HARDWICK – Hardwick has a unique opportunity to turn over 300 acres on Buffalo Mountain into a community forest. We should take it. This summer, 329 acres on Buffalo Mountain were listed for sale. This includes the summit and the northeast side of the mountain; practically everything you see from[Read More…]
Editorial
In my nature
Fiction: Northern Star (1970)
Dad said he wanted to talk to me after we were done with our paper route. Now I had one more thing to worry about that afternoon, on top of how bitterly cold it was while I helped Frankie deliver papers, and always with the question of whether or not[Read More…]
In My Nature
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…]
Water fountain built in memory of William S. Hill
HARDWICK – I wonder if anyone would like to know the truth about the Hardwick Water Fountain. Other than a niece of mine, not a soul has contacted me to discuss [it]. I did go to the town office to speak to Opie about this as my niece had contacted[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…]
