The Hardwick Gazette
For the record
John Schweizer’s name was incorrectly spelled, adding a ‘t’ prior to the ‘z’ in two recent pieces and last week’s photo essay, “Swamped Boat in Caspian Lake.” Before that, the misspelled reference to Schweizer appeared in the September 2 story, “Drought conditions affect Caspian Lake” and Dede Stabler’s August 27[Read More…]
Meeting Memo Oct. 1 to 8
Wednesday, October 1Stannard Town School Board, first Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Stannard Town Hall.Wolcott Select Board, first Wednesday of month, 6 p.m.Thursday, October 2Hardwick Select Board, first Thursday of month, 6 p.m.Tuesday, October 7Cabot Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Craftsbury Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 7[Read More…]
Vermont energy professionals graduate from business coaching program
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Gas Systems, recently graduated the inaugural cohort of Tools of the Trade– Business Fundamentals for Energy Pros, a business coaching program designed to support weatherization and clean energy contractors across the state. The inaugural cohort included seven[Read More…]
Events, September 24 to October 8
Wednesday, Sept. 24RIPPLE EFFECTS: Watershed Forum, Dam Removal & Rivers, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, Hardwick. All welcome. Information: (802) 472-1686 or [email protected], Sept. 27LEAN LEFT VERMONT teach-in, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Jeudevine Library community room, Hardwick. Information and RSVP contact [email protected] SING, 3 p.m., J.W. Simpson Memorial[Read More…]
Co-op celebrates 50 years of serving community
HARDWICK – Young and old community members turned out in abundance for the Buffalo Mountain Co-op’s 50th Anniversary Party on a clear and comfortable Saturday, Sept. 13, at Atkins Field. The Miller Brothers, a local bluegrass duo who bring a contemporary feel to old-time and modern tunes, kicked off the[Read More…]
Community forest opens with habitat for humanity collaboration
WOLCOTT – After much anticipation, planning and community collaboration, the grand opening of the Wolcott Community Forest took place Saturday, Sept. 13, at Wolcott Elementary School. Seven-hundred-thirty-five acres of new public land have been acquired within walking distance of the center of Wolcott and directly adjacent to Wolcott Elementary School,[Read More…]
East Montpelier Fire Department
EAST MONTPELIER – On September 3, 4:39 p.m., medical MVA, Marshfield; 8:13 p.m., Medical, Marshfield; September 4, 11:50 a.m., medical, Plainfield; September 5, 7:38 a.m., medical, Plainfield; 8:20 a.m., medical, Calais; 12:37 p.m., fire, Calais; September 6, 3:11 a.m, medical, Plainfield; September 7, 3:44 a.m., medical, Marshfield; September 8, 6:35[Read More…]
Restored riverside area boosts flood protection
MARSHFIELD – An 800-foot earthen berm along the Winooski River has been removed and trees planted in the area, according to the Vermont Land Trust (VLT). The restored riverside land will allow the Winooski to expand into its surrounding floodplain, thus reducing flood risk, improving watershed health, and keeping phosphorus[Read More…]
Plainfield Forward to discuss town future, Sept. 17
PLAINFIELD – Plainfield community members will participate in the next step of the Plainfield Forward process to review, discuss and prioritize community-led actions that will improve the future of the town. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept.17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Haybarn Theater at The[Read More…]
Vermont Bishop at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Sept. 28
Daniel J. Franklin joins Obama Leaders class
CRAFTSBURY – The Obama Foundation welcomed 206 change-makers from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States into The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program on September 9. Representing 70 nations and territories, these leaders will join four regional programs that showcase the global reach and impact of the foundation’s leadership network. This[Read More…]
