LOWELL – On June 25, at 10:23 p.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Derby barracks, as well as the Lowell Fire Department and Newport Ambulance Service, were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash on Newton Road near Cheney Road in the town of Lowell. A 2021 Polaris[Read More…]
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Independence Day parades and celebrations happening across the region
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – Across the region there will be an assortment of Independence Day celebrations for residents and families to take part in this upcoming weekend, with parades in Greensboro and Cabot. In Greensboro, the traditional Funky Fourth will take place Saturday, July 4, with the annual Independence Day Parade[Read More…]
Broderick’s second season’s spring lambs bring new colors
EAST HARDWICK – In the early afternoon, with dew on the grass and sun peeking through the clouds, high pitched bleats echo through the air. With spring having come and gone, these summer mornings are a first for these fluffy springtime arrivals. Kevin and Karen Broderick returned hops farming to[Read More…]
Discourse dominates public comment, Karp appointed to town staff
GREENSBORO – The June 10 regular select board meeting saw much discourse during public comment, as well as the appointment of Josh Karp as town administrator, among other notable work. Residents Gary and Renee Circosta were present to inform the board it had been 17 days since they had received[Read More…]
Leahy wins national award, flood mitigation work continues
HARDWICK – The regular select board meeting, June 4, saw a wide berth of topics with communication from the audience, flood-related project updates and budget discussions. Town Manager David Upson began with updates, mentioning an opening for an animal control officer. Contact the town manager’s office if interested. Expansion of the[Read More…]
Local author Stanciu launches new book, June 30
HARDWICK – Area author Brett Stanciu will celebrate the publication of her new novel, “Call it Madness,” Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m., in the Parker Ladd Community Room at the Jeudevine Memorial Library, co-hosted by the Galaxy Bookshop. Stanciu provided a brief preview of what readers can anticipate with[Read More…]
Lt. Governor, Representative Harple discuss education, immigration and more
CRAFTSBURY – This past Saturday, June 6, the Craftsbury Town Hall was host to Lt. Governor John Rodgers (R-Glover) and Representative Leanne Harple (D-Glover),Orleans District 4, for a legislative update and discussion. Senator John Morely, Orleans District, was invited but was unable to attend. “This is an election year, and Vermont[Read More…]
Town forest steering committee holds first meeting
HARDWICK – The Buffalo Mountain Steering Committee met for the first time on June 1, with Town Manager David Upson opening the meeting and asking for nominations for chair. Paul Cillo was nominated, seconded by Brendan Buckley. Cillo suggested delaying electing a chair until the next meeting for a quorum.[Read More…]
A reporter’s opinion: invest in rural communities before they disappear
HARDWICK – This past Saturday, I attended a legislative update, with Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers (R) and Representative Leanne Harple (D) – Orleans District 4. I had a mixture of reactions, hearing our elected officials discuss a wide range of subjects that are on the forefront of many Vermonter’s minds.[Read More…]
Traffic study suggested to address speed control
HARDWICK – The May 7 regular select board meeting saw a mixed agenda, beginning with communication from the audience. Rachel Kane asked whether speed bumps could be installed in the East Hardwick village during the summer months, to help slow traffic. Town Manager David Upson stated motorists need to be[Read More…]
Breezy Avenue study group gathers public input
GREENSBORO – A Breezy Avenue scoping study informational meeting took place at the Fellowship Hall, May 5, with town staffer Joshua Karp emphasizing the importance of public input for the project. The meeting included consultants from BHP, Evan Haugh and Brandon Roberts, who will guide the scoping study. Haugh began[Read More…]
