Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Chester Planning Commission meeting for March 30
The Chester Planning Commission will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 30 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. with teleconferencing available for members and the public. Below is its agenda and a note on teleconferencing. 1. Review minutes from the Feb. 17, 2020 meeting 2. Citizens Comments 3. Approve reporting form and […]
Obituary: Robert William Kirkbride, 93, Ludlow
Robert William Kirkbride, 93, of Ludlow left this earth on March 19, 2020 to join his wife and son. He was born on June 9, 1926 in Burlington, the son of Robert O. and Genevieve (Donahue) Kirkbride. He lost his father when he was just 3 years old, and he and his sisters, Mary and […]
Op-Ed: Legislators look for ways to address crisis
By Sen. Alison Clarkson We are all adjusting to our new COVID-19 normal. The legislature has just finished its first week working remotely on Vermont’s response to this crisis. Each committee is addressing ways to respond to the anxieties and uncertainties we are all facing. This crisis is affecting almost every aspect of our lives, […]
College News
A number of area students have been named to the fall 2019 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. The following students have been recognized for this […]
State announces disaster loans for small business
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced Vermont small business owners suffering economic injury due the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for Small Business Administration disaster loans, following a statewide disaster declaration. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance per business, providing economic support to overcome temporary loss of revenue. EIDLs may […]
To the Editor: Chester’s response to COVID-19
To: Chester Residents Re: COVID-19 In an effort to keep all of our residents and employees as safe as possible, the following is the Town of Chester’s response to COVID-19. This response will remain in effect until April 6, 2020, at which time we will reassess. Please read this information thoroughly so that you can […]
Obituary: Seamus Armstrong, 26, of Londonderry
Seamus Timothy Armstrong, age 26, of Londonderry, passed away suddenly in his sleep on Wednesday morning, March 18, 2020. He was born on Aug. 22, 1993, (a month and day that he shared with his grandfather and younger brother), in Springfield to Dean and Moira (O’Neil) Armstrong. He received his education in Springfield schools and […]
GMUSD Board agenda for March 19
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 19 at Two Rivers Supervisory Union, 609 VT-103 in Ludlow and remotely by electronic means. Contact the Two Rivers Supervisory Union for instructions on connecting to the the meeting at 875-3365 I. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 18
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday March 18 at its new time of 6 p.m. in the Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm Street. Below is its agenda. 1. Approve Minutes from the March 4, 2020 Selectboard Meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Discussion regarding Academy Building Lease 5. […]
To the editor: Family Center changes process for food pickup
The Chester-Andover Family Center is putting new procedures in place regarding how we carry out our mission to make a difference in our community by providing resources for financial assistance, supplemental, nutritional food, affordable clothing and household goods. Beginning immediately, our Thrift Shop will be closed until Thursday, April 16. We will continue to provide […]
To the editor: Humane Society closes to public
The Springfield Humane Society will be closed to the public, including all volunteers, effective Wednesday, March 18. Adoptions will be handled online, and appointments will made once an application has been processed and approved. Please go to our website, our Facebook page, and our Petfinder page to see pets we have for adoption. Fill out […]
Area restaurants offer take-out during shutdown A directory of local eateries
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Even before Gov. Phil Scott’s order to close all bars and restaurants to sit-down service statewide from 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 til at least Monday, April 6, Southern Vermont restaurants were already making that change, creating limited menus and taking phone orders only for pickup and delivery. For those […]
Chester DRB meeting agenda for March 23
The Chester Development Review Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1) Review draft minutes from the March 9th meeting 2) Citizens comments 3) Deliberative session to review previous or current matters
Obituary: Marina Dorothy Kelley, 19, of Chester
Marina Dorothy Kelley, 19, daughter of Frank and Julie Kelley and granddaughter of Richard and Brenda Dansingburg, all of Chester, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 14, 2020. She lived her life with a unique genetic, neurological disorder, facing her challenges with a similarly unique flair. Unable to walk, she played, skied, […]
Share your solutions: Coping under COVID-19
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC How are you coping with the changes that are taking place as our world tries to deal with the coronavirus pandemic? What tips would you like to share with your neighbors to help us all deal with the challenges such as school closings for parents and children, the problems caused […]
Op-ed: Trust in government depends on transparency Sunshine Week spotlights the importance of access to public information
By Jim Condos Secretary of State Trust in government is at an all-time low. As you can see playing out before our eyes in the news today, integrity is at a premium in times of crisis. Truth and transparency are necessary to effective leadership. In Vermont, we take great pride in having a government that […]
To the editor: Whiting Library closed til April 6
To limit the exposure to the COVID-19 virus, Whiting Library in Chester will be closed from Sunday, March 15 until April 6. This is a difficult decision; we do not want to disappoint our loyal patrons and all who rely on library services. Please know that we have the best interest of our volunteers, staff […]
To the editor: BRGNS switches to phone requests for food, assistance
Black River Good Neighbor Services has served the people of Ludlow, Cavendish, Mount Holly, and Plymouth for over 40 years with food and financial assistance in times of need. With the global health crisis facing us now we realize that our services are more relevant than ever. Our volunteers and staff assure you that our […]
Vermont reports three new cases of COVID-19
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Department of Health today announced three new presumptive positive cases in Vermont of the new coronavirus COVID-19. To date, there are now four presumptive positive cases and one case that has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A DOH press release on Saturday said […]
Londonderry Select Board agenda for March 16
The Londonderry Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday March 16 at the Twitchell Office Building, 100 Old School Street, South Londonderry. Below is its agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 3. Organization a. Elect a Selectboard Chair and Vice-Chair b. Set Regular […]
