All Entries in the "Commentary" Category
To the editor: Wilder Library thanks community for support in raffle fundraiser
The director of the Wilder Memorial Library and its trustees extend a hearty thank you to all local merchants and artists who generously donated prizes to our “Fall in Love With Your Library Raffle.” Thanks to your generosity, as well as the generosity of everyone who purchased raffle tickets, the library raised several thousand dollars. […]
To the editor: Two Rivers Supervisory Union thanks NewsBank
The administration and boards of Two Rivers Supervisory Union, composed of the schools of Black River Middle School and High School, Cavendish Town Elementary, Chester-Andover Elementary, Green Mountain Union High School, Ludlow Elementary School and Mount Holly Elementary would like to thank NewsBank Inc. for the use of its NewsBank Conference Center and the Fletcher […]
To the editor: Rotary thanks all who made Fall Festival a success
The Chester Fall Festival had another successful year thanks to the cooperation and support of so many people in our community. Beautiful weather along with lots of publicity encouraged people to come to Chester and celebrate the arts in our area. The vendors were excellent, the food was delicious, the music was a great addition […]
Commentary: Vote for the Chester water project — at least vote
By Shawn Cunningham ©2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC In less than two weeks, Chester voters will go to the polls again to vote on whether to go ahead with a $4 million upgrade to the municipal water system. At its most basic, the project will correct some major problems including insufficient pressure during fires and a […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who made Color Gauntlet a success for Springfield Wrestling Team
The recent Color Gauntlet fundraising 5K fun-run hosted by the Springfield VT Wrestling Team was a resounding success. With a final tally of just over $3,000 raised for the team’s goal of buying new mats. More than 70 people took part in the Saturday, Aug. 29 event, walking and running along the Toonerville Trail recreation […]
To the editor: Review process for towers, energy projects less strict
A number of articles and letters to the editor fault the Public Service Board for so easily approving communications towers and alternative energy projects. My review, as an experienced land use attorney of many recent cases, indicates that much fault (or credit, if you support such projects) belongs to the Vermont legislature, which has specified […]
To the editor: Chester needs to step up for Yosemite Firehouse
Clearly there are issues of ownership, asset or liability, unwillingness to take ownership and or responsibility for Chester’s historic Yosemite Firehouse. I am really tired of our Select Board not wanting to step up and make things happen. It seems every issue, large or small, is a hot potato. I realize everything has budget consequences […]
Commentary: Save Yosemite Firehouse, save Chester’s history
By Cynthia Prairie ©2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC This past weekend Chester memorialized the late Merritt Edson with a stone monument on the Green. Edson, a Chester resident and Marine Corps general who won a Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in World War II, was also the founder of the Vermont State Police, which […]
To the editor: Chester and the ‘bad tattoo’
Chester is about to receive the equivalent of a bad tattoo. Unlike Woods Hole, Mass., which was able to successfully fight off McDonald’s 10 years ago, not having a unified clear vision for our community has left us vulnerable to a predatory box store. Recently, I was in Greenfield, Mass., and shopped in Wilson’s Department […]
To the editor: Thank you to all who help Webster’s House and its animals
Webster’s House has the most wonderful community support from the area, our big-hearted hardworking volunteers and our dear adopters. Recently, we reached out to some of our supporters. We needed help fast. And just as quickly as the call went out, the love and help showed up. Our hearts filled with gratitude. It is difficult […]
To the editor: Whiting’s Summer Reading Program a fun-time success
The 2015 Summer Reading Program (“Every Hero Has A Story!”) has come to an end and the Whiting Library couldn’t be more pleased with its success. We had 81 kids sign up for the program and we hope all the kids had as much fun reading, doing crafts, earning prizes and attending parties as we […]
Commentary: Vermont has done much, can do more to stem climate change
By Deb Markowitz When Vermonters see a problem, we work to fix it. That is why earlier this year Vermont signed onto two historic climate agreements that will strengthen our state’s resolve to combat carbon pollution and transition to a new clean energy economy. In April, Gov. Peter Shumlin joined leaders from around the world […]
To the editor: GMUHS principal thanks community for graduation participation
I am writing to publicly thank our communities for their continued support of Green Mountain Union High School. The graduation ceremony held on June 19, 2015 was very well-attended with hundreds of community members present to honor and congratulate the Class of 2015. The graduation was held outside and in beautiful weather. Our campus was […]
To the editor: GMUHS thanks families, organizations for scholarships
The Green Mountain Union High School Senior Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, June 12. This program celebrates the achievements of our senior class both in the classroom and in our community. We would like to thank the following families and organizations for supporting the class of 2015. Approximately $400,000 is awarded between Senior Awards […]
To the editor: CAFC shop and food shelf need volunteers
The Chester-Andover Family Center is looking for volunteers for both the Thrift Shop and Food Shelf. The Food Shelf needs folks to help with gleaning and processing produce during the summer and fall. Times and places to be determined. You are welcome to help once or several times. For more information, please leave a message […]
Commentary: Sen. Campbell’s legislative epiphany on ethics
By Bill Schubart I just searched Sen. John Campbell’s official state website and typed in “ethics.” The site yielded “no results” and urged me to check my spelling. Campbell (D-Windsor District) has been an outspoken opponent of establishing ethical oversight for the legislature until his recent epiphany inspired by the arrest of Sen. Norm McAllister […]
To the editor: Take care of your skin while out in the sun
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Springfield Medical Care Systems would like to remind the public about the prevalence of skin cancer and the importance of prevention. The American Cancer Society reports skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and The Skin Cancer Foundation reports “one in five Americans will develop skin […]
To the editor: Chester-Andover Family Center ready for spring
Have you been to the Chester-Andover Family Center Thrift Shop lately? Despite the flurries falling from the sky, March’s lion is on its way out. So come on in and check out the beautiful array of spring and summer clothing, shoes, and accessories for the entire family. Whether preparing for a new member of the family […]
To the editor: Report from CAES Food & Nutritional Services
The Chester-Andover Elementary School Food and Nutritional Services have been working very hard all yearlong to enhance our breakfast service and we are pleased with the progress. We have yet to offer it in the classroom, but I am patient. Good things take time. We offer breakfast daily from 7 to 8 a.m., so feel […]
To the editor: Thanks to fire departments for help at March 6 fires
I’d like to take this time to thank all of the fire departments that came to the aid for the fires on Elm Street in Chester, on March 6, especially the Springfield Fire Department that, during all of the chaos, was quick to come to my aid. Because of its professionalism and speed, damage to […]
