Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: On Lowell Lake overnight camping
Renovating the cottages at Lowell Lake and returning them to overnight service is a good idea. The event barn is a good idea too. Wouldn’t it be lovely to attend a music event at Lowell Lake or let people get married there? Lowell Lake is a manmade lake that has hosted visitors in its cottages […]
Obituary: Stacy Ingalls, 55, of Springfield
Stacy L. Ingalls, 55, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday evening Aug. 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 21, 1964 in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of Paul B. Sr. and Elinor K. (Jones) Ingalls. She graduated from Green Mountain High School in Chester. Ms. Ingalls was employed as an office clerk […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 4
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Approve Minutes from the Aug. 21, 2019 Selectboard Meeting and Aug. 21, 2019 Executive Session 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Town Manager Search Discussion with Abigail Friedman from VLCT […]
Obituary: Amanda Page, 67, of Springfield
Amanda L. Page 67, died on Thursday Aug. 15, 2019, at her home in Springfield surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1952 in Bellows Falls, the daughter of Wallace and Priscilla (Spooner) Batchelder. She attended schools in both Connecticut and New Hampshire. On Sept. 4, 1971, she married Rodney L. […]
Obituary: Charlene Kolenda, nurse, from Proctorsville
After a lengthy illness, Charlene F. Koson Kolenda, of Proctorsville, died on Aug. 21, 2019 at the Jack Byrne Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Palliative and Hospice Care Facility in Lebanon, N.H., where she had been receiving the three C’s — Care, Comfort and Compassion. Ms. Kolenda was born to Jennie (Janowski) Koson and […]
Chester Select Board special meeting agenda for Aug. 29
The Chester Select Board will hold a special meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. 1. Citizen’s Comments 2. Scoping Report presentation and discussion regarding bridge project involving Thompson Bridge, Jewett Bridge and Palmer Bridge; VTrans 3. Scoping Report […]
Travis Barton, 38, of Perkinsville
Travis J. Barton 38, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. He was born July 4, 1981 in Claremont, N.H., the son of Edwin T. and Lauren (Congdon) Barton. He attended Springfield schools, graduating from Springfield High School in 2000. He married Christina M. Libby on Feb. 8, 2001. She died just […]
Christina Barton, 38, of Perkinsville
Christina M. (Libby) Barton, 38, died after a brief illness on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born May 3, 1981 in Springfield and lived in Perkinsville She attended Springfield schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 2000. On Feb. 8, 2001 she married Travis […]
Chester Development Review Board agenda for Aug. 26
The Chester Development Review Board will meet for a site visit at 982 Old Stage Road beginning at 5:20 p.m. followed by its public meeting at 6 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 26, which will take place at Chester Town Hall. Below is its agenda. 5:20 pm Site Visit 982 Old Stage Rd. 6:00 pm Public […]
To the editor: CAFC thanks Stone Hearth, businesses for successful Hot Cook-Off
The Chester-Andover Family Center Board of Directors would like to thank and acknowledge the many businesses and volunteers who contributed their time and donations to make the Hot Dog Cook-Off Fundraiser a success. Stone Hearth’s innkeepers, Sheldon and Francy, deserve accolades for their work in organizing and hosting this important fundraising opportunity for the Chester-Andover […]
To the editor: Lowell Lake imperiled by state plan
There has been considerable, often rancorous debate about what impacts the state’s plan to develop Lowell Lake State Park would have on the iconic lake and its surroundings. The debate has been about opinion as often as it has been about facts. Following the state’s recent open house and the public presentation of its two […]
Senior Solutions seeks donations for Foxy Fund Money for pet care available to older Windham, Windsor residents
With proceeds from the estate of one of its clients, Senior Solutions has opened a special fund called The Foxy Fund available to all older Vermonters living in Windham and Windsor counties to assist with costs associated with animal care. In honor of Dog Appreciation Day on Monday, Aug. 26, consider making a contribution to […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Aug. 21
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Academy Building on Main Street in Chester to tour the building. Following that, the meeting will be held at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Tour the Academy Building 2. Executive Session; Discussion with Attorney Jim […]
Celebration of Life for Charles Jerome set for Saturday, Aug. 24
A celebration of Life service for Andover resident Charles H. Jerome 76, who died on July 2, 2019, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at the American Legion Post #67, 637 Route 103 S. in Chester, where he was a member. He served in the U.S. Army during […]
Ralph Abbott, 75, of Andover, enjoyed hunting, time with family pet dogs
Ralph W. Abbott passed away on Sunday Aug. 11, 2019 at his home in Andover surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. Mr. Abbott was born Oct. 10, 1943 in South Londonderry, the son of Henry Winston and Ella Melissa (Beers) Abbott. He attended school in Chester. On March 11, 1995, he married Donna […]
Fund match offered in MacLaury event; 11th Annual Blue Flames concert, picnic in Weston
Donor offers to match at Open Garden Fundraiser An anonymous donor has offered to give $1,000 to the charitable efforts of Carol and Steve MacLaury should they reach $2,500 in donations at their event Sunday, Aug. 18. The event — an Open Garden Fundraiser to help fight cancer — will be held 3 to 7 […]
Derry Select Board special meeting agenda for Aug. 14
The Select Board for the Town of Londonderry will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Twitchell Building, 100 Old School St. in S. Londonderry. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 3. Executive Session – The appointment or employment […]
Richard ‘Obie’ O’Brien, 78, enjoyed working at Recycling Center
Richard “Obie” O’Brien passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. He was 78. He was born on May 2, 1941 in Gardner, Mass. He was married to Debra Parsons (O’Brien) on June 20, 1998, although they had been together since Nov. 23, 1975. Mr. O’Brien attended school a Saint Joseph’s in […]
Weston beekeepers open gardens to cancer cure fund-raiser More than 400 attend Chocolate, Cheese Fest in Chester
MacLaury fund-raiser in honor of grandson, brain cancer survivor Community members are invited to an Open Garden Fundraiser to help fight cancer from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 at the MacLaury residence, 21 Turner Road in Weston. Carol and Steve MacLaury of Peabody Mountain Apiaries are known for their beekeeping prowess and […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 12
The Andover Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 at Town Offices, 953 Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on minutes from the July 22nd meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]
