All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
To the editor: Thanks to all who made Color Gauntlet a success for Springfield Wrestling Team
The recent Color Gauntlet fundraising 5K fun-run hosted by the Springfield VT Wrestling Team was a resounding success. With a final tally of just over $3,000 raised for the team’s goal of buying new mats. More than 70 people took part in the Saturday, Aug. 29 event, walking and running along the Toonerville Trail recreation […]
To the editor: Review process for towers, energy projects less strict
A number of articles and letters to the editor fault the Public Service Board for so easily approving communications towers and alternative energy projects. My review, as an experienced land use attorney of many recent cases, indicates that much fault (or credit, if you support such projects) belongs to the Vermont legislature, which has specified […]
To the editor: Chester needs to step up for Yosemite Firehouse
Clearly there are issues of ownership, asset or liability, unwillingness to take ownership and or responsibility for Chester’s historic Yosemite Firehouse. I am really tired of our Select Board not wanting to step up and make things happen. It seems every issue, large or small, is a hot potato. I realize everything has budget consequences […]
To the editor: Chester and the ‘bad tattoo’
Chester is about to receive the equivalent of a bad tattoo. Unlike Woods Hole, Mass., which was able to successfully fight off McDonald’s 10 years ago, not having a unified clear vision for our community has left us vulnerable to a predatory box store. Recently, I was in Greenfield, Mass., and shopped in Wilson’s Department […]
To the editor: Thank you to all who help Webster’s House and its animals
Webster’s House has the most wonderful community support from the area, our big-hearted hardworking volunteers and our dear adopters. Recently, we reached out to some of our supporters. We needed help fast. And just as quickly as the call went out, the love and help showed up. Our hearts filled with gratitude. It is difficult […]
To the editor: Whiting’s Summer Reading Program a fun-time success
The 2015 Summer Reading Program (“Every Hero Has A Story!”) has come to an end and the Whiting Library couldn’t be more pleased with its success. We had 81 kids sign up for the program and we hope all the kids had as much fun reading, doing crafts, earning prizes and attending parties as we […]
To the editor: GMUHS principal thanks community for graduation participation
I am writing to publicly thank our communities for their continued support of Green Mountain Union High School. The graduation ceremony held on June 19, 2015 was very well-attended with hundreds of community members present to honor and congratulate the Class of 2015. The graduation was held outside and in beautiful weather. Our campus was […]
To the editor: GMUHS thanks families, organizations for scholarships
The Green Mountain Union High School Senior Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, June 12. This program celebrates the achievements of our senior class both in the classroom and in our community. We would like to thank the following families and organizations for supporting the class of 2015. Approximately $400,000 is awarded between Senior Awards […]
To the editor: CAFC shop and food shelf need volunteers
The Chester-Andover Family Center is looking for volunteers for both the Thrift Shop and Food Shelf. The Food Shelf needs folks to help with gleaning and processing produce during the summer and fall. Times and places to be determined. You are welcome to help once or several times. For more information, please leave a message […]
To the editor: Take care of your skin while out in the sun
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Springfield Medical Care Systems would like to remind the public about the prevalence of skin cancer and the importance of prevention. The American Cancer Society reports skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and The Skin Cancer Foundation reports “one in five Americans will develop skin […]
To the editor: Chester-Andover Family Center ready for spring
Have you been to the Chester-Andover Family Center Thrift Shop lately? Despite the flurries falling from the sky, March’s lion is on its way out. So come on in and check out the beautiful array of spring and summer clothing, shoes, and accessories for the entire family. Whether preparing for a new member of the family […]
To the editor: Report from CAES Food & Nutritional Services
The Chester-Andover Elementary School Food and Nutritional Services have been working very hard all yearlong to enhance our breakfast service and we are pleased with the progress. We have yet to offer it in the classroom, but I am patient. Good things take time. We offer breakfast daily from 7 to 8 a.m., so feel […]
To the editor: Thanks to fire departments for help at March 6 fires
I’d like to take this time to thank all of the fire departments that came to the aid for the fires on Elm Street in Chester, on March 6, especially the Springfield Fire Department that, during all of the chaos, was quick to come to my aid. Because of its professionalism and speed, damage to […]
To the editor: BRGNS thanks Okemo staff, skiers, ambassadors for successful food drive
The volunteers, employees and clients of Black River Good Neighbor Services in Ludlow extend their sincere thanks to the staff and skiers at Okemo for their generosity at the annual Cares and Shares spring food drive. Special thanks go to the Okemo Mountain Ambassadors who skipped skiing on a beautiful Sunday morning to help collect […]
To the editor: Huge thanks to all who helped with successful 2015 Heath Gordon fundraiser
It was a fantastic night, and the Heath Gordon Scholarship Fund has a ton of people to thank. We were able to raise $5,100 at our 2nd annual fundraiser on Saturday night. All proceeds will go to a deserving Green Mountain Union High School senior or GM alumni pursuing a college degree in either art […]
To the editor: Save Vermont Interactive Technologies
I am a nursing student at Vermont Technical College. Our college, as well as many other colleges, companies and people in Vermont, use Vermont Interactive Technologies for educational and training programs. Gov. Peter Shumlin has decided to cut funding for VIT to $0 in FY16. This means that VIT will cease to exist by July […]
To the editor: GM principal thanks voters for backing school budget
I want to thank all of you who voted for and approved our operating budget for the coming school year. For those who did not vote for the budget, I promise to do all I can so that our school earns your trust and confidence. Besides their rigorous academics and participation in sports, theater and […]
To the editor: Chase thanks voters for their support
Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve Chester as a member of the Board of Selectmen. I am humbled by the support and encouragement that I have received from so many fellow citizens. Over the course of the next three years I am looking forward to listening to your ideas and concerns. I […]
To the editor: Chase will represent Chester well on the Select Board
We are writing to support the candidacy of Heather Chase for a seat on the Chester Board of Selectmen. Over the 14 years that the Chase family has been our neighbors and friends, we have had a chance to see Heather close up, in both good times and trying times. And we really like what […]
To the editor: Not the time to legalize marijuana
I have kept a keen eye on the marijuana legalization issue over the months. Vermonters should not be fooled into thinking this is a Vermont thing. The Marijuana Policy Project, a Washington, D.C., organization, has sent Matt Simon to our lovely state to lobby for marijuana to be legal in our state. Mr. Simon lives […]
