VISIT US ON THE WEB AT VERMONTJOURNAL.COM Our website is new and improved, and it is user- and mobile-friendly! Arts & ECRWSS REAL ESTATE PRSRT STD Entertainment US Postage PAID Permit #90 Pages 8A - 10A Page 10B White River Jct., VT GOLF - Page 3B 4B, 10B POSTAL CUSTOMER FREE AUGUST 03, 2016 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 16, ISSUE 31 Iron Adventure Run draws motorcycle enthusiasts to the Ludlow area LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow and sur- in the Harley Owner’s Group (H.O.G.) July 30. From a touching presenta- rious roads, riders enjoyed three days rounding towns welcomed more than Iron Adventure Run rally held from tion during the Opening Ceremonies packed with motorcycle fun. Look for 200 motorcycle enthusiasts taking part Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, to scenic rides along Vermont’s noto- the full article next week. A stunning display of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in front of the Jackson Gore Inn, the Members of the Harley Owners Group, in town for the Iron Adventure Run, have fun play- heart of the Iron Adventure Run rally. ing “Biker BINGO” at Jackson Gore. PHOTO BY VINCENT WEST PHOTO PROVIDED SE Group Proposal for Village Master Quilt of Valor recipient, Bill Lambing of Ledyard CT, displaying his quilt on the Chester Town Green Saturday night. Ledyard proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years. Thank you to Sue Ashe of Country Treasures for her generous donation of 30 quilts. Quilts were sewn by local volunteers and H.O.G members. Plan selected by Town of Chester PHOTO BY JENNIFER JONES BY JENNIFER JONES vision. ect’s development and provide input. was best suited for what the Town The Vermont Journal “There is a lot of energy in town, but Funded almost entirely by a state of Chester hopes to achieve. everyone is working independently. grant, the $70,000 Village Master Plan “The Master Plan is more eco- Weekend festivities CHESTER, Vt. – The SE Group of The plan is a way to bring everything will create a roadmap for the future of nomically focused, concerned with Burlington was chosen by a selection under one umbrella,” said Pisha. Chester, addressing various pertinent keeping the Village Center healthy committee to write the new Village Town residents are urged to par- topics such as: historical districts, cul- and vitalized,” said Hance when in Belmont Master Plan for the Town of Chester. ticipate in the development of the tural values, recreational opportuni- asked how a Village Master Plan The committee reviewed nine pro- plan: community meetings will be ties, and aesthetic options for both differs from a Town Plan. BY AIYANA FORTIN England Impressions Art and the posals for the plan befire making its held, residents can join a committee, street and landscapes. Hance went on to say that a Town The Vermont Journal Making of Regional Identity, 1885- decision, which must be approved by or sign-up for e-mail updates on the According to Pisha, many new top- Plan is more general in nature, or- 1950.” the Chester Town Selectboard. plan’s progress, he said. ics could emerge during the planning ganized by state statutes, and deals MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. - Belmont Representatives of the Vermont The Selectboard will review the SE Once underway, the SE Group will process, which is scheduled to take with items related to land use, de- is going to be bustling a bit more Humanities Council Speakers Bu- Group contract at a meeting sched- also implement “an online ONEHUB roughly one year. mographics, and infrastructure. than usual this coming weekend, reau will speak about generations of uled for Aug. 3. web portal for information exchange The selection committee, comprised Hance anticipates some changes Friday through Sunday, Aug. 5, 6, aspiring New England artists, who Town Manager David Pisha said and storage of collected data,” accord- of officials from the state of Vermont; to the current zoning districts, as and 7 with a bazaar, programs and were inspired by local history, land- he sees the Master Plan as a strategy ing to their proposal. This will create Pisha; Julie Hance, executive assistant zoning regulations are one way a book sale. scape, agriculture, and industry. that encourages everyone in Chester another tool for town residents that to the Town Manager; and Jason Ras- to accomplish growth within a The Mount Holly Town Library This free event will be held on Sun- to march together towards a unified wish to stay up-to-date with the proj- mussen, senior planner for the South- town, but also sees the plan bring- will be hosting a book sale and a day, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m., refreshments ern Windsor County Regional Plan- ing some relief to the tax burden program on New England Impres- will be served, and the space is hand- ning Commission, said they chose on residents by stimulating viable sions Art, the Mount Holly Com- icapped accessible. the SE Group’s proposal because it businesses to locate in the town. munity Historical Museum will be The Arts and Crafts Committee hosting an Artfest, showcasing lo- of the Mount Holly Community His- cal talent, the Mount Holly Com- torical Museum will be hosting their munity Association has organized biennial Artfest from Aug. 5 to Aug. our annual Square Dance, and the 7. Pat LaBella and Judy Nevin have Odd Fellows Hall will be hosting organized an opportunity for local the Community Guild of Mount artists to display and sell their work, Holly’s Annual Bazaar. while supporting the Historical So- The Mount Holly Town Li- ciety. brary will be hosting a book sale This festival will feature art in many on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. media, including photography, oil, to 4 p.m. watercolor, painted silk, wood carv- There is always a wide selection ing, pen and ink, wooden shaker of books for all readers, and all boxes, and handwoven baskets. The fundraised money supports the public has the opportunity to meet library and its contribution to the the artists on Friday night from 7 to community by providing a contin- 9 p.m. at a wine and cheese recep- uous supply of new books, DVDs, tion. Mark Kane, Director of Community Planning and Design at SE Group, will be the Project SE Group will use several mediums to portray various stages of the Master Plan, from audiobooks, and educational pro- Their artwork will be on sale during Manager for the development of the Village Master Plan in Chester, Vt. A graduate of the 3-D graphics to illustrations (like the one shown here) to ortho-photographic maps. grams and events. the reception on Friday, Saturday University of Vermont, he has almost 20 years of experience in land use planning. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VILLAGE CENTER The library has also organized a PHOTO COURTESY OF SEGROUP.COM MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL FOR CHESTER, VT. 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