BURLINGTON – Early detection of the emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid and other invasive forest pests will help minimize economic and ecological damage to Vermont’s forests. The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry (VT UCF) program is offering a free, self-paced, four-week online course for outdoor enthusiasts, trail managers and others who spend time[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Winter Survival Tips for Gardeners
by Nadie VanZandt PANTON – Gazing out your window on a wintry day, you might think that springtime is a distant prospect, but there are many activities you can do this winter to get ready for spring. Do you have old seed packets tucked away? Organizing them will make planning your spring[Read More…]
OSSU Town School District Meetings
All the towns in the OSSU have published warnings for their budget votes. Some have informational meetings. Only Craftsbury continues to vote on their budget from the floor of town meeting. The Craftsbury Town School District Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, March 5. It begins at 9 a.m. in[Read More…]
Select Board Seeks Assistance and Sets Informational Meeting Date
HARDWICK – At its regular meeting on February 1, the Hardwick Select Board discussed moving the fire station, received an update on police officer hiring, and chose a date for an informational meeting before town meeting. In his regular report, Town Manager David Upson mentioned that he had a meeting[Read More…]
Barr Hill Bar Honored
MONTPELIER — Bar Hill Cocktail Bar in Montpelier has been named an Outstanding Bar as a 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist. The bar at the Caledonia Spirits headquarters and distillery features the company’s Barr Hill gin and Barr Hill vodka. Founder and Head Distiller Ryan Christiansen, has said, “It’s[Read More…]
Reassurances Offered For School Budget Uncertainty As Annual Meetings Loom
HARDWICK – Responding to reports that the Vermont Legislature is rethinking caps on property taxes that fund school budgets, one Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) school board member commented, “It’s real money and it affects the schools. We’re waiting for more information that we hope will be available soon. I’m[Read More…]
Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor’s, masters and doctoral degrees this winter on December 16, 2023. Local students who graduated included Metta Trautmann of East Calais and Ernesto Sola-Thomas of Plainfield.
Hardwick Police Media Log
February 5: Alarm, Depot St.; Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Accident – LSA, Hazen Union Drive; VIN Verification, High St. February 6: Alarm, Wolcott St.; Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, W. Church St.; Citizen Dispute, Brook St.; Fingerprints, High St.; Directed Patrol, Ward Hill Road; Sex Offense. February[Read More…]
A Tale of Two Grosbeaks
by Susan Shea BROOKFIELD – Last February, several evening grosbeaks, which we rarely see here, visited our feeder. About the size of robins, the males were yellow with black and white wings, a black tail, and a bright yellow band above the eyes. The females were silver-gray with tinges of[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Report
On February 9, at 10:30 p.m., someone drove into the parking lot at Aubuchon in a pickup and stole 35 bags of pellets and then left. Anyone with information, contact the Hardwick Police Department at (802) 472-5475. On February 4 at 7:58 p.m., the Hardwick Police Department responded to a[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 13 people from February 4 through February 11. AWARE is a nonprofit organization, established in 1984, dedicated to resolving the causes and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault in the greater Hardwick area.The 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463.
