Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Brown charged in Derry mural destruction
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police today arrested Ed Brown and cited him with unlawful mischief for painting over a mural on a retaining wall on Route 11 near Route 100 at the turn to Weston. Police say that on the afternoon of Sept. 11 they received a complaint of vandalism of the […]
College News
Mikayla G. Lathrop of South Londonderry has been welcomed at St. Lawrence University of Canton, N.Y., as a member of the Class of 2021. Lathrop attended Stratton Mountain School. Brooke Willar of Ludlow has completed Colby-Sawyer’s internship requirement with Hope for New Hampshire Recovery in Claremont, N.H. Willard is a member of the class of […]
Grafton to hold capital budget meeting Oct. 10
The Town of Grafton will hold a capital budget meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Town Hall. Below is the agenda. 1. Public Comment 2. Adopt Agenda 3. Set and allocate the Capital Budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 4. Other Business 5. Adjourn
Arts events: Oct. 13 through Oct. 14, 2017
For more upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph calendar. To be included in our Upcoming Events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. Oct. 13: Claremont Opera House hosts open house Claremont Open […]
To the editor: Dumping prompts BRGNS to alter donation hours
When the Ludlow and Cavendish transfer stations recently increased their fees, the donation shed of Black River Good Neighbor Services experienced a steep increase in unusable donations we cannot resell — especially those made at night and on weekends when the store is closed. As a result, our trash disposal cost has skyrocketed. Black River […]
Chester Select Board special meeting set for Oct. 11
The Chester Select Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Citizen Comments 2. Planning Commission Appointment 3. DRB Appointment 4. Decision re: offer from Sandri Company 5. Adjourn
Green Mountain girls notch 10th win, shut out Twin Valley 3-0
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Green Mountain girls soccer team played away at Twin Valley in Whitingham on Thursday and, for the 10th time in 10 games, came out on top. Junior Emily Barr put up the first score 26 minutes into the first half. Seven minutes into the second half, senior Avery Prescott […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Oct. 9
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 at Town Offices, 953 Andover-Weston Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on minutes from September 25th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five […]
Baltimore Town School Board agenda for Oct. 11
Baltimore Town School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Baltimore Town Office, 1902 Baltimore Road. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order a. Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda-Additions & Deletions III. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Minutes of Sept. 13, 2017-Regular Meeting Action IV. Communications a. Public Comments […]
GMUHS Board of Directors’ agenda for Oct. 10
The Green Mountain Union High School Board of Director will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 10, immediately following the Green Mountain Unified School District board meeting at around 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Arts Center of Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Below is its agenda. I. Call to […]
New GMUSD board to meet Oct. 10
The Board of Directors for the new Green Mountain Unified School District of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the Arts Center of Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order-Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda-Additions and […]
CANCELED TIL NOV. 13: CAES board of directors agenda for Oct. 9, 2017
The Board of Directors of Chester-Andover Elementary School will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at the CAES Library, 72 Main St. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order: II. Approval of CAES Agenda-Additions and Deletions III. Approval of Minutes of Sept. 11, 2017 meeting IV. Presentation a. Facilities – […]
Telegraph Business Ticker
Stone Hearth donates; 56 Main closes Stone Hearth Inn and Tavern in Chester has donated $650 to the Chester Recreation Department, a gift that will supply new team jerseys to the 5th and 6th grade girls and boys Chester soccer teams. Much to the dismay of many of its fans, 56 Main Street Restaurant in […]
Chester DRB agenda for Oct. 9, 2017
The Chester Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1) Comments from citizens 2) Review Minutes from September 25th public hearing 3) Reconvene Conditional Use Review (#509) Tucker Mulholland 81 Gold River Road 4) Reconvene Conditional Use […]
Chester Drugstore owner Bill Hale, wife Joanne die week apart
Former Chester Drugstore owner Wilbur “Bill” Hale Jr. died on Sept. 15, 2017, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Bolivia, N.C. He had been battling leukemia for several months. His wife of 64 years, Joanne Rawson Hale, died on Sept. 22, 2017, in Bolivia, N.C. Both were born in 1930. Born in Blakely, Penn., […]
GM girls blank Bellows Falls 6-0, improve record to 9-0
© Telegraph Publishing LLC With the White sisters accounting for five of six goals, the Green Mountain girls soccer squad put another one in the win column, shutting out Bellows Falls 6-0 on a picture perfect fall afternoon at home Monday. Micah White scored early in the game and went on to score once more […]
To the editor: Annual Coat Drive seeks winter wear for those in need
To the communities of Chester and Andover: For the past nine years, you have generously opened your hearts and closets and shared hundreds of warm items with people who did not have enough. A rough estimate of items: 500 blankets and sheets, almost 1,000 coats, 500 sweaters, 400 hats, 400 pair of mittens, 500 vests, […]
To the editor: Fall Festival was a success thanks to so many
The Fall Festival drew good crowds into Chester on Sept. 16th and 17th. Visitors enjoyed coming to our beautiful Chester Village to celebrate the arts in our area and enjoy our local musicians. There was an impressive array of vendors and they appreciated the friendly atmosphere in our town. Thanks to excellent vendors, delicious food, […]
In latest win, GM girls soccer team keeps West Rutland at bay 3-1
©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Despite being down by two starters, the Green Mountain Lady Chieftains soccer team continued its winning streak, beating West Rutland 3-1 in Friday evening action on West Rutland’s home turf. The Chieftains’ Sierra Kehoe opened up the game with a goal with an assist from Noelle Gignoux and 38:40 left in the […]
UPDATED Chester Select Board agenda for Oct. 4, 2017
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes from Sept. 20, 2017 Select Board Meeting and the Sept. 27, 2017 Special Select Board Meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Solid Waste […]