The Hardwick Gazette

Spring Dance, May 17

HARDWICK – Sen. Bernie Sanders sponsors a Spring dance on Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m., at Hazen Union School. Hailing Rochester, the Peavine Boys will play rock and country originals and covers. After their performance, there will be more music and dancing. RSVT at sanders.senate.gov/events. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Barn Dance Benefit, May 17

EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., Dave Rowell is opening his yellow barn on Brassknocker Farm in East Craftsbury for a barn dance and silent auction to benefit the Craftsbury Public Library, the Craftsbury Chamber Players, and the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library.  This[Read More…]

Mending Monday, May 19

CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library hosts free mending Mondays on the first and third Mondays of the month, with the next event on May 19, 3 to 6 p.m. This initiative is led by Lisa Santamore, who will bring in sewing machines and supplies each session and be available[Read More…]

BERNARD (JOHN) BENWAY

HARDWICK – A graveside interment for Bernard “John” Benway, who passed away on December 13, 2024, will be held on Friday, May 16, at 1 p.m., in Main Street Cemetery, Hardwick. Bernard’s full obituary may be viewed at dgfunerals.com.

BRIEN DUCHARME JR.

MARSHFIELD – A funeral and celebration of life for Brien Ducharme Jr., who passed away on February 11, will be held on May 17, at Christ Covenant Church at 10 a.m., 167 Creamery Street, Marshfield.  The burial will follow in Durant Cemetery, Lower Cabot. The full obituary may be viewed[Read More…]

SHARON R. FRADETTE

HARDWICK – Sharon Ring Fradette, 72, of Hardwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 30. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Sharon lived a life rooted in service and deep spiritual connection. Sharon was born on November 10, 1952, and grew up in Hyde Park. She[Read More…]

Events, May 8 to 14

Thursday, May 8THE LITTLE MERMAID, performed by the Cabot Community Theater, 7 p.m., Cabot School Performing Arts Center, 25 Common Road. Reservations recommended: tinyurl.com/cctmermaid Friday, May 9AUCTION ITEM DROP OFF for the Shadow Lake Dam auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Glover Town Hall. Mail Gift Certificates to Town of[Read More…]

Vermont State Police

CRAFTSBURY – The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks is currently conducting search operations in the area of Wild Branch Road and Vt. 14 for David Linck, of Craftsbury. Linck is a white man, approximately 5’8” and 140 to 150 lbs. with short white hair and was last seen wearing blue[Read More…]

Cabot Fire Department

SCBA Training CABOT – On April 23, Cabot Fire Department members trained on how to use, clean and maintain SCBA’s (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus). The SCBA’s is considered by the department as one of the most important parts of equipment they have.

Meeting Memo, April 30 to May 14

Thursday, May 1Hardwick Select Board, first Thursday of month, 6 p.m.Tuesday, May 6Cabot Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Craftsbury Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Marshfield Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 5:30 p.m.Plainfield Select Board, first Tuesday of month, 7 p.m.Wednesday, May 7Wolcott Select Board, first[Read More…]

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