Archive for February, 2023
Updated: Fire engulfs old Adams Funeral Home in Chester
UPDATED 2:45 p.m.: More photos, details from the fire scene, information from Fire Chief Matt Wilson. By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The home of the former Adams Funeral Home at 35 Depot St. went up in flames this morning as Chester firefighters and those from around the area battled to […]
ARPA funds info session at Cavendish Town Meeting, March 6
© 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Cavendish ARPA Committee will hold an info session at the Cavendish Town Meeting to discuss the use of the town’s ARPA funds. Town meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 6 at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]
Ludlow Police: Mt. Holly man took his own life in parking lot
By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC A Mount Holly man found dead in his car at the base of Okemo Mountain last Wednesday afternoon apparently used a firearm to take his own life, according to Ludlow Police. Police Chief Jeff Billings told The Chester Telegraph that the body of Ronald McGreevey, 54, was discovered […]
Professionals of Color Network launches new member portal
BURLINGTON Vermont Professionals of Color Network — VT PoC — has announced the launch of a new member portal to provide a virtual point of connection for BIPOC communities across Vermont’s rural landscape. The portal resides within the popular website, and is the latest addition to VT PoC’s BIPOC Business Directory, Jobs Board, and Civic […]
Photos sought for 2024 Cavendish calendar
Preparations for the 2024 Cavendish calendar are under way, and planners are looking for local photos to be featured of Cavendish scenes taken by Cavendish residents. The calendar has been produced for nearly 20 years by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. The theme for 2024 is Cavendish Landscapes. Photos of mountains, woodlands, gardens, meadows, […]
To the editor: Windham senators asked to vote ‘no’ on Affordable Heat Act
An open letter to Sen. Wendy Harrison and Nader Hashim, Democrats representing the Windham District: You will shortly be voting on the so-called “Affordable Heat Act,” (S.5) formerly the “Clean Heat Act.” The intent of the legislation is to accomplish a statewide switch from heating systems that run on fossil fuels such as oil, natural […]
Op-ed: Ranked choice voting, sheriff qualifications on agenda in Montpelier
By Sen. Alison Clarkson So much is happening at the Statehouse. Bills are beginning to be passed out of committees at a rapid pace, a new set of pages have arrived, the Budget Adjustment Act is poised for a final vote in the Senate and will probably go to a Conference Committee, and the building […]
Commentary: What will make the shooting stop?
By Nicholas Boke Let’s see where the action is this morning. Ah. A shopping mall in El Paso. Again. Just across the street from the Walmart where 23 people were murdered in 2019. The earlier shooting was racist. There’s no clear motive for this one yet. Better check in on that Michigan State University shooting […]
GM student exhibit at Whiting for Youth Art Month
In honor of Youth Art Month, examples of work created by middle- and high-school students at Green Mountain Union High School will be on display at Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, during regular library hours from Wednesday March 1 through Tuesday, March 28. The library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on […]
To the editor: Vote for Martha Dale for Londonderry Select Board
I would like to endorse Martha Dale, resident of Londonderry, as a candidate for the Londonderry Select Board. I have known Martha for many years as a neighbor, friend and professional colleague and have seen her succeed in many leadership roles. She brings to the table many skills that include listening, discerning and identifying common […]
Regional legislative breakfast set for March 13
A forum with area legislators will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 13 at River Valley Tech Center, 303 South St. in Springfield. This event is sponsored by Springfield Regional Development Corp., Mt. Ascutney Regional Commission and the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce. The annual forum is being held in person for the […]
Henry Homeyer: The bargain of cut flowers, here’s a few tips
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Winter drags on, even though the days are getting longer. The sun is often lurking behind gray clouds, and on a good day we only get about 9 hours of light. I do miss the colors of summer, so I keep fresh cut flowers on our table […]
Bob Ulbrich, 93, of Chester
Bob Ulbrich of Chester passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2023, at the Jack Byrnes Palliative Care and Hospice Care Center. He was 93 years old and was born in Rahway, N.J., to Adolph and Mabel (Miller) Ulbrich on Nov. 29, 1929. He attended schools in New Jersey and graduated from Rutgers University, receiving his […]
Scholarships available for Andover students
Are you a graduating high school senior who lives in Andover and plans to continue your education or do you know someone who is? The Andover Scholarship Committee has been offering first-year college/university/tech/trade school scholarships to qualified Andover students since the mid-1990s. The scholarship is competitive, based on commitment and service to the community, not […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Feb. 27
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Andover Road, and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here. Meeting ID: 869 021 5007 and Passcode: 146374 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 1
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access the meeting via Zoom, click here or https://zoom.us/join with Meeting ID: 819 8884 2129. Below is its agenda. 1. Approve Minutes from the Feb. 15, 2023 Select Board Meeting 2. Citizen […]
Laurene Metcalf, 78, formerly of Springfield
Laurene Emma Metcalf, 78, of Bushnell, Fla., passed away in Inverness, Fla., on Feb. 9, 2023. She was born in Springfield, Vt., on June 5, 1944 to Leon and Gladys Metcalf. Laurene’s hobbies were completing puzzles, reading romance novels and visiting with family. She also loved Elvis and the color purple. She loved her family […]
Meet the five candidates for Chester Select Board’s two open seats
The Chester Telegraph sent a series of questions to the five candidates who are vying for two one-year terms on the Chester Select Board. Those two seats are currently held by Leigh Dakin and Ben Whalen, neither of whom is seeking re-election. These questions just address some of the issues for many Chester voters. […]
Resignations leave Cavendish Planning Commission quorumless Select Board to mull next steps; votes Eddy as health officer despite objection
By Cara Philbin @2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Monday, the Cavendish Select Board voted unanimously to accept the resignations of Etienne Ting and Doug McBride from the town’s Planning Commission. Their departures follow a fractious January meeting for the commission several members’ resistance to the Select Board’s October 2022 decision to adopt a Vermont state […]
Chester board OKs Canal St. site for town gardens Group will work under Rec Dept. for community grow plots
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC After two years of back and forth discussions, the Chester Select Board voted last Wednesday to allow the Chester Community Greenhouse and Gardens group to use a portion of town land at the end of Canal Street for public garden plots. Rather than signing a lease or […]
