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To the editor: Vermonters prove their kindness to couple in frightful accident
It was Dec. 26, 2022, the day after a wonderful Christmas in Vermont, surrounded by all of our beloved family. We had flown back east to share a snowy holiday with our two sons, Luca and Nico, ages 6 and 7. This had become somewhat a tradition since they had learned to walk. It has […]
Five seeking two seats on Chester Select Board Elimination of elected treasurer, clerk to be voted on March 6
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC While there’s often a challenger for two of the one-year seats on the Chester Select Board, this year brings an unusually large group of candidates. With incumbents Ben Whalen and Leigh Dakin deciding not to run for re-election, seven residents took out petitions to run and five […]
Appraisal of Route 103 solar farm kicks off Chester negotiations for purchase
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a meeting that took just 30 minutes to complete, the Chester Select Board learned that an appraisal of the Route 103 solar farm has been completed and that the town is now in a position to begin negotiations to buy it from its owner, Greenbacker Renewable […]
Applications open for League of Women Voters scholarships
MONTPELIER The League of Women Voters of Vermont Education Fund is now accepting applications for its Winona Smith Scholarship program. Created in 1998 to honor the legacy of League leader Winona Smith, the scholarship is awarded annually to local high school seniors who embody the characteristics and qualities Smith displayed of civic participation and community […]
Whiting celebrates National Library Lovers Month
Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, is celebrating February as National Library Lovers Month. Make a donation to the library and you’ll receive a heart to hang in the Library Lovers exhibit and the opportunity to share why you love your local library, books and community. The next meeting of the library’s monthly Book […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Feb. 13
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Andover Road, and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here. Meeting ID: 869 021 5007 and Passcode: 146374 Below is its agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. […]
Op-ed: Senate housing bill targets rehabs, affordable new builds, accessory dwellings
By Sen. Alison Clarkson The Vermont legislature is now deep into the work of our 2023 session. To date, 230 bills have been introduced, committees are taking testimony on various issues, and the priorities we identified before session began are beginning to take shape in legislation. The discussion about the Senate’s 107-page child care bill, […]
Bidding on Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction starts Feb. 14
Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction is a perfect way to bring fun and joy to your winter. You’ll find items that are practical, delectable, delightful and inspirational. Bidding takes place from Feb. 14 through Feb. 27. All proceeds support patient care at Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital. Each year, Grace Cottage Family Health […]
Henry Homeyer: How to save seeds from your heirlooms
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC As a boy in the 1950s, I knew there were two kinds of tomatoes: deep red, plump and tasty ones my grandfather grew, and the kind that came four in a package wrapped in cellophane. The Cello-Wraps, as I think of them, had no flavor whatsoever. They […]
To the editor: Winter safety tips from the Londonderry Rescue Squad
We at the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad get quite a few calls every winter involving subjects who have slipped and fallen on ice or suffered from exposure because they were unprepared for the conditions or they have been outside for too long. Here are a few cold weather safety precautions: Dress warmly, preferably with layers, […]
‘Preserving and Caring for Our Trees’ workshop Feb. 6 in Londonderry
Green Mountain Gardeners presents “Preserving and Caring for Our Trees” at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad Building, 6068 VT-100, Londonderry. Jeromy Gardner will talk about the importance of tree health and how to properly plant a tree for long-term plant success. He is a certified arborist with Bartlett Tree […]
New Chester Police Chief outlines approach, goals
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC As Chester’s new police chief, Tom Williams says he wants to bring the department closer to the community and he’s started with his office. Williams, who as a lieutenant in the department, could have continued working out of that office, but decided to move into the office […]
State Supreme Court seeks input on remote proceedings proposals
The Vermont Supreme Court seeks comments on proposed amendments to two court rules governing remote proceedings in civil, environmental, and family division cases. The proposed revisions to Vermont Rule of Civil Procedure 43.1 and Vermont Rule for Family Proceedings 17 were recommended by the Supreme Court’s Special Advisory Committee on Remote Hearings. The proposed rules […]
TRSU Board agenda for Feb. 2
The Board of Directors of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Ludlow Elementary School Development Room, 45 Main St. in Ludlow, and via Zoom. To access via Zoom click here or phone in at 646-876-9923. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order […]
Yosemite Firehouse, S. Londonderry Library among recipients of historic preservation grants
By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Yosemite Firehouse in Chester and the South Londonderry Free Library are among 20 historic buildings in six counties to receive restoration and rehabilitation grants from the state of Vermont. Gov. Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announced […]
Rep. Chase: Small business experience to serve well on House commerce committee
By Rep. Heather Chase The energy in the Statehouse on the opening day of the legislative session on Jan. 4 was palpable. Children, grandchildren, friends and family joined legislators in the House Chamber as we were sworn in. One of my daughters joined me for the big day. I felt honored to be representing the […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Feb. 1
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here https://zoom.us/join . Meeting ID: 819 8884 2129 or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the agenda. 1. Approve Minutes from the January 18, 2023 Selectboard Meeting 2. Citizen Comments/Answers from […]
Vocal trio In the Rough performs Feb. 18 in Weston
The vocal trio In The Rough will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Old Parish Church in Weston, 100 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The trio is made up of Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan Haefner. The concert will include traditional and contemporary folk songs and […]
Springfield Humane Society hosts animal communication workshop Feb. 1
To help you connect better with your pets, Springfield Humane Society is hosting animal communicator Jeannie Lindheim, via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 1. Do you ever wonder what your animal is thinking and feeling? Are there behavior issues that you are trying to solve? Are there several animals in your household and would you […]
VEDA offering short-term forgivable loans to all business sectors
As of Nov. 1, 2022, the Short Term Forgivable Loan Program application is open to all business sectors. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees, operating since March 13, 2020 and suffering economic harm from Covid-19 may apply. The application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday,, March 31, 2023. For application and guidelines visit the VEDA website. […]
