BARRE – The Late Models started off Super Friday with their 50-lap trophy dash to kick start the five-division showcase. Outside polesitter Taylor Hoar got off to a sour start, careening into the infield on lap one to bring out the early caution. Chip Grenier put the pedal down to[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Hardwick Police Report
Stolen Vehicle, Stolen Merchandise On August 13, at approximately 8 a.m., Angela Wescom, of Johnson was stopped on Lower Prospect St. in Hardwick. It was discovered her license was criminally suspended. She was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 30.On May 12, just[Read More…]
Vermont State Police
Family Fight On August 29, troopers responded to a family fight on Dog Pond Road in Woodbury. An investigation revealed Justin Brown, of Woodbury, assaulted a family member, damaged a vehicle and disconnected access to the phone. Brown was located and taken into custody and was released on conditions of[Read More…]
Pulskamp Withdraws from Representative Race
WORCESTER – Jaiel Pulskamp has made the decision to withdraw from the race for Vermont State Representative in the Lamoille-Washington district. She says she remains committed to advocating for policies that will uplift communities and secure Vermont’s vibrant and sustainable future. Pulskamp endorses Saudia Lamont for Vermont State Representative, expressing confidence in[Read More…]
USDA Designates Vermont as Natural Disaster
MONTPELIER – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for six Vermont counties in response to this July’s rain and flooding events. Caledonia, Essex, Orange, Chittenden, Lamoille and Washington counties were recognized as part of the declaration. This secretarial disaster designation from USDA makes farm operators[Read More…]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
VERMONT – On August 26, President Biden approved Vermont’s Major Disaster Declaration request. This Declaration authorized Vermont to receive “individual assistance,” which includes Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) DUA is a federal program designed to help people who lost their jobs because of a natural disaster. This program gives temporary money[Read More…]
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now at Goddard College from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The joint DRC, a temporary facility established in partnership between Plainfield, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will have disaster assistance specialists available to help disaster survivors apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, upload[Read More…]
Meeting Memo
Wednesday, September 4Wolcott Select Board, first Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. Thursday, September 5Hardwick Select Board, first Thursday of month, 6 p.m. Monday, September 9Calais Select Board, second Monday of month, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 10Hardwick Energy Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church St., 1st floor. Information:[Read More…]
Meeting Memo, Sept. 11 to 19
Wednesday, September 11Greensboro Select Board, second Wednesday of month, 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 16Hardwick Electric Department Board of Commissioners, third Monday of month, 4 p.m. unless otherwise warned. Tuesday, September 17Cabot Select Board, third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Craftsbury Select Board, third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Marshfield Select Board, third[Read More…]
For the Record
HARDWICK – The photo accompanying the Woodbury select board story titled, “FEMA Frustrations Persist, Cause Delays,” in the August 21 issue, misidentified Select Board Chair Chris Casey as former Chair Chris Koteas.
Why Wood is Good for our Waterways
VERMONT – Drive for a few minutes in any direction in Vermont and you’ll notice the significant changes the rivers have had on the landscape this past year. Guardrails are falling into rivers, streams are flowing over and under our roads, sediment deposits of all sizes are providing nutrients to[Read More…]
