Archive for August, 2018
Cavendish Fund accepting grant applications
The Cavendish Community Fund is accepting grant applications for fall 2018 awards. The deadline for applying is Monday, Oct. 1. Applications are available by clicking here and include instructions on how and where to apply. Projects, programs or events must directly benefit the Cavendish community in some way. A panel of local citizens reviews all […]
Business Ticker: ‘Vermont Wild’ books optioned for TV Jersey Girls milk gets special light-stopping packaging
‘Vermont Wild’ series optioned for television Vermont Wild, Adventures of Fish and Game Wardens, the Green Mountains best-selling Outdoor adventure books for children and adults, has been optioned for television. Author Megan Price will be at Phoenix Books/ Misty Valley in Chester from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 signing books for […]
TRSU board talks vision retreat, Powden goals School panel also mulls job descriptions, $150,000 transition fund
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC The board of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union worked on a number of ongoing issues at its Aug. 23 meeting including the fate of a $150,000 grant for Act 46 transition costs, job descriptions for TRSU employees, ongoing questions around evaluation of the superintendent and the planning […]
CAES 2nd-6th graders to temporarily move to GM Classroom space still sought for k-1st graders after water damage closes school
By Cynthia Prairie and Shawn Cunningham ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC A second water main leak at Chester-Andover Elementary School damaged carpeting and other items in two classrooms Monday morning, ensuring that the school’s reopening will be delayed “four to six weeks” even as administrators have set Thursday, Sept. 6 for classes to begin in alternate […]
To the editor: Family Center thanks business community
The Chester-Andover Family Center Board of Directors would like to thank and acknowledge the many businesses and volunteers who contributed their time and donations to make the Hot Dog Cook-Off Fundraiser a success. Sheldon and Francy, the Stone Hearth’s innkeepers, deserve accolades for their work in organizing and hosting this important fundraising opportunity for the […]
Community & Arts events: Aug. 29-Sept. 3
For a full listing of upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph Calendar. To find out how to become a Calendar Partner, email or call Cynthia Prairie at cprairie@chestertelegraph.org or 802-875-2703. To be included in events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on […]
Chester Chatter: Ruthie now in physical therapy
Ruthie Douglas continues her recovery after several surgeries and is now in physical therapy close to home. She’s looking forward to getting back to writing and is contemplating the contents of her next column. She also thanks everyone for the good wishes and sends it back to all in triplicate!
A four-ingredient tamarind sauce
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This recipe is for all of you who don’t have access to tamarind paste or sauce in your supermarket, don’t want to part with the expense of purchasing it or simply are in a rush and want to add this great African flavor to your barbecue. Use it strictly in place […]
To the editor: Fireworks on Sept. 1; donations welcomed
Chester’s Annual Fireworks display will begin at dark on Saturday, Sept. 1 at MacKenzie Field, behind the Stone House Antiques Center, near the American Legion Post 67, on Main Street in Chester. Donations are welcome and those partying at their homes are asked to put out a donation bucket for the fireworks. You can bring […]
Henry Homeyer: Getting the best from your harvested tomatoes
By Henry Homeyer © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC This is my favorite time of the year: tomato time. Tomato sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Tomato, basil and cucumber salads with dinner. Tomatoes in stir-fries. Tomatoes going in the freezer, dehydrator and jars of sauce. Oh my, I do love my tomatoes and this year, I […]
4 arrested in damage to Tater Hill Golf Course Charges include DUI, burglary, unlawful mischief, possession of stolen property
© 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Four area men between the ages of 18 and 20 were arrested early this morning on a variety of charges in an overnight burglary at the Tater Hill Golf Course in Windham. According to a Vermont State Police press release, at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday, troopers got a report that […]
2018 Guide to the Chester Fall Festival
©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Now in its 44th year, the Chester Fall Festival is weekend filled with toe-tapping music, great arts and crafts, good food and friends. And it’s set in the gorgeous Vermont town of Chester. There is no wonder that the Vermont Chamber of Commerce named it one of the state’s Top 10 […]
Water line break at CAES may delay opening School Year's Eve, playground dedication also up in the air
By Cynthia Prairie ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC A water main break at Chester-Andover Elementary School this morning may delay the school’s opening on Wednesday, Aug. 29 and waylay Tuesday’s School Year’s Eve plans and the dedication of its new playground. Around 6:30 this morning, just six days from the start of school, school Facilities Director […]
GM board adds new twist to transition fund flap Powden again recommends nursing cut; board says no
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC The saga of the Act 46 transition fund grant took an unexpected turn at Tuesday night’s Green Mountain Unified School District meeting as one member asserted that splitting the funds between TRSU’s two districts was not justified because all the funds belong to Green Mountain. And the […]
New CAES playground to open in time for school
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC After more than two and a half years of fundraising, the playground that will replace the beloved Structure is nearing completion. And at its School Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 28, Chester-Andover Elementary School will cut a ribbon to officially open the new installation to fun, […]
College News
Catharine Leiter of Weston was named to the 2018 Dean’s List at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. Leiter is a member of the Class of 2018, majoring in Political Science and French and Francophone Studies. The Union College Dean’s List honors students who have a grade point average of 3.5 for the entire academic year […]
Derry board mulls upgraded water, sewer system Energy Amendment to Town Plan ready for reading
By Bruce Frauman ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Planning Commission member Larry Gubb spoke extensively with the Londonderry Select Board on Monday about problems that community members — especially businesses — are expected to face in light of state regulations that require more physical distance between water sources and sewer systems. The commission, he said, did […]
Waldren to retire from Whiting Library; Windsor Partners names new exec director
Beginning at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 29, Whiting Library welcomes everyone to wish Youth Services Librarian Jeanne Waldren a very happy retirement. From “Grandma Jeanne” Story-time and theatrical workshops to assisting the library during past Summer Reading Programs then as youth services librarian, she has made a huge impact on the children of Chester and […]
Weston Board ponders future ash borer impact
By Bruce Frauman ©2018 Telegraph Publishing LLC Weston Select Board member Jim Linville said during the Tuesday, Aug. 14 board meeting that it should be ready on Town Meeting Day in March 2019 to make a presentation on the threat of the emerald ash borer to the town’s ash trees. “The earlier we start this […]
Telegraph Ticker: South Derry deli opens Also, Killarney wings win again, SAPA-TV celebrates 20 years; SMCS wins quality grant
By Shawn Cunningham © 2018 Telegraph Publishing, LLC On Wednesday morning, Jason O’Connor will pull down the bright orange “Opening Soon” sign, make coffee and unlock the doors to South Londonderry’s newest business – The Corner Market and Deli. O’Connor, a Culinary Institute of America grad with 20 years experience in the food business, has […]
