The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 08-19-20 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Rebecca Nareau is appointed as Cavendish Fire Chief; Chester officials break ground on the Emergency Services … Continued
The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper 08-19-20 This week’s edition of The Shopper features: Local resident creating “Rosie the Riveter” memorial in Bellows Falls; Trustees discuss police budget, rate increase for wastewater; … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Gov. Phil Scott announced $8 million in available grant funding to assist Vermonters with overdue utility bills as a result of economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many Vermonters are struggling to keep up with their … Continued
CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Cavendish Fire District 2 Prudential Committee appointed Rebecca Nareau as the fire chief for Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department last week, replacing Abraham Gross who has been acting chief since Chief Shane Turco resigned in early 2019. … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Bellows Falls Trustees discussed finances and fall rate increases for both wastewater and water departments. Finance Director Shannon Burbela explained $55,000 in Bellows Falls Police Department salary and payouts was the … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – A small group gathered at the future site of the Emergency Services Building in Chester Thursday, Aug. 13 for a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off the building project on Pleasant Street that is the culmination of years … Continued
Below is an article I found in the April 1914 Carpenter’s Store News. CHESTER’S FIRST RAILROAD TRAIN “Opening July 18, 1849, of the Champlain and Connecticut River Railroad, Bellows Falls to Gassetts. A Gala Day. A Great and Enthusiastic … Continued
DORSET, Vt. – The Dorset Players are excited to present to their first virtual performance of Alice Gerstenberg’s “Ever Young,” which includes four veterans of the Dorset stage: Janet Groom, Mary Jo Greco, Susan Altoft, and Leslie Bremner. Well known … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont’s resident Canada goose hunting season will be held Sept. 1-25 to help control Vermont’s resident Canada goose population prior to the arrival of Canada geese migrating south from Canada, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Cameron Robert Parker, 21, of Bellows Falls, Vt. passed away unexpectedly Aug. 5,2020 while serving his country. Cameron was born in Springfield, Vt., and is the son of Richard and Brina Parker. Cameron graduated from Bellows … Continued