Archive for July, 2016
Grafton board hopefuls offer two views of government, wind project
By Cynthia Prairie ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC In what was promising to be a stormy Thursday night – at least outside – about 75 people gathered at the White Church in Grafton to hear from two candidates who hope to be elected to fill the unexpired term left by Gus Plummer’s resignation in mid-May. That […]
Burglar steals GMUHS graduating class gift
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Police Department is looking for the person who broke into Green Mountain Union High School last night and stole the gift that the Class of 2016 had given to the school at graduation last month. At about 11:45 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Chester Police responded […]
State police investigate burglaries in Jamaica and Stratton
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police from the Brattleboro barracks responded to a report of a burglary on Forrester Road in Jamaica only to find that several residences in that area had been burglarized. The burglaries are thought to have taken place around July 4. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious during […]
Whose dog is this?
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Chester Police Chief Rick Cloud picked up this dog on Old Stage Road this morning and stopped by to see if we knew who he belongs to. We don’t, but maybe you do. Cloud will continue to ask around the Popple Dungeon area, but the dog will have to go […]
UPDATE: Maine woman reported missing from Gathering
UPDATE: Vermont State Police are advising that Erica G. Lavoie was found safe just before 4 p.m. at the Rainbow Family Gathering site in Mt. Tabor by U.S. Forest Service personnel. The VSP thanks everyone for their help in this matter. © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Troopers from the Rutland barracks of the Vermont State […]
Under warm skies, Londonderry celebrates 4th of July with annual parade
By Leah M. Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC About a half hour before the first float stepped onto the route of Londonderry’s annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, crowds started scouting out spots to get the best view — and catch the most candy. Under warm skies and gusty winds, young families with […]
Weston board approves special meeting on fire tanker
By Bruce Frauman © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The three members of the Weston Select Board on hand for the Tuesday, June 28 meeting voted unanimously to hold a special town meeting to vote on authorizing the Select Board to borrow money to finish purchasing a water tanker for the Fire Department. The meeting will […]
Londonderry Select Board discusses salt storage options
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC At a special meeting on Tuesday, June 28, the Londonderry Select Board weighed its options for both a location and a structure in which to store road salt when its agreement with the State of Vermont to use the salt storage shed on Derry Woods Road ends […]
Weston’s ‘La Mancha’ hurls down gauntlet to begin 80th season
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Anyone who was around in the ’60s and ’70s has probably heard at least a dozen of the hundreds of cover recordings of “The Impossible Dream,” the signature song of the musical Man Of La Mancha. Whether it was Andy Williams or Frank Sinatra or Jim Nabors […]
Southern Pie Company rolls out specialty ice creams;
CPBR raises $4,000 at inaugural golf tourney
In response to requests from the community for locally based ice cream options, Leslie and Scott Blair, owners of the Southern Pie Company, 287 Main St. in Chester, have developed new ice cream flavors to complement their pies. The Blairs said they approached the Chelsea Royal Diner of Brattleboro, which makes its own ice creams […]
Caron becomes president of Chester Rotary
On Thursday, June 30, the Chester Rotary Club observed the Passing of the Gavel as Ed Caron was installed as its president. On hand were club members and guest outgoing state Rep. Leigh Dakin. Caron, a resident of Springfield, is a contract bookkeeper and tax preparer. Prior to becoming president, Caron served on the club’s […]
EdgarMay Stingrays team comes on strong in first swim meet
The EdgarMay Stingrays kicked off its 2016 summer swim season with a meet on Tuesday, June 28 in Bennington against the Bennington Marauders and the Brattleboro Swim Team. The Stingrays had a strong first showing with many of the swimmers posting personal best times right out of the gate. In his first season coaching the […]
To the editor: Lisman can reverse bad Shumlin trends
I love Vermont for many reasons, but two of the most important reasons are the beauty of our landscape and our devotion to our schools. On both fronts, Vermont has been moving in the wrong direction. The Shumlin administration’s policy of fast-tracking industrial wind and solar has done immeasurable damage to our landscape. Act 46, […]
To the editor: Chester Art Guild disburses $10,000 to scholarship funds
The Board of Directors of the Chester Art Guild has voted to disburse the remainder of the assets of the guild to various charitable entities after dissolving the 501(c)3 this past May. A total of $10,000 has been awarded in art-related scholarship funds to the following: These art related scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded […]
Vacation treats, retreat found in the pages of these books
By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Going on vacation? Perhaps to the beach or the lake where you’ll get a chance to relax and have some free time? May we humbly suggest that you take along something to read? This month’s column contains a number of books that the owners — current and former […]
Chocolate blueberry ganache cups are an easy treat
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com These are delicious, quick, easy and just downright the perfect nibbler. By replacing over half the fat with apple jelly, you are adding an extra touch of flavor in these cookies. Crush them easily with a plastic baggie and a rolling pin. 1 1/2 cups crushed cashews * 3 tablespoons apple […]
Celebration of Life for Marlene Whitacre set for Aug. 21
A Celebration of Life in remembrance of Marlene Whitacre will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 at the White Church in Grafton, immediately followed by a reception across the street in the Grafton Chapel till 3 p.m. All are invited to gather with her family, friends and neighbors to share […]
UPDATE: Police locate hiker sought for questioning
Earlier: VSP seeks hiker for questioning
UPDATE: Monday, July 4: Vermont State Police, with the cooperation of Vermont Fish and Game and the U.S. Forest Service, found Guanrong Wang, 24, of Setauket, N.Y., on the Long Trail about 2 miles south of Route 140 in Wallingford. After interviewing Wang (who goes by the name Andre) police issued a citation for him […]
Chester Select Board agenda for July 6, 2016
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 15, 2016 Selectboard Meeting and June 17, 2016 Special Selectboard Meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. VAST Request; Dick Jewett 5. Chester’s 250th […]
Grafton Select Board meeting for July 5, 2016
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5 at Grafton Town Hall, 117 Main St. Below is its agenda. 1. Public Comment 2. Adopt Agenda 3. Minutes: June 20, 2016 4. Warrants: Accounts Payable and Payroll 5. Highway Report: a. Excess weight permit; b. Paving Bids 6. Set Town Tax […]
