Archive for January, 2017
Op-ed: The well-vetted immigrants
By Aleks Hunter Last summer, I was a guest of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, N.H., as a cardiac patient. I was initially examined by a doctor from China, then treated by a team led by a doctor from Germany, with one one from Pakistan, one from Turkey and a resident from India. My […]
Ludlow-Mt. Holly Act 46 subcommittee explores options without GMUHS
By Shawn Cunningham ©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC As they negotiated the fate of their beloved Black River High School, the crowd at Ludlow Elementary on Tuesday night seemed to be navigating the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A week earlier, after more than a year of fact finding and negotiation, […]
Chester Select Board Agenda for Feb. 1, 2017
The Chester Select Board will meet in a public hearing on revisions to the Unified Development Bylaws at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Following that, the Select Board will hold its regular meeting. Both meetings will be held at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is the Select Board agenda. Unified Development […]
Editorial: Chester Select Board should reject secrecy
A few days before each meeting, members of the Chester Select Board receive a packet of documents relating to upcoming agenda items. Among the draft minutes from previous meetings and liquor license renewal applications for Wednesday’s session is a recommendation from Town Manager David Pisha for how the board should interview candidates for the Planning […]
New members sought at Chester Senior Club, Bratt choir
Chester Senior Club seeks new members Chester Senior Club invites people over 50 to get socially involved. Join this organization at its monthly potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Chester Congregational Church on 469 Main St. Meet, chat and enjoy a delicious meal and an activity or […]
Online woodland care class set; Ludlow Rotary celebrates 90th
The Vermont Backyard Woods Program will offer a six-week online course for landowners in Windham and Windsor counties interested in becoming active stewards of their woods. The course, which is open to anyone who owns 25 or fewer acres of forestland in either county, begins Feb. 21 and culminates with a hands-on Backyard Woods Field […]
Nominees sought for Business of the Year award
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine are accepting nominations until March 4 for the Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award that honors an outstanding Vermont business. The deadline for nominating a business is March 4, 2017. Nominees and applicants are encouraged to complete the 2016 Deane C. Davis Award […]
After four years, Hoover bids farewell to Good Reads column
Editor’s Note: Four years ago, The Chester Telegraph began the Good Reads column. It was a collaboration with Misty Valley Books, with bookseller, John Hoover, compiling the monthly recommendations of the staff and adding his own. It has been a genuine pleasure to work with John. I have enjoyed editing his columns and discovering new […]
Spread a bit of citrus and spice on your daily bread
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Almost as popular as apple butter, this orangy pumpkin butter can be used on everything from pancakes, English muffins, breakfast breads, toast or as a dip for fresh fruit for the kiddos. Any way you decide to use this lively flavored “butter,” it is a great way to get rid of […]
UPDATE: I-91 Bridge Construction in Rockingham
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Agency of Transportation has begun replacing the bridges on I-91 over the Williams River in Rockingham. The projected completion date is May 18, 2020. Here is the anticipated construction schedule from Jan. 27, 2017. The northbound travel lane only (right lane) and the northbound Exit 6 on-ramp remain […]
Putney fire rekindled; Route 5 has been closed again
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Windham County Sheriff’s Department is advising that Route 5 in near Water Street in Putney has been closed again due to a rekindled structure fire. Details and the duration the closure are not available and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
UPDATE: ROUTE 5 REOPENED Route 5 in Putney closed for fire
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police are asking drivers to avoid Route 5 in the vicinity of Water Street in Putney. According to a press release, there is a fire there and an online scanner says that it is a two alarm fire at a paper mill. VSP says to expect the […]
Clarification: Chester files motion but, not an appeal in water system Act 250 decision.
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Tuesday The Telegraph reported that the Town of Chester would appeal conditions of the Act 250 permit it received from the District #2 Environmental Commission on Dec. 30, 2016. This was based on what was said at two select board meetings and an interview with Town Manager David Pisha. […]
Act 46 RED meeting rescheduled for Jan. 31 in Andover
Two Rivers Supervisory Union has announced it has rescheduled the meeting of its Act 46 Sub-Committee for Tuesday Jan. 31. at 5:30 p.m. at Andover Town Hall. The original meeting was postponed due to the weather. The subcommittee is looking at setting up a regional education district (RED) among the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish […]
Ludlow, Mt. Holly to look at Act 46 options Wednesday Jan. 25
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Members of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union Act 46 Study Committee who represent Ludlow and Mount Holly will meet on Wednesday Jan. 25 as a sub-committee to identify and discuss their next steps in light of the recent vote to allow a sub-committee representing Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester to […]
Locals turn out in force to Montpelier, D.C. marches for women
By Cynthia Prairie ©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC MONTPELIER Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 was a day of surprises for many attending the Women’s March on Montpelier, just one small portion of a world-wide protest that began as a suggestion on Facebook after the election of Donald Trump to the presidency in November. Organizers and participants said […]
Chester board cancels planning, zoning interviews; appeals Act 250 decision
By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Select Board last Wednesday, Jan. 18, decided to cancel scheduled interviews with four candidates for the Chester Development Review Board and the Planning Commission until its members can agree on a process for interviewing them and all future candidates for such positions. […]
Grafton Select Board special meeting for Jan. 25, 2017
The Grafton Select Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Town Hall, 117 Main St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. 1. Public Comment 2. Request for Town Infrastructure Projects 3. Select Board Signatures for Town Meeting Warning 4. Other Business 5. Date of Next Meeting: Monday, Feb. […]
UPDATE: Tonight’s Act 46 RED Subcommittee meeting postponed
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Two Rivers Supervisory Union Act 46 subcommittee meeting at the Andover Town Hall this evening is being postponed due to bad weather. TRSU has announced it has rescheduled the meeting for Tuesday Jan. 31. at 5:30 p.m. at Andover Town Hall. The subcommittee is looking at setting up a […]
French promoted to lieutenant, takes over Westminster barracks
Sgt. Anthony French, patrol commander at the Royalton Barracks, has been promoted to lieutenant and assigned to be station commander at the Westminster Field Station. The promotion was effective Dec. 25, 2016. Lt. French graduated from the Vermont Police Academy in 1998 and began his career as a trooper at the Shaftsbury station, transferring to […]
