Author Archive for Press release
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Vermont ranked No. 1 in elections administration
MONTPELIER Secretary of State Jim Condos announced that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Election Data & Science Lab has ranked Vermont No. 1 overall nationally in elections administration for the 2020 election in its Election Performance Index. This marks the second No. 1 ranking for Vermont following the last two presidential elections. The EPI is […]
Ludlow Rotary donates personalized books to school kids
In keeping with its long-standing efforts to support literacy in the local school systems, members of the Ludlow Rotary Club have been preparing customized books, School is Fun and My School, for area elementary school children. What makes these books particularly unique is the fact that each student has his or her name printed on […]
Chester Boy Scouts accepting new members
Escape to the great indoors: Learn amazing outdoor skills and knowledge by being there. Train to provide First Aid, develop leadership experience, build lifelong friendships. Best of all, have a ton of fun doing all of it. ‘ Experienced adults are there to help and guide but Scouts get to run the troop. The Chester […]
Grace Cottage earns gold for Worksite Wellness
TOWNSHEND Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has been awarded a Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Program Award. Presented to Vermont employee wellness programs by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports and the Vermont Department of Health, these awards are given at three levels. Grace Cottage earned gold, the highest level. In 2021, […]
Weston Playhouse rebrands itself, announces 86th season
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC With a new logo and an upbeat selection of presentations, the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company is rebranding itself as the Weston Theater Company as it enters its 86th season. Saying that the new logo and name “embraces our history at the same time it looks forward to our future,” Executive […]
McNaughton Scholarship of $8,000 offered to area students
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Laura Cody McNaughton Public Health and Community Service Award of $8,000. This college scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior from Springfield or the surrounding area who exemplifies Laura’s leadership and giving spirit, and who is pursuing further education and training in a field where these […]
Senior Solutions offering ARPA-funded grants Money must be used to support older adults
Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, will be accepting applications for supportive funding for community organizations providing aging services. Funding for these community projects is being provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. To be eligible for funding, proposed projects and activities must meet Older American Act requirements that funds […]
Photos sought for Cavendish Community Calendar
For almost 20 years, the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association has produced an annual calendar to celebrate some aspect of rural Cavendish life. The calendars do not contain photos taken by professional photographers, but rather, they contain pictures taken by you and your friends and neighbors. Pictures have to reflect an aspect of Cavendish and […]
Cavendish Community Fund accepting grant applications
The Cavendish Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for spring 2022 awards. The fund has given grants twice each year for the past 15 years. Grants will be awarded for cultural, educational or artistic programs, projects or events that benefit the people of Cavendish. The fund considers applications filed anytime, but will only award […]
Water or septic system failing? State offering ARPA funds to help
MONTPELIER The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is providing $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater systems – often referred to as wells or septic systems. Eligible homeowners with failed or inadequate wells, springs, septic […]
Ludlow Rotary, United Church hold lasagna dinner to benefit Ukraine
The Ludlow Rotary Club and the United Church of Ludlow are combining efforts to raise money for humanitarian relief of the besieged people of the Ukraine on Saturday, March 19 at the United Church, located at the corner of Elm and Pleasant streets in Ludlow. According to Rotary member George Thomson, they plan to serve […]
Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum set for Monday, March 7
The annual Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum is taking place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this year’s event will again be virtual. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about legislation being discussed this session in Montpelier, as well as a chance to ask […]
Considering going solar? Whiting Library to host virtual solar energy roundtable discussion
Curious about solar energy and if it might be a good idea for your home? Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, will present a virtual roundtable discussion on residential solar energy from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. If you’re interested in renewable energy, come listen, learn and ask your questions! This roundtable […]
Flood Brook signing up kindergarten students
Parents residing in the towns of Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru or Weston or in tuitioning towns are invited to contact the Flood Brook School office at aalford@floodbrook.org or tgreene@floodbrook.org from March 7 through March 11 to register their children who will be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 kindergarten class. Further […]
Londonderry Rescue Squad honors Fish, Downer for distinguished service
At its annual banquet in December, the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad presented two of its most distinguished awards — the William Cobb Sr. Memorial Award and the Community Service Award — to Marge Fish and Regina Downer. The William Cobb Sr. Award is given to a squad member who has shown excellence in improvement of […]
Cavendish principal finalist forum March 1; special GMUSD board meeting March 2
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Cavendish Town Elementary School Principal Interview Committee will be holding a finalists forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The forum will be both in person (at CTES, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville) and on Zoom. The Two Rivers Supervisory Union will be recording the forum for […]
Meals on Wheels programs celebrate 50 years Local groups serve 8 area towns, seek volunteers, donations
At 9 on a recent Monday morning, the tables for lunch at the Springfield Meals Center were already set with decorations and flowers, ready for the lunch crowd. At the side of the room were two long tables filled with thermal coolers and meals. Volunteers rushed through the door, busily loading their cars and preparing […]
Police search for Connecticut SUV that caused Cavendish crash
© Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police are looking for the driver of a car they say caused a crash in Cavendish on Thursday then left the scene. According to a VSP press release, just before 3 p.m. on Feb. 24, Denver Schillinger, 51, of Windsor, was driving a 2015 GMC truck east near […]
Weston Pop-Up University returns
After successful seasons in the past two years, Weston Pop-Up University returns in March with a new list of fun and informative courses. The 10-class schedule invites you to cook with the chef from The Hub at Weston, learn some Broadway dance steps, try some cartooning with a local artist, taste some wine with a […]
Poetry slams, workshops to be held in Chester
It’s time to pull out your poetry notebook. Or, better yet, start a poetry notebook. You’ll want to be ready to take part in or just enjoy the Thursday-evening Stone Village Poetry Experience in March, April and May. Or just to come listen—it’s a lot of fun! Co-sponsored by Chester’s Whiting Library and the First […]
