Archive for August, 2012
Classified Advertising
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To the Editor: Donovan for Attorney General
For the first time in 14 years, Vermonters have a choice in the race for Attorney General. I support T.J. Donovan because he has campaigned on the twin imperatives of defending the laws of the state of Vermont and setting an ambitious agenda for the office that will help Vermonters – and particularly working middle- […]
To the Editor: Symington backs Sorrell for AG
In the race for Attorney General, T.J. Donovan has stated that Bill Sorrell should have steered legislators away from passing bold progressive legislation that might draw lawsuits. As a former Speaker of the House, I want to speak up for Bill Sorrell, and for Vermont’s right to push the envelope in defense of our values. […]
Hazard Mitigation Plan adopted; sidewalk grants sought
By Karen Zuppinger An updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, which FEMA requires of cities and towns if they are to receive federal aid, was adopted in a special meeting by the Select Board Monday, Aug. 20, delayed almost a week because the board had failed to read the document by last Wednesday, Aug. 15. During last […]
Public offers suggestions on zoning regs; 2nd hearing set
By Cynthia Prairie Concerns about enlarged minimum property size, noise limits, property uses and the enforceability of zoning language drew about 30 Chester residents out on Monday night, Aug. 20, for the first of four public hearings to be held to take comment on proposed changes to the town’s zoning regulations. The hearing was held […]
Old Home Day, fireworks; meet Paige Turner At Misty Valley
Chester Old Home Day Sept. 1 Chester Old Home Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 1, at the American Legion property, Route 103 South. Activities begin at 3 p.m. with food, games and prizes. Live music by Sound Investment will be staged outside from 4:30 to 7:30. And fireworks will begin as darkness falls!
Primary Election races and a chance to support the Family Center
With three major parties on the ballot, few candidates running opposed and no Chester races – state Rep. Leigh Dakin of Chester is unopposed in the Primary and the General Election — there’s a good chance that poll workers at Town Hall will have a quiet day on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 28. At […]
Proposed zoning changes to get public hearing Aug. 20
By Shawn Cunningham After nearly two years of work, the Chester Planning Commission has released the proposed new zoning regulations ahead of a Monday, Aug. 20 hearing when the public can ask questions and comment on major changes to the town’s land-use laws including new districts, minimum lot sizes, new setbacks, fewer conditional uses and […]
More brain drain at the Chester Development Review Board
By Cynthia Prairie For the fourth time in five months, an experienced member of the Development Review Board is gone. Bruce McEnaney resigned two weeks ago, after he took a job at the Jeld-Wen plant in Ludlow. This once again leaves two vacancies on the five-member board and only one person – Harry Goodell – […]
Alternative wellness businesses
Acupuncture, Herbs & Energy Medicine Laura Thomas Licensed Acupuncturist The Hugging Bear Inn 244 Main St. 802-875-2339 or 802-289-4341 laura_m_thomas@hotmail.com Chester Community Acupuncture Tracy LaCreta, Licensed Acupuncturist 287 Main St.Unit 1C 802-875-3100 tracy@chestercommunityacupuncture.comAimee Knauff, Naturopathic Doctor 802-518-0208 info@drknauff.com The Healing Experience Wendy Schwarz, Owner 240 Depot St.802-875-2402 wigetsch@yahoo.com Massage & Zero Balancing Kelley Kehoe, Owner […]
A healthy wellness community grows in Chester
By Jade Dunn Ten years ago, few would have thought that Chester could become a Mecca for holistic, naturopathic and alternative medicines. But with more than nine practitioners – in acupuncture, massage and acupressure as well as some of the more controversial fields such as Reiki – this town of more than 3,000 is well […]
New novelist at Misty Valley; Ambulance Service quilt raffle; Birdsong at Rotary
Ludlow native debuts novel at Misty Valley Debut author and Ludlow native Rachel Carter will be featured at Misty Valley Books at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, to discuss her new novel “So Close to You.” Published by HarperCollins, the book is written with young adults in mind but is a page-turner for older readers, […]
