WOODBURY – The select board had a full agenda at its May 27 meeting last week, noting that the long-awaited Act 250 hearing has been scheduled for a Swenson/Polycor Quarry permit to expand withdrawals from its Woodbury quarry Act 250 Hearing Request: The hearing is set for June 26 at[Read More…]
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Candidates for August House and Senate primary races set
AREA TOWNS – Vermont candidates for statewide and local legislative races had until Thursday, May 28. to file petitions declaring themselves as candidates for the primary election, scheduled on Tuesday, August 11. Independent candidates have until Thursday, Aug. 6, to file their petitions. In Senate races, incumbent Minority Leader, Caledonia[Read More…]
Post office driveway reconfiguration planned to improve access, safety
HARDWICK – Kristine McAllister, owner of the property hosting the Hardwick branch of the United States Post Office (USPS) at 52 Mill St., received approval from the Hardwick Select Board for a $28,500 loan. The 10-year loan, at 4% interest, from the town’s revolving loan fund, will cover work on[Read More…]
Sterling College expands buyer search
CRAFTSBURY – Before the Sterling College Graduation ceremony, May 16, chair of the Sterling Board of Trustees, Allison Hooper, said she thought it would be necessary to list the college property for sale nationally if negotiations with Headwaters Community Trust did not result in an offer large enough to discharge[Read More…]
River jumps its banks in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD – The Winooski River started jumping its banks, May 30, in Marshfield along Route 2. Roughly 15 miles northeast of Montpelier, flooded fields and submerged trees were observed by motorists along the side of the road, but not yet approaching the roadway. More rain was in the forecast, including[Read More…]
Accident at Buffalo Mountain Market
Ex-sheriff’s department deputy accused of making “trading cards” of suspects
MORRISVILLE – A former Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department deputy is facing disciplinary proceedings over allegations that he created “trading cards” of people who had been arrested, using booking photos and other law enforcement images while employed by the agency. The Vermont Criminal Justice Council earlier this month posted a notice on[Read More…]
Unlawful mischief, retail theft
BERLIN – On May, 22, at approximately 10:58 a.m., officers of the Berlin Police Department responded to 672 U.S Route 302, Rowell Plumbing and Heating for a vehicle being vandalized. A vehicle had been spray painted with the word “SLUT” on all four sides. Stephen Maturo of Calais was issued[Read More…]
Domestic Assault
CRAFTSBURY – On April 22 at approximately 7:39 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic assault that occurred at a residence on South Albany Road in the Town of Craftsbury. After further investigation, troopers determined Vidal Ruiz and Delgadina Ruiz-Lopez had physically harmed a household member. Vidal[Read More…]
Single vehicle crash
CRAFTSBURY – On May 31, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Wildbranch Road in the town of Craftsbury. Upon arrival, the operator was identified as Tyler Friend of Wolcott. Friend displayed indicators of impairment and was processed for DUI at Copley Hospital[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Thirteen people used AWARE services between May 24 and May 31. The AWARE 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463. A non-profit established in 1984, AWARE serves Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing and healing the trauma of domestic and sexual violence. AWARE provides help during immediate crises, as[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Department Media Log
HARDWICK – May 24: Threats/Harassment, S. Main St.; Suspicious Event, Vt. Route 15 E; Traffic Stop, Vt. Route 15; Traffic Stop, N. Main St. May 25: TRO/FRO service, Vt. Route 15 W.; Traffic Detail, N. Main St.; Citizen Dispute, S. Main St.; Motor Vehicle Complaint, Mill St.; Trespassing, Vt. Route[Read More…]
