Chester board OKs community health initiative, full-time Fire Chief post
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Select Board at its April 17 meeting approved some major new initiatives in public safety, including a community health program that would expand the work of the town’s ambulance service beyond emergency response and a full-time fire chief. Ambulance Chief Mike Randzio told the board […]
GM and LMH budgets go down to defeat again
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Voters from four area towns went to the polls yesterday, Tuesday, April 23, and again defeated the 2024-25 budget for the Green Mountain Unified School District. This time the vote was 220 yes to 340 no with two blank ballots. The 120-vote margin was up from the […]
Nick Kekic, Chester glass artist, chosen for annual Smithsonian Craft Show
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Chester glass blower Nick Kekic of Kekic Glass will make his first appearance with the Smithsonian’s 42nd annual Craft Show called ‘Creating Joy,’ to be held May 1 through 5 in Washington, D.C. He is one of 11 glass artists to exhibit among 120 in media such as […]
A scorecard for voters in the April 23 GM school budget re-vote
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next Tuesday, April 23, voters in Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester will go to the polls to decide whether or not to approve a somewhat smaller budget for the Green Mountain Unified School District for the 2024-25 school year. The original budget was rejected in March by […]
Chester board gets water/wastewater update, approves coin drops
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Engineer Naomi Johnson of Dufresne Group updated the Chester Select Board last Wednesday on several town water and sewer projects that have been completed or are nearing completion. These include an “asset management plan” for the town’s wastewater system, an inventory of the water system to find […]
Julians admit violations, will cease hammering, other activities
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Chester’s Development Review Board was set to hear an appeal of the town’s notice of violation against Julian Materials/Allstone on Monday night when it was announced that those companies and the neighbors of its three quarries in Gassetts had agreed to a stipulation that brings a halt […]
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Chester board OKs community health initiative, full-time Fire Chief post
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Select Board at its April -
State confirms 1st measles in Vermont since 2018 Health Department says risk of spread is low
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Fire danger is high across Vermont today
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Nick Kekic, Chester glass artist, chosen for annual Smithsonian Craft Show D.C. show highlights finest North American crafts people
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Windsor County Republican Committee candidates forum, social April 27
The Windsor County Republican Committee Candidate Forum and Membership Social will be held from 1 -
Rep. Chase to meet constituents at Whiting Library April 27
State Rep. Heather Chase, who represents the Windsor-Windham District, will be at the Whiting Library, -
Andover man charged with felony trespass, mischief after two confrontations with neighbors
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A scorecard for voters in the April 23 GM school budget re-vote
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Nick Kekic, Chester glass artist, chosen for annual Smithsonian Craft Show D.C. show highlights finest North American crafts people
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Chester Ambulance to host community outreach event May 2
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Music, applause return to Chester Town Hall Theater Teen Open Mic Night set for May 4
On Thursday evening, April 18, Upstairs at Town Hall, a volunteer community group, hosted a -
Two string quartets to perform in Weston on April 28
Two string quartets — The Castleton Quartet and the Vermont State University String Quartet — -
Londonderry cemeteries will open May 1
The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry has announced that cemeteries will open on -
Windsor County Republican Committee candidates forum, social April 27
The Windsor County Republican Committee Candidate Forum and Membership Social will be held from 1 -
Springfield Garden Club’s talk on trees a success
Earlier this month, John Snell gave a talk titled So Many Reasons to Love Trees -
Avant Vermont Dance presents SEASONS: Spring on April 20
Avant Vermont Dance concludes its yearlong performance series with SEASONS: Spring, a family-friendly evening of - More in Community & Arts Life
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Grace Cottage again wins ‘Best Place to Work’ award
For the second year in a row, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 185 Grafton -
Job fair to be held Thursday in Springfield
The annual River Valley Employment Fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on -
Springfield Hospital introduces first-in-Vermont Nuclear Medicine Program
Patients and physicians can experience a new level of diagnostic imaging at Springfield Hospital in -
Grafton Village Cheese Co. moves shop from Brattleboro to Proctorsville
The Grafton Village Cheese Co., a subsidiary of the Windham Foundation, has announced that it - More in Business & Personal Finance
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Op-ed: Don’t make our children pay for inflation
By Madeline Bodin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC On social media, the “’90s kids” rule nostalgia, -
Op-ed: What will the Vermont Senate do about Zoie Saunders?
