Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
One Credit awards scholarships to six high school grads
One Credit Union, headquartered in Springfield, has awarded six $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates across Vermont and New Hampshire, including one to Chester resident Rachel Guerra. Brett Smith, president and CEO of One Credit Union, noted that to qualify applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, demonstrate financial need, and be eligible […]
Curious hearts, complicated lives come alive in ‘I and You’
By Bob Behr ©2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC Weston Playhouse’s newest offering, Lauren Gunderson’s I and You, is a beautifully written — and beautifully presented — story of two young people at a critical moment. If you go (and you should), your first impression will be scenic designer Tim Mackabee’s spectacular stage set, which remains in […]
Hilaire Hennessy, 61, naturally artistic carver, loving friend, husband, father and Pop-pop
Hilaire Peter Hennessy died unexpectedly on July 5, 2019 in Chester at the age of 61. Mr. Hennessy was the grandson of Dorothy Day and Forster Batterham and the son of Tamar and David Hennessy. He was the eighth of nine children, preceded in death by Nicky and Susie, celebrated and mourned by Becky, Eric, […]
College News
Chelsea McAllister of Chester has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Recreation Management from Springfield College in Massachusetts for studies completed in 2019. The following students graduated in spring from the Practical Nursing Program at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center: Olivia Dostal of Chester Megan Peters of Landgrove Jenny Allison of Springfield Matilda […]
Charles Henry Jerome, 76, of Andover, enjoyed hunting, fishing
Charles Henry Jerome, 76, of Andover, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born April 19, 1943 in Ferrisburgh, the son of John J. and Ruth (Newville) Jerome. He attended school in the Ferrisburgh area. He served in the U.S. Army during the […]
Londonderry celebrates Independence Day
© 2019 Telegraph Publishing LLC The severe thunderstorm predicted for Saturday held off as Londonderry’s annual Independence Day Parade went off under sunny blue skies. A large crowd was on hand to enjoy the festivities as summer heat and humidity finally arrived. All photos by Bruce Frauman, click any photo to launch the gallery. […]
To the editor: Open house on Lowell Lake Master Planning set for July 25
The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation will host an open house on the Lowell Lake State Park Master Planning Project from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, at the Londonderry Town Hall, 137 Middletown Road in South Londonderry. Concept design alternatives will be presented at stations with detailed information available for viewing […]
Chester marks Kennedy’s retirement
© 2019 Telegraph Publishing, LLC More than 120 people showed up at Chester’s town garage last Thursday to congratulate Highway Foreman Graham Kennedy and wish him well on his retirement. Kennedy, who has worked for the department for 30 years – with more than 20 of those as foreman – chatted and joked with the […]
Maria Reyes, 55, compassionate person, beloved sister
Maria Alison Reyes, daughter of Rita and Albert Reyes, passed suddenly on June 28 at the age of 55, finally free from the ravages of schizophrenia that plagued her most of her adult life. Ms. Reyes graduated from Burr and Burton Academy in 1981 and attended UVM on an academic scholarship, possessing a brilliant mind. […]
Andover Select Board agenda for July 8
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on minutes from the June 24th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]
College News
Noah Wetherald of Weston graduated Cum Laude from Ithaca College, of Ithaca, N.Y., with a bachelor of science in Biochemistry. Hollister A. Olson of Plymouth graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, in May, receiving a bachelor of arts degree majoring in mathematical sciences with a concentration in statistics. John Holleran of Chester, who is […]
Grafton Special Select Board meeting for July 8, 2019
The Grafton Select Board will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, at Town Hall, 117 Main St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Town Clerk Treasurer: Set tax rate. 3. Public Comment 4. Other Business 5. Date of next Selectboard Meetings: Selectboard Special Meeting on Town […]
Betsy Taft, 74, avid bowler, women’s softball enthusiast
On Monday, June 17, 2019, Betsy Lou (Merrill) Taft passed away peacefully in the care of Elmwood Nursing Home in Claremont, N.H. She was 74. She was born on Feb. 9, 1945 in Hanover, N.H., the daughter of Joseph and Helen Merrill. Ms. Taft was continually involved in community sports and is remembered as one […]
Grafton Select Board meeting for July 1, 2019
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 1 at the Town Garage, 220 Bell St. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Approve Minutes: June 17, 2019 3. Warrants, as signed, presented to Selectboard (June 21,2019) 4. School Merger discussion with members of the New Board 5. Highway Report: […]
Chester Select Board special meeting agenda for July 2, 2019
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 2 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. for a special meeting. Below is its agenda. 1. Approve June 5, 2019 Select board Minutes and Executive Session Record 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Request for use of town property; Pat Budnick 5. Information […]
Londonderry Select Board agenda for July 1, 2019
The Select Board for the town of Londonderry will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 1 at the Town Office Building, 100 Old School St. in South Londonderry. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 3. Minutes Approval – Meeting(s) of June 17, 2019 & June […]
Chester Planning Commission agenda for July 1, 2019
The Chester Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday July 1, 2019. Please note the change of place due to work being done on Town Hall. The meeting will be held at the NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main Street, Chester. Review minutes of June 3rd and June 17th, 2019 […]
To the editor: Spater Scholarship announces closing
Dear Community Friends, Family and Sponsors, We have reflected on all we have collectively accomplished over the past 19 years. It’s amazing to think that we have awarded well over $140,000 to deserving Green Mountain Union High School students during this time. We have had high standards for our awards, and we sought the bright […]
College News
Christopher Diak of Chester has recently graduated from Middlebury College magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and religion. After graduating from Compass School in 2013, he attended Interlochen Arts Academy to study film before enrolling at Middlebury. This fall, he will begin a Master of Divinity degree at Harvard University, where he […]
Business Ticker Corporate Lactation Services expands in new Chester location; Springfield native tapped to head new tech campus; hospital lab earns CAP accreditation
Corporate Lactation Services expands in new Chester location Corporate Lactation Services of Chester announces its move to a new location at 7 Pineview Drive, off Route 103 South, as well as an expansion of breastfeeding support to include on-site lactation visits. When new mothers in southern Vermont are needing assistance with their breastfeeding experience, they […]
