Archive for March, 2016
Weston seeks volunteer for Windham Regional Commission
The Town of Weston is looking for someone to fill a one-year term as representative to the Windham Regional Commission. The commission is the link among the 27 towns of the Windham region, state and federal governments. Those 27 towns are located in Windham, Windsor and Bennington counties. Promote economic development, increasing jobs and income; […]
For a crispy, cheesy side, puffy Irish boxty fills the bill
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Boxtys are prepared and cooked in many variations. Some enjoy this “must have” side as the classic Irish breakfast puffy and soft, while others enjoy it crispy. Being a Yankee, I enjoy crisp potato with my breakfast and, with the addition of cheddar cheese, I think you will be making this […]
Troopers find big game trophy on Route 103, ask public for info
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police have found a shoulder mount of an African cape buffalo at a pull-off area on Route 103 in Clarendon this morning. Troopers from the Rutland Barracks were responding to a complaint of suspicious circumstances at about 9:40 a.m. when they found the mounted head. According to police, […]
Andover Select Board meeting for Monday, March 14, 2016
The Select Board of the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14 at Andover Town Hall, 953 Weston Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call to Order. 2. Reorganization of Board: A. Chairman; B. Vice-Chairman; C. Clerk 3. Act on Agenda. 4. Act on Minutes: 02/22/2016 Selectboard Meeting. 5. Review […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 16, 2016
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. Approve Minutes from March 2, 2016 Select Board meeting Citizen Comments Old Business ADDED: Music Series request for use of town land Sandri Request Appointed Offices Discussion; Open Positions Sign […]
CAES Board of Directors Meeting for Monday, March 14, 2016
The Board of Directors of the Chester-Andover Elementary School will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14 at the school library, 72 Main St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order II. Board Reorganization a. Election of Chairperson b. Election of Clerk c. Warrant Signer d. Code of Ethics Signatures III. […]
Grafton board pushes Planning Commission on Town Plan
By Cynthia Prairie ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC With a sharply critical response directed to the Grafton Planning Commission, Grafton Select Board member Ron Pilette on Monday called on the commission to make specific changes to the Town Plan that was rejected in late December. In a short, 1-1/4-page draft response, which will be sent on […]
Petition complicates land purchase for Londonderry Select Board
By Christopher Biddle © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC A petition by Londonderry resident Tom Cavanagh to call a special meeting to reconsider the Town Meeting vote approving $10,000 for a feasibility study toward the purchase of land to be used as a gravel pit and for a salt storage facility has put the project in […]
Chester welcomes new Select Board members, considers new paper of record
Editor’s Note: The Chester Telegraph has reported on most Chester Select Board meetings since 2012. In the interest of full disclosure, we want readers to know that in our coverage of the March 2, 2016 meeting, we are reporting on an issue in which we are involved. To ensure that the information available to our […]
Kids build a universe of worlds at annual LEGO contest
The fifth annual St. Luke’s Episcopal Church LEGO contest drew 47 entries from 19 towns in Vermont and two towns in New Hampshire to the NewsBank Conference Center in Chester on Saturday. With construction categories from pre-kindergarten to seventh grade plus family entries, the clever uses of the little plastic blocks included large buildings, fantasy […]
Chester Planning board to address flood risk at March 21 public meeting
The Chester Planning Commission will hold a special public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 21 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester, to discuss minimizing risks from future flooding in the town. The Planning Commission is embarking on a planning process to better understand the community’s risks associated with flooding, and identify policies […]
Weston Select Board agenda for March 8
The Weston Select Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 8 at Weston Town Offices, 12 Lawrence Hill Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Any Requested Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comment 3. Reorganization of the Selectboard 4. Appointed Officials 5. Review Paper of Record 6. Pay Order Authorization 7. Excess Weight Permits […]
To the editor: GMUHS principal thanks all for passing budget
I want to thank all of you who voted for and approved Green Mountain Union High School’s operating budget for the coming school year. For those who did not vote for the budget, I promise to do all I can so that our school earns your trust and confidence so that in the future you […]
Chester Rotary’s Annual Ladd Scholarship fund-raiser set for March 19
The 8th Annual Ladd Scholarship Auction, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chester, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at the Fullerton Inn, 40 the Common in Chester. In the past seven years, this event has raised funds to provide 41 high school graduates $62,000 in tuition assistance for post-high school […]
To the editor: New Chester Select Board member urges involvement, dialogue
To the residents of Chester: Thank you for the support. The act of unseating a long-term incumbent requires a groundswell of support. You did it! Your voice spoke loudly last week as the overwhelming support for improvement away from status quo leadership was made clear. This places a tremendous responsibility upon the shoulders of the […]
To the editor: Dakin introduces bill to tighten amounts of opioids prescribed
At the half-way point of the legislative session in Montpelier, we in the State House are working hard to resolve the many differing ideas and interests in order to reach the consensus necessary to keep our state government accountable, efficient and well-functioning. When the session ends in May, Vermont budgets will be balanced, our transportation […]
April employment fair seeking businesses who need workers
The River Valley Workforce Investment Board will be hosting the 5th Annual River Valley Employment Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at Riverside Middle School in Springfield. The fair, a joint effort among the River Valley Workforce Investment Board, the VT Department of Labor, Creative Workforce Solutions, Springfield Regional Development Corp. […]
A classic sweet bread with custard is perfect for Easter
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com T his classic Romanian Easter treat is something we can all enjoy on this special day. It’s a tender sweet, yeast bread enveloping a sweet and tangy New England-style Grape-nut custard, loaded with raisins and topped with crunchy Grape-nuts. If you can tie a braid, this recipe is for you. Nonstick […]
Athens woman, 31, dies in early morning crash
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police have reported that 31-year-old Jennifer Stamp of Athens died in car crash on Brookline Road early Sunday morning. According to a report by Trooper Bryson Lunderville, Stamp’s 2014 Subaru Impreza was traveling south on Brookline Road just south of the intersection with Miller Road in Athens when […]
GMUHS Board of Directors meeting for March 10, 2016
The Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the GMUHS Library Learning Commons, 716 VT 103 in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Board Reorganization a. Election of Chairperson b. Election of Clerk c. Warrant Signer […]
