- March 6, First Universalist (Chester), Chester, VT – Online Church Services
First Universalist Parish of Chester streams their Sunday Services at 10AM. Request a ZOOM link from Melody: firstuniversalistparishchester@gmail.com - April 19, via Zoom link, Web – Masterclass on Shakespeare
The New London Barn Playhouse is offering online Masterclasses for adult learners, appropriate for anyone who wishes to get a deeper look into the creative process of making theater. Masterclasses will take place on the third Monday of each month on Zoom. A Masterclass on Shakespeare will be taught … - September 28, Online, Online – Connecticut River Speaker Series: A History of the Connecticut
2021 Connecticut River Speaker Series explores the watershed in NH and VT. Remaining talks in The Riverwide speaker series include: SEPTEMBER 28 A History of the Connecticut NOVEMBER 23 Water Quality & Green Infrastructure All talks are on Tuesdays at 6pm. Register or find out more at www.crjc.org C … - June 28, via Zoom link, Web – Online Grief Support Group
Sharing sorrow in an online group isn’t ideal, but in these extraordinary times adapting and connecting despite the challenges of grieving during a pandemic may be more important than ever. Brattleboro Area Hospice offers a Grief Support Group via Zoom for adults who have experienced any kind of dea … - June 15, via Zoom link, Web – Advance Care Planning /Advance Directive Question and Answer Information session
Brattleboro Area Hospice hosts free Advance Care Planning /Advance Directive Question and Answer Information sessions via Zoom on Wednesdays, 10 – 11 AM. Anyone over 18 years old should have a completed Advance Directive. Questions about how to complete an Advance Directive for healthcare include: w …
- Town of Walpole Staff Meeting – 2/18/21
Selectboard Present:Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Cheryl Mayberry; Steven Dalessio Staff Present:Sarah Downing (Manager of Administration); Richard Kreissle (Administrator of Finance); Lt. Justin Sanctuary (Police Department); Michael Rau (Road Agent/Highway Department); Ben Hoy (Recycling Director); … - Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 2/18/21
Selectboard Present:Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Cheryl Mayberry; Steven Dalessio CALL TO ORDER: Mrs. Pschirrer, Chair of the Walpole Selectboard, called this meeting via Zoom to order at 6:30 PM. She announced that Ms. Cheryl Mayberry and Mr. Steven Dalessio, the other two Selectboard members are pr … - Voting Day – 3/9/21
Are you interested in working at the polls? Cindy Westover says that if you are interested, you should be at the Town Hall at 6:00 PM on Monday the 8th for a training session. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM on the 9th. If you would like more information before that you call her at 603 … - Up-date from Lucy – 2/28/21
COVID by the Numbers—February 28 Edition From a low of 5 active cases of COVID at the beginning of the week, Walpole rocketed back up to 10 active cases on the 27th, before backing down to 8 active cases as of this writing. Last week we had 4 new cases of COVID in town; this week we are up to 9 new … - Corrected Information Regarding Racism Programs
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- Springfield Rotary helping efforts to fight Covid-19
Springfield Rotary Club members assisting with vaccine clinics in Springfield. Photo provided SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Rotary Club continues to provide assistance to regional efforts related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including providing masks as well as volunteer participation with the ope … - My 80 favorite songs
Paul Ippolito of Chester shared his 80 favorite songs for his 80th birthday. Photo provided Dear Editor, For the past 52 years, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of singing and playing guitar with groups of all ages from young children to senior citizens in Chester, Springfield, Ludlow, and surrou … - Great River Hydro proposes changes for dam operations
The Bellows Falls dam operated by Great River Hydro. Photo by Joe Milliken BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – During negotiations to renew its licenses to operate the Bellows Falls hydro station, Great River Hydro LLC, which owns and operates multiple dams along the Connecticut River, has proposed changes in the … - The Ludlow Selectboard replenishes departments with surplus
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard has decided to use a $300,000 budget surplus to replenish funds pulled from several departments earlier in the budget season and leave the rest in a “rainy day fund,” determining how to apply the funds at the end of the fiscal year in July. In early January, the … - Trustees looks at village financials, considers vote on retail cannabis
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Bellows Falls Village Trustees discussed the budget and cannabis retail. The Trustees began their meeting by looking at their financials to date. Municipal Manager Scott Pickup announced that AT&T was abandoning their cell tower and the village had recei …
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- Town Meeting preview: Mascoma schools’ proposed budget has less than 1% increase, three positions cut
Hot topic: Mascoma Valley Regional School District voters will be asked to approve a $29.5 million budget for the 2021-22 school year, a less than 1% increase over the current spending plan.The proposal includes the reduction of three teaching positions through attrition. The Enfield Village, Canaan … - Out & About: Learn how Progressive Era crusader Jennie Powers brought justice in southern N.H., Vt.
