Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: Thanks to Williams River volunteer water quality samplers
The Chester Conservation Committee wishes to thank the six volunteers who sampled the Williams River every other week this summer. The samples collected give scientists with the Vermont Agency of Natural of Resources and the Connecticut River Conservancy a summer’s worth of data points about the water quality on specific days, at specific times. This […]
To the editor: Upcoming election is important to our future
To the residents of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham, This election for our president and vice president may be the most important vote that we as citizens of the United States have had in our lifetimes. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz represent a future rooted in democracy, in civil and human rights, in aspiring toward […]
Kenneth Paul Alberti, 73, of Londonderry
Kenneth Paul Alberti, 73, of Londonderry, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Hospice Care Center in Lebanon, N.H.Kenneth was born April 13, 1951, in Rochester, N.Y., the eldest son of Paul and Dorothy (Gross) Alberti. In his youth, Ken had the opportunity to live in multiple East Coast towns, being that his […]
TRSU Board agenda for Sept. 5
The Board of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville and on Zoom. To join via Zoom click here: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82752233377 Below is its agenda. I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: III. […]
Chester Select Board and Water Commission agendas for Sept. 4
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 4 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. The meeting will be followed by a meeting of the Water and Sewer Commissioners. To join either or both sessions go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below are the boards’ agendas: SELECT BOARD […]
To the editor: End the Democrats’ supermajority in the Vermont legislature
Another election season is upon us. Ballots will be mailed out starting Monday Sept. 23. I am asking my fellow Vermonters to again take consideration of candidates that will put a stop to the never ending tax and spend agenda of the Democratic supermajority in the Vermont House and Senate. As a lifelong Vermonter, I […]
Chester GOP to hold event for state House candidate Tom Charlton
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester GOP is inviting the public to meet Tom Charlton, candidate for the state House of Representatives for the Windham-Windsor District towns of Athens, Grafton, Windham and Chester, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 on the front porch of the Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common in Chester. Charlton, who has […]
To the editor: Why is Sen. Clarkson taxing Vermonters?
It likely comes as no surprise to you that Vermont is the third most taxed state in America. By comparison, Wyoming has nearly the same population yet pays roughly half in taxes as Vermont. This year, we just slogged through one of the most painful increases in property taxes, which could have been avoided were […]
Ronald Boston, 68, of S. Londonderry
Ronald DeWitt Boston, age 68, passed away in his South Londonderry home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. He was an active member of the community and was known for his wicked sense of humor, his love of dogs and his unwavering generosity. Ronald passed peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family. In lieu […]
Springfield Rotary donates outerwear to Springfield, Chester Head Start programs
Springfield Rotary Club President Deb Cox, using an annual $1,000 matching grant, purchased outerwear for children ages 3 to 6 who attended the Springfield and Chester Head Start programs. Cox said that inappropriate outerwear is a barrier to children’s physical activity in child-care settings. To bring awareness to the need, the club was able to […]
Ludlow Firefighters 5K fund-raiser set for Aug. 31
The Ludlow Firefighters Association is hosting the 2nd annual 5 Alarm 5K Road Race and Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, with day-of registration to begin at 7:30 a.m. The road race will begin at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. Preregistration is $20-$25; day-of registration is $30. Children 11 and under […]
Cavendish resident named new head at Expeditionary School in Ludlow
With the start of the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Expeditionary School at Black River, located in Ludlow, announces two new appointments. Michael Kell of Cavendish has been named the Head of School to guide the vision of ESBR. Kell has an extensive array of educational background and is always eager for […]
Chester resident named exec director of Neighborhood Connections
Neighborhood Connections announces that Thom Simmons of Chester has stepped into the role of executive director of the Londonderry-based organization. Simmons has a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, most recently serving as Nutrition & Wellness director of Senior Solutions, the Area Agency on Aging for Southeastern Vermont. His background includes chairing the business […]
Charles Robert Lauren, 70, of Chester
Charles Robert Lauren passed away peacefully at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H., surrounded by his family and friends on Aug. 13, 2024 after a year-long struggle with cancer. Charlie was a true Vermonter. Charlie was born on Jan. 29, 1954 in Springfield to Arnold and Dorothy Lauren of Andover. He grew up in […]
Upcoming events at West River Farmers Market
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC There’s less than half the season of the West River Farmers Market in Londonderry remaining and you don’t want to miss that delicious ear of corn or pass up on some early holiday shopping. The market, located at the Williams Park at the junction of Route 11 and Route 100, continues […]
Ludlow Dental to move in with Chester Dental
Ludlow Dental is formally moving to Chester, combining services with Chester Dental Center, at 55 Route 11 West. This transition comes on the heels of a trial period that forced Ludlow Dental Center to close after the devastating flooding in July 2023. Effective Sept. 3, all patients of Ludlow Dental Center will be seen at […]
Ronald Chute, 96, of Chester
Ronald Kinsman Chute, 96, died at home in Chester on Aug. 5, 2024. Ron was born Nov. 4, 1927 in Cambridge, Mass., to Austin Aubrey Chute and Hilda Kinsman Chute. He graduated from The Rivers School in 1945 while attending Williams College on an accelerated schedule. After enlisting in the U.S. Army, Ron spent 16 […]
Chase filed complaint against Lt. Gov. Zuckerman Zuckerman’s offers of menstrual products to lawmakers prompted reprimand from House speaker
By Sarah Mearhoff ©2024 VTDigger In early 2023, House Speaker Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington, issued verbal and written warnings to Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman after state legislators reported feeling uncomfortable when Zuckerman offered them access to a supply of menstrual products located in a drawer in his chief of staff’s office. Krowinski and other top Statehouse […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Aug. 12
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Aug. 12 at the 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 July 22nd meeting and public hearing. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes […]
Chester Select Board and Water Commission agendas for Aug. 7
The Chester Select Board will meet in its capacity as the town’s Water Commission at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 7 followed by a Select Board meeting. The meetings will be held at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below are the Boards’ agendas WATER COMMISSION […]
