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Ludlow Rotary donates personalized books to school kids
In keeping with its long-standing efforts to support literacy in the local school systems, members of the Ludlow Rotary Club have been preparing customized books, School is Fun and My School, for area elementary school children. What makes these books particularly unique is the fact that each student has his or her name printed on […]
It’s the mud, it’s the mud: Warm temps, March rains bring heavy duty mud season
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont’s fifth season is in full swing in Chester and most of the town’s 75 miles of Class 3 roads are dirt, which have turned to mud in many places. Road Foreman Kirby Putnam says this is one of the worst mud seasons in years for a […]
Pandemic’s 2 year anniversary: Covid not over, but Vermonters moving toward healthful balance Covid cases rise again as new BA2 sub-variant found in U.S.
©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Having passed the two-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic on March 13, a mix of ups and downs reflected in the key metrics being tracked weekly indicates that the Covid-19 virus is not over yet, something Gov. Phil Scott and Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine both touched on […]
New Andover board OKs fire/ambulance contract, mulls reappraisal
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Andover Select Board on Monday — in its first meeting since the Town Meeting Day election — approved the emergency services contract with the Town of Chester that includes fire, ambulance and dispatch. With Richard Griswold, Melissa Gates and Robin Trask as newly minted members, the […]
Police seek to ID N. Springfield burglar
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a double dipping burglar. In a press release on Monday night, the VSP said that in the early mornings of March 8 and March 14, a burglar took money and cigarettes from JC’s Market & Deli in […]
Chester bookstore owner hospitalized after
head-on collision
By Cynthia Prairie ©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ludlow resident and Chester bookstore owner Vicki Thornton was seriously injured late Saturday afternoon when her northbound car was hit head-on on Route 103 by a southbound car that smacked into guardrail, bounced off and veered into her lane. Thornton was heading home after closing up shop early […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 16 – New time
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 16 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Please note the board has changed its starting time. Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Approve Minutes from the March 2, 2022 Selectboard […]
Weekly Covid Update: Guidelines for masking and quarantine change Monday
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC As reported last week, starting March 14, guidance for masks and isolation/quarantining will be changing. The decision to wear a mask will be up to each individual person based on their own circumstances, personal risk assessment, and health needs.” He also asked that Vermonters to be supportive of personal choices […]
St. Luke’s holds Sunday rally to support Ukraine, World Central Kitchen
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites the residents of Chester, Andover and surrounding towns to meet at noon on Sunday, March 13 on the Green on Main Street in Chester to show support for the people of Ukraine during Russia’s invasion of that country. If you are able, please wear the colors of the Ukraine flag […]
Chester board reorganizes, looks at buying solar field
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Town Manager Julie Hance called the Chester Select Board to order on the day after the Town Meeting Day election to begin its annual reorganization. The board quickly and unanimously elected Arne Jonynas to the chair, but then there was the unusual sight of a contested vote […]
Andover Select Board agenda for March 14
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14 at Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover Road, and via Zoom. To join the meeting via Zoom, click here. Meeting ID: 869 021 5007 and Passcode: 146374; or dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) […]
Water or septic system failing? State offering ARPA funds to help
MONTPELIER The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is providing $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater systems – often referred to as wells or septic systems. Eligible homeowners with failed or inadequate wells, springs, septic […]
Weekly Covid Update: State lifts mask recommendation March 14 Vermont vaccination rates stagnate
©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Thursday, Gov. Phil Scott and Vermont health officials announced that Covid-19 public health guidance for masks will be lifted and isolation/quarantining recommendations will be simplified beginning Monday, March 14. The statewide mask recommendation for schools and all Vermonters is being lifted completely on that date. According to Vermont State Epidemiologist […]
Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum set for Monday, March 7
The annual Southern Windsor County Legislative Forum is taking place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this year’s event will again be virtual. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about legislation being discussed this session in Montpelier, as well as a chance to ask […]
2-year-old, 80-year-old die in crash on Rt. 103 in Chester Driver flown to DHMC, gives birth to boy by C-section
Please see below for updates made at 5:24 p.m. and 4 p.m. By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC A minivan traveling south on Route 103 in Chester on Wednesday night crossed over the center line and hit another vehicle head-on, resulting in the death of the minivan’s 80-year-old driver and […]
Andover elects historic board; Chester voters return Whalen to Select Board after hiatus
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Andover residents, faced with three select board vacancies, created what is likely an historic board with a majority of women as members. With one member resigning his unexpired three-year seat and two members deciding not to run for re-election, Andover residents were voting to put three new […]
Chester votes ‘yes’ on retail cannabis; Andover voters say ‘no’ to street ATVs Manchester voters reject regional field house proposal
By Shawn Cunningham and Cynthia Prairie © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Retail cannabis was approved Tuesday by the voters of Chester 318 to 267, an outcome that seemed to surprise both those who were for it and those who were against it. The article — Shall the Town of Chester authorize cannabis retailers in town […]
‘Confident’ GM boys capture 8 seed in win streak, face Peoples tonight in Chester
By Evan Chadwick ©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Winners of their last three games, the Green Mountain boys basketball team appears to be peaking at just the right time. As a result of their recent win streak, Coach Brian Rapanotti’s squad has captured the 8 Seed in the upcoming Division 3 boys basketball tournament and will […]
Chester Select Board agenda for March 2
The Chester Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom. To access via Zoom: Click here. Below is its agenda. 1. Reorganization 2. Approve Minutes from the February 16, 2022 Selectboard Meeting 3. Citizen Comments/Answers from Previous Meeting 4. Old Business 5. Annual […]
Cavendish principal finalist forum March 1; special GMUSD board meeting March 2
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Cavendish Town Elementary School Principal Interview Committee will be holding a finalists forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The forum will be both in person (at CTES, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville) and on Zoom. The Two Rivers Supervisory Union will be recording the forum for […]