WOODSTOCK — A few years ago, the city of Keene was trying to decide the subjects for 16 murals that were to be painted throughout the city when Jenna Carroll suggested Progressive Era figure Jennie Powers, who crusaded against animal and domestic abuse. “It was funny because nobody had really heard. … - Federal aid rescues D-HH finances in back half of 2020
LEBANON — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health ended the first half of its fiscal year in the black, thanks in part to aid from Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong return from Wall Street, according to a filing with bondholders.D-HH had a positive operating margin of $38.6 million for the six … - Cities, towns OK sales of pot
Voters in Burlington, Randolph, Strafford and Windsor and at least 15 other Vermont municipalities voted Tuesday to approve retail marijuana sales on Town Meeting Day.Bennington, Brattleboro, Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Waterbury, Berlin, Danby, Danville, Salisbury, Brownington, Waitsfield,.. … - Vermont state trooper from Bradford, Vt., accused of domestic assault
BRADFORD, Vt. — A 25-year-old Vermont State Police trooper has been cited into court on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge following a three-month investigation, according to a news release from the Vermont State Police on Wednesday.Trooper Nicholas Cianci is accused of physically assaulting and. …
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- Chester Select Board race recount set for Monday
By Shawn Cunningham © 2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC With just six votes separating two candidates for a three year term on the Chester Select Board, a recount has been scheduled for Monday. Heather Chase and Scott Blair Scott Blair, who received 245 votes on Tuesday, asked for a hand recount of the … - Chester candidate to request recount in close race; results from other area towns
This story has been updated to include results from Landgrove Chester Select Board candidates campaign outside Town Hall on a chilly election day on Tuesday. From left are Heather Chase, Leigh Dakin, Will Hoser and Scott Blair. Photo by Cynthia Prairie. By Shawn Cunningham and Cherise Madigan © 2021 … - Derry residents set priorities including revitalizing villages, expanding affordable housing and creating a community center
By Cherise Madigan ©2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC At the second in a series of meetings about the future of Londonderry, residents identified three primary priorities for the coming years: expanding affordable housing, developing a community center and revitalizing the North and South village center … - Chester Select Board agenda for March 3
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting in person at Town Hall and via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Wednesday March 3, 2021. To join the meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 In person attendance is limited, so please consider whether your physical attendance is needed or if you … - Vaxx signups start Monday for those 65+
©2021 Telegraph Publishing LLC As the 65+ age band is poised to begin registering for the Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, March 1, Gov. Phil Scott indicated that state officials are considering priority vaccinations for educators and school staff as the state’s focus heats up to get children back to ful …
- SHS Alumni Looking for Float Participation Confirmation
CLAREMONT, NH–Dick Girard, parade chairman for SHS Alumni Weekend, is asking classes that registered for last year’s parade to contact him about this year’s event. “I have classes that registered for last year and I have to get in touch with them to see if they still plan to participate, but if they … - Phase 1B Vaccination Scheduling to Begin Friday
Concord, NH – On Friday, January 22, the State of New Hampshire will begin accepting vaccination appointments for individuals within Phase 1B, which includes: New Hampshire residents 65 and overNew Hampshire residents who are medically vulnerable at significant risk – including family caregivers for … - NH Dept. of Safety Issues Statement Following Reports of Nationwide Unrest Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
CONCORD, NH–The New Hampshire Department of Safety has issued a statement regarding public safety as the presidential inauguration nears: “We remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of New Hampshire’s residents and visitors. The Department of Safety will continue to monitor any credible … - Sununu Begins 3rd Term
