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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Community Cares Network
Community Cares Network of Chester/Andover will be holding a fund-raising dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover-Weston Road. The menu will include spaghetti with choice of sauces, salad, bread, dessert, and beverages. Admission is by donation at the door. CCN is a community volunteer organization […]
Celebration of Life for Laurene Metcalf set for June 3
ACelebration of Life for Laurene Emma Metcalf, who was born in Springfield and died at the age of 78 in Florida on Feb. 9, will be held at the North Springfield Baptist Church, 581 Gidding St., in North Springfield at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. You can read her obituary here.
To the editor: GM teachers support Act 152, board members, superintendent who resigned
We, a group of Green Mountain teachers, are in support of Vermont Act 152, the board members who voted to support the law, and our superintendent, who has since announced her resignation. As employees of the district, we felt that it was important to remind our school and this community that we are bigger than […]
To the editor: Chieftain name, logo will always be linked
I am writing to express my disappointment and disgust at the school board’s decision to keep the “Chieftains” name. I am an alum and former assistant baseball coach for 12 years. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the board rescinding the earlier vote that was in favor of retiring the name due to […]
To the editor: Angry, sad over GM board’s action
As a former board member of the Cavendish Elementary School and resident of Proctorsville, I am both angry and sad that the current GMUSD Board voted yesterday to retain their racist mascot. I have a special feeling for American Indians, demeaned by the board action. Years ago, I was the assistant director of a small […]
To the editor: GM school board fails to act in students’ best interest
May 1st was one year since the Vermont Senate passed a bill that bans discriminatory mascots from Vermont schools. A year later Chester’s Green Mountain High School is still clinging to its mascot, which violates this act. Danville decided to retire their “Indians” mascot before the bill was signed into law, and Rutland agreed to […]
To the editor: Thanks to Londonderry, Peru for ARPA allocations
The staff of Neighborhood Connections would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the Town of Londonderry and the Town of Peru for their recent allocation of ARPA funds to our organization. We are thrilled to receive this support and grateful for the recognition of our important work. These funds will allow us to continue […]
Richard V. Roller, 102, of Chester
Richard V. Roller of Chester, died on March 16, 2023 in Springfield. He was 102 years old. Richard was born in Oak Park, Ill., son of the late Louise (Holle) and Louis Roller, residing for many years in Plainfield, N.J. In May 1942, he married Harriet (Peggy) Margaret Kenny of Bayonne, N.J., and they moved […]
To the editor: State prisons fail inmates needing healthcare
On May 4, 2021 members of the Vermont Just Justice organization held a rally at the statehouse to bring awareness to the accepted practice of denying healthcare to incarcerated individuals. Vermont law 28 VSA 801 (a) clearly states the following: The department shall provide healthcare for inmates in accordance with prevailing medical standards. A quick […]
To the editor: S. 5 will raise cost of heating fuel
The Vermont legislative session for 2023 has come to an end. There is no good news for those few Vermonters who might expect their elected representatives to respect our hard earned tax dollars. The Democratic supermajority has passed an $8.5 billion budget, the largest in the history of the state. Windsor County state Sens. Alison […]
GMUSD Board meeting agenda for May 18
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a Special Meeting (due to a different start time than usual) at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday May 18, 2023 in the GM Library, 716 Rt. 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/85863233984 Below is the board’s agenda I. CALL TO ORDER: […]
Chester Select Board regular and special agendas for May 17
The Chester Select Board will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 17 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the agenda for the special meeting 1. Citizen Comments/Answers from Previous Meeting 2. Executive Session: Collective Bargaining Grievance Hearing 3. Adjourn […]
