Craftsbury
Rabies presentation, June 24
CRAFTSBURY – Because of the increased incidence of rabies in the area, the Craftsbury Conservation Commission is hosting a presentation and question/answer session on Wednesday evening, June 24, 6:30 p.m. in the town hall. Included on the panel will be the area game warden and the USDA Rabies Biologist.
Book-lover’s social, July 1
CRAFTSBURY – On the first Wednesday morning of the month, Valerie Morrison and Susan O’Connell lead a very informal book group, with no assigned reading at the Craftsbury Public Library. The group shares books and authors they have enjoyed, or books that are new to the library collection. The next Book[Read More…]
PolyWhey Cup rekindles century-old rivalry
HARDWICK – Local players from Hardwick, Craftsbury, Albany and Danville led their Black River soccer team to a victory over the Barre Stone Cutters on Sunday in the annual PolyWhey Cup. The historic third annual PolyWhey Cup between an NEK Black River team and the Barre Stone Cutters was played[Read More…]
Craftsbury Academy High School Graduation, Saturday, June 13
One town’s exploration of strengthening democracy
CRAFTSBURY – Sometime in 2022 Craftbury’s Bruce Urie met Susan Clark, the author of “Slow Democracy” and “All Those In Favor,” a book about Vermont Town Meetings. He thought the town might benefit from her expertise, said Susie Houston and Wendy Turnbull who have been on the Freedom & Unity[Read More…]
Town receives grant to fund block party
CRAFTSBURY – The town received a $200 grant award from the Streets as Places program to help fund the annual Craftsbury Block Party, July 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. Emily McClure with The Genny Craftsbury, at 118 S. Craftsbury Road, coordinates the event in the Village between the CVillage Store and The Genny. She said,[Read More…]
Forum to consider local democracy, June 22
GREENSBORO – The Hardwick Gazette is sponsoring a public forum “Strengthening Local Democracy: Exploring ‘Both/And’ Ideas” at Highland Center for the Arts, June 22, 5 p.m., to consider questions about ways to strengthen local democracy. With support from the Hardwick Equity Committee and Greensboro residents, the forum will be led[Read More…]
Lt. Governor, Representative Harple discuss education, immigration and more
CRAFTSBURY – This past Saturday, June 6, the Craftsbury Town Hall was host to Lt. Governor John Rodgers (R-Glover) and Representative Leanne Harple (D-Glover),Orleans District 4, for a legislative update and discussion. Senator John Morely, Orleans District, was invited but was unable to attend. “This is an election year, and Vermont[Read More…]
Trees for Streams seeks volunteers, June 17 and 24
CRAFTSBURY – Join in for a hands-on field experience caring for the newest Trees for Streams plantings, Wednesday, June 17 and 24. Volunteers will help locate and assess young trees, monitor survival, and manage invasive species and competing vegetation. These plantings act as natural filters for pollutants, stabilize eroding streambanks,[Read More…]
Historical society opens Chamber Players exhibit
CRAFTSBURY – Last Saturday afternoon, June 6, the Craftsbury Historical Society had an opening for its summer exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Craftsbury Chamber Players. The program began with Peter Nelson, the new co-chair of the society (along with Ned Houston), talking about current activities of the members,[Read More…]
Chamber Players begin season
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Chamber Players begins their 2026 season with a continuation of a 60-year uninterrupted run performing repertoire covering 350 years of music history. Composers featured this summer include Franz Schubert, Derrick Skye, J.S. Bach, Susan Botti, W.A. Mozart, Olivier Messiaen, Gwyneth Walker, Joseph Haydn and Antonín Dvořák.[Read More…]
