Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Grafton Select Board meeting for Monday, Sept. 21, 2015
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. 1. Public Comment 2. Adopt Agenda 3. Minutes: Sept. 8, 2015 4. Warrants: Accounts Payable and Payroll 5. Highway Report a. Work Schedule b. Other Highway Issues 6. FEMA Storage […]
Volunteers sought for Peru Fair, reading during Banned Book Week
Organizers of the annual Peru Fair to take place Saturday, Sept. 26 need help before, during and after the fair in managing parking, sign installation, putting up and taking down, moving things, greeting fair-goers and waste removal. No experience is required. If interested, call Fran Tobia at 802-824-4563 or Paul Myers at 802-824-6626. Rockingham Library […]
Celebration of David Hume’s life set for Sept. 26
The public is invited to join the Andover Project Committee in celebrating the life of David Hume from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Weston-Andover Road in Andover, Vt. Mr. Hume, who died at the end of June, served the town of Andover with dedication for many […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 16, 2015 – Amended
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. Approve minutes from Sept. 2, 2015 Select Board meeting and Sept. 2, 2015 executive session Citizen Comments Old Business Water Project Summary Cell Tower Update Financial Updates General Fund Water & […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who made Color Gauntlet a success for Springfield Wrestling Team
The recent Color Gauntlet fundraising 5K fun-run hosted by the Springfield VT Wrestling Team was a resounding success. With a final tally of just over $3,000 raised for the team’s goal of buying new mats. More than 70 people took part in the Saturday, Aug. 29 event, walking and running along the Toonerville Trail recreation […]
Two Londonderry residents cited for petit larceny
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police cited a pair of Londonderry residents with petit larceny on Thursday, Sept. 10. The charges stem from a report of firewood stolen from a residence on Glebe View Lane in South Londonderry on July 26. After investigating the theft, state police located two suspects — a 31-year-old […]
CAES Board meeting for Monday, Sept. 14, 2015
The meeting of the Chester-Andover Elementary School Board of Directors will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 at the CAES Library, 72 Main St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Minutes Approval a. Minutes of Aug. 10, 2015 – Regular Meeting IV. Communications a. […]
Two missing men with dementia found
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police from the Rockingham Barracks were busy yesterday afternoon and last night after family members sought help in finding two men with dementia who had left their homes. In the first call, troopers responded to the area of Kimball Hill Road north in the town of Wesminster at […]
Two injured in Proctorsville Gulf crash
©2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police report that a two-vehicle accident occurred at the bottom of the Proctorsville Gulf around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Ludlow Ambulance and Proctorsville Fire Department were dispatched to the crash on VT103 in the town of Cavendish. Police say that a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by a Brattleboro […]
GMUHS Board of Directors agenda for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015
The Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at GMUHS’s Library Learning Commons. GMUHS is located at 716 Route 103 South. Below is its agenda. Call to Order a. Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes a. Minutes of June 11, 2015 – Regular Meeting […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for Tuesday, Sept. 8
The Grafton Select Board will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. The meeting date was changed to Tuesday to accommodate the Monday Labor Day holiday. (CORRECTION: The meeting was scheduled for Town Hall.) Public Comment Adopt Agenda Minutes: Aug. 17, 2015 Warrants: […]
Motorcyclist injured in early morning crash
A 48-year-old Cavendish motorcyclist was injured in a 7 a.m. accident involving a Volvo driven by a Ludlow resident at Routes 103 and 131 in Cavendish, Vermont State Police said this afternoon. According to police, the Volvo was traveling south on Route 103, with the driver intending to turn left onto Route 131. At the […]
To the editor: Review process for towers, energy projects less strict
A number of articles and letters to the editor fault the Public Service Board for so easily approving communications towers and alternative energy projects. My review, as an experienced land use attorney of many recent cases, indicates that much fault (or credit, if you support such projects) belongs to the Vermont legislature, which has specified […]
Chester Fire Department kicks off safety gear fund-raising
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Fire Department got a boost to its latest fund-raising efforts thanks to One Credit Union, which donated a total of $560 last week. The corporation donated $500, while the Chester branch kicked in $60. Fire Chief Matt Wilson said his department is working to raise $16,000 to purchase […]
Two Rivers Supervisory Union panel meets Thursday, Sept. 3
The executive committee of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 in the Art Room at Cavendish Town Elementary School, just off of Route 131 in Proctorsville. Below is its agenda: I. Call to Order a. Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda III. Approval of Minutes a. Minutes […]
Helicopter over Lovers Lane kicks up questions
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Residents in the Lovers Lane section of Chester noticed a good deal of police activity yesterday, Aug. 27 and asked us if we knew what was up. The Telegraph spoke with Chester Police Sgt. Mark Phelps who said that Chester officers executed a search warrant on a property on Lovers […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 – Updated
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The meeting will be held at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. Approve minutes from Aug. 5, 2015 Water Commissioners meeting; Special Select Board meeting Aug. 10, 2015, Select Board meeting Aug. 19, 2015 […]
To the editor: Chester needs to step up for Yosemite Firehouse
Clearly there are issues of ownership, asset or liability, unwillingness to take ownership and or responsibility for Chester’s historic Yosemite Firehouse. I am really tired of our Select Board not wanting to step up and make things happen. It seems every issue, large or small, is a hot potato. I realize everything has budget consequences […]
Monument to Merritt Edson dedicated on Chester Green
CORRECTION: According to two separate and unofficial Vermont State Police accounts, about 220 spectators attended the dedication of the Merritt Edson monument on Saturday. It was the same number that attended the parade. Photos by Claudio Veliz ©2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC About 100 220 spectators showed up for the dedication of the newest monument […]
Chester Development Review Board agenda for Monday, Aug. 24, 2015
The Chester Development Review Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. Aug. 24 following a 5:15 p.m. site visit to 985 Road Road. Below is its agenda. 5:15 p.m. Site visit 985 Roach Road 6 p.m. Public Hearing Final Plat review of Pudelka minor sub-division Preliminary Plat review of the Douglas minor sub-division Comments from […]