[The following is an excerpt from the Summer 2023 edition of The Hardwick Historical Society Journal, reprinted with permission to provide historical perspective on recent events.] by Elizabeth Dow, Hardwick Historical Society “Local Lumps,” the weekly column in the Hardwick Gazette that covered personal comings and goings in Hardwick, reported[Read More…]
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Select Board Appoints Replacement Representative to Hazen School Board
by Gazette Staff GREENSBORO – At its Sept. 13 regular meeting, the Greensboro Select Board discussed, SBA financial assistance application deadlines, communications between the board and the road crew, and the appointment of a new representative to the Hazen Union school board. Arleace Green, a public affairs specialist with the[Read More…]
Craft Fair Returns on Saturday
The long fall craft fair tradition continues on Saturday at Hardwick Elementary School with AWARE’s Fall Foliage Craft Fair. In addition to the jewelry, candles, pottery, soaps and other crafts being offered, the event features a 50-50 raffle, door prizes and a pie sale with breakfast and lunch available from[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers in Spotlight at Eastern States Expo
BURLINGTON – Vermont 4-H was well-represented at Eastern States Exposition on September 17 and 18, with more than three dozen 4-Hers highlighting their 4-H projects and interests through action exhibits, talks, stage acts and other presentations at the New England Center. They were selected to participate at the “Big E”[Read More…]
Grow Your Own
Fishing Lesson
Cider Pressing Day
Walden Fire Department Open House
Local Organizations Receive Grants from Vermont Arts Council
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Arts Council has announced over $300,000 in Cultural Facilities Grants to 19 Vermont arts and community organizations, providing critical funds to enhance, create, or expand the capacity of existing buildings that offer cultural activities for the public. Three local organizations are among the recipients. Organizations receiving grants[Read More…]
HPD Reports 30% Decrease in Police Incidents
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its Sept. 21 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board got an update on crime rates in town, approved new water rates, and approved a public statement by the Equity Committee. The Hardwick Police Department (HPD) report was given by Chief Mike Henry, who reported[Read More…]
Selectboard Names Paradee as Klein’s Replacement
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular meeting on September 20, the Wolcott Select Board filled a vacancy and discussed the town forest, internet service, and ongoing work on securing funding for flood damage recovery. The select board formally accepted the resignation tendered by Kurt Klein at the August[Read More…]