Last week’s cover story, “ICE Out for Good rallies demand accountability” should have identified the day of the Hardwick rally as Sunday. The quote attributed to Dana Michaud in the story and photo caption should have been attributed to Rae Michaud. The obituary for Barbara Lightfoot Woodward last week named[Read More…]
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HED merger with Morrisville Water & Light being explored
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Electric Department (HED) has eliminated its general manager and begun to explore a possible merger with Morrisville Water & Light (MW&L) suggests the wording of a separation agreement with former General Manager Sarah Braese and a new Management Services Agreement with MW&L. There’s been no indication[Read More…]
ICE Out for Good rallies demand accountability
VERMONT – More than 7,000 Vermonters came out between Thursday, Jan. 8, and Sunday, Jan. 11, as part of ICE Out for Good rallies across Vermont. Within 24 hours of the announcement, there were already 1,000 events anticipated nationwide. A rally in Hardwick began Sunday at noon, where speakers demanded[Read More…]
Emma Rowell recognized as a youth leader
MONTPELIER – Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas recognized Greensboro native Emma Rowell as a finalist for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award at the Vermont Statehouse on Monday. The national honor recognizes young leaders under the age of 25 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a commitment to social[Read More…]
Town plan adopted, fire dept. active
WALDEN – in 2025 Walden’s story was about voters adopting a long-awaited town plan, volunteers answering fire calls, students graduating and neighbors gathering for events and meetings. With snow on the ground in January, Town Clerk and Treasurer Debbie Messier prepared election materials and financial reports, while the Walden Select[Read More…]
Free loaner skis, snowshoes available for Saturday lessons, tours, games
HARDWICK – This year’s early snow cover has allowed the Hardwick Trails Committee to get an early start grooming the extensive trails network. Trails are now open to all community members. For the first time in the history of the Hardwick Trails ski program, a team of volunteers glide-waxed the[Read More…]
Hazen teacher reductions proposed, educators suggest cuts to administration
HARDWICK – With just a month to go before the deadline to set school budgets before Town Meeting Day, the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) budget and its five school district budgets remain far from final approval. In the face of rising health care costs, general inflation, contracted salary increases[Read More…]
Year in Review: Meals on Wheels delivers over 10,000 meals
GREENSBORO – In 2025 the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging NEKCOA) Home Delivered Meals Program, more commonly called Meals on Wheels (MOW), delivered more than 10,000 meals in the Greensboro and Hardwick area, according to area coordinator Janney Johnston. This holiday season, each client will receive a large holiday bag[Read More…]
Year In Review: Joyful, somber events, regular business, mark 2025
WOODBURY – In a year shaped by civic deliberation, community collaboration and events both joyful and somber, Woodbury embraced 2025 with spirit rural Vermonters are known for. From town meetings and holiday gatherings, to news that captured statewide attention, stories from the small Washington County town reflect the varied texture[Read More…]
Year in Review: Town forest, wastewater, School St. Bridge projects progress
WOLCOTT – In a year marked by community resilience, bold vision and creative energy, Wolcott’s long-standing character as a town that works together was on full display throughout 2025. From forest trails and bridge projects to lively concerts and grassroots efforts to strengthen village life, Wolcott’s stories continued to reflect[Read More…]
Year In Review: Forest, wetland conservation, grant for church restoration mark 2025
STANNARD – With fewer than 200 residents, Stannard’s town center consists of a town hall across from a community-owned church, with no storefronts, yet in 2025 it saw historic preservation wins, forest conservation milestones, community gatherings and reminders of rural fire risk. In late winter, Naturalists Robert Small and Emily[Read More…]
Year in Review: Community celebrates resilience, culture in 2025
CABOT – Hardwick Gazette reporting showed Cabot residents appearing at town meeting tables, celebrating the local cheese culture, marching and watching parades and sharing letters to the editor, shaping the 2025 year. Cabot welcomed the new year, January 4, at the Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration with high-spirited performances and[Read More…]
