by Gazette Staff HARDWICK — A man who was shot in his home in Hardwick last Wednesday evening died of his injuries over the weekend. The suspect in the shooting killed himself when located by the police. According to police reports, Robert Marquis, 52, of 76 Elm Street in Hardwick[Read More…]
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Craftsbury Academy Named to AP School Honor Roll
HARDWICK – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union has announced that Craftsbury Academy has been named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program is delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools can earn the honor roll recognition annually based on their[Read More…]
Wolcott Hydroelectric Generation Offline for up to Year
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its October 19 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed ongoing bridge repairs, the state of the electric department’s finances, and the town’s budget performance to date. Town Manager David Upson said that work is ongoing to complete the Essential Elements of Information (EEI)[Read More…]
Stephens Joins Fire District Board
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – At the September 3 meeting of the East Hardwick Fire District No. 1 (EHFD), Eric Stephens joined the board as a new trustee and officers were elected for the 2023 – 2024 year. All officers agreed to continue their current roles:[Read More…]
Pedestrian Bridge Expected to be Replaced by End of 2024
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its October 5 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed the library expansion project, the state of downtown parking, issues with the Yellow Barn project, and the next steps in replacing the pedestrian bridge. Jodi Lew-Smith, chair of the Jeudevine Memorial Library board of[Read More…]
Neighborhood Discusses School Street Closure
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – The future of School Street after it collapsed during the July flood was one of the topics of conversation at the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization’s (EHNO) annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Previous to the flood, there were many known, but[Read More…]
Craft Fair Returns on Saturday
The long fall craft fair tradition continues on Saturday at Hardwick Elementary School with AWARE’s Fall Foliage Craft Fair. In addition to the jewelry, candles, pottery, soaps and other crafts being offered, the event features a 50-50 raffle, door prizes and a pie sale with breakfast and lunch available from[Read More…]
Hazen Union Students Earn Academic Honors
by Lisa Stinson, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Students at Hazen Union School recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are[Read More…]
There is a Long History of Floods in Hardwick
by Elizabeth H. Dow, President and Editor of the Hardwick Historical Society Journal [The following is an excerpt from the Summer 2023 edition of The Hardwick Historical Society Journal, reprinted with permission to provide some historical perspective on recent events.] HARDWICK — When the Flood of 2023 came to Hardwick[Read More…]
HED Keeps an Eye on Dam Safety After Recent Flooding
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – In light of the recent heavy floods, Vermont State Auditor Douglas Hoffer last week re-issued a Feb. 11, 2022, report on the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Dam Safety Program. Two of the dams highlighted in the auditor’s report are owned and operated by the Hardwick[Read More…]
Hardwick Rescue Recognizes Members for Service
HARDWICK – Rain clouds receded over Atkins Field on Wednesday evening as the Hardwick Rescue Squad membership gathered to celebrate the work that the volunteers and employees of the organization have contributed to the community over the past year. The membership appreciation picnic is typically held during a regularly scheduled[Read More…]