Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Weekly Covid Update: Emergency order extended; Chester, Ludlow to get vaxx clinics
©2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC Gov. Phil Scott extended Vermont’s state of emergency through mid-April in the state’s ongoing efforts to coordinate Covid-19 mitigation efforts, even as he announced additional loosening of restrictions for household gatherings and in the restaurant sector, and anticipates accelerated timelines for Vermont vaccination tiers. Meanwhile, the state also announced today that […]
Chester Planning Commission agenda for March 15
The Chester Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting in-person and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on Monday March 15. The meeting will be held on the second floor of Town Hall, 556 Elm Street. To join via zoom, click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029256359 Below is its agenda: 1. Citizen comments 2. Review responses to issues listed on […]
College News
The following student has been named to the President’s Honors List for fall 2020 at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. The President’s Honors List is made up of a select group of students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher in the semester. This is the GPA that must […]
Kenneth ‘Skip’ Forbes Sr., 86, of Andover
Kenneth H. “Skip” Forbes Sr., 86, of Andover, passed away at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon, N.H., on March 2, 2021. He was born Aug. 17, 1934 at home in Andover, the son of Charles and Alice Forbes of Andover. He took great pride in the work he did as the Town of Andover […]
Sen. Clarkson: Pandemic Zooming has made Montpelier more accessible
By Sen. Alison Clarkson Town Meeting week certainly was different this year. While I missed the in-person visits, delicious food and touring around Windsor District, our virtual Zoom Town Informational Meetings enabled me to stop in to 10 gatherings. Without having to drive half an hour or 45 minutes between meetings, I was afforded the […]
VeggieVanGo comes to Townshend March 10
The next VeggieVanGo free food event, hosted by Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital of Townshend and organized by the Vermont Foodbank, will be held on Wednesday, March 10. This VeggieVanGo event takes place on the second Wednesday of the month, from noon to 1 p.m., in front of Leland & Gray Union Middle High […]
Weekly Covid Update: Vaxxed households can gather; more groups OK’d for jab signups
© 2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC Gov. Phil Scott marked the one-year anniversary of the first reported Vermont case of Covid-19 with good news on Friday, detailing a loosening of gathering restrictions, as well as new approved phases for vaccination registration. On Friday, Scott announced new gathering guidelines, now allowing all vaccinated Vermonters to gather together […]
‘Red’ Johnson, formerly of Andover, dies at 83
From Adelaide Johnson: Harold R. “Red” Johnson, the love of my life, passed away at home with his family by his side, on Feb. 28, 2021, after a three-year bout with throat cancer. He had turned 83 on Feb. 6. Red was born in Windsor, Conn., the youngest son of Hazel and William Johnson. He […]
To the editor: For his 80th, Paul Ippolito shares his 80 favorite songs
For the past 52 years, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of singing and playing guitar with groups of all ages from young children to senior citizens in Chester, Springfield, Ludlow and surrounding communities. In March I will be 80 years young, so I put together a list of my 80 favorite songs which I’d […]
Andover Select Board agenda for March 8
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 8 via Zoom. To join via Zoom: https://zoom.us Personal Meeting ID 869 021 5007 and Passcode 146374. You can also call in by dialing: 1 929 436 2866 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. […]
College News
Two area students have been named to the fall 2020 Dean’s List at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. They are: Adam Culver of Grafton and Benjamin Haseltine of Chester Gettysburg College of Gettysburg Penn., had named Abigail Dryden of Londonderry has to its Dean’s Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the […]
Springfield Rotary aiding vaccine clinics, masking efforts
The Springfield Rotary Club continues to provide assistance to regional efforts related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including providing masks as well as volunteer participation with the operation of vaccine clinics in the community. Rotarians are serving as parking staff and greeters for the vaccine clinic operated by Springfield Hospital at the Adult Day facility on […]
Young artist brings the inside out while challenging norms
By Jasmin Gomez 2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC When Chester resident John Garoutte isn’t snowboarding or skateboarding, you will most likely find him creating art. And the 24-year-old artist’s work, which can be found on shirts, snowboards and skateboard decks, sets him apart from what you may think a typical Vermont artist would create. It continuously […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 3
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting in person at Town Hall and via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Wednesday March 3, 2021. To join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 In person attendance is limited, so please consider whether your physical attendance is needed or if you can participate via zoom. Below is […]
TRSU board agenda for March 4
The board of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 4. To access the meeting through Zoom, click here or call 646-876-9923. It is also scheduled to be held in person at the Ludlow Elementary School Professional Development Room, 45 Main St. Below is its […]
Emily D. Lapp, 81, formerly of Chester
RUTLAND Emily D. Lapp, 81, died Feb. 26, 2021, at The Meadows in Rutland. She was born in 1939 in Souderton, Penn., and lived for many years in Chester, Vt., before moving to Rutland. She was a voracious reader, who took many long walks, had a green thumb and loved her flower gardens, enjoyed cross-stitch […]
Vaxx signups start Monday for those 65+ Covid-19 infections drop as deaths rise; state considers making educators' vaccines a priority
©2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the 65+ age band is poised to begin registering for the Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, March 1, Gov. Phil Scott indicated that state officials are considering priority vaccinations for educators and school staff as the state’s focus heats up to get children back to full-time in-person learning. Although Scott would […]
Chester Planning Comm. agenda for March 1
The Chester Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting via Zoom at 5 p.m. on Monday March 1. To join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029256359. Below is its agenda. 1. Citizen comments 2. Discuss letter to Select Board about Peter Hudkins presentation at the February 17, 2021 Select Board meeting. 3. Discuss agenda and set […]
Springfield, Ludlow to be among 11 new EV
fast-charging stations in Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott announced Monday that 11 new plug-in electric vehicle fast-charge stations are scheduled to be installed across Vermont over the next two years. The charge stations will be located in Springfield, Ludlow, Wilmington, Rutland, Newport, Enosburgh, St. Johnsbury, Johnson, South Hero, Randolph and Fair Haven. The chargers will be a part of the […]
To the editor: Vote for Chase for Chester Select Board
We are supporting Heather Chase in her campaign for re-election as one of three candidates for a three-year position on the Chester Select Board. Having served on the Select Board for six years, Heather has demonstrated good leadership in maintaining and improving Chester as a comfortable and livable place for us to live, work and […]
