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GMP seeks rate hike Green Mountain Power has filed a new rate plan that calls for a .93 percent increase in electric bills. The filing, which is subject to Public Service Board approval, would take effect on Oct. 1, 2016. According to the company, this follows two consecutive years where customers have seen bills decrease. […]
Make wise money management your ‘family business’
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC Like it or not, we’re all involved in running the “family business.” We worry that our parents might outlive their retirement savings. We’re comforted by the thought that family members would probably bail us out if we got into money trouble. We strive to help our children financially, […]
Ground breaks, curtain rises on next act for Weston Playhouse
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Years of planning and designing came to a close Sunday as the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company officially broke ground for its new arts center on the corner of Route 100 and the Andover Weston Road. What will not come to an end however is fund raising for […]
Chester EMS offers EMT qualifying course
District 11 EMS is looking for anyone 16 years old or older to join its teams, and will be holding an Emergency Medical Technician course starting Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Chester. This course will take students through the Emergency Medical Responder entry level course followed by the added hours needed to reach the EMT level. […]
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Onlyinyourstate.com, a tourism and business promotion website, has named Chester’s Country Girl Diner, 46 Route 103 South, on its list of 15 Vermont diners to visit. Congratulations to Kate Huntington and all the fine folks at Country Girl. You can see the complete list here. (But would someone please tell Only in Your State how […]
Learn how to manage student loan debt
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC If college were a party, then student loans would be the hangover. Unfortunately, the “hair of the dog” won’t cure this headache, but here are some ideas for managing your student loan debt. Income-Based Repayment Programs — Under one income-based repayment program, your outstanding loan balance may be […]
Six Loose Ladies opens to brisk business in Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Six Loose Ladies, the popular fiber arts co-op that recently moved from Cavendish to a Main Street storefront in Chester was “not quite open” last Friday, according to member Suellen Slater, and business is “already like a weekend day.” Slater was working the register while still trying […]
Southern Pie Company rolls out specialty ice creams;
CPBR raises $4,000 at inaugural golf tourney
In response to requests from the community for locally based ice cream options, Leslie and Scott Blair, owners of the Southern Pie Company, 287 Main St. in Chester, have developed new ice cream flavors to complement their pies. The Blairs said they approached the Chelsea Royal Diner of Brattleboro, which makes its own ice creams […]
McEnaney named Crown Point Realtor of Year for 2016
At its May membership meeting, Crown Point Board of Realtors awarded Betty McEnaney its highest honor as Realtor of the Year for 2016. The CPBR said this decision was an easy one since McEnaney is considered to be the “heart and soul of our board. Betty has been a constant presence for many years and […]
Marketing workshops for small businesses to be held
The Vt. Small Business Development Center and Springfield Regional Development Corp. are sponsoring a Marketing Bootcamp Workshop series, starting Friday July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Howard Dean Education Center in Springfield. The workshops will include a panel of marketing professionals who will discuss their own experiences and answer any questions. What […]
Not ‘au revoir’ but ‘a bientot’ for Reeds of Misty Valley Books
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC With about two weeks left before Bill and Lynne Reed are scheduled to move from the house next to Misty Valley Books on the Chester Green to their new digs in Walpole, N.H., more than 75 friends and customers turned out at the Fullerton Inn Tuesday evening […]
Start preparing for retirement: Save, gain confidence in investing
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC Almost 50 percent of Americans are either “not confident” or just “slightly confident” in their ability to make the right investment decisions for their retirement accounts. This is according to the Federal Reserve Board’s third annual Survey of Household Economics and Decision-making. Many Americans don’t spend time on […]
Small Business center hosts social media workshop;
SAPA-TV joins VTelevision channel
Vermont Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a workshop — Social Media for Small Business — at Marlboro Graduate Center, Room 2E, in Brattleboro from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28. Social Media is here to stay, yet with so many sites to choose from, determining which is best for your business and […]
Marketing pro to speak at Rotary event;
Crown Point Board of Realtors hosts Golf for a Cause, BBQ;
Springfield Buick sponsors anti-bullying school event
Marketing pro to speak at Chester Rotary evening event On Thursday, June 2, at 5:15 p.m., Kim Dixon, owner of Insights LLC, a marketing business, will address the Chester Rotary’s First Thursdays meeting at the Fullerton Inn, on the Common in Chester. Dixon has provided valuable information about effective marketing through free community workshops throughout […]
Okemo chamber introduces new board members;
Businesses pitch in to Green Up Springfield
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce introduced new board members at its annual luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 18, held at Coleman Brook Tavern in Ludlow. Departing board members include Julie Bowyer of CTM and Doug Ficken of Clear Lake Furniture, both in Ludlow; Barb LeMire of People’s Bank; and Sheldon Ghetler of Stonehearth […]
Business events: May 25 through June 7
Leadership program holds info mixer in Springfield Leadership Southeast Vermont will be holding an informational mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Hartness House, 30 Orchard St. in Springfield. Enjoy complementary appetizers and a cash bar while learning about the Leadership program. Connect and socialize with other leaders in our region. […]
Reeds sell iconic Misty Valley Books to another Vt. independent
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC This morning, a Chester institution changed hands as Bill and Lynne Reed sold Misty Valley Books, which they have owned for 15 years, to Michael DeSanto and Renee Reiner, the owners of Phoenix Books, an independent bookseller with stores in Essex, Burlington and Rutland. In an interview […]
Workshop addresses childhood trauma’s impact on work;
Yarn shop holds moving sale, invites all to sell;
Businesses participate in Sticker Shock program;
New Chester brochure available
Free program looks at childhood trauma-worklife issues The River Valley Workforce Investment Board and Springfield Regional Development Corp. are co-sponsoring an informational workshop from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25 at the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield. The topic will be Adverse Childhood Experiences and the impact on the workforce for businesses in […]
Clever election cycle stock market theories not as sound as long-term investing
By Kevin Theissen Skygate Financial Group LLC Super Bowl winners, the length of hemlines and Sports Illustrated covers – all of these have been used to develop theories about the direction in which stock markets may be headed. Presidential elections and terms have also inspired a significant number of theories. Rational and not-so-rational decision making […]
New uses in all districts in proposed Chester zoning changes; public hearing May 16
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m., the Chester Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., to receive comments on substantial alterations to the town’s zoning regulations less than two years after sweeping changes were adopted by the Chester Select Board. […]
