Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Development Review Board agenda for Monday, Aug. 26
The Chester Development Review Board will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Here is its agenda: 1. Review minutes from the July 22 and Aug. 12 hearings 2. Reconvened Conditional Use request by Scarlet Veil LLC-Chris Meyer for 18 S. Main St. 3. Reconvened Final Plat Review […]
Select Board meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013
The Chester Select Board will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. (as opposed to its usual time of 7 p.m.) on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Here is the agenda for the evening: Executive session on solar farm contractual matter Report on the Police Department by Doug Hoyt Approve minutes […]
Telescopes star at 78th Stellafane Convention
Claudio Veliz of the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group, based in Chester, attended this year’s annual Stellafane Convention in Springfield, the 78th meeting of Amateur Telescope Makers. The event attracts amateur telescope and lens makers from all over the world. This year’s convention was held from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 11. Organizers said that […]
Grafton’s Luke Drabyn finishes government internship in Maine
AUGUSTA This summer, Luke Drabyn of Grafton participated in the Margaret Chase Smith Internship program with the Maine Department of Labor. Drabyn worked for the Bureau of Labor Standards. Drabyn, a government and legal studies and Russian language major at Bowdoin College, worked on a project that overhauled and updated more than 70 PowerPoint presentations […]
Create stories with Bonnie Watters; Norman presents memoir; Jelly Bean Tree moves; erosion program discussed; BRAM benefit gala; and African drumming in Proctorsville
Aug. 24: Bonnie’s Bundles 45th Anniversary finale Bonnie and Lew Watters of Bonnie’s Bundles Dolls will host their final event of their 45th Anniversary Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at their home, 250 North St. in the Stone Village of Chester. Admission is free and guests can arrive at any […]
Two Southern VT arts centers get Rural Development grants
USDA Rural Development has awarded Community Facility grants to two Brattleboro non-profits: New England Center for Circus Arts Inc. and Latchis Arts Inc. “USDA is pleased to support the Brattleboro arts community and creative economy that is serving as an economic engine to inspire innovation, create jobs and re-energize the community,” said David Robinson, acting […]
To the editor: Does Dollar General fit in with Chester?
Have you been wondering and following why Chester has been targeted to allow a small box Dollar General store to be built across from the Country Girl Diner on our Main Street? As many of our good friends know, Bonnie and I have party status in the Act 250 hearing and the appeal process now […]
To the editor: The global economy affects Chester
This has been quite the story: The sleepy hamlet of Chester takes on globalism locally, the proverbial David & Goliath economic analogy. On one hand, it should be applauded that folks are protective of their township and its collective economic outlook. I wonder how we would fare if every small town across America expressed such […]
To the editor: A Dollar General for Chester?
Imagine a store next to the former Zachary Pizza restaurant but three times as large. Imagine a store that is a large rectangle, more than 9,000 square feet with the only natural light coming in the doorway. Imagine a parking lot in front and to the side. Imagine an attempt to have it look like […]
Knockout Carpet to hold remnant sale to benefit GM girls softball
Knockout Carpet of Chester will be holding its 20th annual remnant sale at its store, 647 Main St., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Aug. 24, with proceeds this year going to benefit Green Mountain Varsity Girls softball team. There will be giveaways and raffles and hot dogs and drinks. Some remnants for sale […]
Chester offering businesses free listings on revamped website; small biz tech seminars offered
The Town of Chester is revamping its website. As part of this new look will be a section where business and professional services can post a link directing viewers to their websites. This will be offered at no charge to Chester business owners. Within the next month, Kyle Rogstad may be contacting businesses about the […]
Affordable, accessible health care celebrated; Okemo chamber offers trip to China
Springfield Medical Care Systems announces National Health Center Week 2013 as part of a weeklong campaign, through Aug. 17, to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers as local solutions for affordable and accessible health care. Community health centers have been in existence for more than 45 years and have compiled […]
Forum to explain new state health insurance options
Rep. Leigh Dakin is inviting all residents in the Chester, Andover, Baltimore and Springfield communities to attend a presentation and open forum on Vermont Health Connect from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St., in Chester. Robin Lunge, director of the governor’s Office on Health Reform, will […]
Nine Junker Studio works dress up Sculpture Walk at Guilford Welcome Center
Nine metal sculptures from Junker Studio of Chester are on display at the Guilford Welcome Center, Vermont’s main visitor center that has played host to almost 5 million visitors since 2006. The nine pieces include Woodstock, Payne and Elise Junker’s life-sized and brightly painted moose, which usually stands on the front lawn of their Gallery […]
‘Blessed Plot’ in Weston; WOOL block party; FOLA silent film; senior citizens picnic; flea market; & hospital golf tourney
Aug. 15: ‘This Blessed Plot’ premieres at Weston Rod & Gun Club This Blessed Plot, the latest work by Obie-winning actor/writer Marc Wolf and starring Wolf, will run Aug. 15 through Sept. 1 at the Weston Rod & Gun Club, 982 Route 100, Weston. Co-written by Wolf and Robert Westfield, This Blessed Plot explores the […]
Police Log for April 14 through July 26, 2013
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. Sunday, April 14, 11:14 a.m. Police pulled a driver over on Elm Street after running a check and finding that his license was under […]
Development Review Board meeting for Aug. 12, 2013
The quasi-judicial, independent Development Review Board agenda will meet on Monday, Aug. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Here is the agenda 1. Review minutes from July 22nd hearing 2. Discussion re: Remand Zaremba (Dollar General proposal) 3. Reconvened conditional use hearing for Eddy/Semones […]
Kleeman trio tops Chester Music Series; historian Coffin at BRAM; and library offers state park passes
Chester’s Chris Kleeman returns for the final concert of the 2013 Chester Summer Music Series 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 on the lawn of the Academy Building across from the Green. Performing traditional and Chicago-style blues as well asa original compositions, Kleeman with his 12-string and slide guitars are joined by Bobby G. […]
Chester, Bennington residents earn degrees from University of Wyoming
Julie A. Hart of Chester earned her master of science degree and Jessica Rose Walker of Bennington earned her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wyoming at the completion of the 2013 spring semester. Located in Laramie, the University of Wyoming is the state’s only 4-year higher education institution. It offers a low […]
Black River Produce sponsors Springfield Hospital Ball
Black River Produce’s co-owners Mark Curran and Steve Birge presented Springfield Hospital’s Larry Craft a check for $10,000, becoming the first sponsor of the Hospital’s Centennial Starlight Ball. The $10,000 contribution is at the highest sponsorship level: Diamond. “We wanted our gift to make a difference and to encourage other gifts. As we celebrate Springfield […]