AREA TOWNS – Hunter, bowhunter and trapper education classes in Vermont are scheduled throughout the year, with a focus on preparing students for safe and responsible hunting. Classes are generally held just before the hunting seasons, and peak in March and April in advance of spring turkey season, and again[Read More…]
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New turkey, deer, moose regulations, seasons
AREA TOWNS – Vermont Fish and Wildlife periodically updates hunting regulations as new issues arise, conditions change or new opportunities become available. Several changes take effect in 2026. They are intended to provide additional hunting opportunity and allow for more effective management. For turkey, the fall archery season has been[Read More…]
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…]
School board members release redistricting survey results
HARDWICK – A survey about the state’s Act 73 redistricting conducted by members of Hardwick’s school boards last month distributed to those attending an October 29 in-person gathering at the Jeudevine Library and on-line was filled out by 84 people. Of those responding, 98.8% felt it was moderately, very or[Read More…]
Existing School District, Supervisory Union structure may remain
ST. JOHNSBURY – Vermont’s School District Redistricting Task Force (TF) is likely to recommend the current state school district (SD) and supervisory union (SU) structure remain in place, said Caledonia County Senator Scott Beck following Monday’s task force meeting in Waterbury. “The TF decided not to advance the much-discussed CTE[Read More…]
Copley Hospital shutters birthing center after contentious process
MORRISVILLE – Through October, Kipp Bovey and her fellow nurse midwives closely tracked the patients whose due dates would come close to the November 1 closure of the birthing center at Copley Hospital. They wondered who might be the one to see the final baby born before the center shuttered.[Read More…]
Mother of last Copley birth bemoans loss of birthing center
MORRISVILLE – Copley Hospital officially shuttered the doors to its Birthing Center on November 1. Babies will continue to be born at the hospital only on an emergency basis. As reported in the Nov. 6 issue of the Hardwick Gazette, Elora Mae Kish was the last baby born at Copley[Read More…]
Treasurer Pieciak confirms distribution of 3SquaresVT/SNAP payments
MONTPELIER – Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak confirmed that his office successfully sent payments ensuring recipients of 3SquaresVT, Vermont’s name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), would receive their benefits Friday, Nov. 7, despite the ongoing federal shutdown. Approximately 67,000 Vermonters are enrolled in SNAP, and most participants[Read More…]
Vermont’s open enrollment period begins
WATERBURY – Open Enrollment for Vermont’s health insurance marketplace began on November 1. During open enrollment, Vermonters can sign up for or change their qualified health and dental plans for 2026. Coverage starts January 1, 2026, for those who sign up on or before December 15. Open enrollment ends January[Read More…]
Part-time, seasonal job fair, Nov. 19
ST. JOHNSBURY – The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) is holding a “Work Your Way” job fair series, a statewide event for part-time and seasonal hiring. The series will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Johnsbury Job Center, 1197 Main Street, #1, St.[Read More…]
Blood drive, Nov. 24
MORRISVILLE – Monday, Nov. 24, Copley Hospital is sponsoring a blood drive at the hospital from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., registration is required. To sign up, contact Jill Baker at (802) 888-8302.
Vermont’s Regular Deer Season Starts Saturday, Nov. 15
VERMONT – Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, November 15 and ends Sunday, November 30. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season if they did not already take one during the archery deer season. The[Read More…]
