Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: Partridge seeks post of assistant judge for Windham
I am writing to ask for your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the position of Windham County assistant judge. Many of you know me for my service as a state representative in the Vermont House of Representatives for the last 24 years. My goal has always been to listen to and serve the people […]
To the editor: Dem Senate team seeks Winsdor voters’ support
Thank you, Vermont Windsor District voters, for your support in choosing us to be your three Democratic Senate candidates on the ballot this Nov. 8. We — Alison Clarkson, Dick McCormack and Becca White — are running as a team, and we heartily endorse one another. We respect one another as individuals and as public […]
Weston resident continues personal mission to raise funds for cancer research
Carol MacLaury of Weston is once again joining walkers in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, Oct. 2. Funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. MacLaury walks in honor of her 15-year-old grandson Graham, who was diagnosed […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Sept. 26
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at Andover Town Office, 956 Andover Road, and via Zoom. For Zoom connections, please see below the agenda. Here is the board agenda: 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of September […]
Bill LeClair Jr., 82, formerly of Springfield
GRAND ISLE On Sept. 11, 2022, at Burlington Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burlington, William (Bill) Henry LeClair Jr. crossed over to God’s green pastures and still waters. He was 82. Born in Attleboro, Mass., on Oct. 24, 1939, to William H. LeClair and Eva Mary (St. Jean) LeClair, Bill attended public schools in and around […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 21
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 21, 2022 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting remotely 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 September 7, […]
Updates to regional plan to be discussed ahead of adoption
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (formerly known as the Southern Windsor Regional Planning Commission) will hold two public hearings ahead of adopting changes to the area’s regional plan. The current regional plan expires on Nov. 18, 2022. The public hearings will take place in the Conference Room at 38 Ascutney […]
College News
Luna Burkland of Chester received the Elmira College Key Award for their academic and community leadership. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the EC Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school. This year, the award was given to 761 students across 14 states and […]
Malcolm Felion, 61, of Chester
Malcolm Felion passed away July 16, 2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. He was 61 years old. Malcolm was a Chester resident and spent much of his time in Weston. Malcolm was most happy when hunting, fishing or in the woods with a chainsaw in his hands. He was an accomplished gardener and knowledgeable forager. […]
GMUSD Board agenda for Sept. 15
The Board of Directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District — Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester — will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Green Mountain High School Library/Media Center, 716 VT-103 in Chester. You can also Zoom the meeting by clicking here: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/85863233984; Phone: 646-876-9923. Below is […]
Leslie ‘Bill’ Westine, 77, formerly of Chester
Bill Westine (Leslie Westine Jr.) peacefully passed away after celebrating his birthday and his final Labor Day weekend at The Lake. He lived a full and loving 77 years with many friends and close family nearby. Bus (Leslie Sr.) and Eleanor (Howe) Westine raised Bill and his brother, Jim, in the quaint town of Chester, […]
Herbert Rosenblatt, 96, of Brookfield, Conn.
Herbert Rosenblatt, 96, of Brookfield, Conn., passed away after a short illness at home on Sept. 9 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Jane Rosenblatt (Solomon). He was born on Sept. 3, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late Israel and Alice Rosenblatt. He grew up in […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Sept. 12
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Sept. 12, 2022 at the Andover Town Office and via Zoom. To join go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8690215007 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of August 22nd & 29th meetings. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five […]
Evelyn Cummings, 72, former Chester resident
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. Evelyn Ann Cummings, 72, died Aug. 31, 2022 at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Vt. Evelyn was born Jan. 11, 1950 to Frances and Marvin Cummings of Chester. She graduated from Chester High School in 1968 and attended Castleton State College majoring in Physical Education. Pursuing her love of dogs, she worked at Barohi […]
Windham Community to hold candidates forum Vermont House, Senate hopefuls to meet on Sept. 13
UPDATE: This meeting will also be held by Zoom. Please see below for details. ©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Windham Community Organization invites voters to meet candidates for Vermont Senate and House at its Windham Candidates Forum, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Windham Meeting House, 26 Harrington Road. The […]
Memorial service for Ada Pearson set for Oct. 15
A memorial service will be held for Ada H. Pearson, who passed away on Aug. 19, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the First Baptist Church, 62 Crescent St.in South Londonderry. A reception will follow the service. Memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 278, […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 7
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and on Zoom. To access via Zoom, see the information below the agenda. Here is the meeting agenda: 1. Hearing to issue Health Order; 138 Cummings Road 2. Approve Minutes from the August 17, 2022 Selectboard […]
TRSU Board agenda for Sept. 1
The board of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 in the Professional Development Room of Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main St. in Ludlow, and via Zoom. See below to access via Zoom. Here is its agenda. I. Call to Order: A. Roll Call II. Approval […]
GMUSD board special meeting agenda for Aug. 25
The board of the Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed renovations to its school buildings and a bond issue to finance them at 6 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 25 at Green Mountain High School 716 Rt. 103 south in Chester and via zoom. To Join the meeting go […]
Ada Ruth Howe Pearson, 96, of S. Londonderry
Ada Ruth Howe Pearson of South Londonderry passed away peacefully from natural causes on Aug. 19, 2022. She was 96. Ada was born Feb. 5, 1926 at the family farm on Spring Hill Road in South Londonderry. She was the last child of Bert and Emma (Rhoades) Howe. Ada attended the Four Corners School in […]
