Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: House candidate Hoser lays out goals
I want to thank all of those who voted for me in the primary election, and if elected as your district representative I pledge to work for Vermonters who are struggling to afford the things that make life livable. I will work to: Make primary medical care available to each person in Vermont. Promote and […]
To the editor: Wilder Library Trustees thank community for support for renovation
The Board of Trustees and staff of the Wilder Memorial Library would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire Weston community for making the library’s grand opening such a wonderful and memorable celebration. After years of planning, hard work, generosity and patience, it was a joy to finally open the doors, cut the […]
To the editor: Weston Select Board plays with language of the law
A long-time member of the Weston Select Board resigned on July 14 of this year. On Aug. 11, the remaining members of the Weston Select Board announced that they had decided to warn a special town meeting so an election could be held to fill that vacancy. There are two problems with that decision. First, […]
The Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Chester Festival
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Welcome to the 52nd Chester Festival, a weekend filled with friendly faces, fine crafts, wonderful arts, great food and superb music and entertainment for the whole family. This year’s festival will be bigger than ever with more than 100 vendors. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 2
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 2 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2026 Select Board Meeting 2. Citizen’s Comments 3. Old Business 4. Economic Development Loan; Bright Beginnings 5. […]
Op-ed: Solar energy can help heal the planet
By Robert Nied If you are on social media, you are likely encountering multiple posts claiming that solar energy will destroy farmland (often illustrated with fake AI images). It is part of an extensive fossil fuel industry disinformation campaign. Almost every post includes the phrase: “put solar on parking lots and roofs, not on farmland.” […]
Op-ed: A gift from the King
By Madeline Bodin ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC A long time ago — you’ll see just how long in a minute — one of my coworkers at the technology magazine was cranky about our job. I was cranky, too, but he was crankier. I asked him what he wanted. “I want to save the world,” he […]
Millington pulls out of Washington Central superintendent race
By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Telegraph has confirmed that Two Rivers Superintendent Layne Millington has withdrawn his name from consideration for the superintendency of the Washington Central Unified Union School District,for which he was one of two finalists. After hearing early Monday morning that Millington had dropped out, The […]
To the editor: Thank you for your support in the Vermont Primary
I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported my campaign for Vermont Senate. Your support came in many forms: doors knocked, phone calls made, lawn signs planted, contributions sent and, maybe most meaningful of all, the countless quiet but heartfelt expressions of encouragement I received along the way. I entered this race in part because […]
GMUSD Board agenda for Aug. 20
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 20, 2026 at the Green Mountain High School 716 Route 103 South in Chester and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order a. Roll Call, Confirming a Quorum II. Agenda Additions or […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Aug. 19
UPDATED 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17 with No. 7 added. The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 19, 2026 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: Approval of Minutes of Aug. 5, 2026 Select board Meeting\ Citizen’s Comments Old Business […]
Free steel drum concert to benefit Weston Playhouse, celebrate 140 years of the Green
Come to Weston’s Town Green from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 22 for a special Blue Flames Steel Band Concert to celebrate 140 years of the Weston Green and to benefit the Weston Community Association’s restoration of the Weston Playhouse. The music is free but all funds collected will go toward the Playhouse. […]
Junker Bailey holds workshop on drawing butterflies, history of 17th century naturalist
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road in South Londonderry, will host a workshop on drawing butterflies for all ages at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to learn about Maria Merian, the 17th century entomologist, naturalist, and scientific illustrator, aka “The Girl Who Drew Butterflies.” Her […]
To the editor: In support of Chase for VT Senate
We are writing to encourage folks in the Windsor County state Senate District to vote for Heather Chase in the upcoming Democratic Primary on Tuesday, Aug. 11. There are many reasons to support Heather for this seat, including her longstanding commitment to our community where she has lived for over 25 years, raised her family, […]
Sheriff candidate Lake put on administrative leave by Bellows Falls Police
By Michael Donoghue Vermont News First Embattled Windsor County Sheriff candidate Joshua Lake has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Bellows Falls Police Department while an independent investigation is undertaken about his exaggeration about possible crimes, officials said. Bellows Falls Police Chief David Bemis told Vermont News First the move was made after […]
To the editor: When community care is hard work
The situation surrounding Windsor County sheriff candidate Joshua Lake has left me angry, disappointed and deeply conflicted. I was an enthusiastic and vocal supporter of Lake’s candidacy. I believed in the vision he presented: a sheriff’s department that would not participate in civil immigration enforcement for ICE, that would approach substance use and mental-health crises […]
To the editor: Windsor County Democrats issue statement on sheriff’s race controversy
It has come to the attention of the Windsor County Democratic Committee that on Monday Aug. 3, Joshua Lake, one of the three Democratic candidates for Windsor County Sheriff, received a Giglio letter jointly signed by Steven Brown, State’s Attorney for Windham County and Domenica Padula, Chief, Criminal Division, Office of the Vermont Attorney General. […]
To the editor: Why I support Lake for Windsor sheriff
I am writing to voice my support for Joshua Lake for Sheriff of Windsor County. Josh chose to become a police officer after the tragic loss of his brother to a fentanyl overdose and his belief that a different approach by law enforcement could have led to a different outcome. Over the years, the merit […]
To the editor: No better endorsement of a leader than old guard mobilizing against him
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked within child welfare, community mental health and addiction treatment for over 10 years. Our system of care is highly reactive and punitive, rather than proactive and restorative. This is the context in which I met my friend Joshua Lake. Josh is a gifted speaker, funny […]
To the editor: Chase is able to face Vermont’s problems
Heather Chase is the candidate I support for the Vermont Senate. Heather has had many professional experiences that make her an excellent choice for the Vermont Senate. She is the perfect person to able to address the problems that Vermont faces. As a nurse, Heather understands the problems facing health care in Vermont, and understands […]