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Trustees Decide to Close Goddard College at Semester’s End
PLAINFIELD – Goddard College’s Board of Trustees announced on April 9 that despite decades of dedicated efforts to sustain the institution, they have ultimately arrived at the heart-wrenching decision to close the College’s doors. Facing financial insolvency, the board of trustees voted unanimously to close at the end of the[Read More…]
4-H Spring Showcase Features Local Talent
LYNDONVILLE – On April 6, 4-H members from 14 clubs in Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille and Orleans Counties traveled to Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville for the 2024 Northeast Regional 4-H Spring Showcase. Throughout the day, the 4-Hers demonstrated what they have learned through their 4-H projects and club activities by[Read More…]
Galaxy Bookshop Recognized by National Magazine
HARDWICK – On April 4, The Galaxy Bookshop reported on their Facebook page, “We are so happy to learn we’re featured in an article by AAA this month about New England bookstores!” The bookstore has been listed by AAA Magazine in an article titled, “10 Independent bookstores in Northern New[Read More…]
Craftsbury School Board Selects Lisa McCarthy as Next Principal
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Schools and Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union Announce that Lisa McCarthy has been chosen as Craftsbury’s next principal. McCarthy, the current principal of Lakeview and Woodbury Elementary Schools begins her role on July 1. “The [Craftsbury] school board is pleased to welcome Lisa to Craftsbury, and excited to[Read More…]
Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024
Caspian Lake During Total Eclipse
NEK Broadband Build Progresses
WALDEN, GREENSBORO, HARDWICK — Residents have been wondering about fiber optic construction crews along and near Vermont Route 15 in Walden since late in 2023. More recently crews in Greensboro have been replacing telephone poles. Hal Gray, Gazette community journalist has shared photos of the crews at work. “Hardwick, Walden,[Read More…]
Cairns’ Community Conversations Canceled Closure, Costs Covered
CABOT – On February 11, Ellen Cairns, chair of the Cabot School Board, posted an invitation on the Front Porch Forum neighborhood network: “Come on down to chat with us and have a delicious cup of coffee on the house.” Cairns wanted to talk to local residents about the Town[Read More…]
Cabot Post Office Asbestos Mitigation to Begin April 29
Select board Member, R.D. Eno, in a message posted recently to the Cabot Connects Town Bulletin Board group on Facebook wrote, “Good news for Cabot Village! Postal Realty Trust, Inc., the company that owns the Post Office premises and leases to the United State Postal Service, has informed the Cabot[Read More…]
Main Street Cannabis Shop Set to Open
HARDWICK – Monique Brochu, owner of Hardwick’s long-awaited Cannabis Shop, is planning to open Friday, April 12 with a limited product selection. Brochu’s state and town permits and approvals are in place. She reports that getting ready to open has now mostly been a matter of sourcing products. The store[Read More…]
