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Yankee Chank brings Cajun sounds to Chester July 25
Yankee Chank is next up at the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. The group is an immersion in Cajun music featuring Bob Naess on fiddle, Cannon Labrie on accordion, Jim Burns on guitar and Mark […]
Handler & Levesque return to Weston July 28
The Sundays on the Hill Concert Series welcomes back husband and wife duo Mark Levesque and Judy Handler at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. All concerts are held in the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Enjoy an energetic and entertaining program of music from around the world for guitar and mandolin. […]
East Bay Jazz Ensemble play in Proctorsville July 24
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to the Svec Memorial Green, located at the intersection of Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville, to hear the large sound of Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. They bring more than 30 […]
Jazz featured at Springfield Band concert July 23
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at the Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. (formerly 30 Orchard St.) in Springfield. Jazz will be the focus of the concert. To set the mood, the opening number will be Puttin’ on the […]
2nd Congo Church Whale of a Sale this weekend
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at 2051 Vermont Route 11 in Londonderry. Highlights this year include furniture, musical instruments, bookcases, a fine collection of prints/frames and all types of exercise and sporting equipment. As […]
To the editor: Childcare payroll tax making a positive impact
Dear Residents of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham, As I am out and about in the community, talking with constituents, many have asked about the new payroll tax, Act 76. In the 2023 legislative session the legislature passed Act 76. This Act is already helping to ease the Child Care Crisis that Vermont is facing. I […]
Chester to hold hearing on rural zoning changes July 22
The Chester Planning Commission will hold a public hearing July 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Using a Bylaw Modernization Grant the Commission has been implementing changes to zoning bylaw in phases over two years. This sixth and final phase principally affects Chester’s rural districts. The previous five […]
‘Nobody is looking to close Cavendish’ – A tale of two meetings
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing Last week, two meetings looked at the same topic, but the tone of each could not have been more different. At issue is a proposal to move the 6th grades out of the elementary schools and create a grades 6 to 8 middle school. Currently, the middle school […]
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Spauldings at the GOP convo; Ameden elected to Derry Select Board; entire Planning Commission resigns; Windsor Republican candidates flock to school board meeting
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC James Ameden Jr. handily won Saturday’s election to the Londonderry Select Board, beating Steve Twitchell, 120 to 64 votes. Ameden, who ran on a platform that included empowering young people to take leadership roles and had a strong showing with political yard signs, will now fill the unexpired […]
To the editor: Murray announces run for state Senate for Windsor
I’m a local farmer in Weathersfield, proud wife of a combat veteran and mother of a middle-schooler, and I have officially launched my campaign for the Vermont state Senate representing Windsor County. I believe that Vermont is at a crossroads and that voters want an alternative to far-left activist agendas. Gov. Scott is supported by […]
Andover Select Board meeting and road reclassification hearing agendas for July 22
The Andover Select Board will hold site visits beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday July 22 followed by a hearing on reclassification of Finn Hill and Biancaniello Roads at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road. The hearing will be followed at 6:30 p.m. by the board’s regular meeting at the Town Office and on […]
Learn about ’18th-Century Rural Vermont Healers’ July 21
As towns like Cavendish began to be settled in the 18th century, physicians were generally not among the first inhabitants. The first doctor did not arrive in Cavendish until 26 years after the town was chartered. Who was responsible for the health-care needs of the newly forming communities and how did they practice? The Cavendish […]
Magical story ballet ‘Thumbelina’ arrives in Springfield July 22
Audiences of all ages will delight in Thumbelina, an original story ballet from Avant Vermont Dance. The adventurous tale of a tiny girl who meets a cast of animals on her way to a magical fairyland, it will be performed at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 22 at Riverside Park, 9 Fairground Road in Springfield. […]
New interpretive sign installed at Lowell Lake Cemetery
The Londonderry Cemetery Commission recently announced that an interpretive sign has been created for the Lowell Lake Cemetery thanks to the efforts of commission members Gary Barton, Chris Blackey, Maureen Cronin, Andie Fusco and Laurie Krooss Mullen; photographers Bob Maisey and Alex Vincent; graphic designer Heidi Humphrey; copywriter Megan Farrell and Vermont’s Parks Interpretive Program […]
Local garden clubs earn statewide recognition
Two area garden clubs were honored with multiple awards during the annual meeting of the 16-member Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont in early June. The event is an opportunity to honor and recognize the time, effort and resources expended by each club. The Green Mountain Gardeners of Londonderry, Peru, Weston and Landgrove received the following […]
Dave Keller Band to play at Chester concert series July 18
Dave Keller Band will take the stage at the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. Dave Keller earned three Blues Music Award nominations for Best Soul Blues Album of the Year in 2014, 2019 and 2021 […]
Tri-Mountain Lions Club announces Duck Derby winners
The Londonderry Area Tri-Mountain Lions Club held a Duck Derby fundraiser in early July along the West River. First-place duck #76, which was sponsored by Homestead Landscaping, earned $200 for Frank Blake. Pam Nichol won $120 for second-place duck #96, which was sponsored by Londonderry Builders. Third-place winner Missi Hart took home $75 with lucky […]
Mountain Garden Walks returns July 27
Green Mountain Gardeners presents the 2024 Mountain Garden Walks, a self-guided tour of six lovely gardens in the Landgrove Valley, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The starting point is the Landgrove Town Office, 88 Landgrove Road. The tour, which helps fund the organization’s scholarship program, includes gardens that are integrated […]
Chester board considers water meter upgrade, adopts animal ordinance
By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Meeting as the town’s Water Commissioners last Wednesday, the Chester Select Board heard a presentation on new metering technology that Superintendent Jeff Holden says will upgrade a system that is outdated and near the end of its useful life. The commission is considering a $95,000 upgrade for […]
Green Mountain Care Board to hold Healthcare Community Meeting in Springfield on July 16
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Tuesday, July 16, the Green Mountain Care Board is holding one of 14 public meetings concerning options for hospital transformation and health system revitalization. This Healthcare Community Meeting for Springfield Hospital will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Springfield Town Library, 43 Main St. in Springfield and focus […]
