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Chester OKs picnic tables on the Green as restaurants begin to reopen Board reviews landscaping plan for public safety building
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC After a discussion about several aspects of their request, the Chester Select Board on Wednesday, May 20, gave Scott Blair of Southern Pie Cafe and Jason Tostrup of the Free Range Restaurant permission to put five 6-foot picnic tables on the east end of the Green for […]
Some came, some stayed: Meet 2nd homeowners who made a tough choice about the lockdown
By Bob Behr ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Brenda and Todd really, really love Vermont. In the winter, they ride with the Andover and Chester snowmobile clubs. When it’s summer, Brenda takes long off-the-beaten-path walks, Todd putters around their Andover property, and they both feast on a weekly CSA share from the nearby Abundance Acres. But […]
Pop-up test sites for asymptomatic residents
©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Department of Health is opening nearly two dozen additional pop-up sites statewide to test people who do not have symptoms of Covid-19 for the virus. Vermonters can find a list of the sites and make an appointment to be tested by clicking here, or by calling 2-1-1 or 802-828-2828. […]
Covid-19 cases rise by 18 in week; outdoor dining allowed at some restaurants Springfield testing site to re-open on Tuesday, May 26
©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Department of Health confirmed six new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, bringing the state total to 952, an increase of 18 cases in the last week. Of the six new cases, one was reported in Windsor County and three were in Windham County. One new death has been reported […]
To mask or not to mask: Locals talk about why they wear one, why they don’t
By Tuckerman Wunderle ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the state begins the process of reopening businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Vermonters are adjusting to a new aspect of everyday life: masks. “I definitely wear one when I’m in a crowded public place,” says Brian Heybyrne, a Chester resident who is a […]
Local businessowners contemplate reopening As Scott opens 'spigot,' area retailers seek ways to safely accommodate customers
By Evan Chadwick ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC With Vermont exceeding expectations in containing the spread of Covid-19, Gov. Phil Scott has consistently turned the “economic spigot” a little more each week. Although the loosening of restrictions has already allowed some non-essential businesses to reopen in a limited capacity, the guidelines that businesses are required to […]
Derry board adopts resolution asking shoppers to wear masks VTrans explains Route 11 repaving project, process
By Bruce Frauman 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC After considerable discussion, the Londonderry Select Board on May 18, approved a resolution that requests that people shopping at Londonderry businesses wear a mask as the town attempts to protect workers and residents from the continuing threat of the Covid-19 virus. Board chair George Mora will work […]
Chester Planning Commission agenda for May 25
The Chester Planning Commission will hold its meeting via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 25. To join in the meeting by Zoom click here. Meeting ID: 893 5396 0002 or by clicking here. Below is its agenda. 1. Review minutes from the May 4, 2020 meeting 2. Citizens Comments 3. Progress […]
Andover Select Board agenda for May 25
The Select Board for the Town of Andover will meet via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 25. To join the meeting via Zoom: https://zoom.us/join; Meeting ID: 869-021-5007; Password: 146374. To call in: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Below is its agenda. 1. Call Select Board meeting to order. 2. Act on […]
Weston Board OKs industrial generator for Town Office, Little School
By Bruce Frauman ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Weston Select Board on May 12 voted to purchase a new industrial grade generator to provide electricity during blackouts to the Town Office building and the Annex building next door, which houses the Little School. Board member Jim Linville estimated a cost of $15,000 to $20,000, with […]
Troopers look for suspect in mask-related assault
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC An altercation over wearing masks has resulted in the Vermont State Police searching for a man accused of assault. According to a VSP press release, on Sunday just after 2 p.m., Police were notified of a fight in progress at the Jiffy Mart at 301 Vermont Route […]
Police seek info in Grafton ATV theft
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s help in investigating the theft of an ATV this on Saturday morning. According to a press release, yesterday morning the VSP received a report of an ATV stolen from a home on Richards Road in Grafton. The vehicle is described as a red […]
Londonderry Select Board agenda for May 18
The Select Board for the Town of Londonderry will meet via Zoom at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18. To attend the meeting remotely: Via web: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88436252423 (Meeting ID: 884 3625 2423); Via telephone: (929) 205-6099 (Meeting ID: 884 3625 2423); It is strongly recommended that potential participants familiarize themselves with Zoom software (https://zoom.us/) prior to […]
Chester Select Board agenda for May 20
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 via Zoom. To observe or join in: https://zoom.us/join; Meeting ID: 829 4001 5210 and Password: 753782 or simply click here. Below is its agenda. 1. Approve Minutes from the May 6, 2020 Selectboard Meeting and May 8, 2020 Selectboard […]
Statewide, Covid-19 cases hit 932; Scott expected to announce hotel/motel plan today
©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Department of Health confirmed three new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, with one of those cases in Windsor County, bringing the state total to 932, an increase of 14 cases in the last week. Fifty-three people have died from the disease, but no new deaths have been reported this […]
Bromley site of food distribution on May 19
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, the Vermont Foodbank and the Vermont National Guard, with the assistance of several corporations, will be distributing food boxes at the Bromley Mountain parking lot on Route 11 in Peru. This is part of a food distribution effort that will occur in the state in […]
Asymptomatic Vermonters can get Covid-19 test
Vermont state health officials have announced that Vermonters who do not have symptoms of Covid-19 can be tested for the virus at one of the pop-up testing sites around the state. Eleven sites are currently scheduled to collect specimens from asymptomatic Vermonters, health-care workers, first responders (EMS, fire, and law enforcement), child-care providers currently serving […]
Hance seeks savings in Chester budget
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a review of Chester’s financial picture, Town Manager Julie Hance told the Select Board that the town is holding off spending as much as possible so that it would not have to draw on its tax anticipation note or TAN. The note is like a line […]
Beattie: Food shortages, large gatherings of concern in Derry
By Bruce Frauman ©2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Londonderry Emergency Management Director Kevin Beattie updated the Select Board via Zoom on Monday, May 4 about Covid-19 conditions in the state and the local response, opening a meeting that lasted more than 2½ hours. Beattie said his biggest concern is that people are getting short of money […]
Telegraph receives Facebook News Relief Fund grant
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Thursday morning the Facebook Journalism Project announced The Chester Telegraph is among the 144 recipients of its Covid-19 Local News Relief Fund grants. The grant program, according to the FJP website, was established “to provide support for US local news organizations serving a critical role for […]
