Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: Chester issues more complex
While I greatly appreciate the call for Chester voters to educate themselves ahead of Town Meeting, I think it’s important to add some clarity to some of the assertions made by Fred Greenwell (To the editor: Chester needs to educate itself before March vote), as well. I have not yet seen a ballot, but I […]
To the editor: Candidate Dakin outlines focus
To start the conversation as a write-in candidate for a one-year term on the Chester Select Board, let me confirm that our goal as Chester residents and elected officials is to maintain Chester as a livable town, affordable and attractive to all. To do that, we need to focus on the following: Highways and infrastructure. […]
To the editor: Chester needs to educate itself before March vote
I am writing to the voting and non-voting landowners in the Town of Chester to share a few commendations, observations and concerns as we approach the Annual Town Meeting on Monday March 4 and voting on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Firstly, thank you Dan Cote for your three years of service on the Select Board. […]
Celebration of Life for ‘Butch’ Gordon March 15
A Celebration of Life for Vincent “Butch” Gordon will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday March 15, 2019 at the Chester American Legion, 635 Route 103 S., with live Irish music by Gyspy Reel. Mr. Gordon passed away in May 2018 at the age of 73 in Homosassa, Fla. He was raised in […]
Op-ed: GMP herbicide application not a green way to go
By Beverly Lauren Beginning in the spring, Green Mountain Power will be applying herbicides under power lines and distribution lines in our area. Notification was sent out to GMP customers in previous billings. However, some may have missed the importance of the notification and tossed it in the wastebasket instead. There will be public notification […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Feb. 25
The town of Andover Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 at Town Offices, 953 Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on minutes from February 11th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per […]
Weston Liquor Control, Select Board agendas for Feb. 27
The Town of Weston’s Liquor Control Board and Select Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 27, beginning with the Liquor Control Board at 7:15 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Town Office, 12 Lawrence Hill Road. Below are the agendas of both. Liquor Control Board 1. Second Class Liquor License: Weston Village Store […]
To the editor: Independent school begins capital campaign
The Black River Independent School Committee (BRISC) has begun seeking the support of the community through its first annual Capital Campaign. The group is actively pursuing establishing an independent school in Ludlow which would serve all students in grades 7-12 of Ludlow and Mt. Holly. As of June 2020, Black River High School will close […]
GM girls hoop seniors honored at last home game
© 2019 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Green Mountain girls hoop squad honored its eight senior players on Wednesday Feb. 13 just before their last home appearance. After the ceremony, the girls went on to thump Woodstock 59 to 21. As of this writing, the GM team is 14 and 4 with two games left in […]
Chester Planning Commission agenda for Feb. 25
The Chester Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Review draft minutes from the Feb. 4th Work Shop 2. Citizen Comments 3. Continue Work Shop on proposed changes to the Unified Development By-Laws
To the editor: Whiting Trustee candidate seeks voter support
I am writing to introduce myself as a candidate for the Board of Trustees of the Whiting Library and to ask Chester residents for their vote on March 5th. My name is on the ballot. My wife and I moved to northern Vermont 20 years ago with our family, and we relocated to Chester almost […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Feb. 20
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Citizen Comments 2. Old Business 3. Economic Development Fund Update; Representatives from People’s United Bank 4. Public Hearing; Sidewalk Project 5. ADDITION: Tax Sale Bidding; Approval 6. First Class Liquor License […]
To the editor: A message of thanks from
Sam Lloyd Jr. and family
Editor’s note: Sam Lloyd Jr. grew up in Weston and attended Green Mountain Union High. He is a stage and screen actor, comedian and musician. Sam has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. We are working on a treatment plan and sympathize with the many people who have gone through/are going through the battle. […]
Tom Bock: Vetoed issues expected to return to Montpelier
By Rep. Tom Bock It’s been more than a month since I returned to the Vermont Statehouse to serve my 2nd term in the House of Representatives. It was great to get back where the place was abuzz with activity – greeting colleagues, discussing issues, and settling in for a busy 2019 session. One of […]
To the editor: Beautify your home with Chester Townscape
Would you like a great way to take your mind off snow and ice, add plants that will bring year-round interest to your property, and also help Chester Townscape with its beautification projects around Chester? Check out the order form for Chester Townscape’s 2019 Tree and Shrub Sale. We are offering one variety of tree […]
To the editor: Weston Dam meeting rescheduled for Feb. 27
The Cold Spring Brook Memorial Park Task Force of Weston consisting of members from the Weston Conservation Commission, Weston Community Association and landscape professional, is inviting the public to attend an important public information meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27 (Snow date of Thursday, Feb. 28) at the Weston Playhouse to discuss proposals for the […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for Feb. 19, 2019
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Grafton Garage, 220 Bell St. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Approve Minutes: Feb. 4, 2019 3. Warrants, as signed, presented to Select Board 4. Highway Report: Foreman’s Report; VTrans Certificate of Highway Mileage; Overweight Permits; Letter to […]
Rep. Pajala on school merger, abortion bills
By Rep. Kelly Pajala This week’s legislative update is a tough one, as was the week itself. The first challenge was the vote on H.39, which was about delaying the forced mergers of school districts because of Act 46. I voted in favor of the amendment put forth by Rep. Scheuermann of Stowe because, in […]
College News
The University of Hartford, in West Hartford, Conn., announces that the following students have been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2018: Adam Culver of Grafton Samantha Metcalf of Springfield Taylor Humphrey of West Townshend has been named to the fall 2018 Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose, located in Albany, N.Y. […]
Business Ticker Chester kettle corn makers open B&B; One Credit offers $1,000 scholarships; class held on government contracts
Kettle corn makers open B&B in Stone Village home Carol Leofanti and Mark Ouellette of Chester announce the opening of The Stone House Bed & Breakfast and Kettle Corn Co., at their home at 166 North St. in Chester’s historic Stone Village. Leofanti and Ouellette, who purchased the property last May, are offering two units […]