WALDEN – After reading the latest issue of the Hardwick Gazette (October 30) I was struck by the incredible value it brings each week and wondered if others see the value as I do. In our area, is there any other news outlet where you are able to access the[Read More…]
Editorial
Woodsmoke
Closing Schools Doesn’t Fix Vermont’s Problems
PEACHAM – Roxbury parents can meet most of the challenges of school mornings, from organizing breakfast to helping their children remember assignments and lunches. Warming up the car for the up to four-mile drive to the nearest bus stop is also on the to-do list. But one part is breaking[Read More…]
Free, Fair, Accessible, Secure Elections; We Can Have it All
MONTPELIER – Election policy is always a balance of accessibility and security. I feel very strongly that Vermont has the best of both of these. The general election is less than two weeks away. As the rhetoric and “noise” intensifies, it’s worth a reminder that Vermont’s elections are not only[Read More…]
The Memorial to Hardwick Academy
To the editor: The Hardwick Academy bell was saved by the class of 1970, the last graduating class. It was given to us by the school board at the time and we have taken care of it ever since-over 50 years. The housing structure was so well built in the[Read More…]
Answering Questions for Bell Vote
To the editor: A thoughtful alumnus asked, “what would happen to the Hardwick Academy Bell (if moved to Hazen), if Hazen Union, in theory, closed its doors? What would happen to the Bell?” We, the Hardwick Academy Hazen Union Alumni Association (HAHUAA) committee have discussed at our meetings creating[Read More…]
Keep the Spirit of HA Alive
To the editor: You folks have probably heard all this before, but as a 1963 HA grad, my father, Dean Norcross, a 1936 grad and my grandfather, Ray Norcross almost graduated in the ‘20s (he was a treasured baseball pitcher for the HA team), I wanted to share my opinion (everyone has one!).[Read More…]
Bell Ballots Mailed, Returned
To the editor: The Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association met last Thursday morning. The HAHUAA just wants to reiterate, we have mailed out roughly 700 bell ballots using all our H.A. alumni addresses on file. We continue to have envelopes kicked back to us with incorrect addresses. Everyone should know[Read More…]
Let’s Pass the Torch
To the editor: I support Sabrina Butterick Morrison to represent Hardwick, Walden and Stannard in the Vermont House, a seat that I have held for the past 10 years. In the course of my service in the Vermont House there was often discussion about the legislature’s aging membership. I concluded[Read More…]
He will Work Across the Aisle
To the editor: We are supporting Anthony “Tony” Daniels for Orleans District 4 Representative. Tony grew up on a farm in Albany. As any farmer knows, their kids start working at a young age and take on responsibilities early in life. Tony went on to work in construction-working with his[Read More…]
She has Been Deeply Engaged in the Community
To the editor: As a resident of the Town of Albany, business owner, and eighth generation Vermonter, I would like to formally endorse my life-long friend Leanne Harple for the Vermont House of Representatives. Growing up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont to a family of dairy farmers, builders, teachers,[Read More…]
Common Sense Ideas
To the editor: I have enjoyed getting to know Sam Douglass and seeing his passion for making Vermont a more affordable and enjoyable state to live in. He is young, energetic, caring, and understands what the younger generation needs to be able to afford living here. He brings common sense[Read More…]
