Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Spater Scholarships award $14,000 to former GMUHS students;
VSAC distributes scholarships to more than 350 statewide
The Tom Spater Scholarships awarded $14,000 in scholarships this year to two graduating Green Mountain Union High School seniors and six college students. These scholarships are given in the name of Tom Spater, who brought his leadership to this community. He was chair of the Select Board, school board member and moderator, a Trustee at […]
To the editor: Bock’s experience qualifies him for state rep
I encourage you to vote for Tom Bock for Vermont House of Representatives for the Windsor District 3-1, representing the Towns of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield. Tom and his wife, Mariette, raised their family in Chester and know first-hand the rewards and challenges of living in rural Vermont. As both former manager of […]
To the editor: Reed has qualities for state representative
It’s campaign season and I’m asked by people, “What does it take to be a good state representative?” It’s a really good question and I’m happy to answer it based on my experience and what I’ve observed in other representatives with whom I served. At the top of my list is: You must be a […]
College News
Orrin Amsden of Chester has been named to the Dean’s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., for the spring 2016 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below C. Amsden studies Electrical Engineering. Muriel Chase […]
To the editor: Neighborhood Connections thanks Kinsley, Jake’s
Neighborhood Connections extends its heartfelt thanks to Tad Kinsley and his staff for a very successful spaghetti dinner benefit held on Wednesday, June 15. More than 125 diners enjoyed pasta, meatballs and sausage with Jake’s Restaurant terrific sauce along with salad and the best brownies all provided by Tad and enabling 100 percent of the […]
To the editor: Bock is obvious choice for Chester
We are writing this letter in support of Tom Bock for state representative. Tom is the obvious choice for Chester. His involvement in the community — as the chairman of the Planning Commission, chairman of the Regional Planning Commission, Select Board member and Chester Economic Development Committee member — has provided him with the knowledge […]
Chester temporarily chlorinates public water
Temporary chlorination of Chester’s public water system began this evening — Friday, July 8 — to prevent problems that could be caused by the continuing water pipe replacement work, pressure testing and flushing that has been taking place along Route 103, says Jeff Holden, Chester’s water and sewer superintendent. He adds that residents shouldn’t experience […]
Whose dog is this?
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Chester Police Chief Rick Cloud picked up this dog on Old Stage Road this morning and stopped by to see if we knew who he belongs to. We don’t, but maybe you do. Cloud will continue to ask around the Popple Dungeon area, but the dog will have to go […]
To the editor: Lisman can reverse bad Shumlin trends
I love Vermont for many reasons, but two of the most important reasons are the beauty of our landscape and our devotion to our schools. On both fronts, Vermont has been moving in the wrong direction. The Shumlin administration’s policy of fast-tracking industrial wind and solar has done immeasurable damage to our landscape. Act 46, […]
To the editor: Chester Art Guild disburses $10,000 to scholarship funds
The Board of Directors of the Chester Art Guild has voted to disburse the remainder of the assets of the guild to various charitable entities after dissolving the 501(c)3 this past May. A total of $10,000 has been awarded in art-related scholarship funds to the following: These art related scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded […]
Celebration of Life for Marlene Whitacre set for Aug. 21
A Celebration of Life in remembrance of Marlene Whitacre will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 at the White Church in Grafton, immediately followed by a reception across the street in the Grafton Chapel till 3 p.m. All are invited to gather with her family, friends and neighbors to share […]
Chester Select Board agenda for July 6, 2016
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 15, 2016 Selectboard Meeting and June 17, 2016 Special Selectboard Meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. VAST Request; Dick Jewett 5. Chester’s 250th […]
Grafton Select Board meeting for July 5, 2016
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5 at Grafton Town Hall, 117 Main St. Below is its agenda. 1. Public Comment 2. Adopt Agenda 3. Minutes: June 20, 2016 4. Warrants: Accounts Payable and Payroll 5. Highway Report: a. Excess weight permit; b. Paving Bids 6. Set Town Tax […]
To the editor: Chester Planning Commission hasn’t rushed process
In my role as your Zoning Administrator, I have the unique position and pleasure of hearing numerous perspectives on zoning applications. This includes the owner/applicant’s point of view along with those from the Planning Commission, the Development Review Board and state officials. It is encouraging to see and hear the input regarding the proposed amendments […]
Weston Select Board agenda for Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The Select Board for the Town of Weston will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 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 Ramp: Corrosion Control Water Supply: 4. WVFD: 5. Unlicensed Dogs: 6. […]
To the editor: Vote McCormack to keep state Senate seat
I am pleased to hear that Dick McCormack is running for re-election for the state Senate. Dick has served Windsor County voters well over the years and has earned my support. Dick McCormack brings energy, enthusiasm and effectiveness to his legislative work. Having served in the Senate for 23 years, Dick brings experience to the […]
College News
The University of Vermont awarded 2,329 students a variety of bachelor’s degrees during its 215th commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 22. The following local students were among the graduates: Mary Carta of Grafton graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History Ian Furrer of Chester graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
McEnaney named Crown Point Realtor of Year for 2016
At its May membership meeting, Crown Point Board of Realtors awarded Betty McEnaney its highest honor as Realtor of the Year for 2016. The CPBR said this decision was an easy one since McEnaney is considered to be the “heart and soul of our board. Betty has been a constant presence for many years and […]
To the editor: Chase endorses Bock for state House
I am pleased to endorse Tom Bock for the Vermont House of Representatives seat, Windsor District 3-1. (Andover, Baltimore, Chester and parts of North Springfield) that is being vacated on the retirement of Leigh Dakin. I have known Tom over the past 10 years; and most recently we have served together as members of the […]
GMUHS announces 4th quarter Honor Roll
©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Green Mountain Union High School has announced its 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2015-2016 school year. Honors Middle School Honors are earned by those students with one off-setting grade not below a C-.(There must be an A+, A, or A- to offset the one grade of a C+, C or […]