by Patrick Hussey, Community Journalist MORRISVILLE – The joy of rekindling friendships formed with classmates and friends during the formative years of our adult lives was alive and prospering at the Hardwick Academy (HA)/Hazen Union (HU) Alumni Reunion at Ryder Brook Golf Course in Morrisville on Saturday. Very cool temperatures,[Read More…]
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June 5 Deadline for Reviewing Plans for Downtown Park
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – The Downtown Park steering committee has posted the design plans and related information about the proposed park on the Daniels Block side of the Lamoille River in downtown Hardwick. The plans are posted in the display case on Main Street near the Clip Joint. The[Read More…]
Groundbreaking for Library Addition May 25
HARDWICK – A photo of the staff, trustees and supports will be taken as they break ground for the addition to the Jeudevine Memorial Library on Thursday, May 25, at 9:30 a.m. All community residents and library patrons are welcome to join in the photo. Preparations for construction of the[Read More…]
Alumni Association to Present Service Awards
by Patrick Hussey, Community Journalist HARDWICK – In a salute to a pair of Hardwick’s finest souls, the Hardwick Academy (HA)/Hazen Union (HU) Alumni Association has announced it will present two $500 service awards to a pair of seniors at Hazen Union’s 2023 graduation ceremonies in honor of both Richard[Read More…]
Board Reviews Proposal to Turn Town Hall into Housing Units
by Gazette Staff GREENSBORO – At its April 12 regular meeting, the Greensboro Select Board discussed a cemetery commission project, a proposal from the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, and a proposed initiative to convert Town Hall into affordable housing units. First up, on behalf of the Greensboro Cemetery Commission, Wayne[Read More…]
Board Clarifies Status of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its April 20 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed Rail Trail infrastructure, plans to dispose of treatment plant sludge, and a proposed electricity rate increase. The town manager report, given by David Upson, updated the board about several items. VHB, an engineering and[Read More…]
Board Discusses What to do About Nuisance Dog
by Gazette Staff CRAFTSBURY – At its April 18 regular meeting, the Craftsbury Select Board discussed topics ranging from a nuisance dog to the Conservation Committee’s planned “Bio Blitz.” The first topic for discussion was what to do about a nuisance dog. Animal Control Officer Kelly Carpenter reported that residents[Read More…]
Walden Home a Total Loss in Fast-moving Fire Friday
by Gazette Staff WALDEN – The Walden Fire Department and FAST Squad responded at 6:54 p.m. on Friday, April 14, to a fully-involved structure fire on Rock Road in Walden. Incident Command immediately requested mutual aid from Cabot, Hardwick, Greensboro, Danville and Peacham, with firefighters and all apparatus to assist.[Read More…]
Select Board Discusses Freedom and Unity Task Force
by Gazette Staff CRAFTSBURY – At its April 4 regular meeting, the Craftsbury Select Board covered topics including the School Life Association, the Freedom and Unity task force, and committee reports. The first item for discussion was the School Life Association (SLA). Jeri Wohlberg, representing the SLA, explained that she[Read More…]
Newly-formed LVRT Committee Addresses Regional Issues
by Elizabeth Dow, Community Journalist HARDWICK – The newly-formed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Committee (LVRT Committee) held its first official meeting on Tuesday, March 21. Tracy Martin, Hardwick’s community development coordinator, whose job keeps her closely in touch with the state officials in charge of developing the trail, will serve[Read More…]
Select Board Holds Special Meeting to Approve Yellow Barn Contract
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At a March 23 special meeting of the Hardwick Select Board, the sole agenda item was for the board to authorize the town manager to execute a contract with Wright & Morrissey for the Yellow Barn construction project. Board chair Eric Remick explained that the[Read More…]