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To the editor: Ludlow Rotarians outline 2023 efforts, thank community for support
The Ludlow Area Rotary Club thanks the residents and businesses of the greater Ludlow area for their support in 2023. Our club is a part of Rotary International, one of the largest service organizations in the world. The mission of Rotary is to “provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and […]
Jason Julian pleads guilty to ‘environmental crime’ in Connecticut Co-owner of quarrying firm under dispute in Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Jason Julian, whose firm Julian Materials operates three quarries in Chester that have been the subject of many complaints, pleaded guilty on Friday to six misdemeanor charges in a Connecticut court. The charges, brought by the State of Connecticut, say that Julian illegally disposed of fill containing […]
Chester Select Board, TRSU Board begin budget work
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The beginning of November marks the start of budgeting season, a time when local government departments and schools propose next year’s spending for their oversight boards to review. And those boards usually look for savings and worry about getting voters to approve their decisions. The final draft […]
To the editor: B.R.A.T. Mud Puppy crews aided in flood recovery
Just days after the devastating floods blew through many of the communities of the Black River watershed in mid-July, the all-volunteer Black River Action Team rallied the troops. B.R.A.T. Director Kelly Stettner credits the outstanding efforts of two local ladies who reached out to see how they could help: Melissa Rockhill and Laurie Marechaux. Many […]
Architect hired for Wilder Library expansion
Weston’s Wilder Memorial Library Board of Trustees has selected Foster Architecture of Weston to lead the library’s expansion project. Deborah Granquist, library board chair, said, “We sent Requests for Proposals to architects throughout Vermont. We narrowed the responses down to four firms whose proposals met our goals. Through a series of interviews and visits, Ryan […]
$5M in state funds available to homeowners to fix failed wells, septic systems
Gov. Phil Scott and the Agency of Natural Resources has announced $5 million of funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater systems. This is the third round of funding for the program. Eligible homeowners may apply for this round of ARPA On-Site funding […]
To the editor: BRAT Thanks Ludlow Rotary for capacity-building grant
Thanks to a generous grant from the Ludlow Rotary Club and Rotary District 7870, the all-volunteer Black River Action Team has been able to do some serious capacity building. Part of the grant has been used to replace an aging computer system (much gratitude to Matt Sydorowich of Syd’s Compufix); the rest of the grant […]
Where to donate funds, goods to help families, businesses and organizations
By Cynthia Prairie and Cara Philbin @2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Small businesses, organizations and individuals have all suffered from the floods of July 10, 2023. Below is a list of fundraising efforts in our communities. We are concentrating on highly local efforts. If you know of other such efforts, please e-mail them in the format […]
Storage firm, owner fined for Londonderry wetlands disturbance
The Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Monday that Reggie C. Cyr and Mountain View Storage LLC, owners of three properties in Londonderry, were fined $19,365.72 for construction that was not authorized under their Act 250 Land Use Permit and for disturbing Class II wetlands and their buffers, and two stream […]
Andover residents criticize proposed pot farm Applicant's proposal barely gets a hearing
By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The potential for a lot of cannabis growing in their backyard drew more than 70 people in Andover to Tuesday’s Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing on a proposal to build up to four 24- by 96-foot greenhouses high up in the hills east of Terrible Mountain. The applicant, […]
To the editor: BRAT thanks Claremont Bank Foundation
With humble thanks, the Black River Action Team gratefully accepts a check for $850 from the Claremont Savings Bank Foundation grant program. The money will go directly toward the purchase of equipment for several projects this year, including special heavy vinyl tarps used to manage invasive Phragmites in Plymouth; a new pop-up canopy with sides […]
Chester Conservation Committee at Whiting Library April 28
The Chester Conservation Committee will be at Whiting Library, 117 Main St., in Chester at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28. Come and learn how you can get involved, as well as gear up for Vermont’s 54th annual Green Up Day. The CCC is a group of local volunteers who focus on developing and maintaining […]
Henry Homeyer: Be a gardener who dreams big
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Are you in a rut? Spring is here, but most of us cannot plant anything outdoors due to cold nights or wet ground. Yes, you can plant seeds indoors and baby them until early summer, but that requires a place to grow them and lights to keep […]
ARPA tour stops at Sugar Bob’s in Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Rob Hausslein had his mini evaporator – a demonstrator model fired by propane – steaming when his guests arrived at the former Baba A Louis Bakery that has become home to Sugar Bob’s – Hausslein’s rapidly expanding food company. The sap was boiling as Hausslein explained how […]
Sen. Clarkson: Priority housing bill comes before House
By Sen. Alison Clarkson What an intense and productive two weeks it has been in the Vermont legislature. Crossover is largely finished and, with it, the passage of many bills from one chamber to the other. Getting this much work, representing the first half of this 2023 session, presented on the floor in each chamber […]
To the editor: Vote for Martha Dale for Londonderry Select Board
I would like to endorse Martha Dale, resident of Londonderry, as a candidate for the Londonderry Select Board. I have known Martha for many years as a neighbor, friend and professional colleague and have seen her succeed in many leadership roles. She brings to the table many skills that include listening, discerning and identifying common […]
Meet the five candidates for Chester Select Board’s two open seats
The Chester Telegraph sent a series of questions to the five candidates who are vying for two one-year terms on the Chester Select Board. Those two seats are currently held by Leigh Dakin and Ben Whalen, neither of whom is seeking re-election. These questions just address some of the issues for many Chester voters. […]
Appraisal of Route 103 solar farm kicks off Chester negotiations for purchase
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a meeting that took just 30 minutes to complete, the Chester Select Board learned that an appraisal of the Route 103 solar farm has been completed and that the town is now in a position to begin negotiations to buy it from its owner, Greenbacker Renewable […]
Op-ed: Senate housing bill targets rehabs, affordable new builds, accessory dwellings
By Sen. Alison Clarkson The Vermont legislature is now deep into the work of our 2023 session. To date, 230 bills have been introduced, committees are taking testimony on various issues, and the priorities we identified before session began are beginning to take shape in legislation. The discussion about the Senate’s 107-page child care bill, […]
Cavendish board talks energy, reappraisals and police coverage
By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing After considerable discussion, the Cavendish Select Board, on Monday, Jan. 9, voted to direct the town’s Planning Commission to begin the process of adopting the enhanced energy chapter for the Town Plan. Commission chair Etienne Ting had told the board that if it wanted that outcome it should tell […]
