HARDWICK – After experiencing several years of winters with dramatic fluctuations in temperatures and precipitation types, 2025 was a pleasant surprise when it came to what many would call traditional Vermont winter conditions, with persistently cool temperatures allowing outdoor enthusiasts time to enjoy the snow before the transition to spring.[Read More…]
2025 Year In Review
Year in Review: Flood recovery, turkey power outage, protests, transitions highlight 2025
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Select Board kicked off the year with their usual mixed agenda, January 2, discussing various grant applications, 2025 town meeting and approval of the FY26 draft budget. The month saw an announcement from Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union Superintendent Dr. David Baker, saying in a January 3[Read More…]
Year in Review: Meals on Wheels delivers over 10,000 meals
GREENSBORO – In 2025 the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging NEKCOA) Home Delivered Meals Program, more commonly called Meals on Wheels (MOW), delivered more than 10,000 meals in the Greensboro and Hardwick area, according to area coordinator Janney Johnston. This holiday season, each client will receive a large holiday bag[Read More…]
Year in Review: AWARE assisted many throughout year
HARDWICK — Over the past year, AWARE continued to provide vital support to individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence across the greater Hardwick area as it has since 1984. AWARE advocates assisted more than 220 families, providing legal support and information, safety planning, crisis response and help accessing[Read More…]
Year in Review: Hardwick Rescue expects to reach 1,000 calls by year-end
HARDWICK – From November 1 to December 21, Hardwick Rescue responded to 111 incidents, including 48 calls in Hardwick, 18 calls in Greensboro and 17 calls in Craftsbury. As of the morning of December 21, the EMS agency is on its 985th incident of the year and expects to reach[Read More…]
Year In Review: Community celebrates often, while wastewater, Town Hall housing projects fail
GREENSBORO – In January, a town-wide survey pointed to affordable housing as a need of the community. Residents cited long travel times, limited local services and the recent pharmacy closures as significant barriers to health care access. Protecting Caspian Lake and local wildlife habitats remained a top priority for respondents.[Read More…]
Year In Review: Joyful, somber events, regular business, mark 2025
WOODBURY – In a year shaped by civic deliberation, community collaboration and events both joyful and somber, Woodbury embraced 2025 with spirit rural Vermonters are known for. From town meetings and holiday gatherings, to news that captured statewide attention, stories from the small Washington County town reflect the varied texture[Read More…]
Year in Review: Town forest, wastewater, School St. Bridge projects progress
WOLCOTT – In a year marked by community resilience, bold vision and creative energy, Wolcott’s long-standing character as a town that works together was on full display throughout 2025. From forest trails and bridge projects to lively concerts and grassroots efforts to strengthen village life, Wolcott’s stories continued to reflect[Read More…]
Year In Review: Forest, wetland conservation, grant for church restoration mark 2025
STANNARD – With fewer than 200 residents, Stannard’s town center consists of a town hall across from a community-owned church, with no storefronts, yet in 2025 it saw historic preservation wins, forest conservation milestones, community gatherings and reminders of rural fire risk. In late winter, Naturalists Robert Small and Emily[Read More…]
Year in Review: Community celebrates resilience, culture in 2025
CABOT – Hardwick Gazette reporting showed Cabot residents appearing at town meeting tables, celebrating the local cheese culture, marching and watching parades and sharing letters to the editor, shaping the 2025 year. Cabot welcomed the new year, January 4, at the Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration with high-spirited performances and[Read More…]
Year In Review: Events draw community, Sterling ends programs
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury government and civic organizations, the Public Library, the Academy, Community Care Center, Saplings and Sterling College made for an active community in 2025. An end to Sterling’s academic programs and Antiques & Uniques will leave holes to fill in 2026.A January 16 Bread and Puppet show for all[Read More…]
Year in Review: Cooperation Vermont buys Rainbow Sweets to become community hub
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield started the year with a major community investment milestone that spoke to local identity and economic cooperation, while water system issues later in the year raised concern. In January, Cooperation Vermont, the local nonprofit land trust, purchased the former Rainbow Sweets Bakery and Cafe building at 1689[Read More…]
