CHESTER, Vt. – Sheila K. Garaffa, of Chester, Vt., formerly of Berkeley Heights, N.J., died at her home on Feb. 24, 2025, at age 83. Sheila was born on June 29, 1941, to Henry and Eileen Lewis, of Kearny, N.J. … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Last year, the Black River Area Community Coalition (BRACC) launched an after-school pilot program in response to needs voiced by the community. The teen center program now serves more than 70 local youth, offers regular weekly drop-in … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Pictured are the Chester Rec 5/6 boys and Chester Rec 5/6 girls basketball teams after winning their regular season championships in Ludlow. The boys team finished the regular season 17-0, followed by a clean sweep of the … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Edward “Ted” Spaulding was born in Bellows Falls, the son of Edward and Lulu Spaulding. He graduated from Chester High School in 1951, and began a career as an electrician. He worked for Fellows Gear Shaper for … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Town of Chester is studying housing development potential at the 139-acre town-owned property south of Green Mountain Union High School (GMUHS), to serve the local workforce and community members. The town will be hosting a … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening; the annual Community Dance is set to be a night to remember, on Saturday, March 15. From 6-10 p.m., the Chester American Legion will open its doors for an evening … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Chester residents began their 2025 Town Meeting by hearing from their elected representatives in the state legislature. Rep. Tom Charlton spoke first, addressing the House’s legislative priorities for the session, which he identified as education, health care … Continued
The photo with this article is the 1920-1921 Chester High School basketball team. The boys are identified on the reverse. I won’t list their names, as several are incorrectly identified. As an example, Ray Pollard graduated in 1914, as did … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Town Democratic Committee (CTDC) met Thursday, Feb. 20, to reorganize its officers, and make plans for the upcoming year. Two dozen Democrats attended the meeting, including two from Andover who had come to discuss how … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Every year, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department offers their Green Mountain Conservation Camps for children ages 12-14 for regular sessions, and ages 14-16 for advanced sessions. The one-week camps are held at Edward F. Kehoe Camp, … Continued