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Ardis Edgerton Clark, 91, of Ludlow and Florida
Ardis Edgerton Clark, formerly of Ocala, Fla., and Ludlow, passed away peacefully in January at 91 in Hernando. Services will be held at Marion Oaks Community Congregational Church, UCC, at 2 p.m. on Feb. 5. Ardis was born Dec. 10, 1933, in Bennington, Vt. She was raised on a struggling dairy farm in nearby West […]
Walter Robert ‘Bobby’ Turco Jr., 79, of Chester
Walter Robert “Bobby” Turco Jr., 79, surrounded by family, on Jan. 19, 2025 peacefully went home to his Lord and savior, Jesus. Bobby was born in Springfield on July 4, 1945. Growing up in Chester, Bobby lived a life marked by a deep connection with the outdoors. An avid outdoorsman, Bobby was a trapper, hunter, […]
Ralph Rawson, 94, of Londonderry
Ralph W. Rawson, 94, of Londonderry, Vt., and The Villages, Fla., passed away on Jan. 20, 2025 after a brief illness. To capture the many accomplishments, decades of memories, and the effect Ralph had on his community, loved ones, and the world seems impossible in a simple obituary. Anyone who was blessed to have Ralph […]
Office seekers for Andover, Cavendish, Chester and Grafton
©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Monday afternoon, Jan. 27, was the deadline to file petitions for those seeking town offices that will be on Australian ballots on Tuesday, March 4. Below you’ll find declared candidates for Chester, Cavendish and Grafton, which will all vote by Australian ballot. You’ll also find the lineup for offices in Andover, […]
McKibben to speak on climate crisis Sat. Feb. 8
Nationally known climate activist and Vermont environmentalist Bill McKibben will speak on climate change and how we can play a part in minimizing the damage of a warming planet in his presentation Back to the Wall, Face to the Sun. The talk, hosted by the Londonderry Conservation Commission, will be held at 4 p.m. on […]
News Analysis: What’s the future for the commission on the Future of Public Education?
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Wednesday, the Scott administration unveiled its plan – at least a rough sketch of a plan – for fixing all the problems of Vermont’s education system with a 45 minute slideshow by Agency of Education Secretary Zoie Saunders. And, depending on who you’re listening to, it […]
College News
Madison Wilson of Chester has graduated from Vermont State University as a member of the university’s December 2024 graduating class. The following local students earned Vermont State University President’s List recognition for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for this highest academic honor, students must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of […]
Vermont Academy names new Head of School
The Vermont Academy Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Michael Peller as the school’s next Head of School, effective July 1. Peller brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of independent education and an entrepreneurial spirit to the Saxtons River private school. He will replace Dr. Jennifer L. Zaccara, who announced last August […]
Leona Hazen, 93, of Chester
It is with great sadness, the family of Leona Mary (Grignon) Hazen, announces her peaceful passing on Jan. 19, 2025 at the age of 93, at the Gill Home in Ludlow. She was born Feb. 6, 1931 in North Walpole, N.H., the daughter of Atwell Joseph and Catherine Mary (Reardon) Grignon. She grew up in […]
Chester board to re-approve budget after spreadsheet glitch
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC A programming glitch in Chester government Excel spreadsheets detailing the proposed 2025-26 operating budget is forcing the Select Board to revote that proposed budget this morning. The new budget will be slightly higher — about $50,000 — than the one that the board earlier approved to send […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Jan. 27
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Jan. 27 at the Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of January 13th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 […]
To the editor: Chester Democratic Committee played no part in recent dust up
The Chester Telegraph’s editorial about local Democrats “kicking up dust over a MAGA event” was surprising to members of the Chester Democratic Committee. (Dems kick up some dust over a MAGA event, Jan. 10, 2025) The editorial mentions “a local Democratic social media site.” The Chester Democratic Committee, however, has no social media site of […]
With legislature under way, Gov. Scott sets tone and Education Commission seeks path forward
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC With its interim report submitted and the holidays in the rear view mirror, the commission tasked with looking at the future of Vermont’s education system was getting down to looking at the work ahead on Jan. 6. Then, Gov. Phil Scott and the Democratic majority leaders in […]
Chester Dems to hold Share Heat Fund-Raiser to benefit Chester-Andover Family Center Feb. 2
The Chester Town Democratic Committee invites the public to join it for it annual Share Heat Fundraiser to provide financial assistance to families facing heat insecurity. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Vermont Vines Vineyard and Winery, 275 Williams Road in Rockingham. And all monies go […]
College News
Everett Mosher of Chester, a member of the class of 2026 majoring in Civil Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled Making Safe Spaces for Disadvantaged Youth in Imizamo Yethu in South Africa. Known as the Interactive Qualifying Project, […]
Encore presentation of ‘Bills Lumber’ Jan. 18
After a “sold-out” free premiere, Bills Lumber, a documentary about the last days of the Bills family’s beloved antique sawmill, will be shown again at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 in Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road in Newfane. The building is handicapped accessible. The free 45-minute video follows the Bills family, after the mill […]
Springfield Health Center changes walk-in hours
North Star Health of Springfield announces changes to walk-in care services at Springfield Health Center, 100 River St., that will enhance patient access and strengthen continuity of care for the community. Starting on Monday, Feb. 3, walk-in hours will shift to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Previously, the walk-in clinic was open […]
Op-ed: The Vermont House Ethics report is out and there’s nothing to see here, really
By John Walters ©2025 Vermont Political Observer Last week, the Vermont House Ethics Panel issued its annual report — and provided its annual reminder that the Legislature’s ethics process is meant to serve its members, not the public interest. The entire report occupies less than half a page of copy. Three paragraphs, 11 lines, 123 […]
To the editor: Ludlow-Mount Holly community urged to attend special school board meeting
Dear Ludlow-Mount Holly Community, We are reaching out to invite you to a special meeting of the Ludlow-Mount Holly school board at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the Mount Holly Elementary School. The meeting will be held in person and will also be accessible by the following Zoom link: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/86535498062 Due to the […]
Chester Water Commissioners, Select Board meeting agendas for Jan. 15
The Chester Water/Sewer Commissioners’ meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St., and via Zoom, followed by the Select Board meeting. Click here to access the meeting via Zoom. Below is are their agendas. WATER/SEWER COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING AGENDA 1. Citizen’s Comments 2. Approve Water Budget 3. Approve […]
