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Chester Select Board agenda for Nov. 15
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting after a hearing on a proposed amendment to the town’s zoning bylaws at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 15, 2023 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street, and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the board’s agenda 1. Hearing re: Proposed Amendment […]
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 […]
Concert to benefit WCA flood recovery Nov. 12 in Weston
New Thought Vermont, a Weston-based non-profit supporting community health, well-being and creativity, is sponsoring a concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Walker Farm Theater, 705 Main St. in Weston. Proceeds will benefit continuing flood recovery expenses for the Weston Community Association, the non-profit association that maintains historic and natural landmarks, including […]
Help brighten downtown Springfield for holidays
Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrates the illumination of downtown Springfield. Lamp posts, Santa’s house and the community holiday tree are all infused with a festive glow that fosters a sense of warmth and unity throughout the winter months. This cherished tradition transforms the townscape into a welcoming spectacle, as well as provides […]
State to host ‘conversation’ on climate resiliency in Ludlow
On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Vermont Natural Resources Council and partners will be hosting a Community Conversation on Clean Water and Climate Resilience from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ludlow Auditorium, on the 2nd floor of the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. in Ludlow. As the state continues to work toward repairing the […]
Springfield Hospital welcomes Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS to General Surgery Department
Springfield Hospital welcomes Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS, to the General Surgery Department. Dudzik received a B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Microbiology, with honors, from Michigan State University. She went on to receive an M.S. degree in Basic Medical Sciences from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. and graduated from The Warren […]
Chester Rotary donates books to CAES students
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Chester Rotarians John Holme, Lyza Gardner and Hudsen Hagland made a special delivery to the first-graders at Chester-Andover Elementary School. Twenty-eight children received a gift of a new book. Each story is personalized with the individual child’s name, as well as the names of their family members and pets. First-grade students […]
Springfield detainee, 37, dies at Southern State
A 37-year-old detainee at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield has died, the state Department of Corrections announced. Dennis Mayotte, 37, of North Springfield, was lodged at SSCF on Oct. 26. On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 5, staff performed a cell check and discovered Mayotte was not breathing. Department and medical staff immediately began life-saving […]
GMUSD Restructuring Committee agenda for Nov. 9
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will meet as the district’s Restructuring Committee at 6 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 9, 2023 at the Green Mountain High School, 716 Rt. 103 south in Chester. There will not be a remote attendance option. Below is the Committee’s agenda I. CALL TO ORDER: A. Roll call II. […]
Andover Select Board agenda for Nov. 13
The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Nov. 13, 2023 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 October 23 meeting & October 30 hearing. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: […]
CAFC’s Empty Bowl Dinner set for Nov. 18
The Chester-Andover Family Center will hold its 5th annual Empty Bowl Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the American Legion Post 67, 51 Legion Way off Route 103 South in Chester. Come enjoy signature soups, breads and desserts donated by local chefs, as well as a hand-painted bowl to take […]
30-Day Veg2Vegan Challenge begins
Vegetarians considering the transition to a vegan lifestyle now have the opportunity to try it for 30 days. The 30-Day Veg2Vegan Challenge, sponsored by VINE Sanctuary of Springfield, Vt., and AfroVegan Society of Baltimore, Md., is the ideal program for those looking to explore a cruelty-free, plant-based diet. Making the shift to veganism is more […]
St. Luke’s annual wreath-decorating workshops to be held Nov. 16-18 Early bird discount available through Nov. 10
The ever-popular wreath-decorating workshops will take place on Nov. 16 through 18 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. Reservations are coming in, but spots are still available. Those who register and pay by Friday, Nov. 10 will receive a $5 discount on the price of $50 per wreath. Participants will choose […]
Stuttering Foundation donates educational books, DVDs to S. Londonderry Library
Thanks to generous donors, the Stuttering Foundation recently gave 16 books and DVDs to the South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, in South Londonderry. More than 3 million Americans stutter, yet stuttering remains misunderstood by most people, said Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation. “Myths such as believing people who stutter are […]
Henry Homeyer: Late fall is perfect for some gardening chores
By Henry Homeyer @2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC For many of us, November is a drab and dreary month: Days are short, gray skies the norm. Flowers are largely gone, the soil is soggy and a drizzle or a downpour is common. Soon snow will not be unusual — we’ve already seen a wintry mix. But […]
DRB hears objections to Julian Materials’ permit
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Monday, Oct. 23, Chester’s Development Review Board continued its hearing on a conditional use permit application by Julian Materials to make changes in the use and operations of its three quarries in Gassetts. And with the next session not scheduled until Monday, Dec. 11, it’s looking […]
North Star moves eye care to River Street health center
© Telegraph Publishing LLC [Dropcap]North Star Health recently completed renovation of a second-floor area of its flagship community health center at 100 River Street in Springfield to make room for North Star Vision to join the lineup of health services available there. North Star Vision (formerly Lane Eye Associates) has been part of the Springfield […]
TRSU Board agenda for Nov. 2
The Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday November 05, 2023 in the Professional Development Room at Ludlow Elementary School 45 Main St. and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/87289589734 Below is the board’s agenda. I. Call to Order A. Roll Call II. APPROVAL […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Nov. 1
The Chester Select Board will meet as the Water and Wastewater Commissioners at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2023. The Select Board will hold its regular meeting following that. Both meetings will take place at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. and via Zoom. To join the meetings go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below are their agendas. […]
Londonderry woman arrested after rifle fire
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC A Londonderry woman is facing charges of reckless endangerment and first-degree aggravated domestic assault after a rifle was fired in the town Sunday night. No one was injured. According to the Vermont State Police, Ivory King, 34, of Londonderry, fired a rifle outside the home of a […]
