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Nordic Harmoni concert, Lucia Pageant Dec. 8

Nordic Harmoni concert, Lucia Pageant Dec. 8

Nordic Harmoni invites everybody to join them  at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 at the Second Congregational Church, 2051 VT-11 in Londonderry, to welcome the holiday season. The evening will include traditional Swedish and American holiday songs, a Lucia Pageant, and refreshments. Nordic Harmoni is proud to be part of the American Union of Swedish Singers and is under the […]

Springfield Garden Club hosts Holiday Market

Springfield Garden Club hosts Holiday Market

The Springfield Garden Club’s Holiday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 at Springfield Plaza in the former Young’s Propane store between Family Dollar and The Great Northern Liquidation. The club will be selling its handmade holiday arrangements, wreaths and other decorations that […]

Holiday events throughout the region

Holiday events throughout the region Tree sales & lightings, visit with Santa, concerts, crafts & more

By Stacia Spaulding ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The holiday season has arrived. Are you in need of a Christmas tree or some hand-crafted gifts? Do the kids want to meet Santa? How about a relaxing evening filled with holiday music? The Telegraph has compiled a list of holiday events in the region. Our Calendar of […]

Bluesman Bob Stannard returns to stage Dec. 9

Bluesman Bob Stannard returns to stage Dec. 9 Flood-relief concert to benefit Weston Theater Company

Maestro of the harmonica since 1969, Bob Stannard returns to the stage to support Weston Theater Company with a high-energy, flood relief fundraising concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Walker Farm, 705 Main St. in Weston. Notorious for quick licks and showmanship, Stannard has made music with some of the greatest blues players […]

Dance Factory presents 32nd annual 'Nutcracker'

Dance Factory presents 32nd annual ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 9 and 10 at Springfield High School

Join Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets in the Dance Factory’s 32nd annual presentation of The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Springfield High School, 303 South St. The Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy will be alternatingly performed […]

Premiere of 'Crowdsourced Cinema Toy Story' Dec. 1

Premiere of ‘Crowdsourced Cinema Toy Story’ Dec. 1

GNAT-TV announces the premiere screening of Crowdsourced Cinema Toy Story at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at the Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave. in Manchester Center. Come and enjoy a fresh take on a beloved classic, entirely recreated by local filmmakers. Crowdsourced Cinema Vermont is a visionary project that challenges community members to […]

GMUSD Board meeting agenda for Nov. 30

GMUSD Board meeting agenda for Nov. 30

The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 30 at Green Mountain High School, 718 Route 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting, go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/82870962681. This is the rescheduled regular meeting from Nov. 15. Below is the board’s agenda. I. CALL TO […]

Basket Raffle to support Chester Community Gardens

Basket Raffle to support Chester Community Gardens Drawing to be held on Saturday, Dec. 9

The Chester Community Greenhouse and Gardens is holding a raffle for two themed baskets of goodies: Comfy and Cozy and Out on the Town. Each one is valued at $300. Tickets cost $3 each, two tickets for $5 or 10 tickets for $20. They can be purchased at KitKat’s Embroidery, located on the Green in […]

Art from Nature workshop for adults at Weston library Nov. 28

Art from Nature workshop for adults at Weston library Nov. 28

Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, invites adults to create seasonal ornaments from natural materials with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 28. The program is free of charge. Munching on Junker Bailey’s homemade gingersnaps will bring a touch of nostalgia and, perhaps, some added inspiration. For more […]

Visit St. Luke’s Christmas Market in Chester Dec. 2

Visit St. Luke’s Christmas Market in Chester Dec. 2

Celebrate the holiday season by visiting St. Luke’s Christmas Market: Culinary Classics & Crafts to Go! from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. (Route 11 W) in Chester. Enjoy coffee, tea and coffee cake while browsing the goods. Shoppers may choose […]

