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…]
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Cochrans are Classic Vermonters
WALDEN – Ann Cochran lives in Walden with her husband Ronald. They have a long and rich history in the Northeast Kingdom. They married on December 26, 1959, and will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this year. Ann is an avid seamstress, knitter and embroiderer. Though today Ann makes items[Read More…]
Solar Eclipse Party at Library
WALDEN — The Walden Community Library will hold a total solar eclipse party and bonfire on April 8 to witness and learn about the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. Totality will occur for just a few minutes starting at 3:28. The library will be open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for[Read More…]
“That’s So March!”
HARDWICK — Hardwick Community Television’s first edition of “Community Clips” was released March 21 and is ready for you to view. Sit back, relax and click on the picture to take in “That’s So March!” Ten contributors provided 16 clips where you will see and hear geese, potholes and sinkholes,[Read More…]
Town Officer Voting Results Leave Some Seats Unfilled
WALDEN – Town Clerk and Treasurer Debbie Messier was re-elected on March 5 at the town’s annual meeting and shared Australian ballot election results for town officers. Randolph Wilson will join the Selectboard for a three-year term. Victoria Atwood will serve a three-year term as the town’s lister. Auditor for a[Read More…]
Town Clerk, Treasurer Terms Extended
WALDEN – The annual meeting of the Town of Walden was called to order at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Moderator Roger Fox reported it to be the 229th in-person town meeting in Walden. To the 65 or so attendees, he suggested participation in the “art of citizenship” and noted town[Read More…]
Town Clerk Expects Lively Conversation
WALDEN – At Town Meeting this year, voters will be asked to approve budgets totaling $914,532, an increase of just under 2.4% over the 2023 budget. An additional item asks for approval to borrow up to $30,000 over three years for a new truck. That borrowing reduced the proposed highway[Read More…]
Drug Related Break-ins Plague Area Towns
WALDEN/HARDWICK — Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks received reports of burglaries at four separate, private residences located along Vermont Route 15 in Walden. The calls came in Sunday, Feb. 4, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. None of the residences were occupied at the time of[Read More…]
Walden School Spring Concert
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…]
Walden Fire Department Request ARPA Funds
WALDEN – The Walden Select Board met on February 27. Lori Augustyniak discussed the ongoing signage issues along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) She said most signs should be in place by summer and there will be an informational table at town meeting about LVRT. The possible future rescue[Read More…]
