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Plenty of bear sightings, but not necessarily more bears in our southern Vermont towns
By Lorien Strange ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Everyone seems to have a bear story these days. If you haven’t seen one — or four — this season, just check your social media feed to find that these lumbering animals are local internet sensations. So how big is the Vermont bear population now and are we […]
Chase filed complaint against Lt. Gov. Zuckerman Zuckerman’s offers of menstrual products to lawmakers prompted reprimand from House speaker
By Sarah Mearhoff ©2024 VTDigger In early 2023, House Speaker Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington, issued verbal and written warnings to Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman after state legislators reported feeling uncomfortable when Zuckerman offered them access to a supply of menstrual products located in a drawer in his chief of staff’s office. Krowinski and other top Statehouse […]
Ed Commission creates group to fix school financing Hears public criticism of members' 'hidden agenda'
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC At the third meeting out of 30 budgeted by the Vermont legislature, about half of the members of the Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont assembled as the “steering group” on Monday and got down to making some decisions on how their work will […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 12
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Aug. 12 at the Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the Board’s agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of July 22nd meeting and public hearing. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes […]
Chester Select Board and Water Commission agendas for Aug. 7
The Chester Select Board will meet in its capacity as the town’s Water Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 7 followed by a Select Board meeting. The meetings will be held at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below are the Boards’ agendas WATER COMMISSION […]
Woman charged with attempted smuggling of protected box turtles near Canadian border
A federal grand jury last Thursday, Aug. 1, returned a single-count indictment charging a Chinese woman who, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont, attempted to smuggle eastern box turtles, a protected wildlife species, from the United States to Canada for the illegal global pet trade. Wan Yee Ng, 41, of Hong […]
Man found injured on Weathersfield road; VSP seeks information
A man with head trauma and other injuries was found in the road at on Route 131 and Little Ascutney Road in Weathersfield around 9 p.m. on Sunday, according to a state police press release. Police are investigating the cause of the man’s injuries and are asking anyone who has information about this incident to […]
The Future of Public Education in Vt. – a big lift on short time
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Toward the end of this year’s session, the Vermont legislature passed a bill – H-887, also known as the “yield bill” which made adjustments to rein in tax increase for this year by finding other sources of income. It also established a commission to recommend fixes problems […]
WRJ resident pleads not guilty to illegal gun possession
Bounthavong Sonthikoummane, 42, of White River Junction, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Burlington to an indictment charging him with possessing seven firearms as an unlawful user of controlled substances. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin Doyle released Sonthikoummane on conditions pending trial, which has not been scheduled. On June 12, 2024, a […]
Worldwide CrowdStrike update failure hits local hospitals, health-care providers
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC An attempt by international computer-security firm CrowdStrike to update Windows security software that took down computers and mobile devices around the world on Friday, July 19, including at airports and banks across the United States, also affected some area hospitals and medical personal, forcing them to alter their […]
Arlington woman sentenced to home confinement for lying on gun purchase form
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has announced that on Monday, July 24, Candace Walsh, 38, of Arlington was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford in Burlington to time served to be followed by three years of supervised release with a special condition requiring seven months of home confinement. Walsh previously […]
Chester planners hear objections to proposed rural zoning changes
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC An a recent press release announcing a public hearing for a proposed zoning amendment, Chester Planning Commission chair Hugh Quinn wrote that the commission “encourages and welcomes all community feedback.” On Monday night, they indeed received some from several residents who attended in person or via Zoom. […]
Kinhaven Music School breaks ground on expansion of Concert Hall
Kinhaven Music School in Weston held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Concert Hall in middle July. The nonprofit organization announced that it has raised $1 million toward its capital campaign, reaching an important milestone toward its $2 million goal. “This is an important step in Kinhaven’s journey to achieve its vision of […]
Chester to hold hearing on rural zoning changes July 22
The Chester Planning Commission will hold a public hearing July 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Using a Bylaw Modernization Grant the Commission has been implementing changes to zoning bylaw in phases over two years. This sixth and final phase principally affects Chester’s rural districts. The previous five […]
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Spauldings at the GOP convo; Ameden elected to Derry Select Board; entire Planning Commission resigns; Windsor Republican candidates flock to school board meeting
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC James Ameden Jr. handily won Saturday’s election to the Londonderry Select Board, beating Steve Twitchell, 120 to 64 votes. Ameden, who ran on a platform that included empowering young people to take leadership roles and had a strong showing with political yard signs, will now fill the unexpired […]
Andover Select Board meeting and road reclassification hearing agendas for July 22
The Andover Select Board will hold site visits beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday July 22 followed by a hearing on reclassification of Finn Hill and Biancaniello Roads at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. The hearing will be followed at 6:30 p.m. by the board’s regular meeting at the Town Office and on […]
Chester board considers water meter upgrade, adopts animal ordinance
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Meeting as the town’s Water Commissioners last Wednesday, the Chester Select Board heard a presentation on new metering technology that Superintendent Jeff Holden says will upgrade a system that is outdated and near the end of its useful life. The commission is considering a $95,000 upgrade for […]
Green Mountain Care Board to hold Healthcare Community Meeting in Springfield on July 16
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Tuesday, July 16, the Green Mountain Care Board is holding one of 14 public meetings concerning options for hospital transformation and health system revitalization. This Healthcare Community Meeting for Springfield Hospital will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Springfield Town Library, 43 Main St. in Springfield and focus […]
Vermont launches site to aid problem gamblers, train service providers
The Vermont Department of Mental Health announces the launch of a website designed to assist individuals and families affected by problem gambling. VTGamblingHelp.org is a resource for those seeking immediate assistance and support for problems related to gambling, as well as those looking to promote healthy and responsible gaming behaviors. Over 11,600 Vermont residents are […]
Chester Democrats to hold Senate primary candidate forum July 16
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for three Windsor County state Senate seats with be participating in a forum for Democratic Primary candidates organized by the Chester Democratic Committee. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. […]
