Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: Sheriff candidate Lake expresses concerns over ICE
As a law enforcement officer in the state of Vermont, I am held to a high standard of conduct because Vermonters have to trust us to protect them. Despite that standard, too many Vermonters don’t trust law enforcement. When we have multiple sheriffs in our state that have been brought up on criminal charges and […]
Chester Sewer Commission, Select Board agendas for Aug. 5
Chester Select Board will meet in its capacity as Sewer Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026 followed by a special meeting as the select board. The meetings will take place at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and remotely via Zoom. Below are the board’s agendas: Sewer Commissioners Agenda 1. Citizen’s Comments 2. […]
To the editor: Vote for Burrows for state Senate
I am proud to cast my vote for Elizabeth Burrows for Vermont Senate and I urge my neighbors to join me. I’ve known Elizabeth since I was a kid. When I was a sophomore in high school, she took me under her wing as a mentor. Thanks to her guidance, I served as a Senate […]
To the editor: Windsor County lucky to have Chase as candidate
Voters in the Windsor District are lucky: You have six strong candidates running for State Senate in the upcoming Democratic primary on August 11. As you consider who will best represent your communities in Montpelier, I hope you’ll cast a ballot for Heather Chase. I had the good fortune to work closely with Heather in […]
To the editor: Chase has earned my vote on Aug. 11
Heather Chase has earned my vote on Aug. 11. The Vermont Democratic Primary for Windsor state senators is rapidly approaching on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Heather Chase is running for a chance to serve the people in this district. She has a long history of connection with the people of this area. She has raised a […]
To the editor: Vote for Chase for Windsor Senate
I have known Heather Chase for 15 years, and she has my vote for a Windsor County Democratic Senate seat in the Aug. 11 primary. Her experience as a state representative and select board member in Chester means she will be ready to go on Day One. A small business owner for 30 years, Heather […]
To the editor: Senate candidate Chase has compassion of a nurse, knowledge of business
I am writing this letter to pledge my support for Heather Chase who is running for Windsor County senator. I have known Heather for more than 20 years, as an RN, a mother, a nine-year member of Chester Select Board, and a Representative for two years in the Vermont State House. Equally impressive: Heather has […]
Op-ed: The operating system behind Vermont’s educational decline
By Kendra Rickerby Six months ago, the Vermont Agency of Education released guidance encouraging schools to use artificial intelligence to improve teaching and learning while preserving the human relationships that define education. Last week, in a WCAX article on July 16, it was announced that the U.S. Department of Education has identified Vermont as “needing […]
To the editor: Why Ben Brickner is qualified for your vote
Worried? I am. Many of us Vermonters feel the squeeze of cost of living. Looking down the barrel are national issues we cannot control. But we also see Vermont issues that we can control. Here’s how. Vote for candidates who: offer different perspectives and backgrounds bring new and qualified blood into the Vermont Legislature know how to […]
To the editor: Rep. Goldman backs Chase for state Senate
It was an honor and a privilege to work with Heather Chase when she represented Windsor-Windham in the 2023-2024 legislative session of the House of Representatives. Her work ethic was remarkable, fueled by curiosity and persistence. She did not determine her vote either in the Commerce Committee, where she served, or in the House until […]
College News
Hilary Morrow of Weston graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree from Tufts University in Medford, Mass. Morrow also has been named to the Dean’s List at Tufts for the spring 2026 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Representing a wide range of academic programs […]
To the editor: Vermont needs a course correction
US. Rep. Becca Balint (D) served in the Vermont Senate from 2015 to 2022. During her tenure, the state budget increased from $5.1 billion to $7.71 billion. Balint’s voting record can be found by clicking here. I searched and did not find one instance where she voted against a tax increase for Vermonters. Her voting […]
To the editor: A vote for Chase is a vote for experience, character and results
Democratic voters in the Windsor Senate District have an outstanding opportunity to elect a proven leader by supporting Heather Chase for State Senate in the Vermont primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Heather has already demonstrated her commitment to public service through her work in the Vermont House of Representatives, on the Chester Select Board […]
College News
Emily Chamberlin of North Springfield is among the more than 3,800 students who earned their degrees from the University of Mississippi, in University, Miss., in May 2026. Chamberlin, who majored in Finance, received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the School of Business Administration. Charlee Davis of Londonderry was named to the spring 2026 President’s […]
Chester Select Board agenda for July 15
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 15 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of July 1, 2026 Select board Meeting 2. Citizen’s Comments 3. Old Business 4. Review of Services: Recreation, Planning/Zoning/Assessing 5. […]
Stella Stevens, 89, formerly of Chester
Stella A. Stevens died July 7, 2026 surrounded by her family in the home in which she was born. She was 89. Stella was born June 14, 1937 to Myron and Wilhelmina (Ahrens) Allen of Jacksonville, Vt. Stella attended Whitingham High School where she was active in the 4-H and graduated in 1954. She met […]
Andover Select Board agenda for July 13
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday July 13, 2026 at Andover Town Hall, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of June 22nd meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]
GMUSD Board agenda for Special Meeting July 10 (2nd of 3)
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at the Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call To Order a. Roll Call – Confirming a Quorum II. Agenda Additions or Deletions […]
GMUSD board agenda for Special Meeting July 9 (1st of 3)
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at the Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call To Order a. Roll Call – Confirming a Quorum II. Agenda Additions or Deletions […]
To the editor: Malloy has what it takes to serve in Congress
I am writing this letter in support of Gerald Malloy for U.S. House from Vermont. Gerald graduated from West Point in 1984, served as an active duty field artillery officer and a paratrooper. He served our nation honorably and with distinction for 22 years. He has an MBA from Temple University. Gerald is an old-fashioned […]