Chester Selectboard discusses class 4 road discontinuance

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard met Wednesday, Jan. 3, with the majority of their discussion focused on consideration of a class 4 road discontinuance for Town Highway 136, more commonly known as Bailey Hill Road. A class 4 road … Continued

Winter birding walk at Hillside Springs Farm

WALPOLE, N.H. – What winged wonders wander our wintery world? Flock to Hillside Springs Farm, 32 Comerford Road in Westmoreland, N.H., on Jan. 27, from 9-11 a.m., to find out. We will discover winter-loving species, and learn about farm habitat … Continued

USFS encourages snowmobilers to use caution

REGION – With additional snow expected in the coming weeks, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is looking forward to a successful snowmobile season and wants to encourage all riders to put safety first out on the trails in the coming … Continued

Flood-damaged stream crossing restored in Andover

ANDOVER, Vt. – A high-priority stream that was constrained by an undersized culvert has been restored to its natural dimensions after damage in the July floods, the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) announced today. The project, which will minimize flood damage, … Continued

LTE Springfield Telescope Makers centennial

Dear Editor,   Congratulations to the members and supporters of the Springfield Telescope Makers on this centennial anniversary of the founding of our club. The friendship and camaraderie felt by the club’s charter members as they met in the home … Continued

OMS Ski and Snowboard Swap a success

LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Mountain School’s (OMS) Ski and Snowboard Swap had a record-breaking year, raising close to $38,000. The proceeds from the swap will go towards operating costs, to keep tuition as affordable as possible for all students. The … Continued

Chester Community Garden raffle

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Community Greenhouse and Gardens is holding a raffle for two baskets of goodies; each basket is valued at $300. The baskets are on display in The Annex on the Commons in Chester Village, and tickets … Continued

Wetland restoration project underway at The Nature Museum

GRAFTON, Vt. – The Nature Museum in Grafton, Vt., announces the latest phase of its exciting wetland restoration project. The Chapman Meadow behind the museum building has been transformed with the construction of a new pond, creation of one-of-a-kind natural … Continued

Springfield Garden Club wins state awards

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Eight members of the Springfield Garden Club (SGC) attended the annual meeting of the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont (FGCV) on June 6, at the Philo Ridge Farm in Charlotte, Vt. The SGC is one of sixteen … Continued

SoVerA virtual monthly meeting

CHESTER, Vt. – Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., for a virtual monthly meeting. SoVerA is proud to again host SoVerA member and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Gregory Shanos who will be presenting “The OSIRIS-Rex and … Continued

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