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Vermont courthouses alter schedules for eclipse
Due to the Monday, April 8 solar eclipse with anticipated road closures and high traffic volume, Vermont courthouse schedules will vary by location on that day. Courthouses in the following counties in the northern part of the state will be physically closed to the public on April 8: Chittenden; Franklin; Grand Isle; Lamoille; Orleans; Caledonia; […]
Richard Dansingburg, 88, of Chester
Richard (Dick) Hayes Dansingburg passed away peacefully at his home in Chester on the afternoon of March 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old. Dick was born on May 10, 1935 in Rochester, Minn., to Gertrude (Boothby) and Hayes Dansingburg.  He grew up in Rochester with his older sister Janet. Dick graduated […]
To the editor: Montpelier wrestles with flood impacts, school budgeting
The Vermont legislature has now said “thank you and farewell” to our second set of pages, which means we are more than halfway through our 2024 session. If you know a young person who will be in the 8th grade next year and is interested in how Vermont works – please suggest they consider serving […]
Ludlow Rotary prepares for April 27 Penny Sale
The final preparations are in place for the Ludlow Rotary Club’s 66th Annual Penny Sale to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 in the Black River High School auditorium, 43 Main St. in Ludlow. Admission is free, and the doors open at 5 p.m. The first 85 kids will receive a free […]
Martens highlighted in wildlife talk April 16
The next presentation in the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s Walk and Talk Series will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St., in Proctorsville. Brehan Furfey, a wildlife biologist and leader of the furbearer project at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, will speak about […]
Chester Board addresses preserving ancient roads Conservation Committee could aid with public accessibility
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC In the middle of a rather routine “housekeeping” meeting last Wednesday, the Chester Select Board took time to discuss the town’s 16.67 miles of Class 4 roads. Often called “ancient roads,” Class 4 roads are town-owned rights-of-way that are no longer maintained. Some are still recognizable as […]
$5,000 Vail grant helps Thrift Shop expansion Family Center hires shop manager, introduces longer hours
The Chester-Andover Family Center, thanks in part to an Epic Promise $5,000 Grant from Vail, owners of Okemo Mountain Ski Resort in Ludlow, is pleased to announce the opening of our expanded Thrift Shop space and new Thrift Shop hours. The Family Center also welcomes Mike Antonowicz, the new Thrift Shop manager who brings small […]
Ludlow braves snow to hold fundraiser for revitalized farmers market
Updated at 10:36 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024. ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC According to market manager Emma Wright, “We sold out our 100 in-advance tickets and sold 20 more for a total of 120 guests and roughly 20 volunteers. … together we raised a total of $5,589,” and included $1,000 in additional donations other than […]
Academic News
Hazel Kekic of Chester, a member of the class of 2024 at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, made High Honors for winter semester which requires a GPA of 3.67 or above. She is the daughter of Tamasin and Nick Kekic. Liina Koch of South Londonderry, a biological chemistry major, has been named to the Dean’s […]
Community invited to ‘reimagine S. Derry’ event
Residents and interested citizens are invited to a community meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Londonderry Town Offices, 100 Old School Road in South Londonderry, to “reimagine South Londonderry.” The Londonderry Planning Commission has engaged consultants Stevens and Associates to develop a master plan for Londonderry’s South Village. Stevens and Consultants […]
To the editor: Roper thanks Chester voters
I am writing to thank Chester’s voters for electing me to represent them on our Select Board. I am always open to hearing from anyone who has a local issue or a need that the board may be of help with. It’s important for all to know that our Select Board is a place where […]
Senior Solutions offers fall-prevention tai chi instructor training
Are you interested in becoming a tai chi instructor and working with seniors? Senior Solutions and Tai Chi Vermont Inc. are offering Tai Chi Level One Training from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, at Neighborhood Connections in the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 VT-100, in Londonderry. This two-day course, […]
Eclipse talk, solar viewing glasses at SAPA TV April 2
In preparation for the total solar eclipse that will pass through northern Vermont on Monday, April 8, SAPA TV, the Springfield area’s public access TV station, will host an eclipse primer talk at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 at its offices at 335 River St. in Springfield. Registration is not required. SAPA employee Kevin […]
Springfield Hospital introduces first-in-Vermont Nuclear Medicine Program
Patients and physicians can experience a new level of diagnostic imaging at Springfield Hospital in its newly reopened Nuclear Medicine program, which debuted in early March. A breakthrough in nuclear medicine technology enables high diagnostic accuracy using low-dose radiation. “It has been over two years since we offered this service, and we are pleased to […]
Chester Townscape taking shrub orders until April 12 Deadline extended 3 days due to snow
Chester Townscape, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, is holding its annual shrub sale to raise funds for its beautification projects. This event offers good-sized, proven shrubs at below-retail nursery prices to help people beautify their properties. This year’s selections are: Red Sprite Winterberry (female for berries), Jim Dandy Winterberry (male pollinator), Little Quick Fire Hydrangea, Firelight […]
Springfield Garden Club donates books to schools, libraries
As part of its mission to provide education about gardening and nature to youth and adults, the Springfield Garden Club recently donated a set of three K-4 children’s books to the Whiting Library in Chester and Union Street and Elm Hill elementary schools and the Springfield Town Library in Springfield. The donated books include: Network […]
Regional meeting on housing resources set for March 27
A meeting to talk about resources to help towns plan for and address the housing crisis will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission office at 38 Ascutney Park Road in Ascutney. Staff from the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust will make a presentation and answer questions. […]
Local short-term rental regulation one year later
By Shawn Cunningham ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A a year ago, The Telegraph published an article about where area towns stood in dealing with short-term rentals such as AirBnb and VRBO. At Town Meeting earlier this month, Andover residents voted down making short-term rentals a conditional use while the Town of Londonderry began advertising for […]
Okemo’s women ski patrol takes over the mountain for International Women’s Day
By Cara Philbin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC LUDLOW Friday, March 8, 2024 marks the second time in its history that Okemo Mountain organized an all-women ski patrol team to honor International Women’s Day. The first time was just last year, when the women realized they were enough to cover the mountain. It’s 7 a.m., and […]
Andover Select Board agenda for March 25
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday March 25 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 March 11th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
