WOODBURY – A person walks into a library . . . People still do, I’m pleased to say, and we still sign out real books. There are close to 8,000 books on the shelves of the Woodbury Community Library (WCL), though when I walk in, I almost always find my[Read More…]
Another Opinion
HA Class of 1955 Gift
HARDWICK – If someone wanted to maybe recognize one class that best typifies the alumni spirit, a group who continues to support one another and their community long after their high schools days, it would be tough not to choose the Hardwick Academy (HA) Class of 1955. Approaching their 70th[Read More…]
People, Not Props
EAST MONTPELIER – In my recent post (since amended) about the deaths of Lucas and Tammy Menard, I was guilty of the very thing I have accused state officials of doing: Treating real people as symbols or statistics or props. My post caused further distress to the people who knew[Read More…]
Proposed East Hardwick Zoning Changes Defines New Regulations
A letter announcing a meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 PM at the Memorial Building to discuss a new single zoning district that will encompass all of East Hardwick Village was recently received by residents and owners of property in East Hardwick Village. In addition to the new district, this[Read More…]
Joint Statement Responds to Education Tax Letter
MONTPELIER – Vermont’s annual Education Tax Letter was released today by the commissioner of the Vermont Department of Taxes. This year’s letter projects an average tax bill increase of 5.9% next year. This is on top of this year’s 13.9% increase. The average Vermonters education property tax will have increased[Read More…]
Phil Scott’s Shelter Policy Has Started Literally Killing People
EAST MONTPELIER – Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department found two people dead inside a tent in Wolcott on Thanksgiving Eve. They were Lucas Menard of Montpelier and Tammy Menard of Berlin. Few details are available, although police do not suspect foul play. Unless, of course, you consider[Read More…]
This is what Oligarchy looks like:
WASHINGTON – Today, while 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, three multi-billionaires own more wealth than the bottom half of American society. Today, we have a greater concentration of ownership than we have seen since the Gilded Age. In sector after sector, financial services, health care, agriculture, transportation, energy, food, housing, etc.,[Read More…]
The Gazette Brings Incredible Value Each Week
WALDEN – After reading the latest issue of the Hardwick Gazette (October 30) I was struck by the incredible value it brings each week and wondered if others see the value as I do. In our area, is there any other news outlet where you are able to access the[Read More…]
Closing Schools Doesn’t Fix Vermont’s Problems
PEACHAM – Roxbury parents can meet most of the challenges of school mornings, from organizing breakfast to helping their children remember assignments and lunches. Warming up the car for the up to four-mile drive to the nearest bus stop is also on the to-do list. But one part is breaking[Read More…]
Free, Fair, Accessible, Secure Elections; We Can Have it All
MONTPELIER – Election policy is always a balance of accessibility and security. I feel very strongly that Vermont has the best of both of these. The general election is less than two weeks away. As the rhetoric and “noise” intensifies, it’s worth a reminder that Vermont’s elections are not only[Read More…]
We Owe Her a Lot
June Cook was a supportive and wonderful friend, advocate, dog lover, and generous soul. When I first moved to Greensboro, I also founded the summer wing (The Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency, GAAR) of my New York Theater Company, the Mirror Repertory Company. June was instantly welcoming and kind. She[Read More…]
Rural Vermonters Deserve Great Health Care
by Tom Frank, CEO of North Country Hospital in Newport, and Shawn Tester, CEO of Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. NORTH COUNTRY – For North County Hospital and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, collaboration and teamwork to protect local access to services, keep costs down and provide great care[Read More…]
