Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: Knowledge of community makes Bock good candidate
Tom Bock is running for the Vermont House of Representatives seat District 3. 1. I have known Tom since the early ‘80s when he was vice president of Readex Microprint Corp. Tom has worn many hats for our community since moving to Chester in the ‘70s: a successful business owner; Chester Selectman for nine years; […]
To the editor: Reed is best candidate
Having worked with many state representatives over the years, I would describe their most important characteristic is the ability to listen. You cannot represent your constituents if you don’t know what their concerns are or how the issues will impact their lives. Your have to listen to be a good representative. It is this quality […]
Weston Select Board agenda for July 26, 2016
The Weston Select Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Weston Town Offices, 12 Lawrence Hill Road. Below is its agenda 1. Any Requested Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comment 3. Little School Painting Bids 4. Furnace Bids 5. Oil Bids 6. SO #16 Payroll, SO #16 Vendors 7. Review and […]
College News
Luke Brophy of Chester received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. RIT is located in Rochester, N.Y. William Culver of Grafton has been named to the Dean’s Honor List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., for the spring 2016 semester. The Dean’s […]
To the editor: Reed understands needs of her district
There is an important primary election coming up on Aug. 9. That day, voters in Chester, Andover, North Springfield and Baltimore will have the opportunity to choose a new representative in Montpelier. We strongly recommend voting in the Democratic primary for Melody Reed. Melody brings a fresh face to the political process. A Vermonter with […]
To the editor: Bock’s qualifications for state rep ‘impressive’
I’d like to share with you the reasons why I’m supporting Tom Bock for Democratic state representative representing Andover, Baltimore, Chester and North Springfield. I’ve had the opportunity to serve with Tom on the Regional Planning Commission board for the past year and a half, where he is currently the chair. His qualifications are impressive […]
To the editor: Reed a tireless advocate for women, workers
I’ve known Melody Reed for over 10 years and one of her traits that has struck me most is her unrelentingly optimistic “can-do” attitude. Never one to say “no” to working on a project for a worthy cause, she is a tireless advocate for women, families and issues affecting our community. This is only one […]
To the editor: Rep. Dakin backs Bock to fill her post
I have announced that I am not running for re-election as a state representative serving Windsor District 3-1 (Andover, Baltimore, Chester and N. Springfield). Being a legislator in the Vermont General Assembly for the past six years has been one of the best experiences I have had. Every time I entered the State House, I […]
To the editor: Reed offers fresh perspective in Montpelier
I am writing in support of Melody Reed, candidate for Vermont state representative serving the communities of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield. Melody Reed has long been active in the community as a small business owner and as executive director for the Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield. I have known Melody both professionally […]
Chester DRB agenda for Monday, July 25
The Chester Development Review Board will hold its public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 25 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. Re-organizational meeting Request from Planning Commission to review Undue Adverse Effect definition Comments from citizen Review minutes from last meeting Deliberative session to review previous matters
Chester Select Board agenda for July 20, 2016
The Chester Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the throwing up of a portion of Quarry Road at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., followed by the Select Board meeting. Below is the agenda. Approve Minutes from July 6, 2016 Select Board Meeting Citizen Comments Old Business Town-Wide […]
Vermont State Police log for June 1 through June 30
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Editor’s Note: The Vermont State Police incident report is a sampling of incidents directly from the Vermont State Police. We do not identify individual victims of crimes nor those who have been arrested. Wednesday, June 1, Weston – State police responded to a report of a forced entry into a home […]
Chester celebrates 250 with displays, activities and food
Photographers Claudio Veliz, Karen Zuppinger and Shawn Cunningham spent Saturday and Sunday at the various events being held around Chester to mark the 250th anniversary of the town’s New York charter, the last one of three that the town was issued. Activities ranged from the Pinnacle to the Fairgrounds and from the Green to the […]
To the editor: Bock well-qualified to serve in State House
My wife Nancy and I moved to Chester in 2013 from a town of similar size in northwest Connecticut. What we noticed right away was the people. They acted like they want to live here, raise their children here and stay here. Tom Bock stood out. He wanted us to feel this enthusiasm, too. That’s […]
To the editor: Bock a studious, serious candidate
I have known Tom Bock for many years. I would like to tell you about the man who is running for the VT House of Representatives as a Democrat. As elected Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Chester for 22 years, I had many visits from Tom. When topics or issues would be […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for July 18, 2016
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Minutes: Warrants: Accounts Payable and Payroll 3. Highway Report a. Work Schedule: Signage for truck traffic, Eastman Road 4. Response by Al Sands to David Acker’s accusation regarding […]
A weekend of celebrations for Chester’s 250th
In celebration of the town of Chester’s 250th anniversary of the New York Charter, a committee of residents has planned a series of events for the coming weekend to mark the occasion. Many other organizations — including churches and businesses — have also stepped up to celebrate. Please check out The Telegraph Calendar of Events […]
Community events: July 13 through July 20, 2016
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@www.chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. July 13: Stingrays Swim Team summer season begins The Edgar […]
To the editor: Bock the right choice for Windsor 3-1
There are many factors that tell me Tom Bock is the right choice for the Windsor 3-1 District’s representative in Montpelier. The most important factor from my perspective is his long history of productive public service. Serving on the boards of Selectmen, Chester Planning Commission, as chair of the Regional Planning Commission and the Chester […]
To the editor: Send Reed to Montpelier to represent us
I am writing in support of candidate Melody Reed for Vermont state representative, serving the communities of Andover, Baltimore, Chester and North Springfield. Melody has been a friend of mine for several years and I am thrilled she wants to be our representative in Montpelier next term. She is a hard-working, genuine person — just […]