To the editor: My name is Michael Southworth and I am running for state representative for your towns. I am running as a Republican. I grew up in Orleans County and have lived in Walden for 27 years. I recently retired from working over 30 years for the State of[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor
Daniels is House Candidate
My name is Anthony (Tony) Daniels, and I am a candidate for Vermont House of representatives Orleans-4 district on the Republican ticket, Albany, Craftsbury, Glover and Greensboro. My family has lived in Albany for almost 150 years, so I have deep roots here. I grew up on a dairy farm[Read More…]
Remembering the Foundation of the American Dream
To the editor: I am Eric, an American; l have accepted the work the people, remembering the foundation of this American dream; this foundation holds the supreme law of the land here on earth in the expression of the life force the service to creation thus the experience here in[Read More…]
There Seems to be Some Confusion
To the editor: In the Hardwick Gazette’s article about the Rural Edge Town Hall Conversion project in Greensboro (May 8, 2024, page 5), there seemed to be confusion around the petition. To clarify, nowhere in the petition did it state that we were against affordable housing. It clearly stated that[Read More…]
Reasons Extremely Vague
To the editor: I am writing about Hazen principal Jason Di Guilio’s recent notice to dismiss former principal David Perrigo from his role as administrator of the Hazen Ski and Ride program, as well as his announcement that the program will be rolled into their Winter Wellness program, cutting the[Read More…]
Why Closing Our School is the Only Option
To the editor: Imagine for a moment that our local school is a ship sailing through stormy seas. The vessel, once sturdy and reliable, is now showing signs of wear and tear. It’s taking on water faster than we can bail it out, and the crew is overwhelmed trying to[Read More…]
Know Everything about Nothing
To the editor: So our present president and his followers want to forgive college loans. How about all the people who worked and diligently paid their loans off? Who are the people who need loan forgiveness? Are they the majority who back in the 60s and 70s spent eight, 10,[Read More…]
A Place Where Everyone Can Feel Welcome
To the editor: I am a ninth-grader at Hazen Union who has been very active in the Ski and Ride program for the last three years. In a letter sent to the Ski and Ride community, Mr. Perrigo informed us that he was not being invited back to the Ski[Read More…]
Disappointed and Saddened
To the editor: My son, Jasper, was a participant in the Hazen Union High School Ski and Ride program for the past three years; in addition, he was one of the student coordinators helping to run the program. I was disappointed and saddened to learn that David Perrigo will no[Read More…]
Stunned That Ski and Ride Program Diminished
To the editor: I am stunned that David Perrigo has been removed as facilitator for the ski and ride program and that it appears it will be cut back to only four or five days a year. My son has partaken in the program the last two years and has[Read More…]
Can Our School District Afford It?
To the editor: I write to express my deep concern regarding the ongoing discussions surrounding the fate of Lakeview School and the broader implications for our district’s educational landscape. Recent events, such as the temporary closure of Windham Elementary due to staffing struggles and the financial challenges facing local schools[Read More…]
Affordable Housing and Non-profits
To the editor: Much is being discussed about available housing in the state of Vermont. The private sector has to line up their financing from loan institutions. The non-profit sector lines up at the tax dollar door. Non-profits like Down Street Housing receives millions in loans from state and federal[Read More…]


