Thanks to the support of hundreds of readers, The Hardwick Gazette is in a much stronger position than it was at this time last year. The Gazette’s end-of-year fundraising campaign was an overwhelming success, allowing us to make good on all past obligations and enter 2026 with a healthy bank balance.
It was a big step, but only the first step toward a strong, independent local news operation. The Gazette needs more sustaining members who make a monthly commitment to the effort. If you have made one-time contributions in the past, The Gazette is truly grateful. And now, in the month of April, we’re asking you to become a sustaining member.
If you receive The Gazette’s weekly newsletter, if you click on at least one article every week, if you depend on The Gazette to connect you to your community, please consider a sustaining contribution of at least $5 a month. That’s $60 a year for news and information you can’t get anywhere else.
Those who give $10 or more can receive a very special thank-you gift: an attractive, practical Hardwick Gazette ceramic mug. You may have seen these mugs at The Village Restaurant in downtown Hardwick. They’ve been a big hit. And now you can have one of your very own for an annual commitment of $120 or more.
The Gazette is a locally-governed nonprofit, a community enterprise dedicated to serving a region with no other reliable sources for local news. You can step forward right now and help build a firm foundation for this vital resource. Please visit our “Donate” page and commit to a sustaining contribution.
Think of it as the Digital Age version of an old-fashioned barn-raising. We can all join together to build something that will benefit the entire community. It all begins with your generous monthly support. Please make your contribution today.
John Walters, board member
John Walters is the sole author of The Vermont Political Observer, readable for free (but donations cheerfully accepted) at thevpo.org. Walters has had a long career in print and broadcast journalism. He’s been an observer of Vermont politics since 2011, including a three-year stint as political columnist for Seven Days. He is on the board of NEK Public Journalism. He lives in East Montpelier with his loyal spouse, two house rabbits and two cockatiels.
