CRAFTSBURY − A discussion of Kenneth M. Cadow’s book, “Gather,” will be held Monday, July 28, 6 p.m. at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. The discussion is facilitated by Rachael Cohen, supported by a grant from Vermont Humanities. Books are available at the Simpson Library, the Albany Library, and the[Read More…]
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Natural Dyes, July 30
CRAFTSBURY − A presentation on natural dyes will be held Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m., with Prin van Gulden at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. The event will explore how dying textiles with plants and minerals through the ages has connected with the natural world. Local fiber artist, van Gulden[Read More…]
Willey’s, Schoolhouses Featured in Hazen Road Dispatch
GREENSBORO − The yearly edition of The Hazen Road Dispatch, published by the Greensboro Historical Society, is out and available at the museum as well as Willey’s, The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick and other locations. This edition covers such wide-ranging topics as the history of The Willey’s Store and the[Read More…]
Free Road Show Performances Throughout NEK
GREENSBORO − The Smirkus Camp Road Show campers will hit the road with their brand-new show, “Order Up!” This free performance will appear across the Northeast Kingdom. The show is scheduled to appear July 26 at 11 a.m., at the Craftsbury Farmer’s Market; July 29 at 11:30 a.m.; at The Lunchbox[Read More…]
Two-Vehicle Crash, Domestic Disturbance
On July 7, at 12:49 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Rte. 2 in a work zone. Investigation into the crash determined Shirley Maynard, of Cabot, did not see traffic was stopped and ran into the back of Jonathan Bullard, of St. Johnsbury. Maynard complained[Read More…]
Taming Knotweed, Thursdays, Saturdays
CRAFTSBURY — The Craftsbury Conservation Commission offers twice weekly training on eradicating invasive knotweed at its Eradication Test site on Town Highway 19 across from Little Hosmer dam. Opportunities are available two times each week in summer on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. During one hour, volunteers will learn how to eradicate knotweed and dispose of it properly. Bring water, bug spray, gloves, assorted clippers and[Read More…]
Moss Identification Walk, July 17
CRAFTSBURY – A moss identification walk with ecologist Jeff Parsons will be held July 17, at 5 p.m., with a walk through a cedar swamp in Craftsbury. Parsons will identify different types of mosses. Meet at the Craftsbury Academy Woodlot, 1880 Wylie Hill Road, Craftsbury Common. Wear sturdy shoes for[Read More…]
Mihaly to Speak, July 22
CRAFTSBURY – Children’s book author Christy Mihaly will be reading from her books at the Craftsbury Public Library on Tuesday, July 22 at 3:30 p.m., and all children will be invited to pick out two free books as part of the summer readers program. Mihaly is an award-winning Vermont children’s author[Read More…]
Book to Benefit Library
CRAFTSBURY – Long-time Craftsbury residents author Thomas Twetten and photographer Harry Miller have teamed up to create a book about Craftsbury and its people, past and present. The book, “Craftsbury Celebration,” documents over 70 homes built before 1860 that are still in use. Each page tells the history of a home[Read More…]
Chamber Players Feature Works by Hayden, Brahms, Bowen
HARDWICK – The Craftsbury Chamber Players gave its first concert of the summer season in Hardwick at the Town House last Thursday evening, featuring significant works by Haydn and Brahms as well as a less known English composer, Bowen, scored for four, three and two musicians respectively. The “Quartet Op.[Read More…]
FY25 Tax Rate Set
CRAFTSBURY – At the first of a pair of meetings in the week before Independence Day, the select board set the FY25 tax rate at 0.742, increasing from the FY24 rate of 0.666; continued the eight percent penalty for late homestead declaration filings and approved two fireworks permits at its[Read More…]
