All Entries in the "Commentary" Category
To the editor: Arrison will be good for business, historic Chester
It is that time of year when we make important decisions about our local leaders. I am pleased to know, introduce and endorse Kelly Arrison for a one-year seat on the Chester Select Board. Kelly Arrison is active on the Chester Historic Preservation Committee, the Economic Development Committee and the Master Planning Committee. In late […]
To the editor: Support Kelly Arrison
I am writing in support of Kelly Arrison who is running for a one-year seat on the Chester Select Board. Kelly is life-long resident of the area and has operated a business here for 26 years. He’s an active member of several committees that are important to our community. These include the Master Plan Steering […]
To the editor: Take a close look at Arrison
I ask Chester residents to take a close look at Kelly Arrison, who is running for a one-year seat on the Select Board. A long-time Vermonter, Chester resident and local businessman running Heads Up Motorsports, Kelly is well aware of the diverse needs of those trying to make a living locally and the factors that […]
To the editor: Clearing up confusion over Chester UDBs
Editor’s note: Carla Westine is chair of Chester’s Development Review Board but is commenting here as a private citizen, not on behalf of the DRB. There seems to be some confusion related to Home Business, Home Occupation and Building and Construction Trades and how all these terms apply to the proposed changes to the UDBs […]
To the editor: Arrison a businessman committed to improving Chester
As the former owner of a long-term local business and a native of Chester, I heartily endorse Kelly Arrison for a one-year seat on the Chester Select Board. Kelly is a life-long resident and has owned Heads Up Motorsports for 26 years. He has traveled throughout the world in his 20-year career as a team […]
To the editor: Turner seeks 2nd term on Grafton Select Board
There is much work to be done by the Grafton Select Board. Currently, I serve on the board, and wish to continue to do that necessary work. In 2012, I moved to Grafton as a full-time resident after having visited this great town for 30 years. I was asked to accept the position of Grafton […]
To the editor: Pass the Chester development bylaws
I attended many Planning Board meetings and gave input, have read over the 114 page UDBs three times and have attended the Select Board’s review process. I have listened to presenters about their personal issues and re-read letters written about the issue added to the minutes. In a debate competition, debaters are given a topic […]
To the editor: ‘Main Street USA’ in Chester is a fantasy world
There’s a movement afoot in Chester that seems intent upon driving the gentrification of our town. A small, but vocal and well-healed minority is attempting to drive their agenda of making Chester into a sort of “Main Street USA” fantasy world. This group is now working to rewrite our zoning laws to include regulations that […]
To the editor: Raise the minimum wage
Raising the minimum wage is not a new idea. But we need to get serious now. There is a bill before the Vermont legislature that would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. There are many benefits to this. It would help Vermont workers. It would help families. It would help the Vermont […]
To the editor: GMUHS announces new Jr. Iron Chef teams
I am pleased to announce that Green Mountain Union High will be participating for the 5th year in the incredible culinary competition for middle and high school chefs, Jr. Iron Chef Vermont, on March 18 in Essex. In three previous years, our teams have returned from the event as winners. In looking over the recipes […]
To the editor: From breakfast to lunch to Iron Chef Jr., GMUHS is cooking
Here we are mid-winter and everything is going great in the kitchen at Green Mountain Union High. We offer a great breakfast everyday from 7 a.m. and throughout the morning. You will find on any given day a number of choices to satisfy everyone. We offer a great breakfast sandwich on a wrap, biscuit or […]
To the editor: Orange-1 recount was conducted properly
An Open Letter to the Vermont House of Representatives Re: H.R. 8, House resolution relating to conducting a recount in the election for the House of Representatives for the Orange-1 District As you may know, we were Election Officials for the District Orange 1 recount that took place on Nov. 21, 2016 at the Orange […]
To the editor: Arrison announces candidacy for Chester Select Board
My name is Kelly Arrison, and I’m running for a seat on the Chester Select Board. I’ve lived in Chester for 45 years. Twenty-six years ago, I brought my auto racing business to Chester, where it has thrived. Chester is a great place to live and work. Because it has given me so much I […]
To the editor: Champion Fire Company thanks Thrifty Attic
The Champion Fire Company #5 of South Londonderry would like to thank the Thrifty Attic for its continued support in the improvement of our firefighting operations. This year’s financial assistance from the Thrifty Attic is allowing us modify and upgrade our current self contained breathing apparatus compressor to a higher pressure and to purchase four […]
To the editor: Vt. legislature shouldn’t challenge validity of election
Democrats and Progressives in the Vermont legislature are about to override a local election that was conducted correctly and lawfully by experienced town clerks and certified by a Vermont court. They are using the legislature’s constitutional authority to rule on the “qualifications and elections” of its members to override the election of a Republican by […]
To the editor: Gustafson announces run for Chester Select Board
My name is Lee Gustafson, and I am running for a one-year term for Select Board. I have lived in Chester since 2002, built my own house, and established a successful renewable energy business serving local and neighboring community residents. My children grew up in Chester, and I feel it is time to give back […]
Op-ed: The well-vetted immigrants
By Aleks Hunter Last summer, I was a guest of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, N.H., as a cardiac patient. I was initially examined by a doctor from China, then treated by a team led by a doctor from Germany, with one one from Pakistan, one from Turkey and a resident from India. My […]
Editorial: Chester Select Board should reject secrecy
A few days before each meeting, members of the Chester Select Board receive a packet of documents relating to upcoming agenda items. Among the draft minutes from previous meetings and liquor license renewal applications for Wednesday’s session is a recommendation from Town Manager David Pisha for how the board should interview candidates for the Planning […]
Op-ed: Vermont needs an independent Ethics Commission now
By Jim Condos Vermont Secretary of State The Vermont Constitution (Chapter 1, Article 6) demands that our elected officials are open, transparent and accountable. The authors understood how transparency in government is the very basis of trust. State statute also demands access and accountability: It is the policy of this subchapter to provide for free […]
To the editor: Scientists foresaw destabilizing climate change 30 years ago
In cleaning out some old papers, I stumbled on a New York Times article from March 20, 1988 titled “Instability of Climate Defies Computer Analysis” that I had cut out and saved. I believe that it was the first time I had encountered the concept of climate change and found it so intriguing that the […]
