Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Bruce Orchitt, 72, of Chester
Bruce Alexander Orchitt, 72, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in his Chester home, where he was lovingly cared for by family. Cancer treatment over the past two years took its toll, but Bruce chose to live fully and work up until his body simply couldn’t anymore. He was born on July 19, 1952, […]
Local knitters create winter caps for Westminster Head Start kids
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Carley Marston of Bellows Falls, pictured above standing on the porch of Six Loose Ladies in Chester, holds just a few of the 60 knitted hats and mittens for children at the Early Education Services Westminster Head Start Program. Since October, the community of knitters who frequent both Six Loose Ladies […]
Kate Lorenz Memorial Fund donates to four Vermont organizations
The Kate Lorenz Memorial Community Fund announces nine awards/gifts for 2024. This year as in the past, the fund has donated $5,000 in gifts to organizations that represent Kate’s interests and passions. Four organizations are in Vermont; five are in Massachusetts. The Kate Lorenz Memorial Community Fund, supports the causes and ideas Lorenz held dear: […]
College News
Noah DiStefano, a member of the Green Mountain Union High School Class of 2016, graduated from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, with a master’s degree in science (archeology) with commendation in November. St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., welcomed Caroline D. Tarmy of South Londonderry as a member of the Class of 2028. Tarmy […]
GM Marching Band celebrates new banner, thanks to One Credit Union
Pictured from left, with the new banner are Green Mountain student Anna Bennett, GM Principal John Broadley, Two Rivers Supervisory Union Superintendent Layne Millington, music teacher Michael Hilkert, Selina Meisenhelder and Caitlyn Stone-Humphrey of One Credit Union and GM student Owen Levy. Photo by GM art teacher Christa Valente The Green Mountain Marching Band has […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Dec. 9
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 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 November 25th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per […]
Harold J. ‘Hiedi’ Hale, 91, of Weston
Harold J. “Hiedi” Hale, 91, of Weston, passed away Dec. 2, 2024 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. A lifelong resident of Weston, Hiedi was born there on March 5, 1933, the son of the late Rollin and Mildred (Harris) Hale. He also attended Weston schools. Along with his wife Hazel, Hiedi owned and […]
To the editor: Rep.-elect Morrow on projected property tax hike
The Vermont Tax Commissioner has released his annual estimate of what our average statewide property tax will be next year, based on expected revenues, expected property values, the budgets school boards are proposing to local voters, and other currently existing costs in the education fund. The letter projects a 5.9% property tax increase. While it […]
John William Alexander, 58, of South Londonderry
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John William Alexander, who left us peacefully on Nov. 23 at the age of 58. John was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Born on May 26, 1966, John grew up in South Londonderry, […]
To the editor: Chester development would create many problems for full-time residents
My concerns are the zoning law changes to smaller lots in Chester. The new revision of zoning laws for acre reduction to lots for development off Putnam Hill Road in Chester on an 8+ acre lot for new homes has been approved by Chester planning and zoning. Despite objection by surrounding homeowners. My understanding on […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Dec. 4
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. Click here to access the meeting via Zoom. Below is its agenda. 1. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes from the Selectboard Meeting dated November 20, 2024 3. Citizen’s Comments […]
To the editor: How to merge Proctorsville and Cavendish fire departments
Once again, the issue of merging Fire Districts 1 and 2 in Cavendish has been brought up by a few citizens. I have been on the Cavendish Fire Department since 2017 and on the Cavendish Fire District 2 since 2019. I have also been involved in the unsuccessful attempt to merge the fire districts. The […]
Huzon ‘Jerry’ Stewart III, 81, of Chester
It is with heavy hearts that we share Huzon J. “Jerry” Stewart III, passed away comfortably and well-loved at his family home in Chester on Nov. 13, 2024. Born July 30, 1943, in Springfield, he was the son of Huzon J. Stewart Jr. and F. Ernestine (Jones) Stewart. Jerry was a graduate of Chester High […]
Arkansas man sentenced to almost 7 years for traveling to have sex with Vermont 15-year-old
RUTLAND A 25-year-old Arkansas man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Rutland to six years and 9 months in jail followed by 15 years of supervised release on Wednesday, Nov. 20 after an earlier guilty plea of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. According to court records, in March 2023, while […]
Weston Christmas Bazaar set for Nov. 29-30
If you have chosen to spend your Thanksgiving weekend amid the tranquility and stark beauty of Vermont’s Stick Season, it doesn’t mean you don’t have access to a superior shopping experience. Weston’s 43rd Christmas Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30 at the Walker […]
Chester Teen Center growing; donations sought to work on permanent space
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Since its inception last March, with a focus group of six students from Green Mountain Union High School, the Chester Teen Center program has grown to serve more than 50 local students in grades 6 and up and meeting in the community room of the Congregational Church at 469 Main […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Nov. 25
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Nov. 25 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 Nov. 11 meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, […]
Chester Select Board/Water Commissioners agendas for Nov. 20
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., followed by the Water/Sewer Commissioners meeting. You can also attend by Zoom by clicking here. Below are their agendas. Select Board agenda 1. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes from the Select […]
To the editor: Correcting misunderstandings about Covid vaccine and climate change
Mr. Keith Stern, who unsuccessfully ran for the Vermont House in the last election, has made false statements about the Covid vaccine and climate change in several publications. First, Mr. Stern said that the FDA/CDC VAERS website “reported incidences of adverse reactions” to the vaccine. Of course there are reported adverse reactions, as there are […]
After ‘tragic’ election night, Dems oust Clarkson from Senate majority leadership
By Sarah Mearhoff ©2024 VTDigger MONTPELIER Two and a half weeks after Vermont voters eviscerated their supermajority, Senate Democrats convened Saturday to reflect on their election losses and chart a new course ahead of the 2025 legislative session. They voted to retain one top leader — but jettisoned another. Saturday’s caucus at the Statehouse was […]
