Archive for September, 2017
South Derry firefighters practice on building before demolition
By Shawn Cunningham ©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC There was a lot of smoke, but no fire last week, as the Champion Fire Company turned out at the former Outlet Barn on Rt. 11 to practice interior search and rescue. That’s most likely the last purpose the property will serve before it’s taken down in the […]
Chester DRB hearing agenda for Sept. 11, 2017
The Chester Development Review Board will hold its public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1) Comments from citizens 2) Review Minutes from August 28th public hearing 3) Final Plat Review (#503) for Payne Junker Minor Sub-division 4) Final Plate Review (#504) […]
Northern Stage director awarded Genius Grant
The Pussycat Foundation, established in the spirit of Cosmopolitan Magazine editor Helen Gurley Brown, has awarded Northern Stage’s Producing Artistic Director Carol Dunne a Genius Grant of $250,000 for her achievements in theater arts, recognizing her as a pioneering artist and artistic director. The Pussycat Foundation awards Genius Grants to individuals who dedicate their lives […]
Four players hit holes-in-one at Okemo Golf Club in August
Four golfers made holes-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club during August, and their names will be engraved on a plaque that hangs inside the Okemo Valley Golf Club clubhouse to honor those who have done so. Two golfers claimed holes-in-one on Aug. 2. Jack Carmody, of Stuart, Fla., aced the 17th hole. He made the […]
Chester Chatter: On the loving grandparents next door
By Ruthie Douglas © 2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC I had only one set of grandparents — my father’s parents died before I was born. My grandparents lived right next door. They were my biggest fans, they supported me always and stood by me. They nurtured and helped form my character. They did this by sharing […]
Nostalgia is rich in this Indian Pudding
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com The original Hasty Pudding, or Indian Pudding, is probably the very first dessert ever made on New England shores by our European ancestors. Don’t listen to other so-called culinary historians when they note that Indian Pudding should be baked in order to be classic. This is entirely untrue! This New England […]
CAES Board of Directors agenda for Sept. 11, 2017
The Chester-Andover Elementary School Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 at the CAES Library, 72 S. Main St. Below is its agenda I. Call to Order II. Approval of CAES Agenda-Additions and Deletions III. Approval of Minutes: a. Minutes of June 12, 2017 Regular Meeting; b. Minutes of July […]
Green Mountain Board of Directors agenda for Sept. 14, 2017
The Green Mountain Union High School Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Library Learning Commons, 716 VT-103 in Chester. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda-Additions and Deletions III. Approval of Minutes: a. Minutes August 24, 2017 Regular Meeting IV. Communications: a. Public […]
Baltimore Town School Board of Directors agenda for Sept. 13, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Baltimore Town School District will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Baltimore Town Office, 1902 Baltimore Road. Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order: a. Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda-Additions & Deletions III. Approval of Meeting Minutes: a. Minutes Aug. 9, 2017-Regular Meeting IV. […]
Green Mountain Unified School District organizational meeting Sept. 12, 2017
The organizational meeting of the new Green Mountain Unified School District will be held at the Library Learning Commons at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT-103 in Chester. It will be held following the Special Public Meeting. Below is the agenda. I. Call to Order by Superintendent II. Elections: a. Board Chair: Board Chair […]
Londonderry Select Board agenda for Sept. 5, 2017
The Select Board of the Town of Londonderry will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the Twitchell Building, 100 Old School St. in South Londonderry. Below is its agenda. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Additions or deletions to the agenda 3. Minutes: a. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes – […]
UPDATE: I-91 Rockingham Bridge construction schedule including NIGHT WORK
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 Sept. 5, 2017. I-91 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ARE REDUCED TO ONE LANE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. I-91 NORTHBOUND MOTORISTS […]
To the editor: A letter of thanks to Gov. Scott for Route 11 work
To: Gov. Phil Scott Re: Vermont Route 11 Dear Gov. Scott, Thank you! On behalf of the residents of the Town of Andover and surrounding communities, we appreciate your thoughtfulness and consideration in authorizing the paving of Vermont Route 11, correcting the dangerous conditions that existed. Please share our gratitude with your staff, the VTrans […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 6, 2017
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is its agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes from Aug. 25, 2017 Special Select Board Meeting; Aug. 30, 2017 Special Select Board meeting 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. New England Forestry Foundation Presentation 5. […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for Sept. 5, 2017
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the Grafton Town Garage, 220 Bell St. Below is its agenda. 1. Adopt Agenda 2. Minutes: Aug. 21, 2017 3. Highway Report 4. GIA/Rivers 5. Marie Caduto/Watershed Coordinator, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation 6. Carrie King/Nature Museum 7. Radio Licenses 8. […]
