Hosting for the Holidays at DaVallia Gallery

CHESTER, Vt. – If you’re looking for ideas on how to host a great event this holiday season, a local shop in Chester is here to help. DaVallia will be holding their Hosting for the Holidays event from Nov. 21 … Continued

Chester Democrats to meet Nov. 21

CHESTER, Vt. – Been meaning to get involved in politics, but too busy to get to it? Are you a Democrat, or do you generally lean Democratic in your values? If so, join the Chester Democratic Committee for its monthly … Continued

St. Luke’s wreath workshop early-bird discount

CHESTER, Vt. – Reserve your place now for the wreath-decorating workshops scheduled for Nov. 21-23, in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main Street (Route 11 West) in Chester, Vt. Those who register and pay by Friday, Nov. 16, … Continued

Chester Selectboard gives planning commission direction

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard met on Wednesday, Nov. 6, turning their attention to the ongoing discussion of revising the Unified Development Bylaws for the town’s rural districts, currently called the R-120 and Conservation-Residential districts. At the previous selectboard … Continued

GMUHS boys soccer team wins state championship

CHESTER, Vt. – The Green Mountain Union High School (GMUHS) boys soccer team won the state championship after winning their game against Stowe on Saturday, Nov. 2. They were escorted home, from the Ludlow Fire Department back to GMUHS, by … Continued

Political LTE: Anna Pilette supports Tom Charlton

Dear Editor,   I write in support of Tom Charlton for state representative for Athens, Chester, Grafton, and Windham. Why? Well, in part because the supermajority Democrat members of the Vermont Legislature rammed through seven new laws despite the vetoes … Continued

VSO String Quartet at Chester Town Hall Theater

CHESTER, Vt. – On Nov. 10, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) String Quartet will be performing “Elgar to Gershwin and Bach to the Beatles” in the beautifully restored, fully accessible Chester Town Hall Theater. Violinists Jane Kittredge and Brooke Quiggins-Saulnier, … Continued

Chester continues zoning hearing, funds cultural events

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard continued its hearing, recessed at the previous meeting in September, about amendments and changes to the town’s Unified Development Bylaws. At issue primarily were changes to Chester’s rural districts, which would take the R-120 … Continued

Driftwood hunters

Last week I wrote about Bob Turco and antler shed hunters. Vermonters have always felt a strong gravitational pull to the natural world. This is why we collect stuff. Driftwood is something we have all picked up or admired as … Continued

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