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 […]
Chester Board addresses preserving ancient roads
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 Often called “ancient roads,” Class 4 roads are town-owned rights-of-way that are no longer maintained.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 […]
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 […]
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Fire danger is high across Vermont today
According to the National Weather Service and Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, the -
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
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next Tuesday, April 23, voters in Andover, -
Andover Select Board agenda for April 22
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, -
Chester Select Board agenda for April 17
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at Town - More News
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Springfield Hospital introduces first-in-Vermont Nuclear Medicine Program
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Grafton Village Cheese Co. moves shop from Brattleboro to Proctorsville
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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?
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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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A scorecard for voters in the April 23 GM school budget re-vote
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GMUSD Board agenda for April 18
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Spaghetti fundraiser April 18 to send CAES kids to Keewaydin
The community is invited to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on - More in Education
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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
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John Nunnikhoven, 87, of Chester
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Richard Dansingburg, 88, of Chester
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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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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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Hartford resident announces run for state Senate for Windsor County
Joe Major, Hartford town treasurer and executive director of the Upper Valley Aquatic Center, announces his candidacy for Vermont Senate representing Windsor County to fill the seat being vacated by long-time Sen. Dick McCormack of Bethel. Each county is represented by three people in the state Senate. The others from Windsor are Becca White of […]
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To the editor: Working to solve the housing crisis
During the two years I’ve served in the legislature, Vermont’s housing crisis has been constantly top of mind. I’ve heard heart-wrenching stories of Vermonters with disabilities facing homelessness, seen tears in the eyes of constituents on the brink of losing their long-term rental home and unsure of where they would find a new place, and […]
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Tri-Mountain Lions Club donates needed funds to community organizations
The Derry Tri-Mountain Lions Club gives back to its communities. The most recent donations were awarded to The Little School in Weston ($500), Neighbors Pantry of Londonderry ($1,000), Londonderry Rescue ($100), Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend ($250), and the Townshend and Winhall food shelves ($250 each). The Mountain School at Winhall requested a donation to […]
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Henry Homeyer: 10 tips for a successful garden
By Henry Homeyer ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Despite late snow storms that dumped deep snow over much of New England, spring is right around the corner. Let’s take a look at some keys to a successful year in the vegetable garden. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Yes, I grow about 40 […]
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