The Hardwick Gazette

ROBERT BROWN

CRAFTSBURY – Robert Brown, 86, of Craftsbury died peacefully October 26, at McClure Miller Respite Home in Colchester.He was born October 21, 1936, son of Max and Mary Brown. Robert married his school sweetheart, Rachel Gray on June 25, 1955. Robert and Rachel lived for many years in Northfield, where[Read More…]

ADRIENNE YEVETTE OLNEY

CRAFTSBURY – Adrienne Yevette Olney, 90, formerly of Walden and Hardwick died peacefully on November 9, at the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. She was born January 1, 1932, in Williamstown, Mass., the daughter of the late Rudolph and Maria (Choquette) Lively. She graduated from Williamstown High School[Read More…]

PHILIP (PETER) PELTZ

WOODBURY – Philip (Peter) Peltz, 76, died Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his home in Woodbury, after a long struggle with prostate cancer. Peter was a Vermont state legislator, a committed civic leader, an advocate for children and education, and a champion for Vermont and its natural environment. His family[Read More…]

JOSEPH NORMAN FRADETTE

RUTLAND – Joseph Norman Fradette, 39, formerly of Hardwick died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 8, in Rutland. Joe was born October 12, 1983, in Berlin, to Alain Fradette and Jayne Foster Fradette.Joseph Norman Fradette, you will be greatly missed by your family and everyone that knew you. With heavy hearts,[Read More…]

State Police News

On November 9 at approximately 4:01 p.m., Vermont State Police in St. Johnsbury received multiple reports of a two-vehicle crash on US Rte. 2 in Danville. Troopers arrived on scene to find two vehicles with significant damage in the westbound lanes in front of Sugar Ridge campground. The operators were[Read More…]

Hardwick Police Media Log

November 7: Assist – Public, Hazen Union Dr.; Assist – Public, Mackville Road; Threats/Harassment, Cedar St.; Welfare Check, Granite St.; Traffic Stop, Vt. Rte. 14; Assist – Public, Vt. Rte. 16; Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, Bridgman Hill Rd. November 8: Juvenile Problem, Hazen Union Dr.; Theft, S.[Read More…]

Vermont State Police

On November 5, at approximately 12:07 a.m., Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop after observing a motor vehicle infraction. Troopers made contact with the operator who identified himself as Matthew Moulton, of Hardwick. Moulton showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody before being transported to[Read More…]

Hardwick Police Report

On October 22, Officer Andrew Force of the Hardwick Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop for a moving violation. Operator Randall Sayers, of Calais, was arrested for Criminal DLS and Violation of Conditions of Release. He was cited to appear in Caledonia Superior Court on December 19, at 0830.

State Police News

On October 27 at 1546 hours, Vermont State Police received a call of an abandoned truck on Elm Street near the cemetery in Cabot. While trying to identify the owner of the truck, Troopers located an F.LLi Pietta black powder revolver. The weapon was secured and brought to the Vermont[Read More…]

Orleans County Sheriff

On October 20 at approximately 1605, Deputy Jeremy Cotnoir was on patrol in the town of Albany. While on patrol, Deputy Cotnoir was monitoring traffic operating along Vt. Rte. 14 in front of the Albany School. At this time Deputy Cotnoir observed a vehicle traveling at 70 mph while inside[Read More…]

STEPHEN LAURIER MICHAUD

HOLMDEL, N.J. – In the words of William Shakespeare, on Saturday, October 29, Stephen Laurier Michaud finally [shed] “his mortal coil” and his spirit went to join his family and friends in Heaven. Stephen often proclaimed that William Shakespeare was proof of the existence of God. Born January 9, 1936,[Read More…]

Cochran Has Resigned as Police Chief

by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – Former Hardwick Police Department (HPD) Chief Aaron Cochran has resigned. In an email, Hardwick Town Manager David Upson confirmed that Cochran “signed an Early Retirement Agreement & General Release with the town.” The Gazette contacted the Northfield Police Department and confirmed that Cochran now serves[Read More…]

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