HARDWICK – Hardwick Electric Department (HED) recently filed for a 1.97% rate increase, less than a year after its requested 13.03% rate increase was rejected by the Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC). The approved 5.57% went into effect March 1, 2023. If approved, this one is scheduled to take effect[Read More…]
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Toxic Substances in Craftsbury & Woodbury Schools
CRAFTSBURY – For just over two years, Craftsbury Academy, which educates roughly 140 students on its Craftsbury Common campus, has had no potable running water. Instead of using fountains, students and staff drink from bottled water that is trucked in at the state’s expense. But it’s not only drinking water[Read More…]
Board Approves Proposed Budget Increase of 7.5%
HARDWICK – At a special meeting on January 10, the Hardwick Select Board discussed final changes to the draft budget it will present to voters at town meeting, approved several cannabis licenses, and approved a contract for the Town House accessibility project. The board reviewed the draft budget for next[Read More…]
East Hardwick Water Board Learns of $12,000 Fine from 2021
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – During 2023, the East Hardwick Fire District No. 1 (the water board for East Hardwick village) has been working closely with Vermont Rural Water, the Agency of Natural Resources, and the Town of Hardwick to meet mandates to improve water quality[Read More…]
Year in Review: It’s Been an Eventful Year in Hardwick
January In January, the Jeudevine Memorial Library held a retirement party for Lisa Sammet, who served as the library’s director for 22 years. Around 100 people attended the party, which was hosted by the Jeudevine’s board of trustees. A bookshelf quilt was given to Lisa by the board. The Hardwick[Read More…]
Academy Alumni Assn. Votes to Move Bell to Hazen Union
by Patrick Hussey, Community Journalist HARDWICK – At its November monthly meeting, the Hardwick Academy (HA)/Hazen Union (HU) Alumni Association unanimously approved a motion to restore the Academy bell, make repairs to its working pieces and move it to Hazen Union so it can be rung again. Now they want[Read More…]
State Police Continue Investigation into East Calais Shooting
by Gazette Staff CALAIS – At approximately 11:45 p.m. on December 4, Vermont State Police (VSP) received a report that a man had been shot in East Calais. The incident started an investigation that has produced several updates, but which remains unresolved. In its initial report, at 5:20 a.m., on[Read More…]
Hill Takes on Double Duty as Wildcat A.D.
by Ken Brown HARDWICK – The legendary varsity boys’ basketball program that Aaron Hill has built and sustained at Hazen Union is a blueprint that many coaches try to follow around the state of Vermont, but he will dip his toes into unknown waters this winter as acting interim Wildcat[Read More…]
Select Board Reviews Draft of Next Year’s Budget
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its November 16 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board heard a resident’s concerns about a replacement bridge, received a report on the challenges faced by the electric department, and discussed a partial draft of the FY25 budget. Resident Helm Nottermann was present to talk[Read More…]
Board Votes to Hold Town Meeting at Lakeview
by Gazette Staff GREENSBORO – At its November 8 regular meeting, the Greensboro Select Board reviewed a budget request for the fire department, got an update on the library’s programs, and discussed whether to hold next year’s town meeting at Lakeview School or the Highland Center for the Arts. During[Read More…]
Two Dead after Shooting in Hardwick
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK — A man who was shot in his home in Hardwick last Wednesday evening died of his injuries over the weekend. The suspect in the shooting killed himself when located by the police. According to police reports, Robert Marquis, 52, of 76 Elm Street in Hardwick[Read More…]
