Author: Doug McClure

On February 8, Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets announced that they will merge under a new parent company.

On February 9, SpaceX’s Starlink internet service announced that its “first-come, first-served” beta program will cover Hardwick and other towns in the region.

Hazen Union’s efforts to make sure no students are left behind in terms of technology as schools began remote learning are now formally known as “the Connectivity Program.” While the Connectivity Program aims to address the technical issues of remote learning, Hazen Union Principal Perrigo said there are other, more complex issues continuing to impact students during the pandemic.

At the Feb. 3 Wolcott Select Board meeting, Road Foreman Dillon Cafferky reported there were “no major breakdowns, no complaints. We’re doing pretty good.”

Assessing the possible threat that 5G may pose, however, is a complicated undertaking. Governmental public health authorities do not currently recognize a danger.

Hazen Union is increasing efforts to solve the broadband disparity problems that have plagued remote learning for nearly a year.