Author Archive for The Chester Telegraph
Senior Christmas Dinner serves more than 170
By Kathy Giurtino ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC More than 120 senior citizens from Chester and Andover gathered at Green Mountain High School in Chester on Saturday, Dec. 9, to enjoy the 50th annual Senior Christmas Dinner. Upon arriving, diners passed between two long display tables of “gingerbread” houses constructed of cardboard and beautifully decorated by […]
College News
Zedekiah McNaughton of Springfield recently matriculated as a member of the Class of 2027 at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. McNaughton, a graduate of Woodstock Union High School, was selected from a pool of 9,643 applicants from all 50 states and 146 countries and joins a community of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students. Benjamin Munukka of […]
GMUSD Board agenda for Dec. 21
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 21 at Green Mountain High School, 716 Rt. 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/88449272142 The board’s agenda is below: I. CALL TO ORDER: A. Roll call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions […]
Chester Water/Sewer, Select Board agendas for Dec. 20
The Chester Select Board will meet as the town’s Water and Sewer Commissioner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 20, 2023 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. That meeting will be followed by a special meeting of the Select Board. To join these meetings go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below are the agendas for […]
To the editor: Green Mountain Gardeners brightens area communities, residents
The Green Mountain Gardeners celebrated the holidays with its tradition of tabletop-tree-making for the homebound and donations to support our community organizations. The uniquely decorated table-top trees, together with cookies from the Weston Women’s Club, were delivered by Tom Widger and the Wantastiquet Rotary elves to bring holiday cheer to our homebound. In addition to […]
Springfield Garden Club makes holiday arrangements for Meals on Wheels recipients
Once each month, a Springfield Garden Club committee creates 24 small flower arrangements to accompany meals distributed by volunteers to local Meals on Wheels recipients. The garden club meets the first Tuesday of every month to make the arrangements to be distributed to Meals on Wheels recipients on a rotating basis so everyone receives at […]
Lois B. Goddard, 83, of Chester
Lois B. Goddard, 83, of Chester, died on Thursday Dec. 14, 2023 at the home of her daughter Mary, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 18, 1940 in Landgrove to Howard and Ruby (Beers) Capen. She was married to Paul Goddard, who predeceased her in 1981. Lois enjoyed walking, riding bicycles, fishing […]
Gene Sargent, 90, of Chittenden, formerly of Chester
Gene F. Sargent of Chittenden passed away at Rutland Regional Medical Center on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 after a short stay. He was 90 years old. Gene was a social butterfly, chatting and sharing stories with the many visitors to his hospital bed up until the end. Beyond his social tendencies, he […]
Ludlow businessman Troy Caruso charged in federal indictment in New York City
By Cara Philbin and Shawn Cunningham ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Troy Caruso, 56, a prominent Ludlow businessman who also lives in Smithtown, N.Y., was arrested in New York City Thursday and indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and one count of honest services wire fraud. Both are federal charges […]
Op-ed: One small gift leads to so much more
By Sharon Bondroff ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC GRAY, MAINE In the late 1970s, searching for a gift for my partner Stevens Bunker, I stopped by a small antiques shop in Ellicott City, Md. Turns out Joe the shopkeeper, was friends with Bunker. They both loved, bought and sold old maritime stuff. Joe was a retired […]
To the editor: Kate Lorenz Fund issues first gifts
As the year draws to a close, many thanks are extended to the generous friends of The Kate Lorenz Memorial Community Fund, founded in 2022 in honor and in memory of Kate Lorenz, who lived her 42 years with sparkling passion and generosity. As a teacher, musician, community member and planet advocate, her compassion and […]
To the editor: When Santa came to Springfield!
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and Springfield On The Move are profoundly grateful to the multitude of individuals and organizations whose support culminated in the resounding success of the Downtown Holiday Program. Despite the light drizzle, the event drew over 125 families who flocked to downtown businesses, eagerly anticipating Santa’s tree-lighting. There were so […]
Service of Remembrance for Julie Moore set for Dec. 10
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julie Serbanica Moore, a beacon of light in our community. Julie departed this world peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, following a tough battle with pancreatic cancer. She transitioned from a life of strength and resilience to one of eternal peace. Julie […]
Patricia Wilder, 80, of Jamaica, Vt. Calling hours, services to be held this weekend
Patricia R. Wilder, 80, of Jamaica, Vt., passed away at home on Dec. 3, 2023. Patricia was born on Sept. 28, 1943, in Norwalk, Conn., to the late Claude and Rose (Emond) Violette. Patricia attended high school in Ridgefield, Conn. Afterward, she attended Johnson State College in Vermont, where she pursued legal studies, accounting and […]
TRSU Board agenda for Dec. 7
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 7 at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main Street in Proctorsville and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/87289589734 Below is the board’s agenda. I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions […]
To the editor: Springfield Chamber thanks all who helped Brighten Downtown
Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrates the illumination of downtown Springfield, going beyond the lamp posts on Main Street. The lamp posts, Santa’s house, and the community holiday tree are all infused with a festive glow that fosters a sense of warmth and unity throughout the winter months. This cherished tradition not […]
Sign up now Dec. 9 Senior Christmas Dinner Annual event open to all seniors from Andover, Chester
The Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Green Mountain High School, 716 Vt. Route 103 South. This free meal and fun Christmas gathering is open to all senior citizens living in Chester and Andover. The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, stuffing, gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce and […]
‘Love Letters’ draws large audience, raises $2,000+ for Parkinson Foundation
The Nov. 18 Friends of Ludlow Auditorium production of Love Letters drew a large audience whose donations exceeded $2,000. Featuring Linda and George Thomson as the readers, the A.R. Gurney play tells the story of two people writing to each other as they experience two very different lives, revealing how two different personalities develop a […]
Wilma B. Weghorn, 94, of Chester
Wilma B. Weghorn, our Oma, died at her home in Chester in the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94. Oma was born in Furth, Germany, on Feb. 28, 1929, to Wilhelm and Louise (Kimmel) Weghorn. During WWII she worked in the commissary of a United States […]
GMUSD Board meeting agenda for Nov. 30
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 30 at Green Mountain High School, 718 Route 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting, go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82870962681. This is the rescheduled regular meeting from Nov. 15. Below is the board’s agenda. I. CALL TO […]
