Archive for August, 2023
State seeks to ensure health coverage for flood victims Special enrollment announced for those needing insurance
The Department of Vermont Health Access is working to ensure Vermonters affected by flooding maintain their health coverage. Having health insurance will bolster Vermonters’ health and well-being throughout what is sure to be a long and arduous recovery. The Department of Vermont Health Access, which administers Vermont Medicaid and Vermont Health Connect, is offering a […]
How to qualify for property loss, other expenses Homes, rentals, businesses, other losses could be eligible
Vermont homeowners and renters in Windham and Windsor counties as well as in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland and Washington counties who were affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred beginning July 7 may be eligible for FEMA grants for personal property losses and other eligible expenses. Individuals & Households […]
Update: Jamaica center opens; FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield UPDATE: New hours, days in centers throughout state
A new Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Springfield, becoming the second in the southern-central Vermont region following the floods of July 10. A center was opened in Londonderry more than 10 days ago. The new center — at 100 River St. within the Springfield Health Center — will help Vermont residents affected by the […]
TDS donates $2,000 to help Ludlow
TDS Telecommunications LLC, which maintains an office and services in Ludlow, has made a donation toward local recovery efforts after the community experienced massive flooding in early July. The $2,000 donation was made through the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce, which has set up a disaster resources page here. TDS’ office at 111 Main St. […]
Sundays on the Hill concert Aug. 6 in Weston
The Sundays on the Hill concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary of bringing musical talent to Weston. Vermont’s premiere flute quartet, Pipe Dreams, performs in the Weston Community Church, 37 Lawrence Hill Road, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 6. Come enjoy music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Bozza and more. Admission is only $5 for adults, thanks […]
S. Derry Library hosts children’s art, reptile programs
The South Londonderry Free Library received a generous grant from The Stratton Foundation to fund its children’s programs. Children of all ages are invited to work with artist/teacher Casey Junker Bailey, who will offer her book-inspired art programs at the library on a monthly basis throughout the year. In addition to the artwork that they […]
What to know about emergency business gap funding
The Vermont Department of Economic Development has announced additional details and guidelines for the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program. This $20 million grant program is intended to help businesses and nonprofits restore, reopen, and bring their employees back to work after suffering physical damages to their property beginning on July 7, 2023, when severe storms […]
Concerts & Caps: More flood relief fund-raisers
©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Telegraph continues to track efforts to raise funds for those affected by the floods in south-central Vermont. Below is a compilation of events and other opportunities to support those in need. If you know of other such efforts, please e-mail them in the format below, including a description of […]
CAES sustained minor damage during floods Other TRSU schools in good shape; all to open on time
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The area rumor mill was working overtime as people have added their own interpretations to a story about flood damage in Vermont schools that ran in VT Digger a week after the July 10 floods. With the Digger article attributing “major damage” to the school, one such […]