By John Walters ©2024 Vermont Political Observer Gov. Phil Scott’s administration is acting as if -
To the editor: Land use, municipal ethics bills draw interest in Montpelier
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To the editor: ‘Egalitarian utopia’ an expensive fantasy
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TRSU Board agenda for May 2
The board of directors of Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet from 6 to 8 -
Vermont Academy Honor Roll for winter 2024
The Vermont Academy of Saxtons River announces that the following area students have achieved Honor -
GM and LMH budgets go down to defeat again
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Voters from four area towns went to -
A scorecard for voters in the April 23 GM school budget re-vote
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next Tuesday, April 23, voters in Andover, - More in Education
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Barbara Westine, 95, of Chester
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May 4 Memorial Service for Stanley Mack of Grafton
Memorial services for Stanley Mack of Grafton, who died on Dec. 23, 2023 at the -
Duncan Grant Ogden, 91, of Peru
Duncan Grant Ogden, known as Monk, died on March 16, 2024 at his home in -
John Nunnikhoven, 87, of Chester
John A. Nunnikhoven 87, died at his home in Chester on Monday, April 1, 2024. - More Obituaries
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Andover Select Board agenda for April 22
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of April 8th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]
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Chester Select Board agenda for April 17
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here. Below is its agenda. 1. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 2. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting 3. Citizen’s Comments 4. Old Business 5. Legislative Update; Rep. […]
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Chester Townscape’s hanging basket orders due April 24
Welcome spring, beautify your home or business or celebrate Mother’s Day with a Chester Townscape hanging flower basket. The hanging baskets are in 12-inch fiber pots to reduce watering needs. The cost is $40 each by preorder. Baskets feature mixed flowers in a choice of four combinations: hot or cool colors for sunny or shady […]
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Don’t toss those eclipse glasses: Ludlow Rotary collecting them for South American kids
The Ludlow Rotary Club is collecting those special glasses that were worn while observing the recent solar eclipse. They will be shipped to South America for schoolchildren to use to view the annular eclipse that will be visible over Latin America in October of 2024. Glasses may be dropped off at three convenient locations in […]
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Community vegan potluck dinner, film viewing April 17 in Chester
All are invited to attend a Community Vegan Potluck Dinner and film viewing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at the First Universalist Parish of Chester, 211 North St., located in Chester’s historical Stone Village. Reservations are not required. Just bring along a vegan dish to share. You do not have to be vegan, […]
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Recycle Arts for Earth Day at Derry Library set for April 20
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., invites children of all ages to celebrate Earth Day beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey will lead a fun program of Recycle Arts. Bring old envelopes, toilet paper tubes, bottle caps and empty cereal or snack boxes and be […]
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United Church of Ludlow launches campaign to restore historical bell, upgrade accessibility
The United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St., officially kicks off a $50,000 capital campaign to restore its historical bell with a service and community reception on Sunday, April 28. With the campaign theme “Ring Out Love,” the church is seeking support from the community as it works to repair the disintegrating supports on its […]
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Chester Democrats work to engage public in democracy, to caucus on April 26
At its recent monthly meeting, Chester’s Democratic Party Committee focused on how to keep American democracy alive. “We’ve got to get people more engaged with the process of democracy,” Committee Chair James Clemer said as committee members discussed a variety of activities. “There’s too much at stake.” This approach is very much in keeping with […]
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‘Be the Match’ marrow donor event set for Saturday in Springfield
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, the Kindred Market at 181 South St. in Springfield, will be hosting a “Be the Match” event, held for the National Marrow Donor Network. Levi Parker of Ludlow, whose life was saved through such a donation, is hoping that many will attend. The NMDN helps […]
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CHS-GMUHS Alumni to hold Spring Fling Dance to raise funds for annual parade
The Alumni Committee of Chester High School-Green Mountain Union High is holding a Spring Fling Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the American Legion, 635 Route 103 in Chester. The event is a fund-raising effort for the upcoming Alumni Parade. Admission is $10 at the door. DJ and alumnus Paul […]
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Derry Library hosts launch of ‘Vermont Sugar-Maker’s Song’ April 13
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., will host the book launch of The Vermont Sugar-Makers Song by Kim Ray at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. Come learn about the tradition of Vermont’s sugaring season and enjoy some samples and sweet maple treats. The program will also include music and a story. […]
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Grace Cottage’s family-friendly 5K set for May 11
Spring weather is just around the corner. The 15th annual Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Spring into Health 5K begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, on the Townshend Common, Common Road. Entrants can run, walk, roll, stroll or push a baby carriage for this fun, family-friendly event. Registration […]
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GMUSD Board agenda for April 18
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday April 18 at Green Mountain High, 716 Rt. 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting via Zoom go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/88449272142 Below is the board’s agenda. I. CALL TO ORDER: A. Roll call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: […]
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College News
Grace Guild of Chester has been named to the Trustees’ List at Champlain College in Burlington for the fall 2023 semester. Students on the Trustees’ List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for two or more consecutive semesters. The following local students have been named to the Champlain College President’s List for achieving a […]
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Create a rain garden to absorb the storm
A rain garden is a bowl-shaped area that is designed to capture and absorb rainfall and snowmelt and is a cost-effective stormwater management tool that can be incorporated into a variety of landscapes. When stormwater is captured, it helps to decrease the volume of runoff, thereby reducing flooding that can erode stream banks and decreasing […]
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2025 Cavendish Community Calendar seeks photos
Planning for the 2025 Cavendish Community and Conservation Association Calendar is under way, and the organizers are asking for local photographs. The theme is “Cavendish: Resilient and Strong.” What images come to mind when you think of the strength and beauty in the community? How do you see nature renew itself? Photographs of landscapes, buildings, […]
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