Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Grafton Select Board meeting for Monday, Jan. 5, 2015
The Grafton Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5 at the Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Adopt Agenda Minutes: 12/15/2014 Warrants: Payroll and Accounts Payable Highway Report Work Schedule Town Garage Update Other Highway Issues Town Audit Pre-Town Meeting and […]
Chester special Select Board meeting Friday morning
The Chester Select Board will hold a special meeting at 9 .m. Friday, Jan. 2 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. Sign 2015 Tax Anticipation Note Citizen Comments Adjourn
Weston Select Board agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 23
The Weston Select Board will hold its regular meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Town Offices, 12 Lawrence Hill Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Any Requested Changes to the Agenda; 2. Public Comment; 3. Variable Rate Pricing Ordinance: See below; 4. SO #29 Payroll, SO #29 Vendors; 5. Review & Approve […]
UPDATE: Fund drive raises $2,100 for fuel assistance, donations still being accepted
Leigh Dakin, state representative and co-organizer for the annual Heating Fuel Fund and Food Assistance Drive said on Monday, Dec. 22 that thus far $2,100 has been raised to benefit local residents in need of financial help with heating bills. On Monday, Dec. 15, the Chester and Andover Democrats raised $1,450 for the fund, knowing […]
Chester Select Board meeting for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. General Fund, Water & Sewer 2015 Budget Review Discussion with state Rep. Leigh Dakin regarding legislative issues Approve minutes from the Dec. 3, 2014 Select Board meeting Citizen Comments Old Business AT&T Tower […]
Green Mountain announces 1st quarter honor roll
Green Mountain Union High School has announced its Honor Roll for the 1st quarter of the 2014-2015 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 C-). […]
Chester police log for Aug. 25 to Nov. 24, 2014
Editor’s Note: The Chester Telegraph Police Log is a sampling of incidents directly from Chester Police reports. We do not identify individual victims of crimes nor those who have been arrested. Monday, Aug. 25, 8:01 a.m. Officers responded to a one car accident on Route 10 that was the result of the driver falling asleep […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. General Fund, Water & Sewer Budgets Approve minutes from Nov. 19, 2014 Select Board meeting and Nov. 19, 2014 Executive Session Citizen Comments Old Business New Business/Next Agenda Adjourn
VT Ed Secretary Holcombe tours Green Mountain High
Vermont Secretary of Education Rebecca Holcombe visited Green Mountain Union High School on Thursday, Nov. 20 after receiving an invitation from librarian Keighan Chapman. She began her visit with a tour of the school led by students Alecia Rokes and Brian Hennel. Holcombe also spoke with students Sadie Wood, Samantha Chase, Ben Reilly and Tucker […]
CAES spaghetti supper raises more than $1,400 for biennial Keewaydin trip
More than 200 people were served a homemade spaghetti dinner at Chester-Andover Elementary School last Thursday night to raise funds for the biennial Keewaydin trip for fifth and sixth graders. SEE PHOTO GALLERY BELOW. Diners had to wait to tuck into their meals when, about 20 minutes into the service, a fire alarm went off […]
Chester sign regs to be addressed Monday: Public, business input sought
The Chester Planning Commission, which recently revised zoning regulations into new Unified Development Bylaws, will take up a revision of the town’s sign ordinances at its Monday, Dec. 1 meeting. (Read sign regulations at right.) The ordinance was left as is in the bylaws, since revising it was deemed too complex and several members questioned […]
Schedule for Chester’s Overture to Christmas
Monday Dec. 1 4 to 5 p.m. – Gingerbread House Making Workshop for children in grade K through 2. Fullerton Inn, 40 the Common Tuesday, Dec. 2 4 to 5 p.m. – Gingerbread House Making Workshop for children in grade 3 through 6. Fullerton Inn, 40 the Common Saturday, Dec. 6 8 to 10 a.m. […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
The Grafton Select Board will next meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at the Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Adopt Agenda Minutes: 11/17/2014 & Special Meeting 11/14/2014 Warrants: Payroll and Accounts Payable Library Tax Increase Request (Deb Toomey) Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SEVEDS) Fund Request Highway […]
To the editor: Civil discourse makes for a brighter future for Chester
The night prior to the vote on an amendment to Chester’s Unified Development Bylaws, a public meeting was held at Town Hall for voicing views and asking questions on the matter. For me, it was a valuable experience. It became clear that there were many on both sides who had Chester’s – not outside corporate […]
New offices for Komen Vermont-New Hampshire
Komen Vermont-New Hampshire has relocated its offices to 1009 Depot St., above Women and Children’s Services of Southern Vermont, in Manchester Depot. “The new location is a great fit for us,” said Terry Farkas, Komen VT-NH’s executive director. The office of Women and Children’s Services of Southern Vermont houses a pediatrician, Dr. Donna Miller, and […]
Vermont college scholarships booklet available
WINOOSKI Vermont Student Assistance Corp. has released its annual Scholarships for Vermonters, a compendium of more than 140 programs for eligible students looking to finance college. This year’s application process features simplified essay and recommendation requirements for most scholarships and is available online now at www.vsac.org. Printed booklets will be distributed to all Vermont high […]
To the editor: Heartfelt thanks to all who supported Lindsey, family
Our family has so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. It seems like the perfect time to express our gratitude to all who have helped us along our journey. We have many people and organizations to thank for their support over the last nine months of Lindsey’s bone marrow operation and recovery. The Chester […]
To the editor: Rep. Dakin outlines priorities, asks for voter input
Thank you very much, voters, for re-electing me to the Vermont state legislature from Windsor District 3-1. I am honored to represent the citizens of Andover, Baltimore, Chester and North Springfield, particularly in this period of economic challenge for all of us. As I return to the State House in January 2015, my focus will […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Budget Review: General Fund, Water & Sewer 2. Approve minutes from the Oct. 5, 2014 Select Board meeting 3. Citizen Comments 4. VAST Request: Use of Town Property 5. Old Business […]
To the editor: Go before Planning Commission to seek bylaw changes
Chester has a Development Review Board charged with the task of reviewing each application for Conditional Use on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the project meets the requirements of the Unified Development Bylaws. Those bylaws include general, specific and performance standards that must be met before a project is permitted. In the interest of […]