By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger CHESTER — Local residents, affirmed by a state Natural Resources Board decision, say three quarries run by a pair of Connecticut brothers are operating illegally. Through photos and videos, the citizens have shown sediment polluting a nearby stream, […]
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Local News
Ex-teacher in Chester reaches plea deal, faces 10 years for possessing child sex-abuse materials
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger A former teacher at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials and faces up to 10 years in prison. Norman Merrill II, 46, of Chester entered […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Chester-Andover senior dinner to be held Dec. 10
Saturday, Dec. 10 — CHESTER —The Chester-Andover senior dinner will be held this year on Dec. 10 at noon at the Green Mountain Union High School, Route 103 in Chester. This is the 45th annual dinner and everyone is very […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Big Woods Voices performance to take place in Chester
Sunday, Nov. 6 — CHESTER — Big Woods Voices is excited to announce a performance to celebrate the release of their first CD, “Poetry in Harmony.” They will appear at the First Universalist Parish of Chester on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. […]
Local News
Assessment suggests citizen advisory board, additional officer for Chester Police
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger After a monthslong assessment into the Chester Police Department, a consultant recommended the town consider creating a police-community advisory board and adding an officer to focus on data and detective work. “I do believe that citizens own your […]
Local News, Obituaries
Phylis Savage, 99, remembered for her spirit, generosity
Phylis Mae Wilmoth Henry Savage, a quick-witted woman with a charm that lit up the room, died July 25 at her home in Chester at age 99 years, seven months and 17 days. She made all the difference in the […]
Featured, Local News
In Chester, a library’s hesitation to host Drag Queen Story Hour sparks controversy, The Pizza Stone picks up event
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger After the trustees of Chester’s Whiting Library decided to “pause” hosting Drag Queen Story Hour, the library’s director resigned and community members have voiced frustration. Meanwhile, a local restaurant has agreed to host the event instead. “Drag queen […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Prom shopping at the Chester Andover Family Center
Wednesday, March 30 at 3-7 p.m. — CHESTER — It’s prom time and the Chester Andover Family Center’s annual community service project, “Everyone Deserves a Special and Affordable Prom Outfit!” is back. We are celebrating the return of prom night […]
News Briefs, police
Two die in head-on collision in Chester
Staff report Two people, including a toddler, died in head-on collision on Route 103 in Chester on March 2, according to police. Police said a minivan traveling erratically without headlights crossed the center line and struck another car near Peck […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Fine art and craft sale
Dec. 17-18 — CHESTER — The Stone Village Art Guild and the First Universalist Parish in Chester are holding a fine art and craft sale Friday, Dec. 17 from 12-5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. until 5 […]