Editorial
On sale now: American moral leadership
GREENSBORO – Almost 250 years ago Jefferson wrote that we “are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights” and that “government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed.” America has not always been a “shining City on a Hill,” but from Valley Forge to the Edmund[Read More…]
For the record:
The names in the caption under the page eleven photo by Hal Gray in our December 3 edition should have read: (front, from left) Judy Carpenter, Cilla Bonney-Smith, Maria Schumann, Patti Sunday-Winters, Andrew Gray, Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters, Jan Terwiesch, Emma Palumbo. (back, from left) Josh Karp, B.J. Gray and Erika[Read More…]
What the flood buyout program really does
HARDWICK – In recent months, many residents have asked how Hardwick’s flood buyout program works and what it means for the town’s finances and long-term flood resilience. As the community continues recovering from repeated disasters, it is important to clear up several common misconceptions and explain why this program remains[Read More…]
I paint because I can!
Last year I was shopping in the wonderful Whistle Emporium with my young adult daughter. We browsed among the million wonderful objects there, and she bought the book “Watercolor in Nature” by Rosalie Haizlett. As we were enjoying a lovely lunch at the Village Restaurant, I thumbed through her purchase[Read More…]
Heller’s World
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…]
Woodsmoke
Inside The Gazette’s Fund Drive
The Hardwick Gazette’s end-of-year fundraising campaign is a unique opportunity to take a giant step toward financial sustainability. If successful, this would be a game-changer. Here’s how this drive came about, and why it’s such a unique moment for your local newspaper. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a[Read More…]
For the record
Last week’s story, “Conservation Commission pilot project raises concerns,” should have indicated Ivakhiv-Gray’s letter had been sent in early November. Last week’s story, “School redistricting forum identifies importance of health care, small school experience,” should have identified the event as happening November 21. Last week’s story, “HED manager replaced with[Read More…]
