by Ray Small WOLCOTT – At its regular February 7 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board authorized expenditures on trucks, approved a cannabis business license application, and had a detailed discussion about the proposed wastewater system. The town will seek someone new to do tax sales after receiving a letter from[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Hardwick Police Report
On February 5, at 8:56 a.m., David Wemette of New Haven, reported that his vehicle, a 2019 Subaru Outback had been hit on the driver’s side, either at the high school or the American Legion. If anyone saw the accident, please call the Hardwick Police. On February 14, at 12:30[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 11 people from February 11 through February 18. AWARE is a nonprofit organization, established in 1984, dedicated to resolving the causes and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault in the greater Hardwick area.The 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463.
State Police News
As part of an ongoing investigation into multiple burglaries in the town of Walden, the Vermont State Police (VSP) conducted a search warrant at 7 Hillside St. in Hardwick on Friday morning, Feb. 16. Members of VSP, including the Tactical Services Unit (TSU), Bureau of Criminal Investigations and uniformed troopers[Read More…]
LORRAINE LAVERTU HUSSEY
EAST CRAFTSBURY – Heaven had better be ready because there is a new boss coming to town and she is not going to tolerate any nonsense. Lorraine Lavertu Hussey, 95, formerly of Hardwick, and most recently the Craftsbury Community Care Center, passed away peacefully on February 13 with her loving[Read More…]
Treasure the Library Fundraiser February 24 to March 5
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library is partnering with the Owens-Van Akkeren homestead and Orienteering USA for the annual “Treasure the Library” Snowshoe and Ski Adventure. From February 24 to March 5 (weather permitting), participants can explore trails, find literary and culinary treasures, and support the library at the same[Read More…]
Grain Growers Conference on March 20
ESSEX – Amber Lambke, founder and president of Maine Grains Inc., will give the keynote address at the 2024 Vermont Grain Growers Conference on March 20. Lambke will describe how she worked with local business leaders, community members and farmers to generate interest in bringing the cultivation and processing of[Read More…]
UPDATE – Pie Breakfast Moved to Sunday, March 24 Due to Weather
WOODBURY – Updated info is here: https://woodburycommunitylibrary.wordpress.com/pie-breakfast/ The Woodbury Community Library will hold their pie breakfast on March 23, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is the 21st year of the annual event. The breakfast will be held at Woodbury Elementary School to benefit the library. The breakfast features[Read More…]
Free Training Offered for Outdoor Recreationists
BURLINGTON – Early detection of the emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid and other invasive forest pests will help minimize economic and ecological damage to Vermont’s forests. The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry (VT UCF) program is offering a free, self-paced, four-week online course for outdoor enthusiasts, trail managers and others who spend time[Read More…]
Winter Survival Tips for Gardeners
by Nadie VanZandt PANTON – Gazing out your window on a wintry day, you might think that springtime is a distant prospect, but there are many activities you can do this winter to get ready for spring. Do you have old seed packets tucked away? Organizing them will make planning your spring[Read More…]
OSSU Town School District Meetings
All the towns in the OSSU have published warnings for their budget votes. Some have informational meetings. Only Craftsbury continues to vote on their budget from the floor of town meeting. The Craftsbury Town School District Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, March 5. It begins at 9 a.m. in[Read More…]
