Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: Double standard in code of conduct questions
Dear Editor and others of concern: In a recent Chester Telegraph article and at a recent Grafton Select Board meeting Selectman Al Sands was accused of violating Grafton’s Code of Conduct by meeting with representatives from Iberdrola Renewables. I should know as I was there. If members of the community are concerned about conversations that […]
To the editor: Thanks to those who planted flowers at Family Center
To those who so nicely beautified the Cheater-Andover Family Center area with the amazing flowers: What a wonderful entrance to Chester your flowers make and how they cheer those of us who spend so much time at the Thrift Shop and Food Shelf. Thank you seems so insignificant for such a delightful creation. Spring and […]
To the editor: Tom Bock announces run for State House
I am pleased to announce that I am running as a Democrat for the Vermont House of Representatives seat, Windsor District 3-1, currently held by Leigh Dakin. I look forward to representing the towns of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield at the State House in Montpelier. Having served on the Chester Board of Selectman […]
Grafton Select Board meeting for June 6, 2016
The Grafton Select Board will meet on Monday, June 6 at 6 p.m. at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Adopt Agenda Minutes: May 16, 2016 & May 26, 2016 Warrants: Accounts Payable and Payroll Highway Report: Winter Sand & Paving Specs. Update on request for Iberdrola to answer […]
College News
Six area students have been named to the Dean’s List of the University of Vermont for the spring 2016 semester. To be named to the list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school. Willoughby Bourne of […]
12 at RVTC inducted into National Technical Honor Society
River Valley Technical Center inducted 12 new members into the National Technical Honor Society at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 25. The 2016 NTHS members inducted are: Jennifer Anders, a senior from Springfield High School, enrolled in Human Services; Kolbi Briere, a junior from Springfield High School, enrolled in Human Services; Sofia Gulick, a sophomore […]
To the editor: Thanks to the Chester Post Office for Stamp Out Hunger drive
The Chester-Andover Family Center thanks the Chester Post Office staff and its amazing letter carriers for the very successful Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. A total of 1,386 pounds was collected, along with a $10 donation, and provided much-needed food for the continually increasing number of Food Shelf recipients. A special thank you to each […]
Chester Select Board meeting for June 1, 2016
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. on June 1, 2016 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes from the May 13, 2016 Special Select Board Meeting; May 18, 2016 Select Board Meeting and May 19, 2016 Special Select Board Meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Follow […]
To the editor: Melody Reed announces run for Vermont House
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the residents of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield – and to let you know I’ve taken the first step in my quest to become your next state representative. It was not a spur of the moment decision, but rather one that I’ve given […]
Special meeting of Grafton Select Board, May 26, 2016
The Grafton Select Board has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Town Hall, 117 Main St. in Grafton, to select an interim board member. Below is its agenda. 1. Public Comment 2. Adopt Agenda 3. Appointment of Interim Select Board Member to fill vacant seat. 4. Other Business 5. Date […]
College news
Champlain College’s 138th Commencement was in Burlington on Saturday, May 14. A total of 537 undergraduates received their associate and bachelors degrees during the ceremony. Students who received their degrees from Champlain College include: Oliver Fischer of Weston and Gary Luman of Chester. Keene State College announced that 1,323 students have been named to the […]
Anna Kalinen, 57, loved to garden, was devoted to her two beloved sons
©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Anna Jean (Davison) Kalinen, 57, a lifelong resident of Andover, passed away peacefully at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She was born on Oct. 31, 1958 in Springfield. Ms. Kalinen graduated from Green Mountain Union High School in Chester in 1976. She was employed by CEPCO in Chester […]
Marlene ‘MJ’ Whitacre, free spirit with a loving heart, dies at 78
©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Marlene J. Whitacre, who lived in both Grafton and Ocala, Fla., died quietly on April 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. At the time of her death, she had moved to Pennsylvania to live with family. She was 78. Ms. Whitacre is survived by her niece, Karrah Kightlinger-Bieniek and her […]
To the editor: A big thank you to so many during recovery from illness
To the communities of Cavendish, Proctorsville, Chester and Ludlow: A most sincere thank you to everyone who has been there for my family and me during my recovery from an unexpected illness after a planned surgery. You have been exceptionally supportive and we couldn’t be more grateful. All the cards, daily dinners and rides to […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Monday, May 23, 2016
The Andover Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23 at Town Offices, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: 05/09/2016 Selectboard Meeting. 4. Review and Act on Financial Orders. 5. Highways / Garage: Roadside Mowing Bids. 6. New Business: […]
Special Grafton Select Board meeting to appoint interim member
The Grafton Select Board will be holding a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 23 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. According to Town Administrator Emily Huff, staff at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns has advised thatas soon as former chair and board member Gus Plummer announced on Monday, May 16 […]
To the editor: Please keep your aggressive dogs under control
As many Chester residents know, we walk our two Westies on Main Street almost every morning. Having just been on our morning outing, we were attacked by a large, very aggressive dog just 200 yards from our house. After considerable kicking and yelling on my part, the animal retreated back to his home with hanks […]
To the editor: Congratulations to GMUHS Jr. Iron Chef team
Green Mountain Union High is proud to report that our high school Jr. Iron Chef team were invited to the Vermont State House to participate in a fun day of activities. The Green Mountain Cheftains recently came home from the statewide competition winners in the Local Lively category for utilizing at least five local ingredients […]
To the editor: To prosper, Chester must embrace new technologies
It was only just a few short years ago that 99.9 percent of all phones had a tail on them, earning the coveted name, “land line.” Today the reverse is true; 99 percent of phone users are not subjected to the anchor of a landline tail. Today’s standard communication mode is digital, principally through the […]
To the editor: Saving Yosemite Firehouse can spur Chester economy
I was happy to take part in this meeting at the Yosemite Firehouse in Chester on Friday. If this process makes ownership clear I think without question the town should move forward to acquire it. This is an opportunity not only to own the historic building but to to see if we can really come […]