WOODBURY – The select board had a full agenda at its May 27 meeting last week, noting that the long-awaited Act 250 hearing has been scheduled for a Swenson/Polycor Quarry permit to expand withdrawals from its Woodbury quarry Act 250 Hearing Request: The hearing is set for June 26 at[Read More…]
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Post office driveway reconfiguration planned to improve access, safety
HARDWICK – Kristine McAllister, owner of the property hosting the Hardwick branch of the United States Post Office (USPS) at 52 Mill St., received approval from the Hardwick Select Board for a $28,500 loan. The 10-year loan, at 4% interest, from the town’s revolving loan fund, will cover work on[Read More…]
Sterling College expands buyer search
CRAFTSBURY – Before the Sterling College Graduation ceremony, May 16, chair of the Sterling Board of Trustees, Allison Hooper, said she thought it would be necessary to list the college property for sale nationally if negotiations with Headwaters Community Trust did not result in an offer large enough to discharge[Read More…]
WCUUSD process of reconfiguration questioned
GREENSBORO – As the Woodbury Select Board heard from Ana Pelz at its May 27 meeting about holding a meeting to discuss options for the Woodbury Elementary School as Mountainview Union Elementary School Board members are assembling a task force to look at possible school consolidation and closings, David Kelley[Read More…]
Trailhead project plan moves forward
EAST HARDWICK – A plan to create a trailhead on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) has taken another step forward with the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization’s (EHNO) Invitation to Bid on improvements in the area that will become a new trailhead in East Hardwick. Plans are to install the[Read More…]
Springfest activities on tap for everyone this weekend
HARDWICK, WALDEN – Memorial Day weekend is upon us and Hardwick’s Springfest is on tap for area residents, but not before the Walden School Carnival, which overlaps with the first Hardwick Farmers Market of the season Friday. Saturday’s parade will follow its traditional route despite downtown construction, with a new location[Read More…]
MVU moves to create school consolidation study subcommittee
HARDWICK – Once again voters pressed Mountain View Union Elementary School (MVU) District board members on plans for Woodbury School at a May 14 public informational meeting at Hardwick Elementary School (HES) about the May 20 ballot vote on the FY27 school budget. Community concerns included where funds will come[Read More…]
Town asks residents to weigh in on School Street closure
EAST HARDWICK – The Town of Hardwick recently sent a letter and email to East Hardwick residents advising them of its interest in learning what the impacts are of the School Street closure between Vt. Rt. 16 and the Mini Mart Drive at D&L Beverage. In a process similar to[Read More…]
Area legislators unanimously support equal protection amendment
AREA TOWNS – Voters will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed 23rd amendment to the Vermont Constitution guaranteeing equal protection under the law, Tuesday, November 23. An amendment was first proposed in 2019 by Sen. Ginny Lyons (D-Chittendon Southeast), but did not advance according to a 2024[Read More…]
In a world of misinformation, we make facts easier to find
I recently encountered an article aimed at journalists by Mollie Muchna, Trusting News project manager. Her experience mirrored mine so I’ve shamelessly shared her outline and suggestions today. A friend of mine who rarely tunes in to the news shared unfounded theories about the Artemis II mission around the Moon: “You[Read More…]
Special town meeting considers Australian balloting, reconsiders town forest
HARDWICK – The future of Hardwick Town Meeting Day floor votes in March 2027 and beyond will depend on a special town meeting vote set for next Tuesday evening by the select board in response to a petition submitted by 170 community members, well over the 5% (117) voters required.[Read More…]
Commencement season begins with Sterling College’s last
AREA TOWNS – May is the month for area college graduation ceremonies to begin, with Sterling College up first to hold its final commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. VTSU Lyndon and Johnson’s graduations are being held Sunday, May 17. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) Commencement ceremony combines students[Read More…]
