HARDWICK – One of the 12 best places to retire in Vermont is Hardwick, “a beautiful, serene, outdoorsy, artsy town with an active community,” according to a story by James Quintanilla. Not only are these 12 towns a bargain, but they also offer a slower pace of life, affordable living,[Read More…]
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Dunbar to retire from Center for an Agricultural Economy
HARDWICK – “With the change of seasons,” wrote Programs Manager Bethany Dunbar in the Atkins Field Winter Bulletin,“ also come changes at the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE). And with that, she announced her retirement this month. “I’m so excited for all the future developments and potential that is[Read More…]
East village expansion final report submitted
PLAINFIELD – The final report of the East Village Expansion Advisory Committee (EVEAC) was approved in a 10-0 vote at its December 3 meeting, after which the committee voted to recommend to the select board that that meeting be its last. Five days later, the Plainfield select board accepted the[Read More…]
Area lodging establishments saw less Canadian travel in 2025
VERMONT – Canadian tourism and spending in Vermont has fallen significantly since January, following the February announcement that the U.S, would impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, except oil and energy, which were to be taxed at 10%. At roughly the same time President Trump began to publicly suggest[Read More…]
Act 73 community conversation take-aways emphasize rural needs
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – A report on the November 21 community public hearing on Vermont school districting, addressing issues around Act 73 concludes with, “The message from Craftsbury was clear: Vermonters care deeply about their children, their communities and their schools. With open dialogue and inclusive planning, Vermont can build a[Read More…]
Preliminary budget up over 10%
WOODBURY – A preliminary town budget discussion presented to the Woodbury Select Board (WSB) at its December 8 meeting, showed a general fund increase of 11%, with 15% for the highway fund. Discussion was to continue at the special meeting held Monday, Dec. 15. In other business, the FEMA buyout[Read More…]
For the record:
The names in the caption under the page eleven photo by Hal Gray in our December 3 edition should have read: (front, from left) Judy Carpenter, Cilla Bonney-Smith, Maria Schumann, Patti Sunday-Winters, Andrew Gray, Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters, Jan Terwiesch, Emma Palumbo. (back, from left) Josh Karp, B.J. Gray and Erika[Read More…]
Board meeting for budget planning, Sat., Dec. 20
GREENSBORO – The monthly meeting of the New England Public Journalism (NEKPJ) Board of Directors is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. in The Hardwick Gazette office at the Greensboro Town Hall, 82 East Craftsbury Road, Greensboro. The agenda will include a report of the NewsMatch end-of-year fund[Read More…]
Snowmobile season opened Dec. 16
VERMONT – The 2025 Vermont snowmobile season officially opened December 16, following the end of the muzzleloader hunting season, with conditions dependent on snow. Grooming starts then for the roughly 5,000 miles of VAST trails in the state. Riders need registration, insurance and a TMA (VAST Trail Maintenance Assessment, which[Read More…]
Knotweed control methods debated
GREENSBORO – Concerns about plans by the Greensboro Conservation Commission (GCC) to eradicate Japanese knotweed at two pilot project plots have generated a flurry of messages between residents concerned about how the process may affect pollinators and the GCC’s Will Marlier, who takes the lead on invasive species eradication for[Read More…]
HED management on Special Meeting Agenda, Dec. 11
HARDWICK – General Manager Sarah Braese continues to be employed by Hardwick Electric Department (HED) according to employee information provided by the department. Last week Scott Johnstone, HED’s interim general manager, said he is not “an employee at HED.” Morrisville Water and Light (MWL) is making me available through a[Read More…]
Jackson Dam removal looked at in Lamoille River modeling
HARDWICK – In presentations of Lamoille River models and the analysis of flood mitigation alternatives last week, on Wednesday, representatives with SLR Consulting, Jessica Louisos, Josephine Alling and Doug Osbore shared what they’ve learned about the river’s flow characteristics. By mapping the floodplain, the river channel and its water profiles,[Read More…]
