All Entries in the "Commentary" Category
To the editor: Reed offers fresh perspective in Montpelier
I am writing in support of Melody Reed, candidate for Vermont state representative serving the communities of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield. Melody Reed has long been active in the community as a small business owner and as executive director for the Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield. I have known Melody both professionally […]
To the editor: Bock well-qualified to serve in State House
My wife Nancy and I moved to Chester in 2013 from a town of similar size in northwest Connecticut. What we noticed right away was the people. They acted like they want to live here, raise their children here and stay here. Tom Bock stood out. He wanted us to feel this enthusiasm, too. That’s […]
To the editor: Bock a studious, serious candidate
I have known Tom Bock for many years. I would like to tell you about the man who is running for the VT House of Representatives as a Democrat. As elected Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Chester for 22 years, I had many visits from Tom. When topics or issues would be […]
To the editor: Bock the right choice for Windsor 3-1
There are many factors that tell me Tom Bock is the right choice for the Windsor 3-1 District’s representative in Montpelier. The most important factor from my perspective is his long history of productive public service. Serving on the boards of Selectmen, Chester Planning Commission, as chair of the Regional Planning Commission and the Chester […]
To the editor: Send Reed to Montpelier to represent us
I am writing in support of candidate Melody Reed for Vermont state representative, serving the communities of Andover, Baltimore, Chester and North Springfield. Melody has been a friend of mine for several years and I am thrilled she wants to be our representative in Montpelier next term. She is a hard-working, genuine person — just […]
To the editor: Bock’s experience qualifies him for state rep
I encourage you to vote for Tom Bock for Vermont House of Representatives for the Windsor District 3-1, representing the Towns of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield. Tom and his wife, Mariette, raised their family in Chester and know first-hand the rewards and challenges of living in rural Vermont. As both former manager of […]
To the editor: Reed has qualities for state representative
It’s campaign season and I’m asked by people, “What does it take to be a good state representative?” It’s a really good question and I’m happy to answer it based on my experience and what I’ve observed in other representatives with whom I served. At the top of my list is: You must be a […]
To the editor: Neighborhood Connections thanks Kinsley, Jake’s
Neighborhood Connections extends its heartfelt thanks to Tad Kinsley and his staff for a very successful spaghetti dinner benefit held on Wednesday, June 15. More than 125 diners enjoyed pasta, meatballs and sausage with Jake’s Restaurant terrific sauce along with salad and the best brownies all provided by Tad and enabling 100 percent of the […]
To the editor: Bock is obvious choice for Chester
We are writing this letter in support of Tom Bock for state representative. Tom is the obvious choice for Chester. His involvement in the community — as the chairman of the Planning Commission, chairman of the Regional Planning Commission, Select Board member and Chester Economic Development Committee member — has provided him with the knowledge […]
To the editor: Lisman can reverse bad Shumlin trends
I love Vermont for many reasons, but two of the most important reasons are the beauty of our landscape and our devotion to our schools. On both fronts, Vermont has been moving in the wrong direction. The Shumlin administration’s policy of fast-tracking industrial wind and solar has done immeasurable damage to our landscape. Act 46, […]
To the editor: Chester Art Guild disburses $10,000 to scholarship funds
The Board of Directors of the Chester Art Guild has voted to disburse the remainder of the assets of the guild to various charitable entities after dissolving the 501(c)3 this past May. A total of $10,000 has been awarded in art-related scholarship funds to the following: These art related scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded […]
Editorial: Ill winds in Grafton and no end in sight
By Cynthia Prairie ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Grafton may have already lost. Even before the voters cast one ballot on the Iberdrola wind project, the town is torn apart. Incivility reigns. All it took was the prospect of this industrial wind project for community members to lose sight of the characteristics that have made Grafton […]
To the editor: Chester Planning Commission hasn’t rushed process
In my role as your Zoning Administrator, I have the unique position and pleasure of hearing numerous perspectives on zoning applications. This includes the owner/applicant’s point of view along with those from the Planning Commission, the Development Review Board and state officials. It is encouraging to see and hear the input regarding the proposed amendments […]
To the editor: Vote McCormack to keep state Senate seat
I am pleased to hear that Dick McCormack is running for re-election for the state Senate. Dick has served Windsor County voters well over the years and has earned my support. Dick McCormack brings energy, enthusiasm and effectiveness to his legislative work. Having served in the Senate for 23 years, Dick brings experience to the […]
To the editor: Chase endorses Bock for state House
I am pleased to endorse Tom Bock for the Vermont House of Representatives seat, Windsor District 3-1. (Andover, Baltimore, Chester and parts of North Springfield) that is being vacated on the retirement of Leigh Dakin. I have known Tom over the past 10 years; and most recently we have served together as members of the […]
Commentary: Vermont bloodsuckers and other dangerous fauna
New Age Trigger Warning: The following column contains information that may be troubling to people with heightened sensibilities and little real world experience or who suffer from enhanced yuck factor syndrome. By Bill Schubart Biologists claim the only life-threatening fauna in Vermont are the endangered timber rattlers making their homes in Benson. Benson wasn’t my […]
Commentary: Many state public records need to be preserved
By Jim Condos Vermont Secretary of State Records management is not exactly an exciting topic, but when a particular record is the focus of a request or controversy, it becomes critically important in that moment. Those records are owned by the State of Vermont and are incredibly valuable for a variety of reasons, not the […]
To the editor: Vote McCormack for Vermont Senate
I am pleased Dick McCormack is running to represent Windsor County in the Vermont Senate. I’ll be voting for him again, and I hope you will, too. What I like most about Dick is how thoughtful he is. He is always not only willing but eager to discuss issues important to me, and he listens […]
To the editor: Urge Chester Planners to consider public input
To the residents of Chester, the town’s Planning Commission is continuing its consideration of proposed changes to the Unified Development Bylaws which are comprised of the zoning, subdivision and flood hazard regulations. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 20 at the Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Of concern to […]
To the editor: Double standard in code of conduct questions
Dear Editor and others of concern: In a recent Chester Telegraph article and at a recent Grafton Select Board meeting Selectman Al Sands was accused of violating Grafton’s Code of Conduct by meeting with representatives from Iberdrola Renewables. I should know as I was there. If members of the community are concerned about conversations that […]
