Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
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 […]
‘Bud’ Stevenson, 92, of Londonderry and Florida
Thomas Milton “Bud” Stevenson III, 92, of Londonderry, Vt., and Venice, Fla., passed away peacefully in Venice on April 23, 2023 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Martha, and daughters Nancy Smith (Peter), Wendy Adams (Bruce), Jean Stearns (Paul), five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, stepdaughter Lisa Reid (Jeff), stepson Donald Rowley (Kelley) […]
Cavendish hires town manager; addresses manganese in town water Grafton Cheese gets take-away alcohol license for new store
By Cara Philbin © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Monday, the Cavendish Select Board announced that Rick Chambers has been hired as the new town manager, following Brendan McNamara’s departure to Ludlow. Chambers is a resident of Cavendish and spent over 25 years working for the town of Springfield, where he most recently served as […]
Celebration of Life for Joan Lake set for May 27
The family of Joan Lake of Grafton extends a warm invitation to her many friends for a Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. It will be held at Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center (formerly Grafton Ponds), 783 Townshend Road in Grafton. A community gathering will follow the service at the […]
College News
Maia Perry of Chester was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Perry was initiated at Fordham University in Baton Rouge, La. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors […]
GMUHS board agenda for May 18
The board of directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at the library/media center of the Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT-103 in Chester. You can also access the meeting via Zoom at: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/85863233984 or by phone by dialing: 646-876-9923. Because the […]
To the editor: Thank you volunteers for Greening Up Springfield
The weather cooperated beautifully for the 53rd Annual Green Up Day, and it was a great success! The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce was joined on Saturday, May 6 by more than 250 community members helping to Green Up Springfield. We distributed over 600 bags for trash pickup. Thanks to Amy Duffy of Edward Jones, […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who ‘Greened Up’ in Chester
Huge shout out to all corners of Chester for the amazing Green Up Day efforts! 250 bags were distributed by the helpful folks at Chester Hardware, Erskines, Whiting Library, and the Chester Town Office. One look at the dumpster and you can easily see that all 250 bags came back. Way to go! The Whiting […]
College News
Allison Fiske of Springfield recently joined more than 50 other nursing students who participated in the annual Arnold P. Gold Foundation White Coat Ceremony at Castelton University. A short-film by Maya Lindberg of Cavendish of the Class of 2024 and Emma Fisher of the Class of 2025 is one of 16 featured finalists at the […]
Andover Select Board agenda for May 8
The Select Board of the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 8 at Andover Town Office, 952 Andover Road, and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8690215007 The passcode is 146374. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes […]
TRSU board agenda for May 4
The board of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 04 at the ART Room at Cavendish Elementary, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville, and via Zoom, by clicking here, and by phone: 646-876-9923 . Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL […]
Charles Franklin Whitten, 82, Chester native
Charles Franklin Whitten, 82, died at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass., on April 30, 2023. He was born in Chester, Vermont, on March 7, 1941. Charles graduated from Chester High School, a star basketball player, and then from the University of Vermont. He was employed by Aetna Insurance and Carnation Co. He then became […]
Make an IMPACT: Grace Cottage needs your vote!
TOWNSHEND For the second year in a row, Grace Cottage has been chosen as an IMPACT Award Finalist for Vermont by the Ruderman Family Foundation and the Red Sox Foundation. The contest seeks to recognize organizations for their efforts to improve mental health in their communities. In an email congratulating Grace Cottage for being chosen […]
GM Building Restructuring Committee agenda for May 8
The Building Restructuring Committee of the Green Mountain Unified School District Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 8 at the Green Mountain High School Library, 716 VT-103 in Chester. You can also access the meeting by Zoom: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/85789511807 and Phone: 646-876-9923 The committee is made up of Dennis Reilly of Cavendish, Katie […]
Chester Select Board agenda for May 3
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Public Hearing re: Amendment to Unified Development Bylaws 2. Approve Minutes from the April 19, 2023 Select Board Meeting 3. […]
Allison Marie Forney, 36, was former Chester officer
Allison Marie Forney was born June 20, 1986 in Greenville, Calif., to Mary Ann Kearns and Tom Forney. She was a beloved stepdaughter of Bill Kearns. Allison died April 1, 2023 at her home in Campbell, Calif. She was dedicated to saving lives, starting a life of service as a 14-year-old volunteer firefighter and Emergency […]
