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Derry Rescue offers First Responder course

Derry Rescue offers First Responder course

If you are interested in helping out in your community, now is your chance. The  Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is holding a  Vermont Emergency First Responder course at the LVRS squad building, 6068 Vermont Route 100 in Londonderry, beginning Monday, Nov. 6. To be eligible for this VEFR certification course you must be at least […]

Drop off unneeded meds Saturday at local police departments

Drop off unneeded meds Saturday at local police departments

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Windsor County Sheriff’s Office, local and state law enforcement agencies, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The Take-Back Day event is free and anonymous, no questions […]

CORRECTION: TRSU board agenda for Nov. 2

CORRECTION: TRSU board agenda for Nov. 2

The Board of Directors of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 in the Professional Development Room of Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main St. in Ludlow,  and on Zoom. To access the meeting on Zoom, click here, or by phone dial 646-876-9923. Below is its agenda. […]

19 certified to be substance abuse prevention specialists; four join certification board

19 certified to be substance abuse prevention specialists; four join certification board

The Vermont Prevention Certification Board announces the addition of four new members to its board as it concludes its initial cohort of certified specialists seeking to prevent substance misuse. Currently there are 19 individuals in Vermont who hold CPS credentials, including four who transferred their certification from another state. The VPCB values diversity, equity and […]

Card shower as Howard Woodcock turns 100

Card shower as Howard Woodcock turns 100

In a little over a week, Chester native Howard Woodcock will reach a milestone and his family wants to shower him with cards on his 100th birthday. Woodcock was born on Nov. 3, 1923 and lived with his parents – Wiley and Luella Woodcock – on Main Street, across from the Congregational Church. He graduated […]

Agenda for Windham Select Board special meeting for Oct. 23

Agenda for Windham Select Board special meeting for Oct. 23

The Windham Select Board will hold a remote-only special meeting at 6 p,m. on Monday Oct. 23. To join the meeting go to  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89385182975  Meeting ID: 893 8518 2975  Passcode: 849894 Below is the board’s agenda. Note: Action may be taken on any agenda item. 1) Start recording & call meeting to order 2) Additions/deletions […]

TRSU board meeting agenda for Oct. 26

TRSU board meeting agenda for Oct. 26

The Board of Directors of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will hold a special meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 in the gym of  Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. The meeting will be in-person only. Below is its agenda. I. CALL TO ORDER: A. Roll call II. […]

Andover Select Board meeting agenda for Oct. 23

Andover Select Board meeting agenda for Oct. 23

The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Oct. 23 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of October 9th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]

Local musicians record original song to help July flood victims

Local musicians record original song to help July flood victims

@2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Inspired by the flooding that devastated much of Vermont in July, Chester musician Jacob McLaughlin composed a song titled “Livin’ in Vermont” that will be released on Wednesday, Oct. 18 for purchase with the money going to the Vermont Community Foundation’s Flood Response and Recovery Fund. Plans were in the works […]

Former Yosemite fire chief to give presentation on historic local fires

Former Yosemite fire chief to give presentation on historic local fires

©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Arnold Stoddard, the last fire chief of Chester’s historic Firehouse No. 2, also known as the Yosemite Firehouse on Route 103 in Chester, will give a presentation on the region’s memorable fires from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Stoddard’s […]

Chester Select Board agenda for Oct. 18

Chester Select Board agenda for Oct. 18

The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting – including a Health Order Hearing for 624 Potash Brook Road – at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 18 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 The board’s agenda is below. 1. Hearing to Issue Health Order: […]

GM Board of Directors agenda for Oct. 19

GM Board of Directors agenda for Oct. 19

The Green Mountain Unified School District Board of Directors will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Green Mountain Union High School Library/Media Center,  716 VT-103 in Chester. You can also access the meeting via Zoom by clicking hereor by phone at 646-876-9923. Below is its agenda. I. CALL TO […]

Londonderry Wastewater Committee holds public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17

Londonderry Wastewater Committee holds public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17

The Town of Londonderry’s Village Wastewater Committee will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17  at Flood Brook School, at 91 VT-11 in Londonderry. The purpose of this meeting is to share details of the project that would bring affordable and safe waste water systems and the progress that has been […]

Memorial Service for David Lord Oct. 28

Memorial Service for David Lord Oct. 28

The Memorial Service for David Lord, who died May 14, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the First Universalist Parish, 211 North St. in Chester. David was a long-time resident of Chester and active member of the community. He had moved a year ago to Palm City, Fla., with his […]

John Evans Carroll, 66, of South Londonderry

John Evans Carroll, 66, of South Londonderry

John Evans Carroll died on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, surrounded by family at his home in South Londonderry. Born on May 16, 1957 on Staten Island, N.Y., the son of John M. Carroll and Adrienne E. Carroll, who both preceded John in death. John moved to South Londonderry in 1987. He later married Robin Hopkinson, […]

To the editor: Public hearing Oct. 16 on updated Chester zoning

To the editor: Public hearing Oct. 16 on updated Chester zoning

In February of 2022, the Town of Chester was awarded a Bylaw Modernization Grant from the Vermont Department of Housing & Community Development. Over the past 18 months, the Planning Commission has been working to modernize the six “Chester Center” zoning districts and will hold a public hearing on the culmination of their work at […]

Derry takes its place in history of snowboarding

Derry takes its place in history of snowboarding Dedication of Burton Snowboards historic marker draws Olympians, former employees and fans

By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Friends, family and fans of the late Jake Burton Carpenter gathered at Williams Park on Main Street in Londonderry last Tuesday to unveil a state historical marker honoring his legacy of revolutionizing winter sports through the perfection of the modern snowboard. (Click any image to launch gallery.) It […]

To the editor: B.R.A.T. Mud Puppy crews aided in flood recovery

To the editor: B.R.A.T. Mud Puppy crews aided in flood recovery

Just days after the devastating floods blew through many of the communities of the Black River watershed in mid-July, the all-volunteer Black River Action Team rallied the troops. B.R.A.T. Director Kelly Stettner credits the outstanding efforts of two local ladies who reached out to see how they could help: Melissa Rockhill and Laurie Marechaux. Many […]

New Arrivals: Son to Olivia Gould and Jordan Crosby

New Arrivals: Son to Olivia Gould and Jordan Crosby

Gould-Crosby Olivia Gould and Jordan Crosby of Chester announce the birth of their son, Hudson Dale Crosby, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

West River Farmers Market last day of season Saturday, Oct. 7

West River Farmers Market last day of season Saturday, Oct. 7

Get that last taste of farmers market freshness at the final market of the season, this weekend at West River Farmers Market. The market will be bidding its patrons a fond farewell till next May at its home site, the Williams Park at Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry. It will be open from 9 […]