Today, NH Gov. Chris Sununu was sworn in to begin his third term. Associate Justice Gary Hicks administered the oath; the ceremony took place in the Executive Council Chamber at the Statehouse in Concord. The event was smaller than usual, due to concerns about COVID and public safety issues (Photo: … - Message Re: COVID from Claremont City Manager Ed Morris:
City Staff has been closely monitoring the recent increase in active COVID-19 cases here in Claremont. Late last week we were made aware of active cases of COVID-19 at the Earl Bourdon Center. Fire Chief Bryan Burr, the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator, has been working closely with the Bourd …
- Candidates of Color Win, Lose and Even Tie on Town Meeting Day
The Vermont candidates of color profiled in a February 23 Seven Days cover story had a varied showing in Tuesday’s election. Two won, three lost and one tied — a rare occurrence that could spark a recount. Middlebury voters chose Esther Thomas, a residence director at Middlebury College, to serve a … - Roughly Two Dozen Vermont Towns Just Say Yes to Marijuana Sales
The Evansville Trading Post, a general store in the small town of Brownington, has adapted over the years to stay afloat. These days, its wares include food, fuel, fishing licenses and furniture. Thanks to the town’s voters, store owners Andrew and Kelly Swett hope to add cannabis to that list — no … - Burlington High School Opens Downtown Campus in Former Macy's
After almost a year with no school to call their own, Burlington High School students have a home base. On Tuesday, school leaders and local politicians gathered to celebrate the opening of a downtown school campus, in the Cherry Street building that once housed a Macy’s department store. Students w … - WTF: Why Do So Many Vermont Beers Come in 16-Ounce Cans?
In 2011, John and Jen Kimmich, owners of the Alchemist, began building a production brewery to package their beers for retail sale. And they made a decision that some in the craft beer industry thought was strange: They built a canning line. At the time, John Kimmich recalled in a recent interview, … - Act 250 Notice Minor Application #4C0550-25 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6093
On February 17, 2021, Grumpy Knuckles, LLC, c/o Jeff Jimmo, P.O. Box 64941, Burlington, VT 05406 filed application number 4C0550-25 for a project generally described as construction of a 49,500 s.f. flex space commercial building with an 11,500 s.f. mezzanine level and a maximum of 80 employees on L …
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- Visa restrictions put strain on businesses that rely on foreign workers
Midway during last year’s peak summer tourist season Larry Litchfield shut down the kitchen at Sawyer’s Dairy Bar in Gilford after most of his workers quit.At the Naswa Resort in Weirs Beach, Cynthia Makris was unable to offer the full range of guest amenities because she could not hire enough help. … - As pandemic continues, Bow to decide the future of its town meeting format
The future format of Bow town meetings will be decided this year at an in-person meeting where people concerned about the coronavirus won’t be able to participate.Bow currently uses a traditional town meeting schedule, where residents gather to debate and vote on town business, usually in early Marc … - Survey points to divide on in-person classes
A recent survey of parents, students and staff in the Monadnock Regional School District found that most parents want kids to return to in-person classes five days a week as soon as possible, while employees and students generally want to wait until the beginning of next school year. Superintendent. … - CFO’s departure a shock for legislative delegation
Carroll County’s chief financial officer, who came aboard in September, is no longer working for the county, commissioners announced this week, which appeared to stun members of the legislative delegation Monday.Fergus Cullen of Dover started work Sept. 21. He came to Carroll County after having ser … - Police: Live pipe bomb found at polling place in Iowa
ANKENY, Iowa — The discovery of a live pipe bomb at a central Iowa polling place as voters were casting ballots in a special election forced an evacuation of the building, police said.Officers called to the Lakeside Center in Ankeny around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday found a device that looked like a pipe bom …
- Danville to hold special meeting on their school mascot
DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – On Wednesday, there will be a special school board meeting in Danville to talk about the school district’s current mascot.Danville’s current nickname is the Danville Indians, but now some students want that name changed.During the meeting Wednesday night, there will be present … - CityPlace seeks zoning permit; attorney argues project violates order
