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College News
Paige Kelley of Ludlow, a Political Science major, has been named to the President’s List for the fall 2022 semester at the College of Charleston 0f Charleston, S.C. To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. AJ Aldrich of […]
Ludlow Police: Mt. Holly man took his own life in parking lot
By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC A Mount Holly man found dead in his car at the base of Okemo Mountain last Wednesday afternoon apparently used a firearm to take his own life, according to Ludlow Police. Police Chief Jeff Billings told The Chester Telegraph that the body of Ronald McGreevey, 54, was discovered […]
To the editor: Windham senators asked to vote ‘no’ on Affordable Heat Act
An open letter to Sen. Wendy Harrison and Nader Hashim, Democrats representing the Windham District: You will shortly be voting on the so-called “Affordable Heat Act,” (S.5) formerly the “Clean Heat Act.” The intent of the legislation is to accomplish a statewide switch from heating systems that run on fossil fuels such as oil, natural […]
Op-ed: Ranked choice voting, sheriff qualifications on agenda in Montpelier
By Sen. Alison Clarkson So much is happening at the Statehouse. Bills are beginning to be passed out of committees at a rapid pace, a new set of pages have arrived, the Budget Adjustment Act is poised for a final vote in the Senate and will probably go to a Conference Committee, and the building […]
Commentary: What will make the shooting stop?
By Nicholas Boke Let’s see where the action is this morning. Ah. A shopping mall in El Paso. Again. Just across the street from the Walmart where 23 people were murdered in 2019. The earlier shooting was racist. There’s no clear motive for this one yet. Better check in on that Michigan State University shooting […]
To the editor: Vote for Martha Dale for Londonderry Select Board
I would like to endorse Martha Dale, resident of Londonderry, as a candidate for the Londonderry Select Board. I have known Martha for many years as a neighbor, friend and professional colleague and have seen her succeed in many leadership roles. She brings to the table many skills that include listening, discerning and identifying common […]
Bob Ulbrich, 93, of Chester
Bob Ulbrich of Chester passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2023, at the Jack Byrnes Palliative Care and Hospice Care Center. He was 93 years old and was born in Rahway, N.J., to Adolph and Mabel (Miller) Ulbrich on Nov. 29, 1929. He attended schools in New Jersey and graduated from Rutgers University, receiving his […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Feb. 27
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Andover Road, and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here. Meeting ID: 869 021 5007 and Passcode: 146374 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 1
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access the meeting via Zoom, click here or https://zoom.us/join with Meeting ID: 819 8884 2129. Below is its agenda. 1. Approve Minutes from the Feb. 15, 2023 Select Board Meeting 2. Citizen […]
Laurene Metcalf, 78, formerly of Springfield
Laurene Emma Metcalf, 78, of Bushnell, Fla., passed away in Inverness, Fla., on Feb. 9, 2023. She was born in Springfield, Vt., on June 5, 1944 to Leon and Gladys Metcalf. Laurene’s hobbies were completing puzzles, reading romance novels and visiting with family. She also loved Elvis and the color purple. She loved her family […]
Meet the five candidates for Chester Select Board’s two open seats
The Chester Telegraph sent a series of questions to the five candidates who are vying for two one-year terms on the Chester Select Board. Those two seats are currently held by Leigh Dakin and Ben Whalen, neither of whom is seeking re-election. These questions just address some of the issues for many Chester voters. […]
Resignations leave Cavendish Planning Commission quorumless Select Board to mull next steps; votes Eddy as health officer despite objection
By Cara Philbin @2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Monday, the Cavendish Select Board voted unanimously to accept the resignations of Etienne Ting and Doug McBride from the town’s Planning Commission. Their departures follow a fractious January meeting for the commission several members’ resistance to the Select Board’s October 2022 decision to adopt a Vermont state […]
Ernest Crosier, 73, of Chester
Ernest “Ernie” Crosier 73, of Chester, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield. He was born May 3, 1949 in Randolph, the son of Bernard H. and Agnes (Bryant) Crosier. He attended Springfield schools, graduating from Springfield High School with the Class of 1967. He served in the Chester […]
College News
Castleton University congratulates the graduates from the class of December 2022. The following students recently graduated from Castleton University and will be recognized during the 236th Commencement. Noah Distefano of West Townshend; Kristina Galimi of Ludlow and Bhavin Patel of Ludlow Elyse Carola Donaghue of Andover, a freshman majoring in engineering studies, was named a […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Feb. 15
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, following a special meeting for a site visit at 5 p.m. at the Canal Street well location. The regular meeting will take place at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access the meeting via Zoom, click here or https://zoom.us/join […]
To the editor: Vermonters prove their kindness to couple in frightful accident
It was Dec. 26, 2022, the day after a wonderful Christmas in Vermont, surrounded by all of our beloved family. We had flown back east to share a snowy holiday with our two sons, Luca and Nico, ages 6 and 7. This had become somewhat a tradition since they had learned to walk. It has […]
Applications open for League of Women Voters scholarships
MONTPELIER The League of Women Voters of Vermont Education Fund is now accepting applications for its Winona Smith Scholarship program. Created in 1998 to honor the legacy of League leader Winona Smith, the scholarship is awarded annually to local high school seniors who embody the characteristics and qualities Smith displayed of civic participation and community […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Feb. 13
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Andover Road, and via Zoom. To access via Zoom, click here. Meeting ID: 869 021 5007 and Passcode: 146374 Below is its agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. […]
Op-ed: Senate housing bill targets rehabs, affordable new builds, accessory dwellings
By Sen. Alison Clarkson The Vermont legislature is now deep into the work of our 2023 session. To date, 230 bills have been introduced, committees are taking testimony on various issues, and the priorities we identified before session began are beginning to take shape in legislation. The discussion about the Senate’s 107-page child care bill, […]
