All Entries in the "Commentary" Category
An explainer: Proficiency education could aid in college admission
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of TRSU Curriculum Coordinator Michael Eppolito’s series explaining a seismic shift in public education, classroom work and grading that will be implemented throughout Vermont schools for those graduating in June 2020. You can read Part 1, explaining Proficiency Based Education here. By Michael Eppolito ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC One […]
To the editor: Upper Midwest embraces wind
We just returned from a 2,600-mile round trip on motorcycles to the Wisconsin Dells. Imagine to our (seven people in the group) surprise all the wind turbines we saw, maybe 1,000 just in Michigan and Illinois alone — we got tired trying to count them. As we arrived in Ubly, Mich., we had seen at […]
An explainer: Proficiency Based Education is on the way
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks in The Chester Telegraph, TRSU Curriculum Coordinator Michael Eppolito will be explaining a seismic shift in public education, classroom work and grading that will be implemented throughout Vermont schools for those graduating in June 2020. We begin with Part 1. By Michael Eppolito States across the nation, and […]
To the editor: Black River Rugby season about to begin
Summer is winding down and fall is fast approaching, and with it comes the 2016 fall season for the Black River Rugby Club. Black River is a Division 4 Men’s Team in the New England Rugby Football Union. Again this year, Black River Rugby would like to thank Mark Verespy and The Killarney Irish Pub […]
Op-ed: A Windham resident speaks out for wind
By Mary McCoy As a resident of the town of Windham, I have observed the activity related to the wind farm proposed for our town — and Grafton, which has been dominated by very vocal opposition. For my own peace of mind, I am compelled to publicly state some of the positive reasons for supporting […]
To the editor: Bock thanks supporters for primary victory
A sincere thank you to all my supporters from Andover, Baltimore, Chester and North Springfield who brought our campaign to victory at the Aug. 9 primary. I am honored to have received the Democratic nomination for state representative and look forward to the final leg of the race to Election Day this fall. Over the […]
To the editor: Woodward announces run for Windsor Senate seat as independent
My name is Scott Woodward and I’d like to announce my candidacy to the voters of the Chester area. One reason I’m running as an independent is because of the growing frustration with both the major parties. I also believe my broad set of business, government and legal skills would serve me well as a […]
Op-eds: 2 views on the Windham-Grafton industrial wind plan
On Thursday, Aug. 11, The Chester Telegraph received a request from KSE Partners, a Montpelier and Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm, to run an op-ed by Art Sasse, the communications director for Iberdrola Renewables, the Spanish wind turbine company that is seeking to build Vermont’s largest wind project in Windham and Grafton. Instead of letting the […]
To the editor: Volunteers made 250th Celebration a success
We are writing to personally thank all the volunteers and local businesses for their efforts and donations of time, money and services that helped make the Chester VT 250th Celebration a huge success. It has been truly a pleasure seeing town residents and visitors learning about our history, sharing the great food, music, games and […]
To the editor: Knowledge of community makes Bock good candidate
Tom Bock is running for the Vermont House of Representatives seat District 3. 1. I have known Tom since the early ‘80s when he was vice president of Readex Microprint Corp. Tom has worn many hats for our community since moving to Chester in the ‘70s: a successful business owner; Chester Selectman for nine years; […]
To the editor: Reed is best candidate
Having worked with many state representatives over the years, I would describe their most important characteristic is the ability to listen. You cannot represent your constituents if you don’t know what their concerns are or how the issues will impact their lives. Your have to listen to be a good representative. It is this quality […]
Editor’s note: Letters to the editor
During any political season, we naturally receive many letters to the editor endorsing one candidate or another. This year’s state primary will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. For fairness to all, The Chester Telegraph will not be running political endorsement letters to the editor between Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. Following the Primary, […]
To the editor: Reed understands needs of her district
There is an important primary election coming up on Aug. 9. That day, voters in Chester, Andover, North Springfield and Baltimore will have the opportunity to choose a new representative in Montpelier. We strongly recommend voting in the Democratic primary for Melody Reed. Melody brings a fresh face to the political process. A Vermonter with […]
To the editor: Bock’s qualifications for state rep ‘impressive’
I’d like to share with you the reasons why I’m supporting Tom Bock for Democratic state representative representing Andover, Baltimore, Chester and North Springfield. I’ve had the opportunity to serve with Tom on the Regional Planning Commission board for the past year and a half, where he is currently the chair. His qualifications are impressive […]
To the editor: Reed a tireless advocate for women, workers
I’ve known Melody Reed for over 10 years and one of her traits that has struck me most is her unrelentingly optimistic “can-do” attitude. Never one to say “no” to working on a project for a worthy cause, she is a tireless advocate for women, families and issues affecting our community. This is only one […]
To the editor: Rep. Dakin backs Bock to fill her post
I have announced that I am not running for re-election as a state representative serving Windsor District 3-1 (Andover, Baltimore, Chester and N. Springfield). Being a legislator in the Vermont General Assembly for the past six years has been one of the best experiences I have had. Every time I entered the State House, I […]
To the editor: Reed offers fresh perspective in Montpelier
I am writing in support of Melody Reed, candidate for Vermont state representative serving the communities of Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield. Melody Reed has long been active in the community as a small business owner and as executive director for the Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield. I have known Melody both professionally […]
To the editor: Bock well-qualified to serve in State House
My wife Nancy and I moved to Chester in 2013 from a town of similar size in northwest Connecticut. What we noticed right away was the people. They acted like they want to live here, raise their children here and stay here. Tom Bock stood out. He wanted us to feel this enthusiasm, too. That’s […]
To the editor: Bock a studious, serious candidate
I have known Tom Bock for many years. I would like to tell you about the man who is running for the VT House of Representatives as a Democrat. As elected Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Chester for 22 years, I had many visits from Tom. When topics or issues would be […]
To the editor: Bock the right choice for Windsor 3-1
There are many factors that tell me Tom Bock is the right choice for the Windsor 3-1 District’s representative in Montpelier. The most important factor from my perspective is his long history of productive public service. Serving on the boards of Selectmen, Chester Planning Commission, as chair of the Regional Planning Commission and the Chester […]
