By Layla Burke Hastings and Jordan J. Phelan
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The first Tuesday in March has traditionally been a significant date for those in Vermont with a passion to deliberate with fellow residents on numerous issues and ultimately decide the direction of their town.
The following are the results of a few elections held in the nearby towns of Chester, Westminster and Windsor. Results that were not received on Tuesday night will be made available today online.
Chester
As Chester residents approved 22 articles during its town meeting on Monday night, Vermont State Sen. Alice Clarkson and Rep. Thomas Bock had a few words to share on quality of life in Vermont.
The 22 articles passed nearly unanimously. Articles 1 and 2 were voted on and passed by Australian ballot on Tuesday.
Contested races results: Leigh Dakin and Jeff Holden won the two one-year term selectboard seats. Colleen Garvey and Donna Matthews won the two three-year term trustees of Whiting Library seats. Rick Alexander and Jeannie Wade won the two three-year term positions as Green Mountain Unified School District directors in a close three candidate race.
Town and school articles: All town and school articles were passed by significant margins.
Presidential primary results: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Democratic presidential primary in Chester with 52.16% of the vote. President Donald J. Trump won the Republican presidential primary in Chester with 91% of the vote.
Westminster
Westminster residents rejected the proposed $2 million budget at the town meeting on Saturday relating to concerns over how the town will be handling a $550,000 surplus.
Residents asked the selectboard to return in April with a detailed explanation of how the surplus will be used and the cost of town hall renovations.
Twenty-two articles were passed in total at the meeting.
The town announced Sally Ryea, longtime school bus driver, as Citizen of the Year. Ryea received a standing ovation as she was presented with a plaque by Harlow.
Presidential primary results: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Democratic presidential primary in Westminster with 57.4% of the vote. President Donald J. Trump won the Republican presidential primary in Westminster with 88% of the vote.
Windsor
Contested race results: In the sole contested race for a three-year term seat on the Windsor Selectboard, Chris Goulet beat Eric Saltonstall with 83% of the vote.
Town and school articles: All 20 of the town articles placed on the Windsor ballot Tuesday were passed by large margins.
Presidential primary results: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Democratic presidential primary in Windsor with 56.53% of the vote. President Donald J. Trump won the Republican presidential primary in Windsor with 88.4% of the vote.
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