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The River Artisans announces new officers
The River Artisans Cooperative, located at 26B Main St. in Saxtons River, has elected its 2014–15 slate of officers at its annual meeting held Saturday, April 5. The new board is Elizabeth “BJ” Clauson and Carolyn Harris, co-presidents; Debbi Wetzel, vice president; Franklin and Roberta Geist, co-secretaries; Mary Hepburn as treasurer; and Pat Bellows as […]
Energy partnership praises PSB decision on Vermont Yankee
In response to the Vermont Public Service Board’s approval today of the Vermont Yankee Certificate of Public Good, Vermont Energy Partnership President Brad Ferland issued the following statement. “This is good and important news. For years Vermonters have sought a win-win agreement between Vermont Yankee and the State of Vermont. Today’s decision to approve […]
Chester Economic Development board elects members, officers
T he Chester Economic Development Corp. has recently elected officers and directors for the coming term. Steven Davis and Marcia Dawkins were recently elected as board members, while Mark Martins, Dale Williamson, Lynne Reed and Tom Bock were re-elected to the board. Officers for the upcoming year are Bill Dakin, president; Lynne Reed, vice president; […]
Springfield Hospital wraps up centennial celebrations
Springfield On the 100th anniversary of its first patient – March 4, 2014 – Springfield Hospital formally concluded its centennial celebrations that began on the 100th anniversary of the Hospital’s incorporation, Aug. 3, 2013. With a theme of “Goodbye to the Past… Hello to the Future,” hospital staff and board members gathered with community members […]
Business ownership succession workshop set; Commission on Women appointee; forum on climate change and winter business
An introduction to business ownership succession planning will be offered from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Howard Dean Education Center, 307 South St. in Springfield. There is no cost for this event. Attendees will receive a copy of “An Owner’s Guide to Business Succession Planning,” and lunch will be served. Participants […]
Organizations donate $3,400 to Chester-Andover Family Center
The Chester-Andover Family Center has recently received $3,400 in financial donations from three organizations. Following a House Warming fund-raiser at Baba a Louis Bakery in Chester, the Chester-Andover Democratic Committee was able to present a check for $1,700 to the Family center’s fuel assistance fund to help local families who are struggling financially and cannot pay […]
New plans for Ludlow auditorium; USDA grants available
At its annual meeting, Friends of Ludlow Auditorium reaffirmed its plans to raise funds to replace the existing seating in the Town Hall Auditorium and will initiate fund raising aimed at purchasing new chairs. The group’s long-range plans for the auditorium include a possible satellite transmission of live concert programs, the inclusion of […]
Sage Jewelry, Polish Pottery celebrate 1st anniversary in new space with a sale
Sage Jewelry and Polish Pottery gift shop are celebrating their first anniversary in their combined location at 78 The Common on the Chester Green. In January 2013, Sage Jewelry and Polish Pottery moved to their new location to set up shop. Sage jewelry offers jewelry made on site, jewelry repair, stringing and locally crafted gifts […]
People’s bank foundation donates $113,000 to Vermont organizations
BRIDGEPORT, CT People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, has awarded $113,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the communities it serves in Vermont. A total of 26 nonprofit organizations received grants in 2013. Funding supported programs such as basic needs services, financial literacy, workforce development and job placement, life […]
Volunteers raise funds and touch hearts for cancer
Hearts of Hope 2013, a project of the Springfield Hospital volunteers, was a way to remember loved ones, friends, co-workers or someone battling cancer. For contributions of $10 or more, a personalized hand-made ornament was placed on a holiday tree at the hospital. The tree, decorated with more than 200 handmade ornaments, raised […]
St. Luke’s welcomes new musician; new art space opens in Chester
Jacob S. McLaughlin joins St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, as its liturgical musician. He will play the organ and keyboard as well as lead the choir. McLaughlin, who grew up in Chester, began his music training at age 8 with the late Helen Donnis at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chester. […]
New broadband expansion in Dummerston, Norwich, Randolph and Wilmington
Montpelier The Vermont Telecommunications Authority is announcing awards to three Internet Service Providers for expansion projects to addresses in Dummerston, Norwich, Randolph and Wilmington that do not yet have access to broadband Internet. All projects must meet a minimum combined download/upload speed of 5Mbps. In the southern tier, service to Chester, Andover, Grafton, Weston, […]
Rotary honors Cheslock; new name for Gallery 103; new assistant at VCW
Gallery 103 now 103 Artisans Marketplace After eight years, Gallery 103 in Chester has a new name and a new sign. Owners Elise and Payne Junker decided to change the name to 103 Artisans Marketplace because “we felt it better reflected what we are offering in the store now,” says Elise Junker. She adds […]
Family Center thanks remodeling firm, volunteers; SMCS names new CEO; River Artisans opens
The Chester-Andover Family Center, 908 VT Route 103 S. in Chester, is extending a special thank you to Brown & Sons Remodeling of Bellows Falls for its installation of the center’s new siding at a discounted price. Center volunteers say they have received many compliments on the beautiful appearance of the building. The center would […]
West River Farmers Market ends summer season; Commuters urged to take the challenge and save
END OF SUMMER: The West River Farmers Market, at Routes 10 and 100, ended its summer season over the weekend. Here’s a quick look at the final taste of summer, dressed up in fall colors. A winter market will be held beginning this Saturday, Oct. 19, at Flood Brook School in Londonderry, 2 miles west […]
GMUHS’s O’Neil named VT counselor of year; Chester Dems elect new officers; Aegis Wind expands
Pam O’Neil, guidance director for Green Mountain Union High and counselor for grades 10, 11 and 12, has been named the 2013 recipient of the James F. Cawley Award as the Outstanding Vermont School Counselor of the Year by the Vermont School Counselor Association. The VSCA is a statewide organization that, according to its website, […]
Irene recovery grants workshops; new contemporary art gallery coming to Chester
Workshops set for those seeking Irene recovery grants Springfield Regional Development Corp. and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. have received an additional $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funds through the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development to assist businesses with “unmet disaster recovery needs” related to Tropical Storm Irene. The […]
CAES PTG seeks businesses for benefit holiday catalog; USDA to expand small biz lending; Cavendish energy audit raffle
CAES Parent-Teacher Group seeks businesses for holiday catalog Chester-Andover Elementary School’s Parent-Teachers Group is seeking businesses to be part of its 2013 holiday catalog. The catalog will feature a variety of items from local businesses as well as advertisements for other businesses The catalog is to be distributed to 210 CAES pupils who will then […]
Manchester restaurant honored by travel mag; Irene recovery bucks for biz still available
Manchester restaurant makes Top 10 for French restaurants in U.S. Travel + Leisure magazine has named Brasserie L’Oustau de Provence, located in Manchester, VT, the No. 5th “Best French Restaurants in the U.S.” in its August 2013 issue. Rated along with well-known culinary meccas such as Daniel in New York City, La Chaumière in D.C. […]
Springfield Hospital holds 100th anniversary raffle
To celebrate its centennial, Springfield Hospital will be auctioning off 100 items to raise funds for the hospital’s upcoming Centennial Campaign for Emergency Care. Kicking off Sept. 1, raffle items will be available for viewing and bidding at the hospital’s on-line auction site www.BiddingForGood.com/SH100 or by calling Larry Kraft at (802) 885-7644 or emailing him […]
