Archive for April, 2017
Area’s Finnish heritage found in surviving saunas
By Devin Colman Vermont State Architectural Historian ©2107 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ever wondered why the area around East Hill Road in Andover is often referred to as “Finn Hill?” In the early 20th century, groups of Finnish immigrants moved to the area and began new lives. Settling primarily in the towns of Andover, Chester, Mt. […]
20 entrepreneurs to participate in Emerging Leaders program;
Vt. Chamber honors four with hospitality awards
Twenty entrepreneurs throughout the state have been selected to participate in a free business course starting April 21 at Vermont Technical College in Williston. Emerging Leaders is a Small Business Administration training program specifically tailored for entrepreneurs looking to grow their small businesses. The program includes approximately 100 hours of classroom time, connects small business […]
Commentary: Vermont’s ethics crisis
By Bill Schubart The Vermont legislature is at an impasse trying to decide whether to establish and adequately fund a statewide ethics commission that has real enforcement capability. There’s been considerable favorable testimony by Vermonters, ethicists and Secretary of State Jim Condos, who has been a relentless champion of government transparency, inclusion and establishing such […]
To the editor: Local rules for local schools
Earl Butz – Richard Nixon’s Secretary of Agriculture – was famous for telling farmers to “get big or get out.” His tenure set off a frenzy of consolidation in agriculture pushing small farmers off their land and turning neighbors against each other in an everyone-for-themselves scramble for more acreage. Farming began its perilous decline from […]
Chester board talks economic growth; sets Planning interviews
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC With a smaller crowd in attendance than at most of its recent meetings, the Chester Select Board on Wednesday, April 5 signed the Unified Development Bylaws that have been a bone of contention for months. In a related action, the board discussed the questions and timetable for […]
Special meeting of Chester Select Board for April 14, 2017
The Chester Select Board will be holding a special meeting for the purpose of interviewing candidates for positions on the Planning Commission. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday Friday, April 14 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Citizen Comments 2. Executive Session for the purpose of […]
Stratton Mountain resort parent sold in $1.5 billion deal
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Denver based Intrawest Resort Holdings, the parent company of Stratton Mountain, announced today that it is being sold to Aspen Skiing Co. and KSL Partners in a $1.5 billion deal. According to the press release, Aspen Skiing Co. owns and operates four mountains in Aspen, Colo., – […]
Alleged N.H. carjacker nabbed by VSP in Springfield
© 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC An alleged carjacker who was being chased by Claremont, N.H., police was captured in Springfield after a high speed pursuit and a fight. according to a Vermont State Police press release. Just before 4 a.m. this morning,the Claremont Police Department alerted Vermont troopers that they were chasing a vehicle whose […]
Free cybersecurity camp for high schoolers offered at Norwich U.
For the third year in a row, Norwich University will hold the free cybersecurity camp called GenCyber@NU, and applications are due April 30. The camp will be held on July 23 – 29, 2017 at Norwich U. in Northfield. Applications are invited from high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year […]
A twist on mozzarella caprese with proscuitto pinwheels
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This is a delicious version of the classic Italian caprese appetizer, but using another favorite of Italy, prosciutto. 1/2 pound package phyllo dough (1 roll), thawed 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained well and chopped 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese * 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 teaspoon dried basil, […]
Cavendish Select Board Agenda for April 10, 2017
The Cavendish Select Board will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017 in the meeting room of the Cavendish Town Office, 37 High Street at 6:30 p.m. Below is its agenda. 1. Call the meeting to order 2. Act upon minutes of the meetings of March 13th, 2017. 3. Sign Orders 4. Review […]
Weston Select Board agenda for April 11, 2017
The Weston Select Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Town Office on Lawrence Hill Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Any Requested Changes to the Agenda: 2. Public Comment: 3. Road Foreman: 4. Transfer Station: 5. Fire Dept. Letter: 6. VLCT Ins.: 7. Cash Flow: 8. Appointed Officers: Alternate Planning Commission […]
Grafton Planning Commission agenda for April 11, 2017
The Planning Commission for the town of Grafton will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Minutes: Feb 14, 2017 Subdivision permit proposal | Windham Foundation: Review of application; minor subdivision determination; Review of subdivision public notices, hearing […]
Grafton board votes to move meetings to new town garage
By Cynthia Prairie ©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Grafton Select Board voted 4 to 1 on Monday to move its meetings to the new town garage on Tom Bell Road, more than 2 miles east of the center of town. The meetings are currently held in the gym/cafeteria at the Grafton Elementary School, 58 School […]
May 2 voting set on Green Mountain Act 46 merger
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The town school boards and town clerks of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester met at Green Mountain Union High School on Monday, March 27, to lay out and agree to the process for holding votes on forming a Regional Education District to fulfill their obligations under the […]
Derry board taps Forbes as new member; punch cards possible at Transfer Station
By Bruce Frauman ©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Robert Forbes will return as a member of the Londonderry Select Board after his appointment by the board on Monday, April 3. After considering several candidates who the board did not name, chair Paul Gordon said that Forbes had the experience the board could use since it has […]
A SNOOTFUL: Drug sniffing K-9s train at Green Mountain High
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC School was out, but a class was hard at work on the ground floor hallway of Green Mountain Union High on a recent evening. Four dogs – or K9s – were going through their paces looking for drugs placed in the corridor of empty lockers as part […]
Westminster troopers nab a dozen as VSP conducts statewide warrant sweep
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police announced tonight that it had conducted a statewide sweep, arresting 65 people on warrants for a variety of pending criminal charges and failing to fulfill court obligations. Troopers from all 10 VSP field stations were joined by local police officers, county sheriffs, game wardens, […]
Chester Development Review Board agenda for April 10, 2017
The Development Review Board for the town of Chester will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 10 for its public hearing. Below is its agenda. 1) Review minutes from March 27th 2017 meeting 2) Review the Findings of Facts/Conclusions of Law regarding Endless Creation’s Conditional Use permit with Melissa Howe 3) Comments from citizens […]
CAES Board of Directors agenda for April 10, 2017
The Chester-Andover Elementary School Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting at the Chester-Andover Elementary School library at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 10. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order: II. Approval of CAES Agenda III. Approval of Minutes a. March 13, 2017 regular meeting b. Minutes of Farm to School Meeting […]
