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To the editor: School branding bill amendment is ‘state censorship’
You know the saying “You’ll spend us into the gutter?” How about a Vermont version: “You’ll spend us into the ditch.’’ Vermont’s veto-proof state Democrats are doing just that: spending the people of Vermont into the ditch. For example, there’s the mind-boggling education property tax? A half joke in Montpelier has it that only one […]
Bridge #20 on Route 121/35 in Grafton down to one lane during replacement
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation announces a single-lane closure on Bridge #20 over the Saxtons River along Vermont Route 121 in Grafton beginning Friday, March 1. VTrans is in the process of replacing Bridge #20, which is located on VT 121/35 East, just east of the intersection with Fisher Hill Road. […]
Henry Homeyer: How to identify trees in winter
By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Editor’s note: This column first ran in February of 2012. Most of us enjoy knowing the names of our acquaintances – including trees. It’s tougher to identify trees in winter because most have no leaves, which is how we generally recognize trees. But by observing overall shape, bark, […]
Op-ed: Voting rights at Andover Town Meeting
By Madeline Bodin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Where will you be on Monday, March 4 at 5 o’clock? If you live in Andover and you say, “Leaving work, of course,” you have a problem. For the second time in two years, Andover’s Town Meeting will be held on a weekday afternoon. There is a well-respected […]
To the editor: Economic development efforts heard in Montpelier
I want to bring you up to date on some of the activities that I have been involved in during this current legislative session at the State House in Montpelier. In the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, on which I sit, we took testimony on the Film and Creative Media Workforce Development Initiative from […]
GMUSD settles White family harassment lawsuit for $300,000
By Ethan Weinstein ©2024 VT Digger A lawsuit alleging that Green Mountain Unified School District and some of its administrators failed to protect five sisters from harassment after one of them was raped has been settled for $300,000, according to the sisters’ lawyer. In 2017, Skylar White, a senior at the time, reported that a […]
TRSU board agenda for Feb. 1
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 1 at Cavendish Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/87289589734 Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions & […]
Windsor County Sheriff K9 to get body armor
Windsor County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kye will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Kye’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” Delivery is expected in eight to 10 weeks. Vested Interest, established in 2009, […]
Rep. Pajala: School choice flourishes in rural Vermont communities
By Rep. Kelly Pajala It has been a tough year for the rural community I represent in southern Vermont. Flooding struck not once, but twice. July ravaged our towns, damaged small businesses, and forced people from their homes (including my own). Now that the legislature is back in Montpelier, I hope my colleagues can work […]
Sen. Clarkson: Vermont’s housing crisis continues to be priority in Montpelier
By Sen. Alison Clarkson Addressing Vermont’s housing crisis is one of the legislature’s top agenda items this year – as it has been for the last four years. There are many factors creating the challenge we face. Vermont has been underbuilding new housing units since the 1980s. Add to that the Covid pandemic, the loss […]
New year, new calendar for Whiting Library
Based on community feedback, Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, has made some changes to its scheduled events programming to include more people of all ages and abilities. It is also adding programming from the Vermont Humanities Council. Schedule Changes Playtime The weekly drop-in playgroup will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. […]
To the editor: Flood recovery, resiliency among legislative priorities in 2nd half of biennium
The 2024 legislative session, which began on Jan. 3 in Montpelier, is the second half of a two-year biennium, so Vermont lawmakers spend far less time on the formalities, pomp and circumstance. And, with committees and leadership in place, we got right to work. Which is good as we have a huge amount on our […]
To the editor: Rep. Chase offers 2024 legislative preview
The Vermont legislature opened its 2024 legislative session on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. As the state representative of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham, I have a positive expectancy about meeting the goals and priorities of this session as we address issues of continuing importance to our communities and our state. Vermont was once again hit […]
Senior Christmas Dinner serves more than 170
By Kathy Giurtino ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC More than 120 senior citizens from Chester and Andover gathered at Green Mountain High School in Chester on Saturday, Dec. 9, to enjoy the 50th annual Senior Christmas Dinner. Upon arriving, diners passed between two long display tables of “gingerbread” houses constructed of cardboard and beautifully decorated by […]
DRB hearing turns rancorous as Julian Materials changes quarry application New plans include moving stone cutting outside Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Years of quarry noise and months of zoning hearings boiled over at Monday night’s meeting of the Chester Development Review Board as Julian Materials proposed a heavily amended version of its conditional use application, while neighbors demanded to know when there would be enforcement of the current […]
Holiday events throughout the region Tree sales & lightings, visit with Santa, concerts, crafts & more
By Stacia Spaulding ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The holiday season has arrived. Are you in need of a Christmas tree or some hand-crafted gifts? Do the kids want to meet Santa? How about a relaxing evening filled with holiday music? The Telegraph has compiled a list of holiday events in the region. Our Calendar of […]
GMUSD Board meeting agenda for Nov. 30
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 30 at Green Mountain High School, 718 Route 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting, go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82870962681. This is the rescheduled regular meeting from Nov. 15. Below is the board’s agenda. I. CALL TO […]
Art from Nature workshop for adults at Weston library Nov. 28
Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, invites adults to create seasonal ornaments from natural materials with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 28. The program is free of charge. Munching on Junker Bailey’s homemade gingersnaps will bring a touch of nostalgia and, perhaps, some added inspiration. For more […]
Visit St. Luke’s Christmas Market in Chester Dec. 2
Celebrate the holiday season by visiting St. Luke’s Christmas Market: Culinary Classics & Crafts to Go! from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. (Route 11 W) in Chester. Enjoy coffee, tea and coffee cake while browsing the goods. Shoppers may choose […]
To the editor: Getting ready for busy session in Montpelier
I hope this letter finds everyone preparing for a busy holiday season. During this time of year as a legislator, there are many meetings preparing for the upcoming legislative session, which will start on Jan. 3, 2024. To that end, I’ve attended the Springfield Regional Development Corp.’s annual meeting. I have met with the Career […]
