HARDWICK – Hardwick Electric Department’s (HED) Board of Commissioners announced “On April 10, 2024 the General Manager of Hardwick Electric Department resigned, effective immediately.” Addressed to “Customers of and Residents of Communities Served by Hardwick Electric Department” and dated last Friday, April 12, the letter’s subject is “Transition of General[Read More…]
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4-H Spring Showcase Features Local Talent
LYNDONVILLE – On April 6, 4-H members from 14 clubs in Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille and Orleans Counties traveled to Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville for the 2024 Northeast Regional 4-H Spring Showcase. Throughout the day, the 4-Hers demonstrated what they have learned through their 4-H projects and club activities by[Read More…]
Galaxy Bookshop Recognized by National Magazine
HARDWICK – On April 4, The Galaxy Bookshop reported on their Facebook page, “We are so happy to learn we’re featured in an article by AAA this month about New England bookstores!” The bookstore has been listed by AAA Magazine in an article titled, “10 Independent bookstores in Northern New[Read More…]
Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024
NEK Broadband Build Progresses
WALDEN, GREENSBORO, HARDWICK — Residents have been wondering about fiber optic construction crews along and near Vermont Route 15 in Walden since late in 2023. More recently crews in Greensboro have been replacing telephone poles. Hal Gray, Gazette community journalist has shared photos of the crews at work. “Hardwick, Walden,[Read More…]
Main Street Cannabis Shop Set to Open
HARDWICK – Monique Brochu, owner of Hardwick’s long-awaited Cannabis Shop, is planning to open Friday, April 12 with a limited product selection. Brochu’s state and town permits and approvals are in place. She reports that getting ready to open has now mostly been a matter of sourcing products. The store[Read More…]
Kathleen and George Take Care of Each Other
HARDWICK – Kathleen Hayes, of Marshfield and George Philcox of Hardwick are a brother and sister with a special bond because Kathleen is George’s legal guardian. About 10 years ago while at a hearing to transfer guardianship from their mother, Gemma Philcox, to Kathleen, George was asked what he thought[Read More…]
Meetings Highlight Post-flood Recovery Successes and Planning Ahead
HARDWICK — Three February suppers sponsored by the Hardwick Area Neighbor to Neighbor organization included discussions about resident’s experiences in July and since as Hardwick and surrounding towns recovered from flooding. The meetings’ purpose was to expand connections among residents and gather information to share with the town’s Emergency Management[Read More…]
Bar Hill Bar Named James Beard Finalist for Outstanding Bar Award
MONTPELIER – Bar Hill Cocktail Bar in Montpelier has been named an Outstanding Bar as a 2024 James Beard Award finalist. The bar at the Caledonia Spirits Montpelier headquarters and distillery features the company’s Barr Hill gin and Barr Hill vodka. In becoming honored as a finalist, the field has[Read More…]
HCTV Annual Meeting April 25
HARDWICK — Hardwick Community Television will have its annual meeting and elect board members on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the third-floor meeting room of the Hardwick Memorial Building. For more information, call (802)472-6655 or go to hctv.us
Neonicotinoid Ban Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law
VERMONT — On March 22, the Vermont House passed H.706, an act relating to the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. It now moves on to be considered by the Vermont Senate. Rep. Chip Troiano, (Hardwick, Stannard, Walden), who is a co-sponsor and voted in favor of the bill said, “in 2018[Read More…]
