Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: FPR wants to pave paradise
Lowell Lake update: “They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot.” Joni Mitchell sang that in 1967. But 52 years later, some people who should know better still haven’t gotten the message. Our Department of Forest Parks and Recreation presented its Master Plan for Lowell Lake to the public on July 26 in a […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Aug. 7
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 on the 1st Floor of Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda 1. Approve minutes from the July 24, 2019 Special Selectboard Meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Appointment of Library Trustee 5. Sign the Asset Management Loan Document […]
Londonderry Select Board agenda for Aug. 5
The Londonderry Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 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. Minutes Approval – Meetings of July 1, 2019 & July 15, 2019 4. Selectboard […]
Windham FBLA chapter places 9th at Leadership Conference
Windham Regional Career Center’s Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America placed 9th in national competition at the FBLA National Leadership Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, June 29 to July 2. The chapter competed in the Annual Business Report event, bringing home a ninth place finish. The Annual Business report event describes the activities […]
James Howe, 74, served in uniform for 26 years, loved fishing, hunting
James Wayne Howe Jr. 74, passed away on Sunday morning July 21, 2019 at the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow. He was born April 26, 1945 in Brattleboro, the son of James W. and Laura (Dutton) Howe. Mr. Howe graduated from Leland and Gray High School, attended the University of Vermont and was a […]
4-year-old coloring whiz donates winnings to Chester Recreation Dept.
Four-year-old Zander Hamilton of Chester has won a coloring contest held in June and sponsored by the Savings Bank of Walpole. For his efforts, Zander was recently awarded a check for $250 that he could donate to any non-profit organization that he wished. His choice? The Chester Recreation Dept. Danielle Ruffo, Walpole Bank’s community engagement […]
To the editor: Volunteers monitor Williams River
It’s early Wednesday morning. At eight places in Bartonsville and Chester, the Williams River is getting its bi-weekly water quality check-up. Much like going to the doctor, the Williams River has temperatures taken, samples collected, and general observations made. All of this information is recorded, then sent with the samples to the lab. The results […]
To the editor: Keep Lowell Lake camping-free
The following letter was written and sent to Vermont state legislators. I reside in Londonderry. When my husband I made the decision to retire here, Lowell Lake was one of the reasons for selecting Londonderry for our home. For me, moving here meant giving up access to the ocean and the protected Trustee Reservation properties […]
Chester DRB agenda for Monday, July 22
The Development Review Board for Chester will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Town Hall following the two site visits listed below. 5:15 p.m. Site Visit 1726 VT Rt. 103 South 5:25 p.m. Site Visit 2206 Green Mtn. Turnpike 6 p.m. Public meeting 1) Review draft minutes from the June 24th meeting 2) Citizens comments […]
To the editor: Public feedback sought on proposed health insurance rate hikes
I recently spent some time asking people on the street two questions: Is health insurance too expensive? And if so, why? I am sure many readers have strong opinions about the answers to these questions. I heard answers like: greed because they can because there is no incentive to cut costs and because we have […]
College News
Kaya Mulligan of South Londonderry has been named to the President’s List for Champlain College of Burlington for the spring 2019 semester. Students on the President’s List have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 or higher during the semester. Mulligan is majoring in Social Work. The following students have been named to the Champlain […]
Nature Museum hires new exec director
©2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC As it embarks on celebrating its 30th anniversary — and with eyes toward a new phase of program and facility expansion — the Nature Museum announces the appointment of Vanessa Stern as its new executive director. The museum is located at 186 Townshend Road in Grafton, and is open 10 a.m. to […]
To the editor: Derry Conservation Commission responds to state Lowell Lake plans
The Londonderry Conservation Commission has issued the following statement in response to plans proposed by the Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation: STATEMENT ON LOWELL LAKE We of the Londonderry Conservation Commission, in keeping with the powers and duties required of us under 24 V.S.A. § 4505, have: Studied the Lowell Lake State Park Long Range […]
Robert W. Bertrand, 64, avid ham radio operator, talented musician
Robert W. Bertrand, 64, passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Chester following an illness. He was born Aug. 21, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Charles “Peanut” and Barbara (O’Dell) Bertrand. He attended Springfield schools and graduated from Springfield High School with the class of 1972. Mr.. Bertrand served […]
GM Unified District Board agenda for July 18
The Board of Directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at Green Mountain High School Library, 716 VT-103 in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. June 20, 2019 […]
Andover Select Board agenda for July 22
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, at Town Office, 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 8th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: […]
Gov. Scott appoints new Windham County sheriff
Gov. Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Mark Anderson as Windham County sheriff. He will be sworn in tomorrow, Thursday, July 11. Anderson fills the vacancy left by Keith Clark, who retired June 30 after 12 years as sheriff. Anderson brings more than 15 years of law enforcement experience to the role, including extensive […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for July 15, 2019
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at Town Garage, 220 Bell St. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Highway Report: Open Sealed Bids: Chester Hill Culvert; Truck – 2500 Pickup Truck 3. Other Business 4. Date of Next Selectboard Meetings: July 18, 2019 at Town Garage. […]
Grafton Select Board meeting on Town Plan for July 11, 2019
The Grafton Select Board will meet in a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at the Town Garage, 220 Bell St. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Attorney/VLCT Guidance on proper procedure.* 3. Town Plan – Pursuant to 24 VSA 4385, this is a Selectboard meeting following the first public […]
To the editor: Tips from Social Security Admin
Social Security is here for you, not just when you need us financially, but when you need accurate information about our programs, retirement and more. There are many online sources for Social Security information, but you need to make sure you’re getting the right information. By using www.socialsecurity.gov, you know that what you’re reading and […]
