Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Col. Henry Goldsborough Moseley, 92, of Grafton
Col. Henry G. Moseley, 92, of Grafton, died on Nov. 22, 2021. He passed comfortably at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend surrounded by family. He was the eldest son of the late Col. George Van Horn Moseley Jr. and the late Katharine Payne Moseley. He was born on Oct. 15, 1929, in Plattsburgh, N.Y. and […]
To the editor: Eye-opening discussion over masking in Chester
Last Wednesday’s select board meeting with public discussion on the mask mandate was truly eye-opening! It’s difficult to listen to the same theme from so many people, “My personal freedom is more important than yours.” Whatever happened to taking care of your neighbor with regard to public health? Wearing a mask is such a simple […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who made Dance Factory’s ‘Nutcracker’ a success
The Dance Factory would like to extend heartfelt thanks and immense gratitude to the myriad community members whose contributions made this year’s production of The Nutcracker possible. To our amazing cast of dancers: thank you for your time, talent and dedication, and for being so mindful of staying healthy and safe. Performing in masks […]
Robert Record, 78, of Chester
Robert W. Record, 78, of Chester, passed away at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington on Friday December 17, 2021. He was born April 15, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Gordon and Elvi (Fossi) Record. He attended Chester schools. Robert married Janet Dodge on Nov. 19, 1960; she predeceased him on June 9, 1998. […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Dec. 27
The Select Board for the town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27 at Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover Road, and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here, Meeting ID: 869 021 5007; Passcode: 146374. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: […]
State Covid cases decline, Chester numbers rise Officials plead with Vermonters to get vaccinated
©2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont’s new Covid-19 case numbers have declined this past week, with a weekly total of 2,752 infections recorded, down from the record 3,428 cases last week. Although a decline, this is still the second highest weekly total seen since the start of the pandemic. The Vermont overall Covid case total now […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Friday, Dec. 17 Language for mask recommendation to be discussed
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 in person at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and and via Zoom by clicking here. Below is its agenda. 1. Citizen Comments/Answers from Previous Meeting 2. Discussion re: language for mask recommendation 3. Adjourn
Lee Ann Boyd McKenna, 78, of Weston
Lee Ann Boyd McKenna, 78, of Weston passed away in her home on Dec. 12, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones. Her curiosity, willpower and love for others allowed her to live much beyond her complicated and incurable diagnosis. Born in 1943 in Seattle, Wash., to Genevieve (Daly) and Paul Britten, her early days […]
To the editor: Chester board should institute a mask mandate
After some debate on the topic, I can only determine three core reasons that some of my fellow citizens have for not wanting a mask mandate in Chester. a) They don’t want anyone telling them what to do. b) They don’t believe the science telling us that masks help mitigate the transmission of Covid. c) […]
Richard Wyman, 65, of West Townshend
Richard D. Wyman, 65, passed away at his home in West Townshend on Dec. 1, 2021. He was born Jan. 22, 1956, in Hartford, Conn., to William and Olive (Buckland) Wyman. Richard was self-employed in the logging industry for many years, and also worked in the construction industry, most recently employed by Reggie Cyr in […]
Police seek info in Weathersfield garage burglary
© 2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police are asking for the public’s help with information on a burglary committed over the weekend in Weathersfield. According to a VSP press release, some time between 5 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 and 5 a.m. on Sunday Dec. 12, someone burglarized a garage on Route 106 in […]
GMUSD Finance Committee agenda for Dec. 16
The Finance Committee of the Green Mountain Unified School District will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, prior to the GMUSD board meeting, at the Green Mountain High School Library/Media Center, 716 Rt. 103 south in Chester, and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82537896210: Below is the committee’s […]
GMUSD board agenda for Dec. 16
The board of the Green Mountain Unified School District, representing Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Green Mountain High School Library/Media Center, 716 Rt. 103 south in Chester, and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82537896210: Below is the board’s agenda. […]
Police look for help identifying burglars in Grafton
© 2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police are seeking help in identifying three people involved in an early morning theft in Grafton today. According to a VSP press release, at about 3 a.m. Sunday, three people wearing hoodies broke into a garage at 241 Townshend Road in Grafton and stole several items, constituting […]
Vermont hits daily, weekly records of Covid cases Dr. Levine sees 'true post-Thanksgiving surge;' 74% of those hospitalized, 81% of ICU patients are not fully vaccinated
©2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a trend that’s all too familiar, Vermont’s Covid-19 case numbers have again set new records, with a new daily total of 740 recorded on Friday, Dec. 10 and a new weekly record of 3,428, jumping by nearly 800 from the last previous record of 2,627 set two weeks ago. The […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Dec. 15
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom by clicking here. Below is its agenda. 1. Approve Minutes from the December 1, 2021 Selectboard Meeting 2. Citizen Comments/Answers from Previous Meeting 3. Old Business 4. Discussion re: potential Mask Mandate 5. […]
The Telegraph Poll: A mask mandate for Chester?
This Telegraph Poll will be open until Dec. 15. Should the Chester Select Board institute a mask mandate for public buildings and businesses?
State kid-vaxx incentive program could bring thousands of dollars into TRSU schools
©2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC Gov. Phil Scott and the Agency of Education announced Tuesday the School Vaccine Incentive Program, committing $2 million in federal emergency funds to schools that achieve a student vaccination rate of 85 percent or higher. Schools that meet this threshold will be eligible for a minimum award of $2,000 and a […]
Whiting Library dedicates Reading Room
to long-time trustee
Whiting Library has formally dedicated the front Reading Room in memory of the late Suzy Forlie of Chester. Forlie was a long-time trustee of Whiting Library and was the driving force behind the 2014 restoration of this significant landmark building. Her devotion to the library and extensive knowledge of historic buildings led to Whiting Library […]
Op-ed: Does the First Amendment allow racist and personal threats of violence?
By Bill Schubart It’s time for a statute prohibiting hate-speech, online bullying and threats of physical violence. Five years ago, Rep. Kiah Morris (D-Bennington) resigned from the Vermont legislature, where she had earned the respect of her colleagues and a reputation as an effective promoter of equity and justice in Vermont. The online harassment began […]
