by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – The 2023 Annual Meeting of the East Hardwick Fire District no.1 (EHFD) was held on August 8, at 7 p.m., in the Fellowship Room of the First Congregational Church of East Hardwick. The treasurer’s report was given by John Mandeville. “As[Read More…]
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Community Steps Up to Address Urgent Water System Issues
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – The 2022 Annual Meeting of the East Hardwick Fire District No. 1 was held on August 9, at 7 p.m., in the Community Room of the First Congregational Church. The first order of business was to increase the three-member fiduciary committee[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Exhibit at Orleans County Dairy Showmanship at Orleans County Fairground
BARTON – July 27 was a busy day for the 43 4-H dairy members who took part in the 2023 Orleans and Essex Counties 4-H Dairy Show at the Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton. Exhibitors, ages 8 to 18, competed in both fitting and showmanship and conformation classes, which were[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Selected for State Dairy Team
BURLINGTON – Four Vermont teens have earned a spot on the 2023 State 4-H Dairy Judging Team for their high overall placements at this year’s State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, held June 30, at Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport. Local 4-Hers selected were Natalie Michaud, Greensboro Bend and Gabriel Michaud,[Read More…]
Donated Cars Benefit Local Community Organizations
Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – For those who have a vehicle they’re not using, they might consider donating it to benefit a local nonprofit. The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, The Craftsbury Community Care Center and the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization, along with other Vermont and national[Read More…]
East Hardwick Fire District Announces Annual Meeting
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – The Prudential Committee members (board members) of the East Hardwick Fire District (EHFD#1) are the caretakers of the water supply and certain parcels of land in East Hardwick Village. Their annual meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.,[Read More…]
Town Awarded $67,500 Grant for East Hardwick Village Master Plan
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – On March 20, the Vermont Agency of Commerce, along with the Vermont Agency of Transportation, awarded a $67,500 Better Connections Grant to the town of Hardwick. The town will provide an additional $7,500 in matching funds. This grant will support a[Read More…]
East Hardwick Fire District Active in the New Year
Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – The prudential committee (board) members of the East Hardwick Fire District (EHFD#1) are the caretakers of the water supply to East Hardwick Village. The board has had meetings and activities during the first quarter of 2023. After the March meeting was canceled[Read More…]
Area Flooding Update
HARDWICK — Daylight, Thursday morning, July 11 revealed flooding and road closures in the area. Today’s forecast for scattered showers suggests caution if one must travel, Hardwick’s Thursday, July 11 morning update at 4:50 a.m. reports, “The Lamoille River near Cooper Brook has risen beyond its banks. The low lying[Read More…]
Rainy conditions persist through the work week; possible snow Sunday evening
EAST HARDWICK — This past week featured several days of steady rain with a couple of sunny days blended in. A total of 0.84 inches of new rain fell at the East Hardwick station, with our total for the month still placing us at about 130%, of normal. This is[Read More…]
