To the editor: I’m glad to see the interest triggered by your recent article on glysophate (the active ingredient on Monsato’s herbicide Roundup) for removing knotweed in our area.Along with many others, I have great concerns about the use of this chemical. Specifically, I question the claim from Will Marlier[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor
Delightful article on little store
To the editor: Heart wide open, so delighted to read your article on the little store in The Bend that is so community oriented. It seems this is a family affair. The Smiths have a generational habit of being there for their community. In these times it’s just so important[Read More…]
Sharing Leahy’s articles
To the editor: I read the Hardwick Gazette’s weekly publication all year round and I just wanted to stop and take a moment to ask that you thank Kristen Leahy for sharing her articles. Kristen has a wonderful writing style and masterfully writes about complex subjects in an easy to[Read More…]
Preparing for Christmas
To the editor: As Christmas approaches, delivery vehicles are traveling across the highways and byways delivering packages containing Christmas gifts. Shoppers are busy choosing gifts, either online or in the stores. Homes and businesses are decorated with lights, Santas, snowmen, nativity scenes and more. Why all this hustle and bustle[Read More…]
Appreciation for library
To the editor: My name is Michael Malick, I am the Restorative Justice Cooordinator of Hardwick and the surrounding towns in the area. I work for the St. Johnsbury Justice Center, and I live in Greensboro Bend. I am writing you to express my gratitude to Diane Grenkow and also[Read More…]
The library is open
To the editor: We were thrilled to finally be able to announce the opening of the Jeudevine Memorial Library, addition and all, in July. From the sounds of our patrons, they have been thrilled as well. Our new children’s space is bright and welcoming, a new teen section, with its[Read More…]
Another perspective on sex offenders
To the editor: I understand the intent behind your actions is to protect children, and as a mother, I deeply respect that. Protecting kids matters to all of us. But sometimes, in trying to do good, we unintentionally cause harm; and that is what is happening here. Not every situation, and[Read More…]
Rodenticide resolution prepared for town meeting
In 2024, the Greensboro Conservation Commission (GCC) developed a resolution declaring Greensboro a Pollinator-Friendly town in support of the Vermont Neonicotinoids Act 182 that was going through the House at the time. That resolution was developed based on the work of the Town of Cabot in particular and passed at Greensboro Town[Read More…]
Apologizing for actions
To the editor: At this time, I wish to sincerely apologize to the organizations written about earlier this year for my actions misusing their trust and their bank accounts. I know I completely broke the trust they had in me. I know, as non-profit organizations, the funds they shepherd are[Read More…]
Benefits of music bathing
To the editor: In recent years we have been hearing a lot about the virtues of forest bathing, evidently surrounding oneself with trees and nature raises endorphins and promotes health. Even looking at a photograph or painting of nature seems to have some good effects, although the consensus seems to be[Read More…]
Response to article
To the editor: I am writing in response to your article of December 2, entitled “Conservation Commission pilot project raises concerns”. While we welcome public engagement in our work, and the interest of the Hardwick Gazette, your article contains a number of inaccuracies which I would like to address as[Read More…]
Congratulations
To the editor: Congratulations Paul, and the Gazette Team on your award! David Upson Hardwick Town Manager Editor’s note: Upson is referring to last weeks story, “Gazette receives Vermont Civic Journalism Award, ”announcing The Gazette has received a Local Civic Journalism Award of $5,000 to further its existing mission.
