HARDWICK – In a few days, I will be out of the office for a month to have my hip replaced. I’ve been waiting nearly ten years for this. Long enough to adjust my life around pain. Long enough to forget what normal movement feels like. Long enough that even[Read More…]
Editorial
Verse Village 2026 begins April 1
HARDWICK – Once again the town will be participating in VerseVillage this April, with fifty poems posted in the windows of Hardwick businesses. An open mic event at Front Seat Coffee, April 1 at 6 p.m., will kick off Poetry Month. Twenty-four towns are represented, with the majority of poets[Read More…]
Poetry event, April 3
WOODBURY – The bi-monthly poetry and prose sharing group meets Friday, April 3. There will be a light meal from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by readings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Poetry walk, April 11
HARDWICK – On April 11 any and all can meet in front of Hardwick Elementary School to then walk with Janet Slayton and others for a live reading and living history. Participants will view and read the VerseVillage poems as well as hear about how Hardwick used to be.
Heller’s World
What have you got to lose?
To the editor: Our essential services and agencies plundered. Costs are going up. Our data stolen. Costs are going up. Hatred and intolerance used to gain power. Costs are going up. A president who is not held to the law. Costs are going up. Violent felons released. Costs are going up. The[Read More…]
ICE agents should be arrested not assisted
To the editor: I am appalled Vermont State Police assisted ICE agents on March 11 in quelling the First Amendment rights of citizens in South Burlington. And I am equally appalled the Vermont State Police used chemical sprays against protesters and, apparently, assisted in smashing open the door of a[Read More…]
Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood
Ice is everywhere
ICE is causing problems throughout the country and most recently in South Burlington, but the ice causing problems for the Gazette was at the bottom of my steps last Thursday when I stepped out on my way to teach a Tai Chi for fall prevention class. My feet slipped out[Read More…]
A building we can all be proud of
To the editor: There have been public reports that the Woodbury School needs extensive repairs in excess of $600,000 and this is just not accurate. The architectural plans that were submitted to the district were just one option for the school, not a requirement in any way. After diligent research[Read More…]
The moralization of politics has made nuance almost impossible
WALDEN – Something has changed in the way Americans talk to one another about politics. Not long ago, people could argue fiercely about taxes, war, immigration or social policy and still assume that their neighbor, coworker or family member was acting in good faith. They might be wrong, misguided or[Read More…]
We need a new governor
WOODBURY – To quote Governor Scott, enough is enough. I could not agree more. Not only with the murderous actions of ICE, but with the whole Trump administration and Republican Party. But enough is enough also with a Scott administration that won’t denounce Trump’s trampling on the Constitution and the[Read More…]
