All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
To the editor: 5 towns’ emergency services thank all for Pingree benefit; $25,000 raised
Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Londonderry, South Londonderry, Weston and Peru fire departments would like to thank everyone who came out to the 5-Town First Responders Flood Relief Concert at Pingree Park on Monday, Aug. 14. Thanks to you, $25,000 was raised for these towns’ emergency services. Special thanks to Saints and Liars, Pete […]
To the editor: FEMA, SBA helped in time of need
Iwant to express my sincerest thanks for the those individuals with FEMA and the Small Business Administration, who are supporting those of us affected by the recent floods. A couple of weeks ago, when I met with FEMA and SBA staff in Ludlow and Rutland, I experienced them to be exceedingly responsive, engaged and helpful […]
To the editor: Chase part of state legislators caucus to celebrate Good Friday Agreement
I am proud to announce that I am representing Vermont in Ireland during the end of August 2023 as a member of a group of American state legislators from across the United States who are participating in the American Irish State Legislators Caucus to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The Good […]
To the editor: Londonderry thanks all who answered call for help
Now that recovery is under way, it’s time to thank the volunteers, businesses and organizations who helped Londonderry and the tri-mountain towns through the disasters and emergencies following the July flooding. Response from FEMA, the Red Cross, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. was fast and […]
To the editor: Aug. 14 concert at Pingree Park to benefit first responders
We at Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad and the local fire departments encourage everyone to attend the 5-Town Flood Relief Benefit Concert at Pingree Park in Londonderry on Monday, Aug. 14. Proceeds will benefit our first responders: the Londonderry, S. Londonderry, Peru and Weston fire departments; Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad and Londonderry Technical Rescue. It is […]
To the editor: Rain — July 10th and 11th, 2023
The air was very humid and 80 to 90 for days. And we all know that Mother Nature works in very mysterious ways. It rained and rained and rained and rained. And then it rained some more. And then the floodgates opened up and it began to pour! Stratton, Killington, Okemo, and places way up […]
To the editor: Derry Rescue Squad answers 647 calls in year
In the year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad responded to 647 calls: Andover – 6, Jamaica – 1, Landgrove – 24, Londonderry – 219, South Londonderry – 87, Peru –66, Town of Stratton – 35, Weston – 60, Windham – 25 and Winhall- 88. There were also 36 […]
To the editor: State working hard to help storm recovery efforts
As we have all experienced, our state has certainly seen challenging times during this month, with massive flooding in Vermont causing significant losses and hardship for many residents and business owners in our communities. It is heartbreaking to see our friends and neighbors dealing once again with the catastrophic events resulting from changing weather patterns […]
To the editor: Springfield Hospital thanks Claremont Savings Bank Foundation
Springfield Hospital is thankful for the grant received from the Claremont Savings Bank Foundation. This grant will support our Cardiopulmonary Department with the purchase of a new piece of equipment that is regularly used for the care of our patients with respiratory issues. “Many thanks go to the Claremont Savings Bank Foundation for their generosity to numerous […]
To the editor: BRAT thanks Claremont Bank Foundation
With humble thanks, the Black River Action Team gratefully accepts a check for $850 from the Claremont Savings Bank Foundation grant program. The money will go directly toward the purchase of equipment for several projects this year, including special heavy vinyl tarps used to manage invasive Phragmites in Plymouth; a new pop-up canopy with sides […]
To the editor: Chase on first session as state rep
To the residents of Chester, Grafton, Windham and Athens: It’s late May and I have finished my first session as your representative in the Vermont House of Representatives. I have thoroughly enjoyed representing you in Montpelier. I served on the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, which addresses legislation relating to workforce development and training programs, […]
To the editor: Open letter to GM board urges re-vote on mascot
Dear GMUSD Board and Community, As a concerned citizen of Proctorsville, I am writing this email to encourage the board of directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District to allow for a re-vote on the subject of the school mascot. It was made clear to the board at the end of the meeting that […]
To the editor: GM teachers support Act 152, board members, superintendent who resigned
We, a group of Green Mountain teachers, are in support of Vermont Act 152, the board members who voted to support the law, and our superintendent, who has since announced her resignation. As employees of the district, we felt that it was important to remind our school and this community that we are bigger than […]
To the editor: Chieftain name, logo will always be linked
I am writing to express my disappointment and disgust at the school board’s decision to keep the “Chieftains” name. I am an alum and former assistant baseball coach for 12 years. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the board rescinding the earlier vote that was in favor of retiring the name due to […]
To the editor: Angry, sad over GM board’s action
As a former board member of the Cavendish Elementary School and resident of Proctorsville, I am both angry and sad that the current GMUSD Board voted yesterday to retain their racist mascot. I have a special feeling for American Indians, demeaned by the board action. Years ago, I was the assistant director of a small […]
To the editor: GM school board fails to act in students’ best interest
May 1st was one year since the Vermont Senate passed a bill that bans discriminatory mascots from Vermont schools. A year later Chester’s Green Mountain High School is still clinging to its mascot, which violates this act. Danville decided to retire their “Indians” mascot before the bill was signed into law, and Rutland agreed to […]
To the editor: Thanks to Londonderry, Peru for ARPA allocations
The staff of Neighborhood Connections would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the Town of Londonderry and the Town of Peru for their recent allocation of ARPA funds to our organization. We are thrilled to receive this support and grateful for the recognition of our important work. These funds will allow us to continue […]
To the editor: State prisons fail inmates needing healthcare
On May 4, 2021 members of the Vermont Just Justice organization held a rally at the statehouse to bring awareness to the accepted practice of denying healthcare to incarcerated individuals. Vermont law 28 VSA 801 (a) clearly states the following: The department shall provide healthcare for inmates in accordance with prevailing medical standards. A quick […]
To the editor: S. 5 will raise cost of heating fuel
The Vermont legislative session for 2023 has come to an end. There is no good news for those few Vermonters who might expect their elected representatives to respect our hard earned tax dollars. The Democratic supermajority has passed an $8.5 billion budget, the largest in the history of the state. Windsor County state Sens. Alison […]
To the editor: Thank you volunteers for Greening Up Springfield
The weather cooperated beautifully for the 53rd Annual Green Up Day, and it was a great success! The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce was joined on Saturday, May 6 by more than 250 community members helping to Green Up Springfield. We distributed over 600 bags for trash pickup. Thanks to Amy Duffy of Edward Jones, […]
