The Hardwick Gazette, Feb. 4, 2026

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HARDWICK – John Laggis has been dairy farming for over 45 years, most of that time with his brother Chris, who retired from their East Hardwick business three years ago…

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Look below the front page below to see this week’s top stories, Tyler Molleur’s Weather, opinions, William Lange’s weekly column and a cartoon or two.

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CALAIS, WORCESTER – The Washington Central Unified Union School District (WCUUSD) configuration committee, the school board and district leadership have recommended the consolidation and closure of two elementary schools, Calais…

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EAST HARDWICK – Another week with cold temperatures is in the books as highs remained mostly in the single numbers to low teens. Temperatures wrapped up well below zero on…

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HARDWICK – A presentation and discussion of a Hardwick Conservation Commission (HCC) proposal to create a town forest on Buffalo Mountain was the subject of a well-attended gathering, Sunday, January…

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GREENSBORO – In preparation for town meeting day, area communities are holding informational meetings and forums for those interested in running for town offices. As of last Thursday’s meeting, the…

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HARDWICK – Hazen Union’s Kelsie Rivard became the first underclassmen to join the 1,000 career points club since Isaiah Baker, last week as the Lady Cats stormed past U-32 and…

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“LOOKS LIKE THE EPA JUST WENT OUT THE WINDOW!”

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While I spend most of my time looking for local news, it’s impossible to ignore national events and their effect on local Vermonters. The importance of paying attention to all…

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EAST MONTPELIER – The week just passed in Minneapolis, Minn., has been one of the most watched in perhaps all of American history. Aware that massive protests against the invasion…

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HARDWICK – After receiving the information I requested from the superintendent, Mountainview Elementary School District Board, director of operations and the director of finance, I thought I would share what…

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Voters at Hardwick’s town meeting will be asked to decide on Article 6, a 1% local option tax on meals, alcohol and rooms. So far, I have seen very little…

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EDITOR
Paul Fixx

ADVERTISING
Sandy Atkins, Raymonda Parchment, Dawn Gustafson, Paul Fixx

CIRCULATION
Dawn Gustafson

PRODUCTION
Sandy Atkins, Dawn Gustafson, Dave Mitchell, Raymonda Parchment

REPORTER
Raymonda Parchment

SPORTS WRITERS
Ken Brown
Eric Hanson

WEATHER REPORTER
Tyler Molleur

PHOTOGRAPHER
Vanessa Fournier

CARTOONIST
Julie Atwood

CONTRIBUTORS
Trish Alley, Sandy Atkins, Brendan Buckley, Hal Gray, Abrah Griggs, Eleanor Guare, Henry Homeyer, Pat Hussey, Willem Lange, Cheryl Luther Michaels, Tyler Molleur, Kay Spaulding, Liz Steel, John Walters

INTERNS
Cloey Camley, Hazen Union School
Claire Charlow, UVM Community News Service
Will Helms, Hazen Union School
Eisha Qureshi, UVM Community News Service