Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
To the editor: I will be voting for Tom Bock
Election Day is coming soon, and I will be voting for Tom Bock for our state representative for Windsor 3-1. I have known Tom both personally and professionally for many years and have always found him to be a personable, hard-working individual. He will always take the time to discuss any issues with people of […]
Like rest of country, Vermont Covid numbers rise State issues early vaccination protocol, frontline hazard pay program
©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Department of Health confirmed a jump of 28 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, for a steep incline of 101 new cases reported this week, a small portion of the 82,600 new infections reported nationwide on Friday alone. Despite that, Vermont still has the lowest seven-day per capita average of […]
Garry West, 77, of Jamaica
Garry Benson West, 77, of VT Route 30 in Jamaica, died unexpectedly Friday morning, October 16, 2020 in the comfort of his home. Garry was born in Londonderry on July 26, 1943, the son of Malcolm and Mona (Benson) West. He attended public schools in Londonderry and graduated from Chester High School with the Class […]
To the editor: Democrats have misguided agenda
Why is Vermont’s rental housing so expensive in relation to income? Why are neighboring states’ economies much better than Vermont’s? Why are Vermont’s taxes near the highest in the country? Why does Vermont rank as the least friendly business state? Why is Vermont the most expensive state for retirees? This is not by accident nor […]
In Vermont, hope that universal mail-in balloting becomes norm Advocates see opportunity for this progressive voting rights state to do even more
By Matt DeRienzo Editor-in-Chief The Center for Public Integrity Vermont has gone farther than almost any other state this year in making sure that residents can vote safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, temporarily switching to a universal vote-by-mail system in which every registered voter is sent a ballot. And there are few other barriers to […]
Derry cemeteries close for season on Nov. 12
The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry will be closing Londonderry cemeteries for the season on Thursday, Nov. 12, which will still allow for observance of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Clean-up of the cemeteries by the cemetery caretakers will begin immediately. The Cemetery Commission is asking that people remove all decorations that […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Oct. 26
The Select Board for the town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 at Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover Road, with appropriate distancing. Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes: Act on the minutes from the October 12th meeting. […]
Op-ed: Rep. Bock on wrap up of legislative session Covid funding, Global Warming Act, cannabis marketplace
By Tom Bock The Vermont House of Representatives passed its final bills and adjourned on Friday, Sept. 25. This concluded an historic 2-year session in which Covd-19 tested our state, causing numerous disruptions, including the closure of Vermont’s State House. The main purpose of the final session, which began on Aug. 25, was to finalize […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Oct. 21
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. In person attendance is limited to 25 people, so please consider if your physical attendance is needed or if you can participate via Zoom. To access via Zoom: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 819 8884 2129 […]
Angela Neyman, 51, formerly of the Chester area
Angela “Angie” Beth Neyman of Rutland peacefully joined her parents Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Angie was born at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital on July 25, 1969, the daughter of Bernice Orchitt and Stewart Haselton. Angie lived in the Chester area and graduated Green Mountain Union High School in 1988. After high school, she spent the next […]
To the editor: Tom Bock for State Representative Windsor 3-1
Experience and dedication are two of many factors why I am asking the voters of our district to vote for Tom Bock. Tom has a long history of dedicated public service on several levels. Service on the boards of Selectmen, Chester Planning Commission, chair of the Regional Planning Commission, membership on the Chester Economic Development […]
Weekly Update: As Covid-19 cases rise slightly, emergency declaration extended to Nov. 15
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Gov. Phil Scott extended the State of Emergency in Vermont on Thursday for another month, through Nov. 15. This gives Scott the authority continue to implement and manage state guidelines in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The state Department of Health continued to see higher than usual new positive […]
David Draper Cook, 54, of Benson, N.C.
David Draper Cook, 54, of Benson, N.C., passed away at UNC Johnston Health Care in Smithfield, N.C., on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. He was born in Plymouth County, Mass., on Oct. 22, 1965 to the late Richard Miles Cook Sr. and Lerena Leah Vezina Cook. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald […]
To the editor: State Rep. Tom Bock deserves our vote
Tom Bock has served the residents of our town and legislative district with care and should be re-elected to the Vermont House of Representatives. As a business owner, select person, local and regional planning commission member and a Chester resident, Tom knows well the needs and concerns of the people and places within our legislative […]
Candace Cook, 66, of Chester
Candace P. Cook, 66, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday evening Oct. 13, 2020 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, N.H. She was born on June 6, 1954 in Springfield, the daughter of Walden F. and Louise (Grover) Page, and attended Springfield schools, graduating from Springfield High School with the Class of 1972. On July […]
Chester Planning Commission agenda for Oct. 19
The Chester Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Oct. 19 via Zoom. To join the meeting click on this link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029256359 By phone, call (646) 558 8656 and enter the Meeting ID:810 2925 6359 Below is the commission’s agenda. 1. Review October 5, 2020 minutes. 2. Citizen comments. […]
Vermont drops out of ‘green zone’ for Covid-19, White House says
By Liz Essley Whyte Center for Public Integrity Oct. 13, 2020 The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates betrayals of public trust. Sign up to receive our stories. More than half of states are in the “red zone” for new Covid-19 cases, meaning they had more than 100 new cases for […]
College News
William Baker of Londonderry is a graduate of Colgate University in the Class of 2020. Baker, a graduate of Burr and Burton Academy, received a Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in Religion at Colgate, located in Hamilton, N.Y. Cassie Call of Proctorsville has been named to the Dean’s List of the University of Saint […]
To the editor: Rep. Christensen urges voters to back Arrison for Statehouse
I am writing in support of John Arrison to be our next state representative to the Vermont legislature, representing Weathersfield and Cavendish. Arrison has the community in mind, no matter what job he has taken on. I know he will help Cavendish and Weathersfield with the experience, the determination and the dedication called for, and […]
To the editor: Family Center needs your help to provide Thanksgiving dinner to local families
Last year, the Chester-Andover Family Center asked the community to help us provide all the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner to more than 100 Food Shelf recipients . The positive response was truly an inspiration and we were able to fill all Food Shelf recipient Thanksgiving Turkey requests. We thank all who responded with cash […]
