All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
To the editor: GM teachers support Act 152, board members, superintendent who resigned
We, a group of Green Mountain teachers, are in support of Vermont Act 152, the board members who voted to support the law, and our superintendent, who has since announced her resignation. As employees of the district, we felt that it was important to remind our school and this community that we are bigger than […]
To the editor: Chieftain name, logo will always be linked
I am writing to express my disappointment and disgust at the school board’s decision to keep the “Chieftains” name. I am an alum and former assistant baseball coach for 12 years. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the board rescinding the earlier vote that was in favor of retiring the name due to […]
To the editor: Angry, sad over GM board’s action
As a former board member of the Cavendish Elementary School and resident of Proctorsville, I am both angry and sad that the current GMUSD Board voted yesterday to retain their racist mascot. I have a special feeling for American Indians, demeaned by the board action. Years ago, I was the assistant director of a small […]
To the editor: GM school board fails to act in students’ best interest
May 1st was one year since the Vermont Senate passed a bill that bans discriminatory mascots from Vermont schools. A year later Chester’s Green Mountain High School is still clinging to its mascot, which violates this act. Danville decided to retire their “Indians” mascot before the bill was signed into law, and Rutland agreed to […]
To the editor: Thanks to Londonderry, Peru for ARPA allocations
The staff of Neighborhood Connections would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the Town of Londonderry and the Town of Peru for their recent allocation of ARPA funds to our organization. We are thrilled to receive this support and grateful for the recognition of our important work. These funds will allow us to continue […]
To the editor: State prisons fail inmates needing healthcare
On May 4, 2021 members of the Vermont Just Justice organization held a rally at the statehouse to bring awareness to the accepted practice of denying healthcare to incarcerated individuals. Vermont law 28 VSA 801 (a) clearly states the following: The department shall provide healthcare for inmates in accordance with prevailing medical standards. A quick […]
To the editor: S. 5 will raise cost of heating fuel
The Vermont legislative session for 2023 has come to an end. There is no good news for those few Vermonters who might expect their elected representatives to respect our hard earned tax dollars. The Democratic supermajority has passed an $8.5 billion budget, the largest in the history of the state. Windsor County state Sens. Alison […]
To the editor: Thank you volunteers for Greening Up Springfield
The weather cooperated beautifully for the 53rd Annual Green Up Day, and it was a great success! The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce was joined on Saturday, May 6 by more than 250 community members helping to Green Up Springfield. We distributed over 600 bags for trash pickup. Thanks to Amy Duffy of Edward Jones, […]
To the editor: Thanks to all who ‘Greened Up’ in Chester
Huge shout out to all corners of Chester for the amazing Green Up Day efforts! 250 bags were distributed by the helpful folks at Chester Hardware, Erskines, Whiting Library, and the Chester Town Office. One look at the dumpster and you can easily see that all 250 bags came back. Way to go! The Whiting […]
To the editor: Only books can stir the imagination
As members of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association, we have dedicated a portion of our lives to the care of used and rare books. Our shops exist to aggregate good books and to find suitable homes for each. Unsurprisingly, we were horrified to learn of the state university administration’s decision to eliminate physical books from […]
To the editor: GM must abide by E5 policy and retire Chieftains name
Someone is a human being. Something is a mascot. The continued use of the Chieftains at Green Mountain Union High School is in direct violation of the school’s E5 policy, which prohibits the use of a school mascot based on any person’s identity. The definition of the word Chieftain, by itself, does not have to […]
To the editor: Chester Rotary raises $5,000 with Trivia Night, thanks all who donated, participated
The Chester Rotary would like to thank the Chester community and surrounding area for the generous support for our April Fools Trivia Night held at the American Legion in Chester on Saturday, April 1. The event raised more than $5,000 to support scholarships for Green Mountain graduates. Scholarships will be presented to deserving seniors this […]
To the editor: Expeditionary School thanks Ludlow voters
A huge thank you from ESBR to Ludlow’s voters. The March 6, 2023 Ludlow Town Meeting was a phenomenal lesson in how democracy can work for the betterment of its community. Thank you to all who voted to help sustain the vision of the Expeditionary School at Black River, situated right here in the heart […]
To the editor: Author seeks stories about Vermont Civilian Conservation Camps
The Civilian Conservation Corps began on April 5, 1933 under President Roosevelt’s “New Deal” to relieve the poverty and unemployment of the Depression. CCC camps were set up in towns, state parks and forests. Workers built trails, roads, campsites and dams, stocked fish, built and maintained fire tower observer’s cabins and telephone lines, fought fires […]
To the editor: Londonderry Rescue Service Raffle deadline is April 1
The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad Benefit Raffle is our organization’s most important fund raiser. It helps pay for building and vehicle maintenance, fuel, training and a host of other things that help ensure that LVRS is the only squad in Vermont that does not charge for its services. To buy raffle tickets online, click here […]
To the editor: Windham senators asked to vote ‘no’ on Affordable Heat Act
An open letter to Sen. Wendy Harrison and Nader Hashim, Democrats representing the Windham District: You will shortly be voting on the so-called “Affordable Heat Act,” (S.5) formerly the “Clean Heat Act.” The intent of the legislation is to accomplish a statewide switch from heating systems that run on fossil fuels such as oil, natural […]
To the editor: Vote for Martha Dale for Londonderry Select Board
I would like to endorse Martha Dale, resident of Londonderry, as a candidate for the Londonderry Select Board. I have known Martha for many years as a neighbor, friend and professional colleague and have seen her succeed in many leadership roles. She brings to the table many skills that include listening, discerning and identifying common […]
To the editor: Vermonters prove their kindness to couple in frightful accident
It was Dec. 26, 2022, the day after a wonderful Christmas in Vermont, surrounded by all of our beloved family. We had flown back east to share a snowy holiday with our two sons, Luca and Nico, ages 6 and 7. This had become somewhat a tradition since they had learned to walk. It has […]
To the editor: Winter safety tips from the Londonderry Rescue Squad
We at the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad get quite a few calls every winter involving subjects who have slipped and fallen on ice or suffered from exposure because they were unprepared for the conditions or they have been outside for too long. Here are a few cold weather safety precautions: Dress warmly, preferably with layers, […]
To the editor: With adoption of Declaration of Inclusion, time for GM to jettison Chieftain logo
It was wonderful to hear the Chester Select Board consider and adopt a Declaration of Inclusion on Wednesday evening. I was so encouraged to hear the supportive dialogue from most select board members. Having been involved in the Springfield DOI committee several months ago myself, I can appreciate the amount of work and collaboration that […]
