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Judith Naylor, 75, grew up in Chester, was accomplished nurse, generous in love
©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Judith Naylor, of Newfane, N.Y., entered into rest on April 25, 2018 at the age of 75. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Mrs. Naylor was born on Sept. 26, 1942 in Bellows Falls, Vt., to James Angus Allan and Adorée Maria (nee […]
Cavendish residents seek permanent principal Petition open to Chester, Andover, Baltimore residents
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC A group of Cavendish residents are gathering signatures from Cavendish, Chester, Andover and Baltimore residents asking that Two Rivers Supervisory Union make the position of principal of Cavendish Town Elementary School permanent instead of interim. The online petition can be found here. On Monday, the group sent […]
Andover Day Fair seeks artisans, crafters
Crafter and artisan vendors are invited to reserve a space to display and sell their wares at The Andover Project Committee’s fifth annual Andover Day Fair, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Andover Town Hall grounds at 953 Andover Road. The event includes arts, crafts, […]
Green Up Day in Andover, Cavendish & Chester
Andover Green-Up Day from 9 a.m. to noon Andover Green-Up day will be held 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 5. Residents and friends are invited to beautify the town grounds, clean the roadsides and spruce up the cemeteries. Meet at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover Road, to choose your work assignment. Coffee […]
Heath Gordon Scholarship event set for May 5 Fundraiser has donated $26,000 to GM grads in four years
The 5th Annual Heath Gordon Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 5 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Chester American Legion, 637 VT Route 103 South. Over the four years of the scholarship, this 501(c)3 has raised and given away $26,000 to four Green Mountain Union High School graduates who are pursuing careers […]
CTES principal finalist withdraws, one remains GMUSD will interview last candidate on Tuesday
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Two Rivers Supervisory Union confirmed today that one of the two finalists in the search for an interim principal for Cavendish Town Elementary School has withdrawn from the process, leaving just one to be interviewed by the Green Mountain Unified School District board on Tuesday evening […]
Cavendish residents question principal hopefuls Interim elementary school job a sticking point with many
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC As children frolicked on the Cavendish Town Elementary School playground Wednesday evening, Madeline Carlock and Joseph Smith made their cases to parents on why each should be the interim principal for the next school year. Speaking before a large turnout, the two candidates could not have been […]
New fire engine arrives in Chester Added features mean faster response
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last year’s Town Meeting ballot in Chester included a new pumper to replace a 1997 model that was at the end of its safe and useful life, according to Fire Chief Matt Wilson. The vote wasn’t even close, with the $500,000 truck purchase approved 463 to 175. […]
Grace Cottage gets AT&T Cell Site on Wheels Townshend also to benefit with potential provider shutdown
Gov. Phil Scott on Monday announced the arrival of an AT&T Cell Site on Wheels — COW — at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, which will reinforce and enhance wireless network coverage for the hospital and the community. The hospital and surrounding area were facing a loss of coverage due to a potential shutdown of […]
Commentary: Rep. Clarkson on gun safety, tech security bills
By Sen. Alison Clarkson Both bodies of the Vermont legislature have now passed three major measures to improve firearm safety in our state. These bills: S.221, H.422 and S.55 are designed to keep guns out of the hands of those who intend harm to themselves or others, domestic violence abusers, and those with a serious […]
VSP seeks help in Grafton burglary
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC According to a VSP press release, sometime between March 26 and the evening of March 27 2018, burglars stole several pieces of equipment from the Accardo home on Cabell Road in Grafton. Scott Accardo told police that a Yamaha 100 cc dirt bike, white Polaris Predator 90 cc 4-wheeler and […]
Community notes Main Street Arts seeks items; Cavendish Fund seeks applicants; display at Rock library; Okemo raises funds
Main Street Arts seeks donations and vendors for tag sale Spring clean then donate or rent a space to get rid of your useable items while supporting Main Street Arts. A local arts non-profit, MSA is accepting items for its annual Art, Antiques & Artifacts Sale. The event and donation drop-off is at the Main […]
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Moon Dog Cafe heads to Bellows Falls ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC The worst kept secret in Chester is finally official. Jacki Restmeyer, owner of the organic restaurant, grocery and shop-filled-with-really-cool-stuff known as the Moon Dog Cafe, announced Monday via Facebook that she is moving the entire works to Bellows Falls. The Chester resident has been […]
Arts events: March 24 through March 25, 2018
For more upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph calendar. To be included in our Upcoming events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. March 24: Celtic Harp masters in Bellows Falls Experience Scottish […]
Proposed brewpub asks Cavendish Select Board to help speed permits
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Monday night, developers of a proposed brewpub in Proctorsville asked the Cavendish Select Board for help in expediting their permit process so they can open their doors by Thanksgiving. Outer Limits Brewery General Manager Steve Shaw told the board that if the project can’t be opened […]
Henry Homeyer: Put pruning on your spring garden calendar
By Henry Homeyer ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC I find it amusing that fruit tree pruning and income tax preparations should take place at about the same time of year, and that many gardeners put off each until the last moment. You might want to start pruning now, instead of trying to do it while adding […]
Sen. Clarkson: Firearms, minimum wage hike among issues in state Senate
By Sen. Alison Clarkson The arrest of a Poultney teenager who was allegedly planning a mass school shooting at the Fair Haven high school should be a game changer in Vermont. We can no longer justify inaction on enacting common sense firearm safety measures. Yes, Vermont is a safe state, but we now know that […]
Art stolen from Newfane store window
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC A yellow #2 pencil was reported stolen from a display in Newfane, but it was not the kind you use to take the SAT. According to the Vermont State Police, troopers received a call from art dealer Diane Birdsall saying that a piece of art created by artist Peter Kirkiles […]
VSP seeks help with prescription fraud case
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police are asking the public for help in solving a prescription fraud case in Bellows Falls. According to a press release, on Jan. 17, the Vermont State Police received a complaint of prescription fraud from the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Bellows Falls. Police found that an unknown woman […]
Kinetic artists sought for monthlong exhibit
Chester’s 103 Artisans Marketplace has put out a call to artists of kinetic or moving art for its Feb. 10 to March 18 exhibit at 7 Pineview Drive in Chester. Kinetic Art uses any medium in which the finished piece contains movement perceived by the viewer or depends on motion for its effect. Three-dimensional sculptures, […]
