All Entries in the "Commentary" Category
To the editor: Chester Planning Commission hasn’t rushed process
In my role as your Zoning Administrator, I have the unique position and pleasure of hearing numerous perspectives on zoning applications. This includes the owner/applicant’s point of view along with those from the Planning Commission, the Development Review Board and state officials. It is encouraging to see and hear the input regarding the proposed amendments […]
To the editor: Vote McCormack to keep state Senate seat
I am pleased to hear that Dick McCormack is running for re-election for the state Senate. Dick has served Windsor County voters well over the years and has earned my support. Dick McCormack brings energy, enthusiasm and effectiveness to his legislative work. Having served in the Senate for 23 years, Dick brings experience to the […]
To the editor: Chase endorses Bock for state House
I am pleased to endorse Tom Bock for the Vermont House of Representatives seat, Windsor District 3-1. (Andover, Baltimore, Chester and parts of North Springfield) that is being vacated on the retirement of Leigh Dakin. I have known Tom over the past 10 years; and most recently we have served together as members of the […]
Commentary: Vermont bloodsuckers and other dangerous fauna
New Age Trigger Warning: The following column contains information that may be troubling to people with heightened sensibilities and little real world experience or who suffer from enhanced yuck factor syndrome. By Bill Schubart Biologists claim the only life-threatening fauna in Vermont are the endangered timber rattlers making their homes in Benson. Benson wasn’t my […]
Commentary: Many state public records need to be preserved
By Jim Condos Vermont Secretary of State Records management is not exactly an exciting topic, but when a particular record is the focus of a request or controversy, it becomes critically important in that moment. Those records are owned by the State of Vermont and are incredibly valuable for a variety of reasons, not the […]
To the editor: Vote McCormack for Vermont Senate
I am pleased Dick McCormack is running to represent Windsor County in the Vermont Senate. I’ll be voting for him again, and I hope you will, too. What I like most about Dick is how thoughtful he is. He is always not only willing but eager to discuss issues important to me, and he listens […]
To the editor: Urge Chester Planners to consider public input
To the residents of Chester, the town’s Planning Commission is continuing its consideration of proposed changes to the Unified Development Bylaws which are comprised of the zoning, subdivision and flood hazard regulations. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 20 at the Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Of concern to […]
To the editor: Double standard in code of conduct questions
Dear Editor and others of concern: In a recent Chester Telegraph article and at a recent Grafton Select Board meeting Selectman Al Sands was accused of violating Grafton’s Code of Conduct by meeting with representatives from Iberdrola Renewables. I should know as I was there. If members of the community are concerned about conversations that […]
To the editor: Thanks to those who planted flowers at Family Center
To those who so nicely beautified the Cheater-Andover Family Center area with the amazing flowers: What a wonderful entrance to Chester your flowers make and how they cheer those of us who spend so much time at the Thrift Shop and Food Shelf. Thank you seems so insignificant for such a delightful creation. Spring and […]
To the editor: Tom Bock announces run for State House
I am pleased to announce that I am running as a Democrat for the Vermont House of Representatives seat, Windsor District 3-1, currently held by Leigh Dakin. I look forward to representing the towns of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield at the State House in Montpelier. Having served on the Chester Board of Selectman […]
To the editor: Thanks to the Chester Post Office for Stamp Out Hunger drive
The Chester-Andover Family Center thanks the Chester Post Office staff and its amazing letter carriers for the very successful Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. A total of 1,386 pounds was collected, along with a $10 donation, and provided much-needed food for the continually increasing number of Food Shelf recipients. A special thank you to each […]
To the editor: Melody Reed announces run for Vermont House
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the residents of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield – and to let you know I’ve taken the first step in my quest to become your next state representative. It was not a spur of the moment decision, but rather one that I’ve given […]
To the editor: A big thank you to so many during recovery from illness
To the communities of Cavendish, Proctorsville, Chester and Ludlow: A most sincere thank you to everyone who has been there for my family and me during my recovery from an unexpected illness after a planned surgery. You have been exceptionally supportive and we couldn’t be more grateful. All the cards, daily dinners and rides to […]
To the editor: Please keep your aggressive dogs under control
As many Chester residents know, we walk our two Westies on Main Street almost every morning. Having just been on our morning outing, we were attacked by a large, very aggressive dog just 200 yards from our house. After considerable kicking and yelling on my part, the animal retreated back to his home with hanks […]
To the editor: Congratulations to GMUHS Jr. Iron Chef team
Green Mountain Union High is proud to report that our high school Jr. Iron Chef team were invited to the Vermont State House to participate in a fun day of activities. The Green Mountain Cheftains recently came home from the statewide competition winners in the Local Lively category for utilizing at least five local ingredients […]
To the editor: To prosper, Chester must embrace new technologies
It was only just a few short years ago that 99.9 percent of all phones had a tail on them, earning the coveted name, “land line.” Today the reverse is true; 99 percent of phone users are not subjected to the anchor of a landline tail. Today’s standard communication mode is digital, principally through the […]
To the editor: Saving Yosemite Firehouse can spur Chester economy
I was happy to take part in this meeting at the Yosemite Firehouse in Chester on Friday. If this process makes ownership clear I think without question the town should move forward to acquire it. This is an opportunity not only to own the historic building but to to see if we can really come […]
To the editor: Chester Historical Society is upholding lease
At the Chester Select Board meeting on April 6, 2016, Dan Cote, a recently elected select board member, made some insinuations about the Chester Historical Society and the Academy Building which it leases from the Town of Chester. To wit, he implied that the 15-year lease of the building should be reviewed (the insinuation being […]
To the editor: Rename Route 103 to honor Desert Storm vets
March 3, 2016 marked 25 years since victory by veterans who served in Desert Storm giving freedom back to Kuwait. This was the largest callup of reserves and deployment of troops in Vermont since the end of Vietnam almost 50 years ago. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Vermont have petitioned the Vermont Board of […]
To the editor: Farm Action Day takes important farm issues to State House
My family owns a small diversified farm in Putney that sells meat, hay, sap and forest products. Last month, I participated in Rural Vermont’s Small Farm Action Day at the Vermont statehouse and had the privilege to share our concerns about Act 64, the new Water Quality law, and the draft Required Agricultural Practices. The […]
