Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
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 […]
To the editor: Clarkson, White are invaluable state senators
There are many acute problems crying for attention in the upcoming legislative session. Affordability is a leading one that affects most Vermonters in one way or another. Families and individuals who would like to live in our communities are priced out due the lack of affordable housing. Businesses cannot fill open positions; hospitals, medical offices […]
College News
Sarah Devereux from Cavendish has earned her BA in Business Creative Enterprises at Emerson College in Boston, Mass., where she graduated in mid-May. Timothy Amsden of Springfield, who is working toward a BSBA in Finance, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Western New England University in Springfield, Mass. […]
TRSU board agenda for Aug. 1
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday August 1 at the Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main Street in Ludlow and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82752233377 I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions & Deletions) III. APPROVAL OF […]
New antique and gift shop in Chester; new restaurant coming to Weston
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Matilda and Three Bears Matilda and Three Bears, an antique and gift shop located at 26 Common St. in Chester, will hold a grand opening at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 Owners David Schumann and Julian Sottovia say the business has been two years in the making and will offer […]
To the editor: Retiring state Sen. McCormack backs incumbents Clarkson, White for re-election
I’m writing in support of my state Senate colleagues, Alison Clarkson and Becca White, who are seeking Democratic nominations for re-election to represent the Windsor County District. We’ve worked together to make life better for Vermonters with economic development, a higher minimum wage, childcare, family leave, and school meals. We’ve worked for Diversity, Equity, and […]
To the editor: Morrow seeks support in race for state rep for Windham-Windsor-Bennington
Vermont is at a pivotal time. We are at the mercy of global and national forces such as inflation, climate change, a broken health care system and housing shortages. Simultaneously, we have statewide dynamics to address – primarily our outdated and expensive education funding system, but also hospital finances/health care and housing. How do we […]
To the editor: Weston group hosts Windsor senators 2 to 3 times a year
I am responding to the comment made in Cynthia Prairie’s recent article titled POLITICAL NOTEBOOK on July 17, 2024: It was actually good to see candidates from this southern part of the county — and to see them out and about. They have a vested interest in our communities. I’m not sure if most of […]
