Tess Hunter

Colorado, Vermont

Managing Editor at The Vermont Standard

Word worker, TV watcher, part-time adventurer. She/Her. #BLM. Wear a damn mask.

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After chaotic meeting, Windsor Co. Republicans schedule election Jan. 6

Dec 21, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

In the wake of a call for his resignation, John MacGovern, the chair of the Windsor County Republican Committee, has been reflecting on the future of the Vermont Republican Party, the influence of Trump on local town politics, and the standing of pre-Trump conservatism in the country today. The request for MacGovern’s resignation, delivered by vice chair Dr. August Murray on Nov. 24 and later released publically, came less than 40 days after both men were elected.
Barnard robotics club wins awards in LEGO competition

Dec 13, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

On Sunday, Dec. 3, Barnard Academy’s Robotics Club — the BARC Bots — sent two teams made up of second, third and fourth graders to the Southern Qualifying Robotics Competition of FIRST Lego League’s Challenge division at Rutland High School. The competition is open to students aged 9-14 across the country.
A sports writer bids farewell

Dec 7, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

By David MilesStandard CorrespondentWon. Triumphed. Defeated. Outscored. Beat. Toppled. Was Victorious. Clubbed. Clobbered. Tipped. Nipped. Whipped. Clipped. Tripped up. Dominated. Squeaked past. Topped. Pounded. Drubbed. Prevailed. Tromped. Walloped. Nicked. Pummeled. Thrashed. Surpassed. Bested. Slid by. Overcame. Crushed. Vanquished. Downed. Outfought. Trounced. Conquered. Eked by. Squeezed past. Destroyed. How many different ways can one write the past tense of “win”?
Loren Fisher's new book focuses on beauty found locally

Dec 7, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

Woodstock’s Loren Fisher has photographed presidents, popes, musicians and Olympians, but despite his many adventures as a photojournalist and artistic photographer, he says he gets the most satisfaction from the quiet pursuit of capturing landscape in Vermont. His latest book, “Vermont Barns & Covered Bridges,” epitomizes that journey. Fisher’s interest in the camera was first piqued in a high school photography class in his hometown in northern Indiana (population less than 300).
WUHS Girls Soccer Coach Greg LaBella retires

Nov 22, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

After 34 years of coaching at various levels of school, 24 of which were spent as Woodstock’s girls soccer coach, Greg LaBella is retiring. As he reflects on the teams he has led, he hopes to leave a legacy of unity and resilience that the next coach can carry into the future. In the mid-1980s, LaBella was a physical education teacher at several elementary schools. During his weekly travels, he would pass the high school and see the teams practicing.
Reading officials say signs discouraging tourists at Jenne Road are working

Oct 11, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter
The Vermont Standard’s Do802 “What to Do and Where to Save” app live today

Sep 14, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

Do802, a new service of the Vermont Standard, is starting live today. The free, web-based app features a comprehensive calendar of events and an up-to-the-minute feed of deals, discounts, and announcements posted by local businesses. Do802 was designed to help quickly connect people to everything the Upper Valley offers.
Woodstock friends remember John Mathews

Sep 14, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

By Tom Ayres, Senior Staff Writer“He taught me a lot, just by his example, about being a good person.”When veteran NBC-TV newsman John Mathews and his wife, Patsy, moved to Woodstock from the Washington, D.C., area in 2002, joining their longtime friends from the media world, Bob and Honoré Hager, the community was blessed with two engaging, endlessly inquisitive and devoted community servants who became fast friends with all who grew to hold them dear.
Sound the shofar, the Jewish High Holidays are coming

Sep 7, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

It’s near the end of the month of Elul on the Jewish calendar and at Woodstock’s Shir Shalom synagogue, members of the Jewish community are in motion. The High Holidays are coming, and there’s lots to do: plan potlucks, fill bags with food pantry donations, bake challah, practice blowing the shofar (ram’s horn), reach out to ask forgiveness from those you may have hurt in the past year.
Committee appointed to address appearance of So. Woodstock Wastewater facility

Aug 31, 2023 | thevermontstandard.com | Tess Hunter

By Tom Ayres, Senior Staff Writer The Woodstock Town Selectboard voted unanimously at a special meeting Tuesday evening to appoint an advisory subcommittee to develop improved design proposals for a controversial, soon-to-be-completed, upgraded wastewater treatment facility in South Woodstock.