Archive for April, 2016
Chester Scouts re-organizing; Springfield Rotary welcomes new members; CAFC prom sale extended; Northern Stage, Dartmouth team up
About 14 boys and their parents met on Saturday, April 9 for an information meeting about Chester Cub Scout Pack 206. The meeting, held at Chester-Andover Elementary School, the prospective Scouts built and launched soda bottle rockets as their parents learned about the opportunities and adventures of Scouting. Sponsored by the Chester Rotary Club, Cub […]
To the editor: Rename Route 103 to honor Desert Storm vets
March 3, 2016 marked 25 years since victory by veterans who served in Desert Storm giving freedom back to Kuwait. This was the largest callup of reserves and deployment of troops in Vermont since the end of Vietnam almost 50 years ago. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Vermont have petitioned the Vermont Board of […]
Small business finance forum set for April 22;
USDA offers value-added producer grants
A financing forum will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 22 at the NewsBank Conference Center at 352 Main St. in Chester for small businesses looking for sources of funding. The forum is sponsored by the Springfield Regional Development Corp and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. It is free. Whether […]
Fluffy pancakes with macerated berries make a healthy meal
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This recipe is inspired by my recent quest to prepare a meal for picky children while making it as healthy as possible with ingredients found easily. It’s easy to prepare, astonishing delicious and fat-free with the exception of the cooking spray. One quick note for any of you who may want […]
GMUHS Board of Directors meeting for April 14, 2016
The Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors will meet immediately after the 6 p.m. meeting of the joint school board meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Library Learning Commons at the school, 716 VT 103 in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order-Determination of Quorum II. Approval of Agenda […]
Weston Select Board agenda for April 12, 2016
The Select Board of the Town of Weston will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 following the Liquor Control Board meeting at 7:15 p.m. Both meetings will be at Town Office, 12 Lawrence Hill Road. Below are the agendas. Board of Liquor Control 1. First Class Hotel License to sell Malt & Venous […]
Andover Select Board agenda for April 11, 2016
The Andover Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at Andover Town Office, 953 Weston Andover Road. Below is its agenda. Call to Order. Act on Agenda. Act on Minutes: 03/28/2016 Selectboard Meeting. Review and Act on Financial Orders. Review Current Year Financial Status. Highways / Garage: A. Plumb Pit. B. […]
Grafton Select Board tussles over wind project issues
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Grafton Select Board zipped through the first seven items on its Monday, April 4 agenda with unanimous votes and even some friendly banter, but got mired on the next two, which asked if a lawyer should be hired to represent the town and if the Select […]
Road work to impact driving around Andover, Londonderry, Weston this summer
By Christopher Biddle © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Residents of and visitors to Andover, Londonderry and Weston may find it slow going on the roads this summer in part, ironically, because of the mild winter that just ended. The Vermont Department of Transportation and local municipalities may be rolling out a larger than usual number […]
Volunteer who found dead cat last year, veterinarian who saw it Friday dispute ‘bucket of water’ claim
By Cynthia Prairie ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC A volunteer at Webster’s House and the veterinarian who was on scene Friday are independently disputing a weekend news report that a dead cat found on the site that afternoon was “wrapped in a plastic bag, floating in a bucket of water in back of the building.” And […]
Exchange program seeks host families
The Program of Academic Exchange – PAX – is searching for families in local school areas to open their homes to exchange students. The program works with more than 70 countries and works with a local community coordinator for support and supervision for both host family and student during their entire stay. Students are 15 […]
College News
Robert Haseltine, a Chester and student at Green Mountain Union High School, has won a $3,000 scholarship to Paul Smith’s College after participating in the Presidential Scholarship competition on campus. Haseltine was one of 69 competitors at the event, held on Saturday, Feb. 27. Recipients who choose to attend Paul Smith’s are eligible to receive […]
Wilcox develops new ice cream to celebrate GMP program
Wilcox Ice Cream of Manchester and Green Mountain Power are partnering to produce a new flavor of Wilcox ice-cream – eHome Sweet Home. “Wilcox Ice Cream is known for being innovative, just like Green Mountain Power, and so we created a fabulous new flavor with fudge and chocolate truffles – real comfort food – to […]
From Buddhism to biography: Take a chance on non-fiction
By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Most often this column recommends works of fiction. This month, however, the folks at Misty Valley Books are suggesting some non-fiction works that we found to be informative, intriguing, educational and/or just plain good reads. From Buddhism to history and biography the books we’ve chosen for April are […]
Light citrus flavors of Louisiana perk up lamb meatballs
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Cafe Brulot has been a favorite of Louisiana folks for many years, and no wonder. The gentle citrus flavors topped with orange liqueur will perk up anyone’s after-dinner festivities. I have taken this flavor and slathered it over lamb, making these the tastiest meatballs you will ever eat. 1 pound […]
Break-in in Windham; police ask for help
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police are reporting that on Sunday April 3, they were called to investigate a burglary at a house on Abbott Road in Windham. At this time, the only thing that seems to have been taken is a 55-inch flat screen television. The crime occurred on the night […]
Webster’s House animal shelter to close; State’s Attorney’s office considers cruelty complaint
By Cynthia Prairie ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Webster’s House animal shelter, the 16-year-old Chester organization that specialized in rescuing cats, has been asked by its longtime landlord to vacate its home at 1758 Route 103 South by July 1, according to shelter manager Mary Donaldson. In preparation for the closing, Webster’s House, formerly known at […]
Grafton Select Board for April 4, 2016
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 4 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Adopt Agenda Minutes: March 2, 2016 & March 7, 2016 Warrants: Accounts Payable and Payroll Highway report: Work Schedule Other Highway Issues Speed Study Routes 121/35 Personnel Policy change […]
Chester Select Board agenda for April 6, 2016
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes; March 16, 2016 Select Board Meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Approve Storm Drain Application 5. Better Back Roads Grant Application 6. Approve Local […]
