Archive for July, 2023
TRSU Board agenda for Aug. 3
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 3 in the Art Room at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St., Proctorsville, and via Zoom. To join the meeting via Zoom, go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/81534635381 Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order A. Roll Call […]
Chester music series continues Aug. 3 with Dave Keller Band
The Dave Keller Band is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. During the past decade, Dave Keller has earned a reputation as a “magnificent soul singer” (Elmore Magazine), a “stellar” […]
Sammy B returns to Proctorsville concert series Aug. 2
Sammy Blanchette will return to the gazebo on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Blanchette, also known as Sammy B, is a New England-based singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist who has been playing in the region for several years. His style is a broad mix of rock, blues, reggae, […]
Springfield Community Band concert Aug. 1
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. The scope of the evening’s program is wide, including samples from a variety of musical styles and vintage. Ranging from a French horn composition by […]
Ludlow Fire to hold 5K fund-raiser Sept. 2
The Ludlow Fire Department invites all runners and walkers to enter the first Ludlow Fire Department 5 Alarm 5K Road Race to be held Saturday, Sept. 2. It will kick off at 9 a.m. at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. The race benefits the various fire prevention, member insurance, specialized equipment and charitable […]
$300 cleanup grants available for liveable homes
If your home was damaged by Vermont’s recent floods but you can still live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 to help with cleanup. This Clean and Sanitize Assistance is intended to help homeowners and renters quickly address contamination from floodwaters to prevent additional losses and safety concerns. You […]
Henry Homeyer: Sal, of blueberry fame, is getting old
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Have you ever wondered what would happen after a story ends? I have. The children’s book Blueberries for Sal came out in 1948 and has been a hit for 75 years. If Sal was four years old in the book, she must be pushing 80. I imagine […]
Chester Select Board/Water & Sewer Commission agendas for Aug. 2
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday August 2 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. To Join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 The Select Board meeting will be followed by a meeting of the town’s Water and Sewer Commissioners. Below are the boards’ agendas. 1. […]
FEMA sets up long-term Disaster Recovery Center at Flood Brook School Individuals, businesses urged to sign up for assistance
By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the gymnasium of Flood Brook School, at 91 VT-11 in Londonderry, to help those impacted by the floods of Monday, July 10. FEMA and the Small Business Administration will be on hand to help those affected […]
Lorraine Ann Epler, 85, of Chester
On July 24, 2023, Lorraine Ann (Forrest) Epler, 85, of Chester was called by the Lord to join her husband Joseph F. Epler Sr., who preceded her in 2007, and parents Anna (Morrell) and Charles Forrest Sr. and brother Charles Forrest Jr. Lorraine was born April 29, 1938, in Philadelphia, Penn., and attended Neshaminy High […]
Work on Chester’s delayed short-term rental registry to move forward
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Implementing a short-term rental registry has been a more daunting task than Chester’s town government had expected. More than five months after signing a contract to provide Chester a short-term rental registration program that was planned to launch by April, Granicus told the town on July 13 […]
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday in Weston
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Come to The Hub at Weston, 719 Main St., to celebrate Harry’s birthday. The party starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 31. This event is fun for kids of all ages. Come enjoy a three-course meal straight from the Hogwarts Dining Hall menu. Special potion drinks are also […]
West River Farmers Market to host Poor Cousins at Flood Brook School
The West River Farmers Market will be returning again to Flood Brook School, 91 VT-11 in Londonderry, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, as the town prepares to begin work on the Williams Park, the market’s home site at the junction of Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry, following significant damage […]
Derry Area Tri-Mtn Lions provides lunches for recovery workers
The Londonderry Area Tri-Mtn Lions recently prepared 60 meals for the Meal Distribution for Londonderry Flood Recovery Efforts. Meals were delivered to local business owners and volunteers who were concentrating on cleanup duties in Weston and Londonderry. They were also delivered to the gravel pit for the numerous equipment and truck drivers. This was a […]
Springfield Chamber recaps 51st Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 51st Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 13 at Crown Point Country Club. Eighteen teams hit the course with a total of 72 players. The field was split into two divisions, allowing for four first-place winning teams. Flight A gross winners: David Sigl, Bay Wheeler, Jeremy Sigl, Tony Moriglioni — Team Sigl […]
Chester public safety agencies to host National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 1
The Chester public safety agencies are hosting their annual National Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the Public Safety Building, 130 Pleasant St. Come join members of the Police and Fire departments and the Ambulance Service for a night of fun that includes food, games, music and various emergency […]
College News
William Frank of South Londonderry has been named to the Dean’s List for spring 2023 at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. Tufts University, located in Medford, Mass., recently announced the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 […]
To the editor: State working hard to help storm recovery efforts
As we have all experienced, our state has certainly seen challenging times during this month, with massive flooding in Vermont causing significant losses and hardship for many residents and business owners in our communities. It is heartbreaking to see our friends and neighbors dealing once again with the catastrophic events resulting from changing weather patterns […]
New location for Derry Congregation Church’s Whale of a Sale July 28 & 29
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29. Because of storm damage in the church, the sale will be held at new location: 148 High St. in Londonderry. This is a short distance from the church, just […]
Grace Cottage Fair set for Aug. 5 on Townshend Common
Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, on the Townshend Common. This family-friendly event, now in its 73rd year, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Hospital Fair Day offers fun and fanfare, with the traditional Birthday Parade, an all-day auction, bingo, kids’ games, pony […]