Meatball Saturday Open House at Erskine's Dec. 16

Meatball Saturday Open House at Erskine’s Dec. 16

Come celebrate Meatball Saturday on Dec. 16 at Erskine’s Grain and Garden, 54 Grain Store Road, behind the train station in Chester Depot. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peter and Donna Hudkins from Smokeshire Hilltop Farm will have Suffolk Punches Clark and Freel there with sleigh bells on, ready to give hay rides to […]

To the editor: Getting ready for busy session in Montpelier

To the editor: Getting ready for busy session in Montpelier

I  hope this letter finds everyone preparing for a busy holiday season. During this time of year as a legislator, there are many meetings preparing for the upcoming legislative session, which will start on Jan. 3, 2024. To that end, I’ve attended the Springfield Regional Development Corp.’s annual meeting. I have met with the Career […]

Chester DRB hears application for Goldthwaite Road wedding venue

Chester DRB hears application for Goldthwaite Road wedding venue Question arises about whether use is permitted for property

By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Several neighbors of 76 Goldthwaite Road in Chester attended Monday night’s Development Review Board meeting to register their concerns about an application to put a “wedding venue.” But how the application got to the board in the first place would be a good question. The application for […]

Chester board considers waiting period between home sale and allowing short-term rental

Chester board considers waiting period between home sale and allowing short-term rental

Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Forty-six days into a six-month moratorium on new un-hosted short-term rentals, the Chester Select Board appears to be leaning toward instituting a waiting period between the purchase of a property and the opening of such a short-term rental. The goal is to make it less attractive for investors […]

Flood resiliency takes center stage at legislative forum in Weston

Flood resiliency takes center stage at legislative forum in Weston Area residents anxious for solutions to persistent flooding

By Cynthia Prairie ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC WESTON Flood resiliency and mitigation was the major topic addressed during a gathering on Saturday of about 30 residents of Weston and surrounding towns for a discussion with state Rep. Kelly Pajala, and state Sens. Alison Clarkson, Dick McCormack and Becca White. McCormack, Clarkson and White represent Windsor […]

Derry Tree Lighting, Tractor Parade and visit with Santa Dec. 1

Derry Tree Lighting, Tractor Parade and visit with Santa Dec. 1

Londonderry’s annual holiday festivities kick off with a Tractor Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Mountain Marketplace, 5700 Route 100. The Christmas Tree Lighting will follow at 6 p.m. Afterward, all are invited to decorate ornaments and enjoy cookies and hot drinks at Neighborhood Connections, across from the U.S. Post Office, […]

GMUSD Finance Committee budget meeting agenda for Nov. 28

GMUSD Finance Committee budget meeting agenda for Nov. 28

The Green Mountain Unified School Board will meet as the Finance Committee to hear and consider a budget proposal for the next school year. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 28 at the Green Mountain High School, 718 Rt. 103 south and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://trsu.zoom.us/j/89109337240 […]

Andover Select Board meeting agenda for Nov. 27

Andover Select Board meeting agenda for Nov. 27 Meeting at 5 p.m. rather than usual 6:30 start time

The Andover Select Board will hold its Monday Nov. 27 meeting at 5 p.m. rather than its usual start time of 6:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held 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 […]

To the editor: LVRS thanks Csanadi family for generous donation

To the editor: LVRS thanks Csanadi family for generous donation

On behalf of the people in our community, Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad would like to thank the Csanadi family for the $75,000 gift it received from the Estate of Robert Csanadi. Mr. Csanadi loved this area; he was a long-time resident of Weston, a successful businessman and well-respected member of the community. We plan to […]

A capella ensemble Seraphic Fire to perform at Grafton Brick Meeting House Dec. 2

A capella ensemble Seraphic Fire to perform at Grafton Brick Meeting House Dec. 2 Grammy-nominated group to perform Christmas songs

Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Seraphic Fire brings its a cappella voices to Vermont for a Seraphic Fire Christmas concert at the historic Grafton Brick Meeting House, 2 Main St. in Grafton, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. The South Florida based choir will perform festive carols from varied traditions alongside newer takes on classics from […]