vermont State University in Randolph Center. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students who maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Caleb Roby of Springfield, a 2022 graduate of Springfield High School who […]
Two Rivers Supervisory Union board meeting agenda for Feb. 5
The Board of Directors of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union, made up of Adrienne Williams (Chair), Scott Kendall, David Martin, Lisa Sanders, Kelly Tarbell and Kaitlyn Benson. will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St., Proctorsville, and on Zoom. You can access by […]
To the editor: Charlton misses an opportunity to condemn government violence against citizens
On Jan. 29, Rep. Tom Charlton voted no to the Vermont’s state legislature’s expression of approval for Gov. Scott’s statement regarding ICE’s actions in Minnesota. His explanation was that the governor “missed an opportunity to call for de-escalation on all sides.” (The full text of the resolution can be read here.) This explanation is in […]
Kendall ‘Ken’ Crocker, 79, of Chester, Springfield and Florida
Kendall “Ken” B. Crocker Jr. set sail on his final voyage at home in Sebastian, Fla., with his wife Susan by his side, on Jan. 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Ken was born on Nov. 30, 1946, in Newton, Mass., to Kendall Crocker Sr. and Geraldine Trial. Raised by Wilma Crocker and his […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Feb. 4
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 4 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via zoom Below is the board’s agenda 1. Approval of Minutes of the Jan. 21, 2026 Select Board meeting and Jan. 28, 2026 Special Select Board meeting 2. Citizen’s Comments 3. […]
To the editor: Scott speaks against ICE, but has nominated ‘ICE enabler’ for Supreme Court
While Gov. Phil Scott recently stated that Trump’s immigration crackdown may be “a deliberate federal intimidation and incitement of American citizens, ” he has nominated an ICE-enabler to a lifetime appointment to Vermont’s highest court, the Vermont Supreme Court. As we mourn the murders of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and the thousands of victims of […]
College News
Vermont State University of Randolph Center announces the graduates of its Class of 2025. Those local students are: Suzanne Fontaine of Weston; Allan Poller of Springfield; and Brittany Priggen of Londonderry. Vermont State University also announces the students who earned placement on the President’s List for the fall 2025 semester. This highest academic honor recognizes full-time […]
Financial probe leads to Windsor County Sheriff’s arrest on multiple sexual misconduct charges
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer, 39, of Windsor was arrested on Tuesday and charged him with multiple counts related to sexual misconduct as a result of a seven-month investigation by Vermont State Police. According to a VSP press release, beginning in July 2025, police received numerous anonymous tips alleging possible […]
To the editor: Politicians should pay the price for Good, Pretti’s deaths at the ballot box
On Jan. 13, amid widespread killings of demonstrators in Iran, President Trump posted on Truth Social “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price.” However, Trump justified the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, falsely claiming she “willfully and viciously” […]
Op-ed: School choice fuels dreams for Vermonters
By Ross Powers Vermont’s ongoing and necessary discussion of education reform has had an unfortunate side effect: elevating the voices of people who are manipulating facts to fit their narrative. They want you to believe that Vermont’s independent schools are harming public education — particularly those that educate some of our most gifted student athletes. […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Jan. 26
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of January 12th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per […]
To the editor: Area residents protest U.S. action against Venezuela
On Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17, more than 50 residents of Chester, Ludlow, Bellows Falls, Rockingham, Grafton and other neighbors braved the snowstorm to participate in the worldwide Global Day of Action: No War for Oil. We protested the Trump regime’s illegal military attack against Venezuela and threats of violence against Columbia, Cuba, Mexico, Iran and […]
Chester Select Board, Water Commission agendas for Jan. 21
The Chester Select Board will hold a meeting as the Water and Sewer Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 21 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and remotely via Zoom. The Select Board will hold a meeting directly after the Water and Sewer meeting. Below are the meeting agendas. Water and Sewer Commission 1. […]
Candlelight vigil for Phin Tillman of Grafton to be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 17
Phineas “Phin” Harvey Alexander Tillman of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Walpole, N.H., at the age of 24. Phineas is survived by his mother Pamela Johnson-Spurlock, stepfather Patrick Spurlock, and sisters Helen and Madeleine Spurlock of Grafton; his father Mitchell Tillman, stepmother Joy, and brothers Braedon and Hudson Tillman of […]
To the editor: Vermont religious leaders call for justice for Renee Good
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” — Micah 6:8 RANDOLPH The Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ raises our prophetic voice to speak out against the escalation […]
Area Dems to hold fundraiser for Family Center’s home heating program
In collaboration with the Chester-Andover Family Center and the Andover Democratic Town Committee, the Chester Town Democratic Committee will hold its annual Share Heat Fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1 at VT Vines Vineyard and Winery, 275 Williams Road in Rockingham. The committees will provide appetizers, and a cash bar will […]
College News
Southern New Hampshire University, in Manchester, N.H., congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2025 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week […]
To the editor: Chester Christmas Committee thanks community for holiday participation
The newly formed Christmas in Chester Committee would like to extend our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to everyone who helped bring the holiday spirit to Chester this season. From generous donations of time and money to encouragement, creativity, and participation, this celebration truly reflected the strength of our community. We thank the local businesses who […]