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Appeal of Dollar General ruling filed; People’s bank offers smartphone deposits; farm credit distributes profit to members

 Second Dollar General Appeal is filed O n behalf of a number of Chester residents who oppose the building of a Dollar General on Main Street, attorney James Dumont has filed a notice of appeal of the District 2 Environmental Commission’s ruling to grant an Act 250 permit to the project. The appeal of the Act […]

People’s Bank awards Chester-Andover Family Center $500

People’s United Bank announced today that they have made a $500 donation to the Chester-Andover Family Center The funding will be used to provide more then 60 monthly food packages to families and individuals in need. In addition, the funding will support programs that provide financial assistance for utilities, rent and transportation. “We are pleased […]

Business in Brief: Federal aid for Irene available; nursing students honored

SPRINGFIELD The Vermont Community Development Program has awarded a $1 million Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery to two southeastern Vermont regional development corporations. Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. is partnering with Springfield Regional Development Corp. to provide funding for Irene flood-impacted businesses throughout Windham and southern Windsor counties. “While it is discouraging that some […]

Business startup workshop in Chester; blended families for professionals

Vermont Small Business Development Center is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The course will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday Oct. 5th in the conference room of the TD Bank, 44 Main St. in Chester. The seminar is designed for individuals […]