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A day to remember those who died in service
Chester observed Memorial Day on the traditional “Decoration Day” of May 30th with a parade, prayers, gun salutes, speeches, wreath layings and other ceremonies. The day was warm and sunny as bands from Chester-Andover Elementary and Green Mountain Union High schools played and marched from the North Street Cemetery to the Brook Side Cemetery and […]
Development Review Board agenda for June 10
The Chester Development Review Board meets Monday, June 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Below is the agenda for that evening. 1) Review minutes from May 13th 2) Final Plat Review of a Minor Sub-Division by Prusak-Estes on Dean Brook Rd 3) Comments from citizens 4) Deliberative session to review […]
Chester Select Board agenda for June 5, 2013
The Chester Select Board will meet in regular session beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Here is its agenda: Approve May 15, 2013 Selectboard Minutes and May 17, 2013 Special Selectboard Meeting Citizen Comments Old Business Economic Development DRB Appointments Property Sale Unified Development By-Laws Review General Use […]
It’s farmers market season, and there’s plenty to choose from
Although the Chester Farmers Market remains closed for the 2nd year in a row, within a short drive, area residents still have a lot to choose from when it comes to fresh produce, organically grown plants, farm-raised meats, homemade foods and fine handicrafts. The Bellows Falls Farmers Market opened its season on Friday, May 10, […]
Abandoned property, noise regulations of concern in proposed development regs
By Karen Zuppinger The Chester Select Board tackled details within Article 3 (General Use Standards) of the proposed Chester Unified Development Bylaws during its regular board meeting last Wednesday, seeking clarification on a number of sections. Select board member Arne Jonynas asked if Section 3.6 on Damaged Structures and their disposal applied to abandoned properties or […]
Chester detective injured at fire scene
By Shawn Cunningham Chester Police Det. Matt Wilson was injured Sunday, May 5 when the concussion from the exploding tire on a burning loader knocked him to the ground. The Chester Fire Department and Chester Ambulance Service were called out around 5 p.m. for an equipment fire at Rhoman-Wai Farm on Green Mountain Turnpike. According […]
Chester son screens locally shot short film
Professional photographer Julian Ungano , center below, who grew up in Chester, takes questions from audience members following the local screening of his short film And After All at the Vermont Institute for Contemporary Art on Saturday. Portions of the film were shot last winter in and around Chester using local extras, some of whom were […]
Burtco proposes five-bay car wash for Route 103 S.
By Shawn Cunningham On Monday night, the Chester Development Review Board reconvened a hearing on a conditional use permit for a five-bay car wash to be built and operated on Route 103 south. The facility, which will have two automatic and three self-serve bays will be owned and operated by Burtco and is proposed for […]
Boy injured after entering substation, knocks out power to 7,000
By Cynthia Prairie A power outage yesterday afternoon that affected almost 7,000 Green Mountain Power customers — 2,773 in Chester alone — occurred when a youth entered a “locked and secure” Springfield substation and “came in contact with energized electrical equipment,” GMP spokeswoman Dotty Schnure said last night. Schnure added, “Our hearts go out to […]
Select Board meeting agenda for May 15, 2013
The Select Board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. May 15, 2013 1.Approve May 1, 2013 Select Board minutes and Special Select Board Meeting minutes 2.Citizen Comments 3.Old Business 4.Town Forest Management Plan; Sam Schneski 5.Unified Development By-Laws Review General Use Standards 6.Village Center Boundaries 7.Financial Updates General Fund […]
Airing of zoning proposals continue, Fire Department seeks uniform, training funds
By Karen Zuppinger Jason Rasmussen of the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission attended last Wednesday’s Chester Select Board meeting, bringing along a video presentation to help explain some of the proposed changes to the Unified Development Bylaws. During this particular meeting, the Select Board was seeking public comment on Article 1, which establishes authority […]
Toddler playset in works at Pinnacle; CAES parents seek ‘Structure’ replacement
ON THE COVER: A new Pinnacle playset will be placed between the Pavilion and the ballfields, to the west of the tennis courts./ Photo by Karen Zuppinger. By Karen Zuppinger Chester may be getting two new playgrounds in the next two years, adding a new one at the Pinnacle for toddlers and possibly replacing the […]
Police Log for Feb. 12 through April 24, 2013
Editor’s Note: The Chester Telegraph Police Log is a sampling of incidents directly from Chester Police reports. We do not identify individual victims of crimes nor those who have been arrested. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1:01 p.m. A Chester officer responded to a complainant who wanted the return of guns that were taken from him during […]
CAES project to offer free food to students’ families; science for homeschoolers
The Chester-Andover Parent/Teacher group is working in conjunction with Black River Produce, Lisai’s Chester Market, the Grateful Garden, churches and volunteers to provide free food staples throughout the summer for anyone with a child enrolled at CAES or Green Mountain Union High School, regardless of income. Every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, beginning the […]
Select Board agenda for May 1: Public comment on proposed zoning regs
SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA The Select Board meeting begins at 7 p.m. It is held in Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. 1. Approve tabled minutes from March 20, 2013 Select Board meeting and executive session and April 17, 2013 Select Board meeting and executive session 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Unified […]
Residents express concerns about development during hearing on proposed bylaws
By Cynthia Prairie A handful of Chester residents testified last Wednesday before the Select Board on changes they would like to see to the proposed Unified Development Bylaws, which for the first time will include zoning and subdivision regulations and flooding protection within one document. For the public hearing, Select Board member Tom Bock moved […]
Hearing on zoning regulation changes tonight
The Chester Select Board will be holding a public hearing at 7 tonight, Wednesday, April 17, on proposed changes to the Unified Development Bylaws, which govern zoning, subdivision and flood damage prevention regulations. The hearing will take place during its regular session, at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. This may be the last time that […]
Boston Marathon story: A motorman’s job, a wife’s anguish
By Cynthia Prairie Sarah Ringquist-Paulicelli of Hanover, Mass., her four children and a nephew came to Chester last weekend for a nine-day visit with her mother, Sharon Baker, owner of the Country on the Common clothing store. Sarah’s husband, John, planned to join them for a two-night visit Monday evening, after work. But at 3:05 […]
Select Board meeting agenda for April 17
The Chester Select Board meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday April 17 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. 1. Approve March 12, 2013 special Select Board meeting minutes and April 3, 2013 Select Board meeting minutes 2. Citizen Comments 3. Old Business 4. Zoning Public Hearing 5. Library Repairs 6. Financial Updates General Fund Water & […]
Hearing April 17 for new zoning, development regulations
As part of its regular Wednesday April 17th meeting, the Chester Select Board will hold a hearing on the proposed “Unified Development Bylaws.” Formulated by the Chester Planning Commission, the bylaws, combine zoning regulations, subdivision regulations and flood hazard standards. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for comments on Aug. 20, 2012. Click here […]
