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Amtrak service for Chester and Ludlow? One man has the vision Town Planner Preston Bristow asks you to weigh in on Vermont Rail Plan
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Preston Bristow wants to see a passenger train run northwest through Chester. The Town Planner for Chester said while it might be years away, he’s getting the idea in front of town residents, Amtrak and the Vermont Agency of Transportation now to begin the process. “Many believe we […]
Jennifer Chambers appointed to state Clinical Utilization Review Board
Springfield Hospital announces that its director of Case Management and Social Services, Jennifer Chambers, has been appointed by Gov. Phil Scott to a three-year term on Vermont’s Clinical Utilization Review Board. The 10-member board, established in 2010, is made up people with diverse medical experience who are charged with examining existing medical services, emerging technologies […]
Call for ‘Priority Projects’ needing state, federal funding
Once again, Springfield Regional Development Corp. is partnering with the Mt. Ascutney Regional Commission and area towns to develop a list of Priority Projects for state and federal fund eligibility. Projects must have an economic development nexus and should demonstrate the following: Purpose and benefit to the region Ready to get under way, if funded […]
Grace Cottage to hold community forum on Care Board recommendations
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital invites the public to an open community forum at the Townshend Town Hall, 2006 VT Route 30, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. Grace Cottage CEO Olivia Sweetnam will talk about recent recommendations from the Green Mountain Care Board’s consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, and answer your questions. Refreshments […]
Windham Foundation seeks buyer or partner for cash infusion for Grafton Cheese Co.
The Windham Foundation of Grafton has announced that it is seeking a partner or buyer for the 132-year-old Grafton Village Cheese Co. A co-operative program of the foundation for decades, the cheese company is the award-winning producer of hand-crafted aged cheddar and cave-aged sheep milk cheeses. Part of the mission of the Windham Foundation is […]
Senior Solutions announces new Nutrition & Wellness director
Senior Solutions, the Area Agency on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, announces the hiring of Liza Eager as its new Nutrition and Wellness director, replacing Thom Simmons, a Chester resident who took a position with Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry. Eager will oversee the congregate meal programs, Meals on Wheels contracts, the Foxy Fund pet food assistance […]
VINE Sanctuary receives prestigious 2024 ‘Spirit of ADA Award’
VINE Sanctuary, a Springfield-based farmed animal sanctuary, has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Spirit of ADA Award by the Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities. This award honors businesses that exemplify the values of the Americans with Disabilities Act by promoting inclusive hiring, training and retention of people with […]
VT PoC launches the VT PoCket Guide
The Vermont Professionals of Color Network announces the launch of its latest innovative tool, the VT PoCket Guide. This digital brochure is designed to support and empower Vermont’s Black, Indigenous and People of Color community by providing essential information, resources and connections to foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity throughout the state. From identifying […]
Hildene welcomes new board members, chair
Hildene, the historic Lincoln Family Home located in Manchester, announces the appointment of two people to its Board of Directors, as well as a new board chair. Robert Hallenbeck, the new chair of the board, brings a wealth of experience in law, business strategy and board leadership. Splitting his time between Baltimore, Md. and Stratton, […]
Springfield’s Dance Factory celebrates 40 years
Springfield’s Dance Factory is celebrating 40 years of providing the greater region with inclusive, arts-focused dance training and accessible community performances. Located in Springfield’s historic downtown, and named for its original location in the former Fellows Gear Shaper factory building, the Dance Factory has grown from a handful of students to a network of multi-generational […]
Hypertherm helps remove trash from Black River 25th Annual RiverSweep cleanup set for Sept. 7
On Aug. 16, a crew of Hypertherm employees filled a 15-cubic-yard dumpster with trash from the Black River in Springfield. Team leaders Rick Paulsen and Ryan Gay coordinated with Black River Action Team Director Kelly Stettner to tackle a 3-mile stretch of the river between North Springfield and the Shopping Plaza. The employees of Hypertherm, […]
USDA announces Vermont grants to fund equipment to strengthen food supply chain Smaller farms, newer farmers encouraged to apply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has announced that the USDA and Vermont are offering approximately $1 million in equipment-only grants through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. Vermont is accepting applications for equipment-only projects from Aug. 28 through Oct. 1, 2024. This announcement is part of the $3.2 million USDA awarded to […]
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 […]
North Star Health celebrating National Health Center Week
North Star Health is celebrating National Health Center Week 2024 now through Aug. 10. The annual event highlights the essential role that Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide. Patients visiting any North Star Health location […]
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 […]
Springfield Chamber recaps 52nd Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 52nd Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 11 at Crown Point Country Club. Seventeen teams hit the course. The rain held off, the weather was wonderful, and the atmosphere was even better, making for a day of fun and humor. Gross winners — Cannatrol: Richard Marasa, Geri Marasa, […]
Meditrina in Chester gets $110,000 in loans for wine bar, restaurant
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Meditrina, a 14-year-old wine, cheese and beer shop owned by Justin and Amy Anderson and located at 295 Main St. in Chester, has been approved for two loans worth $110,000 for its long-planned expansion for a wine bar and restaurant called The Meditrina Wine Bar. Earlier this week, the Springfield Regional […]
Ian Odigie, DPM, appointed to Vermont Medical Board
Gov. Phil Scott recently appointed Ian Odigie, a doctor of Podiatric Medicine, to a five-year term on the Vermont Board of Medical Practice. Odigie joined the staff of Springfield Podiatry at Springfield Hospital in September of 2021. The Vermont Board of Medical Practice oversees licensing of allopathic physicians, physician assistants and podiatrists and certifies anesthesiologist […]
Grace Cottage again earns top score in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Index
In conjunction with Pride Month, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is pleased to announce that, once again, it has earned the highest score in Vermont in the 2024 Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index. Grace Cottage, UVM Medical Center in Burlington and the VA Medical Center in White River Junction tied for the top […]
Grace Cottage Hospital welcomes new CEO
The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend announces the appointment of Olivia Sweetnam as chief executive officer, effective July 1. She is replacing Doug DiVello, who announced last December that he would retire after a replacement was hired. A graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, with a […]
