Archive for June, 2017
UPDATE: ROUTE 103 NOW OPEN Route 103 South still closed as Hazmat cleanup continues
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC At 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, more than 18 hours after the 911 call that unleashed a large emergency Hazmat response, Chester and Springfield firefighters, ambulance crews, local and DMV police and other responders were still on the scene with Rt. 103 South closed east of the Chester-Andover […]
Mother of sex assault victim seeks improved in-school prevention education
By Shawn Cunningham and Stephen Seitz © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Cover photo courtesy SAPA-TV In an emotional appeal to the Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors at its Thursday, June 8 meeting, the mother of a GM student* asked what the high school is doing to educate students about sexual assault and […]
Sun shines on 2017 Chester Alumni Day Parade
©2017-Telegraph Publishing LLC After several days of rain, the clouds parted just in time for the annual Chester Alumni Day Parade on Saturday, June 6. Chester architect Claudio Veliz shot these photos commemorating the event. Click any photo to launch the gallery.
2 named to Chester Planning Board, shoring up of Rt. 35 starts
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Leaving one of the three vacant positions still open, the Chester Select Board appointed two candidates to the Chester Planning Commission at its meeting on Wednesday, June 7. The board, which interviewed five candidates in executive sessions this spring, put Chester residents Tim Roper and Barre Pinske […]
Truck’s leaking cargo spurs Hazmat response on Routes 103, 11
UPDATE: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday About 30 firefighters, state Hazmat team members, police and ambulance personnel remain on the scene of a hazardous materials incident tonight to help a crew from Clean Harbors Environmental Services cope with a cleanup of one of its trucks that was leaking liquid sodium nitrate. “The people here now will be […]
Health savings account can fatten to your retirement fund
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC ©2017-Telegraph Publishing LLC Wouldn’t it be something if you could plump up your retirement savings as easily as you can put on a few pounds eating fast food? Here’s one way to do it: Open a health savings account — an HSA. It offers a triple tax advantage […]
Bellows Falls resident wins Springfield Medical service award
Springfield Medical Care Systems announces that Michelle Tavares, BN, RN-BC, is the recent recipient of the Grayce M. Sills Award for Distinguished Service. Tavares was honored at the 2017 American Psychiatric Nurses Association New England regional awards dinner, held at Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee. This honor recognizes Tavares’ ongoing contributions as the Vermont representative […]
GMUHS Board to hold special meeting June 14
The Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the GMUHS Library Learning Commons, 716 VT Route 103 in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Public Comments IV. Business a. Approval of Roof Bid V. Suggested […]
Springfield Dam Run donates $750 to EdgarMay Fund
The Springfield Dam Run has donated $750 to the EdgarMay Annual Fund, which supports the work of the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center. Now in its 12th year and with a field of more than 250 runners and walkers, the Springfield Dam Run provides support to area charities. A 501 C 3 non-profit organization, […]
River Valley student from Mt. Holly wins Land Stewards Award
Austin Turco, a Mt. Holly resident who attends River Valley Technical Center in Springfield, received the Land Stewards Award from the Vermont Land Trust. The award, now in its 12th year, acknowledges the hard work of tomorrow’s agricultural and forestry leaders with an unrestricted cash prize of $250. Eleven qualified students across Vermont will receive […]
Andover Project awards college scholarships, Kindles
The Andover Project Committee, on Friday, June 9, awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Andover residents Kris Haselton, a 2017 graduate of Green Mountain Union High who will attending the Community College of Vermont in Springfield, and Robert Carlock, who will be attending Pensacola Christian College in Florida. Also, the Andover Project is awarding three Amazon […]
Chester artist Charlton awarded $10,000 Heath Gordon Scholarship
©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Heath Gordon Scholarship Fund has awarded William “Liam” Charlton of Chester a $10,000 scholarship to pursue an art degree at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, in Manchester, N.H. Charlton has a long history of creativity, and was involved with the art program at Green Mountain Union High School. He […]
College News
In late May, the University of Vermont, located in Burlington, conferred degrees on about 3,228 graduates. Approximately 1,116 graduates are from Vermont. The following local students earned degrees: Crystal Abbate of Cavendish graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology Michael Beith of Ludlow graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Devin […]
Add an extra crisp to your grilled peaches
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Sweet, crispy, and loaded with flavor! I waiver on mentioning ice cream topping this delicious, summertime treat because. … well, I don’t know why actually. So have at it and mound some real vanilla ice cream right on top of this dessert. 2 firm peaches, halved and pitted * Nonstick cooking […]
Grafton Planning Commission agenda for June 13
The Planning Commission for the town of Grafton will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at Grafton Elementary School, 56 School St. It will begin with a public hearing on a minor subdivision before moving on to the Town Plan. Below is its agenda. Public Hearing Minor Subdivision Hearing | Iva Fisher for Kim […]
Avoiding bear, driver crashes truck in Londonderry
By Shawn Cunningham © 2017 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The driver of a tractor trailer who swerved to avoid hitting a bear on Route 11 yesterday ended up crashing his truck, slowing and even stopping traffic in the area. According to the Vermont State Police, at about 5:30 Thursday morning, Saul Hernandez, 38, of Allentown, Pa., […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction schedule
© 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 for the week of June, 12 2017. Monday thru Friday: Southbound left lane is closed on I-91 over […]
Andover Select Board agenda for June 12
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12 at Town Offices, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on minutes from May 22nd meeting. 4. New Business: A. Chester Snowmobile […]
Chester Select Board special meeting agenda for June 14
The Chester Select Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. Citizen Comments Chester Snowmobile Club Request (added) Vermont Journal (deleted) Public hearing – Bicycle/Pedestrian Grant Application for Depot Street VTrans Grants In Aid Pilot Program (added) EMS Building Feasibility […]
UPDATE: Tractor trailer accident will slow Londonderry traffic
UPDATE:Although the Vermont State Police at the Westminster Barracks said they didn’t know where the accident was, an alert Telegraph reader tells us that it occurred near Glebe Mountain Nursery. © Telegraph Publishing, LLC A tractor trailer that slid off the road in Londonderry will cause traffic delays for three to four hours on Route […]
