Archive for May, 2023
CTES principal candidates meet the public
By Shawn Cunningham ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC On the face of it, the two candidates hoping to become the next principal of the Cavendish Town Elementary School couldn’t be more different. For one, it would be her first principal post, while the other has nearly 25 years of principal experience at several elementary schools. At […]
College News
Luke Pennell of Springfield has been named to the winter 2023 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University, located in Manchester, N.H. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over […]
Bullying problems prompt Green Mountain students to start Social Justice Club
By Nola Forrest, Honoré Hazen and Luna Osier ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC This year, Green Mountain Union High School has been dealing with heavy bullying problems. In response, a dozen eighth graders and a social studies teacher have formed the Social Justice Club. This club was created to address the many types of bullying that […]
Springfield Community Band kicks off summer season June 20
The Springfield Community Band’s 2023 concert season kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at the Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. in Springfield, with classical favorites. Performances are held each Tuesday evening through Aug. 1 and are free. Specific details about time and place, along with information about the content of the […]
Workshop on battery-powered garden tools in Cavendish June 5
The Cavendish Energy Committee will host a workshop about current advances in battery-operated tools for the yard and garden at 6 p.m. on Monday. June 5 in the Cavendish Town Office meeting room, 37 High St. Rick Vaughan from Bibens Ace Hardware in Springfield will discuss specific brands, as well as the MowElectric! Campaign, a […]
GMUSD special meeting agenda for May 31 Public candidate forum on Tuesday evening
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday May 31. 2023 in the Green Mountain High School Library 716 Rt. 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/81725903628 An open forum to meet the candidates is being conducted at Cavendish Town Elementary […]
To the editor: Chase on first session as state rep
To the residents of Chester, Grafton, Windham and Athens: It’s late May and I have finished my first session as your representative in the Vermont House of Representatives. I have thoroughly enjoyed representing you in Montpelier. I served on the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, which addresses legislation relating to workforce development and training programs, […]
Calling all golfers for Springfield Chamber’s 51st Hackers Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 51st Annual Hackers Golf Tournament at Crown Point Country Club, 155 Golf Course Road, Springfield, on Thursday, July 13. This popular event is open to players of all abilities; team slots are filling up quickly. Teams of four compete in a scramble for gross and net […]
Henry Homeyer: How to grow great flowers
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC I am a sucker for a good looking flower. Back when I was first developing my flower beds I would go to a plant nursery and grab everything and anything that was in bloom and looking great. And I believe in buying multiples: not one plant, but […]
Two members returned to GM District Board Anger, confusion reigns in meeting attended by 100+
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC By the end of an especially chaotic meeting on Wednesday night, the Green Mountain Unified School District Board did not interview candidates for principal of Cavendish Town Elementary nor did it appoint a new principal, as was on the agenda. Instead, it formally accepted the resignation of […]
GM calls off CTES principal forum after candidate drops out Special board meeting will go forward to look at next steps
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC A forum for the public to meet and ask questions of two candidates for principal of the Cavendish Town Elementary School tonight was called off when one of the choices – Donna Bazyk – informed Superintendent Lauren Fierman that she had taken another job. Fierman told The […]
News Analysis: Did GM follow the ‘Rules’ in mascot vote?
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC In the confusion that followed the end of last week’s Green Mountain Unified School District meeting, Vice Chair Adrienne Williams asked how Robert’s Rules of Order would handle the complicated situation that had just unfolded. See Friday’s article: GM votes to keep Chieftain … At that moment, […]
After resignations, two former GMUSD members hope to return to posts
By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Since Thursday night’s turmoil at the Green Mountain Unified School District board meeting — in which three board members and the supervisory union superintendent announced their resignations following a vote to uphold the school’s name ‘the Chieftains’ — two board members are seeking to get reinstated while another […]
To the editor: Open letter to GM board urges re-vote on mascot
Dear GMUSD Board and Community, As a concerned citizen of Proctorsville, I am writing this email to encourage the board of directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District to allow for a re-vote on the subject of the school mascot. It was made clear to the board at the end of the meeting that […]
David Lord, 89, formerly of Chester
Dr. David Alan Lord, 89, formerly of Chester Vermont, died at his home in Harbour Ridge (Palm City, Fla.) in the loving embrace of his wife Kathy (Pellett), on May 14. David courageously endured a three-year battle with lymphoma that began before he moved to Florida. He loved his new home, which afforded him the […]
Memorial service for Sandy Parker of Weston
A memorial service for Sandy Parker of Weston, who passed away on Nov. 14, 2022 at the age of 73, will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at the Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St, in Londonderry. Sandy’s family invites you to join them for a social gathering of remembrance immediately […]
TRSU Board agenda for June 1
The board of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at the Ludlow Elementary School Professional Development Room, 45 Main St. in Ludlow, and via Zoom. To access with Zoom: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/85756476936| Phone: 646-876-9923 Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL […]
JAMBA opens first bike trail on June 2
The Jamaica Area Mountain Bike Alliance, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association that was formed in 2019 to bring quality singletrack mountain bike trails to the Jamaica area, opens its first trail on Friday, June 2. JAMBA’s first trail opens at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at Ball Mountain Lake on land […]
Plant Sale at St. Luke’s May 26-28
Generous pots of healthy, proven perennials, shrubs, and select annuals and vegetables will be available at the Chester Plant Sale Friday May 26 through Sunday, May 28 on the side lawn of St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. on […]
Cleaning Out Yard Sale in Chester’s Stone Village Hosted by Bonnie & Lew Watters and neighbors May 27-29
Longtime local residents Bonnie and Lew Watters are moving after nearly 50 years of artful living at 250 North St. in Chester’s Stone Village Historic District. They are holding a Cleaning Out Yard Sale, in conjunction with Stone Village neighbors, who will also be offering a wide assortment of interesting and unique wares. Stop by […]
