Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: School branding bill amendment is ‘state censorship’
You know the saying “You’ll spend us into the gutter?” How about a Vermont version: “You’ll spend us into the ditch.’’ Vermont’s veto-proof state Democrats are doing just that: spending the people of Vermont into the ditch. For example, there’s the mind-boggling education property tax? A half joke in Montpelier has it that only one […]
TRSU Board agenda for March 7
The Two River Rivers Supervisory Union Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 7 at Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/87289589734 Below is the board’s agenda I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions & Deletions) […]
Green Mountain Power warns of phone scams
© 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Green Mountain Power is alerting customers about a sudden surge of scam calls from people claiming to be with the company. According to a GMP, dozens of customers have reported a caller threatening immediate power shut off unless they pay their bills immediately. The company says these calls are scams […]
To the editor: Banish ‘Groundhog Day;’ Vote for Nikki Haley
Since the hit movie starring Bill Murray came out in the 1990s, the term Groundhog Day — meaning a monotonous, unpleasant and repetitive situation — has become part of the English lexicon. As I watch the 2024 election unfold, it seems like Groundhog Day all over again. We are trapped in a time loop that […]
College News
Hilary Morrow of Weston was named to the Dean’s List at Tufts University in Medford, Mass., for the fall 2023 semester. Morrow is a member of the Class of 2026. Dean’s List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Niko Huber of South Londonderry was named to the […]
To the editor: Lisa Rufa on her race for Chester Select Board
I was unable to attend the Candidates Night, however I would like to answer the questions so voters can read my position on the issues that affect Chester. Question 1: Why do you want to serve on the Chester Select Board? I would like to serve on the Select Board because like so many in […]
To the editor: Thanks to the Wantastiquet Rotary for contributions to Bob Perry Lane House
Martha Dale and Patty Eisenhaur, co-chairs of the Mountain Towns Housing Project Steering Committee, thank the Wantastiquet Rotary Club for its contribution to the Bob Perry Lane House. Their help in providing all of the appliances for the home in addition to other financial support has been instrumental in finishing the project. Kara Corlew and […]
To the editor: Why I will vote for Nikki Haley in the Vermont presidential primary
I usually vote Democratic and will probably vote for President Biden in November, but I will be voting for Nikki Haley in Vermont’s presidential primary election on March 5. Here’s why: Vermont is one of only 15 states that have an open primary in which all registered voters, regardless of their party affiliation, can vote […]
Henry Homeyer: How to identify trees in winter
By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Editor’s note: This column first ran in February of 2012. Most of us enjoy knowing the names of our acquaintances – including trees. It’s tougher to identify trees in winter because most have no leaves, which is how we generally recognize trees. But by observing overall shape, bark, […]
Gabe Ladd, 43, of Florida and Chester, Vt.
Gabe Ladd, 43, of Clearwater, Fla., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Gabe was born on September 23, 1980 in Hanover, N.H., the son of Andrew and Heidi (Buxton) Ladd, and spent his youth in Chester, Vt. Gabe loved to learn; he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University, a Master’s […]
Ludlow Shaw’s eyes flood wall, July re-opening
By Cara Philbin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Shaw’s in Ludlow may reopen by the 4th of July, if the Vermont state fire marshal approves the plans presented at last week’s meeting of the Ludlow Development Review Board, according to Bill Faradie of Vertec Corp., the construction management firm handling the rebuild. The store closed, then […]
To the editor: Tim Roper asks for your vote for seat on the Chester Select Board
I’m Tim Roper and I’m running for a one-year seat on the Chester Select Board. I hope you’ll vote for me on Tuesday, March 5. I’ve been involved in the community for the 30 years I’ve been in Chester, from coaching and refereeing youth sports to serving on the Planning Commission for the past seven […]
Meet three candidates for Chester Select Board
© 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Telegraph sent a series of questions to the three candidates who are vying for two one-year terms on the Chester Select Board. Those two seats are currently held by Heather Chase and Peter Hudkins. Chase, who also serves as a state representative, is not seeking reelection and Hudkins […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Feb. 26
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Feb. 26 at the Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of February 8th and February 12th meetings. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes […]
College News
Jordan Smith of Weston has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Penn. Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement. The following local residents were named to the […]
Meet the three candidates for the GMUSD board
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Telegraph sent a series of questions to the three candidates who are vying for two three-year terms on the board of the Green Mountain Unified School District, which oversees Cavendish Town and Chester-Andover elementary schools and Green Mountain Union High. One of those two Chester seats is currently held […]
Op-ed: Voting rights at Andover Town Meeting
By Madeline Bodin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Where will you be on Monday, March 4 at 5 o’clock? If you live in Andover and you say, “Leaving work, of course,” you have a problem. For the second time in two years, Andover’s Town Meeting will be held on a weekday afternoon. There is a well-respected […]
To the editor: Economic development efforts heard in Montpelier
I want to bring you up to date on some of the activities that I have been involved in during this current legislative session at the State House in Montpelier. In the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, on which I sit, we took testimony on the Film and Creative Media Workforce Development Initiative from […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Feb. 21
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access the meeting via Zoom, click here. Below is its agenda. 1. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 2. Approve Minutes from the February 7, 2024 Selectboard Meeting 3. Citizen Comments/Answers from […]
Terrigenous’ Wunderle honored with Olmsted Award
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Scott Wunderle, PLA, ASLA of Terrigenous Landscape Architecture of Chester has been award the Olmsted Award from the Vermont Association of Landscape Architects. Vermont Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The award, named after founding father of American urban landscape architecture Frederick Law Olmsted, celebrates Wunderle’s “tireless commitment to […]
