by Ken Brown MONTPELIER – The Craftsbury Academy (CA) track and field team represented their division well last week in competing against some of the best Division I and II programs in the state last week at U-32 High School in Montpelier and the Twilight Meet at South Burlington. The[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Green Up Day
Alumni Association Plans Activities for End of School Year
by Patrick Hussey, Community Journalist HARDWICK – It is going to be a busy month ahead for the Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association as they take on their first major fundraiser and build toward the June 3 alumni reunion at Ryder Brook Golf Course in Morrisville. Their ambitious plans started[Read More…]
Spring Genny Tenny Races Draw Huge Crowds
by Jim Flint CRAFTSBURY-ALBANY – Sunshine, pleasant temperatures, and a light breeze greeted dozens of runners and walkers Saturday morning for the Fifth Annual Genny Tenny Race. Coordinated by the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, this year’s Genny Tenny changed from September to May, and from Sunday to Saturday. A 5k run/walk[Read More…]
Board Appoints Delinquent Tax Collector
by Gazette Staff CRAFTSBURY – At its April 18 regular meeting, the Craftsbury Select Board discussed work on the town’s culverts, measures to control the behavior of an unsupervised dog, and appointed a new delinquent tax collector. The first topic for discussion was work on the town’s culverts. The work[Read More…]
Board Discussion Indicates Pedestrian Bridge Completion Expected Next Year
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its May 4 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed potential changes to the speed limit ordinance, finalized the financing for the purchase of the gravel pit, and reviewed the construction schedule for the pedestrian bridge in Hardwick Village. There was no town manager[Read More…]
Gardening Helpline Open
BURLINGTON – The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener Helpline is now open to respond to gardening questions from across the state. Gardeners who have questions about fruit and vegetable gardening, ornamental plantings, insect and disease identification, lawn care and backyard composting are invited to contact the helpline, which[Read More…]
Teens Invited to Apply for Leadership Opportunities
BURLINGTON – University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H is seeking high school students who are interested in taking on a leadership role to develop science programs and/or organize an environmental summit for their peers during the next school year. Two opportunities are available, each with an application deadline of June[Read More…]
What in Hell is Going on Here?
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – It’s often characterized as a British officers’ drinking song, but it’s hardly that. “The Anacreontic Song” was the official song of an 18th-century club of London “wealthy men of social rank” that met monthly for banquets, musical performances, and group singing. Their patron saint,[Read More…]
Designing a Bird-friendly Garden
by Bonnie Kirn Donahue, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTHFIELD – One of the great joys and challenges of gardening is seeing creatures inhabit and eat from our gardens. However, in some cases, animals and insects are unwelcome visitors. Woodchucks, deer and cabbage worms can be relentless and frustrating[Read More…]
LUCIA ANWANDTER MURPHY
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – It is with great sadness that the family of Lucia Anwandter Murphy announce her passing on April 27, at 94. Lucia, a longtime resident of Craftsbury Common, was predeceased by her beloved husband, John, and by her son, Anthony. She is survived by her children, Peter Murphy[Read More…]
Barn Dance on May 20
EAST CRAFTSBURY – East Craftsbury’s barn dance returns on Saturday, May 20. Three local organizations will host an old-fashioned barn dance at Brassknocker Farm (Dave Rowell’s big yellow barn) at 42 Whetstone Brook Road, beginning at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Proceeds will benefit[Read More…]