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – CityPlace developers have the zoning permits they need for their revised plan to fill in Burlington’s “pit”. Burlington’s Development Review Board voted unanimously on Wednesday for the project which means developers can now move forward in the design process.“We went into t … - CityPlace developers secure zoning permits
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – CityPlace developers have the zoning permits they need for their revised plan to fill in Burlington’s “pit”. Burlington’s Development Review Board voted unanimously on Wednesday for the project which means developers can now move forward in the design process.“We went into t … - Critics say Newport prison outbreak could have been avoided
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont officials are racing to contain what has become the largest coronavirus outbreak in a state prison since the start of the pandemic. Upwards of 127 inmates and 10 staff have now been infected at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, with the number of case … - New York will loosen some virus restrictions on gatherings
NEW YORK (AP) – New York is clearing the way for some public performances that have been banned for nearly a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that arts and entertainment venues will be allowed to welcome up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outd …
- ‘Gov. Scott Owns This’: ACLU On Northern State Correctional Facility COVID-19 Outbreak
Vermont is now facing the largest COVID-19 outbreak within a correctional facility since the pandemic began. Despite the implementation of public safety measures inside Department of Corrections’ facilities, advocates say the state’s decision not to prioritize incarcerated people for vaccines puts t … - On Town Meeting Day, School Budgets Passed Easily Across The State
Town Meeting Day voters showed overwhelming support Tuesday for school districts, which have faced unprecedented challenges over the last year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. - News Roundup: Vermont Department Of Health Reports 115 New COVID-19 Cases
Vermont reporters provide a roundup of top news takeaways about the coronavirus, the next groups to be prioritized for vaccination and more for Wednesday, March 3. - Vermont Defender General On COVID-19 Outbreak At Northern State Correctional Facility
Vermont Department of Corrections reported 100 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday among incarcerated individuals at Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, as well as eight new cases among staff. This segment, we hear from Vermont’s Defender General to get his perspective on the outbreak. - New UVM Dean On Racial Disparities, Educational Inequity In Speech Pathology
The University of Vermont recently announced a new dean for its College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This segment, we talk with her about her research and work on racial disparities, educational inequity and access to care in the word of speech pathology, and hear about her goals as the new dean.
- Explore the Data: Tracking COVID-19 in New Hampshire
New Hampshire identified its first case of COVID-19 on March 2 . NHPR has been tracking the pandemic’s impact on the state ever since. - N.H. Sticking With Original Teacher Vaccination Plan, Despite White House Push
New Hampshire health officials say they’re evaluating President Biden’s directive to vaccinate teachers and school staff before the end of the month but are sticking for now with their original plan to roll out those vaccinations by April. - Coronavirus Update: New Hampshire Reports 5 More COVID-19 Deaths
NHPR is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in New Hampshire. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers and other important news of the day. - Historic Home in Chesterfield On Market for $1 Goes Viral
A historic home in Chesterfield is on the market for a dollar, but the cheap price comes with a big caveat: an estimated $300,000 in renovations. - Writers On A New England Stage: Diane Rehm
The Exchange presents a special broadcast of Writers on a New England Stage with Diane Rehm. Host Peter Biello speaks with the former NPR host about her new book, “When My Time Comes,” which explores the moral and legal framework of medical aid in dying laws. The interview was recorded during a virt …
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