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Zaremba defends Dollar General plans in court
This is Part I of two parts reporting on this week’s Dollar General appeal, only covering the testimony for Dollar General and cross-examination. Please share your views in the Comment section below the article. By Cynthia Prairie NEWFANE Many punches were thrown, quite a number were landed but none seemed to be a knockout in […]
Playhouse plans for year-round performances with Walker Farm expansion
By Cynthia Prairie The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company is planning to expand its theatrical offerings to year-round with a new cultural center at the 4.9 acre Walker Farm, just north of its Weston Green main stage. The company, which attracts audiences from throughout the northeast, currently stages shows from late spring to early fall, offering […]
Black River expands into meat processing with new 50,000-square-foot plant
By Karen Zuppinger SPRINGFIELD Springfield based Black River Produce recently opened a meat processing plant to meet a growing demand. The 50,000-square-foot facility is located in the old Ben & Jerry’s building in North Springfield Industrial Park, a few miles down the road from the company’s headquarters. The compound processes all natural beef, lamb and […]
Sage Jewelry holds anniversary sale; USDA employee honored; broadband grants in So. VT
Sept. 14: Sage Jewelry celebrates 3rd Anniversary with sale Michele Colby Bargfrede, owner of Sage Jewelry and Gifts, is announcing its 3rd Anniversary Sale Saturday and Sunday Sept. 14th and 15th. Sage Jewelry, located at 78 the Common in Chester, VT, features its own line of unique jewelry made in the store by Bargfrede, as […]
Two Southern VT arts centers get Rural Development grants
USDA Rural Development has awarded Community Facility grants to two Brattleboro non-profits: New England Center for Circus Arts Inc. and Latchis Arts Inc. “USDA is pleased to support the Brattleboro arts community and creative economy that is serving as an economic engine to inspire innovation, create jobs and re-energize the community,” said David Robinson, acting […]
Knockout Carpet to hold remnant sale to benefit GM girls softball
Knockout Carpet of Chester will be holding its 20th annual remnant sale at its store, 647 Main St., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Aug. 24, with proceeds this year going to benefit Green Mountain Varsity Girls softball team. There will be giveaways and raffles and hot dogs and drinks. Some remnants for sale […]
Chester offering businesses free listings on revamped website; small biz tech seminars offered
The Town of Chester is revamping its website. As part of this new look will be a section where business and professional services can post a link directing viewers to their websites. This will be offered at no charge to Chester business owners. Within the next month, Kyle Rogstad may be contacting businesses about the […]
Select Board OKs business loan for carver Pinske, bond amount for portion of gravel pit restoration
By Shawn Cunningham While the Chester Select Board had a quorum of three for its Wednesday, Aug. 7 meeting, the absence of two members who had attended the July 17 meeting combined with the presence of one member who had not lead to complications in completing an economic development loan discussed at that previous meeting. […]
Affordable, accessible health care celebrated; Okemo chamber offers trip to China
Springfield Medical Care Systems announces National Health Center Week 2013 as part of a weeklong campaign, through Aug. 17, to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers as local solutions for affordable and accessible health care. Community health centers have been in existence for more than 45 years and have compiled […]
Forum to explain new state health insurance options
Rep. Leigh Dakin is inviting all residents in the Chester, Andover, Baltimore and Springfield communities to attend a presentation and open forum on Vermont Health Connect from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St., in Chester. Robin Lunge, director of the governor’s Office on Health Reform, will […]
Black River Produce sponsors Springfield Hospital Ball
Black River Produce’s co-owners Mark Curran and Steve Birge presented Springfield Hospital’s Larry Craft a check for $10,000, becoming the first sponsor of the Hospital’s Centennial Starlight Ball. The $10,000 contribution is at the highest sponsorship level: Diamond. “We wanted our gift to make a difference and to encourage other gifts. As we celebrate Springfield […]
Program would designate, aid business broadband improvement districts
The Vermont Telecommunications Authority has announced a new initiative to work with communities that wish to support businesses and local economies through improvements in broadband Internet service. Through an Application for Assistance, the VTA is soliciting proposals to define Business Broadband Improvement Districts. This is an opportunity to bring together the efforts and resources of […]
Development group elects officers; USDA offers local grants; girl wins health care education scholarship
The Regional Development Corporations of Vermont elected its officers at its recent annual meeting. Bob Flint, executive director of Springfield Regional Development Corporation, was elected president, Joan Goldstein, executive director of Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation, was elected vice president, and Ruth Wallman, executive director of the Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation, was elected […]
A fresh start, a new name for the WAAWWE market
By Cynthia Prairie It’s 10 days to relaunch and the four women around the picnic table are excited. Not only does it seem that the summer has finally taken hold in Southern Vermont, but their surroundings are in disarray, a happy dishevelment of reconstruction, rebuilding, renewal. Across the parking lot, the bright and […]
Apartment application, sand & gravel extraction proposed before DRB
The Chester Development Review Board took a look at two new conditional use permit applications during its Monday, June 24 meeting. After a site visit to 18 S. Main St., the board accepted the application and exhibits for Scarlett Veil, LLC, a company owned by the Meyer family,for a renovation and adaptive reuse of a […]
SMCS moves patient financial services to 100 River St.
Beginning Monday, July 1, all patient financial service functions of the Springfield Medical Care Systems will be located at the Springfield Health Center, 100 River St. in Springfield. “We have new billing technology and bringing all services to one location will help us improve efficiency and provide better service for our patients,” said Pat Knapp, […]
Solar firm changes fence, number of panels for Trebo Road project
After making specific changes to its initial plans, Solar Renewable Energy Development LLC has presented a Memorandum of Understanding to the Chester Select Board in hopes of quick approval of the certificate of public good so that it could move ahead with its solar farm installation at Trebo Road off Route 103 North. The certificate […]
Dollar General Act 250 appeal to be heard in September; solar projects abound in Rutland
The appeal by Chester residents of the District 2 Commission decision to give Zaremba Group an Act 250 land use permit to build a 9,100-square-foot Dollar General store is scheduled to go before the Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court from Tuesday, Sept. 10 through Thursday, Sept. 12th. Judge Thomas Walsh will hear the […]
Four businesses sponsor Ludlow movie series
Four Ludlow businesses have joined with Friends of Ludlow Auditorium in sponsoring a special series of summer movies at the Ludlow Auditorium, 1 Whispering Pine (located on the second floor of Town Hall) in Ludlow. Sponsored by the DJs Restaurant, the series begins on 7 p.m., Sunday, June 16 with Frank Loesser’s musical tribute to […]
Springfield Hospital earns leadership award
VHA Inc., a national health care network, has given Springfield Hospital a 2013 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence, honoring the hospital for achieving national performance standards for clinical quality, safety and patient experience. Springfield Hospital was one of 10 VHA member hospitals to receive this year’s award in the “Critical Access, Acute Care Hospitals” […]
