Chester
LATEST NEWS
Working together toward a sustainable energy future
As we near the start of fall colors and harvest festivals, the Williston Energy Committee takes a moment to reflect on our progress toward meeting the ambitious targets in Vermont’s Global Warming Solutions Act. The law requires reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 26 percent below 2005 levels by...
WVPD nears deal on new public park in Williston
29-acre town-owned parcel fronts the Winooski River. Plans for a new riverside park in Williston are progressing on a 29-acre parcel that was donated to the town in 2019. Known as the Jacob parcel, the land fronts the Winooski River across from GlobalFoundries’ campus in Essex Junction. It was gifted to the public by Peter Jacob, a retired Chittenden County land developer and one of the founders of the Champlain Water District.
WTSA NEWS FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 23rd 2024
A resident of Swanzey, New Hampshire, has been indicted in federal court for the theft of firearms from a licensed gun store that occurred in July. Khale Guillou, a 19-year-old from Swanzey, faces one count of theft involving firearms from a federally licensed dealer, which includes one rifle and sixteen pistols. Currently, Guillou is in custody in Massachusetts on unrelated charges and will address these new charges at a future date. If found guilty, he may face a prison sentence of up to ten years and a fine of $250,000.
Rare Canada lynx photographed in Vermont for first time since 2018
SHREWSBURY, Vt. — A Canada lynx, an endangered species in Vermont, has been confirmed in the state for the first time since 2018, and farther south than the last confirmed sighting.A Shrewsbury man was driving home on Saturday evening when he saw the large cat walking along the side of a rural road. He went home to get his cell phone, returned and took video of the animal, he said on Wednesday."Exciting" sighting of Canada lynx in Vermont"This newest sighting is especially exciting because the cat was spotted in Rutland County, far south of most confirmed lynx reports in Vermont,"...
Fletcher man dies in motorcycle crash
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say one man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Fairfax. Just after 9 p.m. on Thursday, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash on Huntville Road. Upon arrival, troopers found a damaged 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The driver was identified...
Sunny and seasonable as we head into the weekend
TGIF friends! We have made it to the best day of the week and we’re not saying that just because it’s Friday. Today will feature some of the best weather of the week. After days of well below average temperatures, cloudy skies, and constant showers/drizzle/mist, we’re finally turning the page today. Patchy, dense fog will greet you for the morning drive with temps in the 50s alongside drier skies.
'It would seem totally incongruous': This Vermonter is punk musician, forester and author
Ethan Tapper is a wild man on stage. The leader of the 10-member Burlington punk band The Bubs screams into the microphone and plays furiously on electric guitar while his band mates cavort happily around him in front of delirious crowds of hundreds of music fans. The chaos of the stage contrasts starkly with Tapper’s other life. The former Chittenden County forester left that post in June to focus on Bear Island, the 175-acre forest he manages...
Budding Vermont textile artist debuts first exhibition
Thrifted garments woven with plant fibers, carefully sculpted patchworks that look like mossy growths creeping out of the wall. Such is the work created by Sienna Martz, whose first solo exhibition, “Echoes of Earth,” is running at the Soapbox Arts gallery in Burlington through the end of September.
Officials try to quench village planning project controversy
The Charlotte Selectboard meeting on Monday was in the library, and the library end of the town parking lot was filled a half hour before the Aug. 12 meeting began. The selectboard was squeezed into the adult reading room on the northern end of the building for its meeting. The space was snug, with just enough room for the town’s business, but none to spare.
Declaration of Inclusion proves controversial in Charlotte
A handful of people spoke in favor of the town of Charlotte adopting a Declaration of Inclusion at the selectboard meeting on Aug. 12, while a handful of people were opposed to adopting it. Al Wakefield and Barbara Noyes-Pulling are part of a group of five Rutland-area residents who have...
Psychic Expo — convention where ‘mediums’ not rare
When it comes to the supernatural, couple Frank Chodl and Betz McKeown say they’ve got everybody covered. “I work with the dead, and she works with the living,” said Chodl. He and his wife travel nationwide offering psychic medium sessions, spiritual touch healing and intuitive readings to customers looking for answers outside traditional means.
Thanks to those who step up to combat food insecurity
Eggplant, zinnias, blackberries, cash, dry goods, backpacks, bread and more; how are these related?. These are just some of the ways our Charlotte community continues to step up to assist our neighbors and combat food insecurity. Hunger affects too many Vermonters. Community contributions, both large and small, and of an impressive variety, provide and strengthen an important safety net.
Man arrested for DUI #2 after single-vehicle crash in Rutland
RUTLAND TOWN — A 25-year-old man from West Rutland was arrested late Thursday night on charges of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle accident on Barrett Hill Road. Vermont State Police responded to the scene around 9:23 p.m. where they found Philip Prevosto, the driver of the crashed...
Expert Warns of “Rodent Rampage” Invading New York Homes This Fall
It's been one of the hottest summers in New York history and it may be causing a record rodent invasion. July was the second hottest month in New York history, with four separate heat waves blasting the state with high humidity and scorching temperatures that made it feel like over 100 degrees outside.
Back in the swing: CVU Fall sports
CVU Fall sports started in earnest last week as preseason meetings and practices began. The girls volleyball team had a “one and done” rotating intrasquad scrimmage last Friday. The boys team worked on fundamentals. Observer photos by Al Frey.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.