BURLINGTON – Derek Renaud of East Hardwick has been invited to meet with Vermont’s Congressional delegation at a roundtable discussion and receive nomination certificates to become a member of the class of 2029 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy, December 28. Renaud is among[Read More…]
Paul Fixx
Look To the Light
Willem Lange’s column last week got me to contemplating the connection he made between religious celebrations at this time of year and the return of daylight after the winter solstice; Saturday, Dec. 21, this year. At a time of divisive political rhetoric, it seems worthwhile to remember that the sun[Read More…]
For the record
In last week’s article, “WEC Manager Authorized to Sell Wrightsville Hydro Plant,” minutes of the board’s October 30 meeting were revised at the November meeting, December 4, they became available December 18. The correct quotes from those amended minutes are, “A Motion made by Director Hamilton, seconded by Director Douglas,[Read More…]
Ring in the New Year with a Night on the Town
AREA TOWNS – New Year’s Eve celebrations and events are happening in towns around Hardwick for those interested in traveling to spend the evening out. Ring in the New Year at Morrisville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, December 31 beginning at 9 p.m. with party band, Lawless. The band includes[Read More…]
General Store Project Awarded Architectural Excellence Citation
EAST CALAIS – R. Edwards & Company has been awarded an AIA Vermont (AIAVT) Citation for Excellence in Architecture for its East Calais General Store project at this year’s AIAVT Annual Design Awards, December 5. The AIAVT Excellence in Architecture Design Awards are the highest state-level architecture awards conferred in Vermont.[Read More…]
WEC Manager Authorized to Sell Wrightsville Hydro Plant
E. MONTPELIER – At their October 30 meeting, directors of Washington Electric Coop agreed to sell the hydro power plant below the Wrightsville Dam in a 7-2 vote. The board “authorized General Manager Louis Porter to enter into a purchase and sales agreement for the Wrightsville Hydro Project and its[Read More…]
Emergency Housing Available in Hyde Park, St. Johnsbury, Barre
HARDWICK AREA — No emergency housing sites are available in the immediate Hardwick area, though some churches and other civic organizations may offer shelter in emergencies. Those with an immediate need for housing can call 2-1-1 to find the nearest shelter. The closest emergency housing to Hardwick is 20 miles[Read More…]
Emergency Housing Providers and Advocates Raise Alarm
MONTPELIER – Vermont has deprioritized emergency housing assistance for certain individuals under 50, including some who are disabled. In a joint statement, December 10, The Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, along with Good Samaritan Haven, Vermont Center for Independent Living and End Homelessness Vermont raised an alarm with concern[Read More…]
It’s Been Quite a Year
Whew! It’s been quite a year here at the Hardwick Gazette. You’ve seen the result of the efforts our team makes to put The Gazette together each week. Behind the scenes, staff has given this editor a graduate course in almost everything (I think they hold on to a few[Read More…]
For the Record
ed. note: In last week’s story, “Becky Butler Honored as UVM Outstanding Educator,” The correct spelling is Francinne Valcour. The phrase “The care Butler exhibits for her students is exceedingly evident. , .” should be removed.
16 Homeless after Apartment Fire
EAST HARDWICK – An electrical fire Thursday morning, Dec. 5, at a multi-unit apartment building in East Hardwick left 16 people scrambling to find housing on a snowy day. A call came in to the Hardwick Fire Department at 12:38 p.m. for a structure fire at 170 School Street. Hardwick[Read More…]
Wolcott Woman Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Payments
BURLINGTON – Maryann Manning, 63, of Wolcott, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay restitution of $119,978 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss. Manning previously pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge of receiving stolen government money. According[Read More…]
