Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) General Manager, Dan Casey, has informed the organization’s Board of Supervisors that he will leave his post on March 6 for personal family reasons. Casey, who was previously the long-time director at the Barre Opera House, took the helm at the District in[Read More…]
Hardwick
Census of Agriculture Captures Changes in Vermont
by Dr. Vern Grubinger, University of Vermont BURLINGTON – The first Census of Agriculture was conducted in 1840, when Vermont produced 3.7 million pounds of wool from 1.7 million sheep, and just $1.4 million of milk. Since then, data collected at regular intervals has documented ongoing, often dramatic, changes in[Read More…]
Jerome, Welles are Trivia Winners
by Elizabeth H. Dow, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Matt Jerome and Kim Hartling Welles won the grand prizes in the Hardwick Historical Society’s (HHS) game of Halftime Trivia on Senior Night, February 16, at Hazen Union. Each prize consisted of a $25 gift certificate from either the Galaxy Bookshop or[Read More…]
Rising Costs Make For Hard Choices
HARDWICK — Voters are being asked to approve a budget of $4,018,083 at this year’s town meeting. Select Board Chair, Eric Remick writes in the town report that that 7.5% increase came about “after several months of adjustments and refinements” when “the first draft of the budget showed an alarming[Read More…]
Wolcott Hydro Could be Online Again by June
HARDWICK – At the Hardwick Select Board’s regular meeting on February 15, Town Manager David Upson shared that the flood buyout of the property at 209 School St. in East Hardwick will be finalized. Others should follow soon. The grant covers all costs associated with the acquisition, demolition, and cleanup[Read More…]
Select Board Candidates Respond
HARDWICK – On town meeting day, voters will appoint select board members by Australian Ballot. Elizabeth Dow is not running again, leaving three seats open. Current member Shari Cornish is running unopposed for another three-year term. Select board chair, Eric Remick and newcomer, Timothy Ricciardello are running unopposed for two[Read More…]
Neighbors Share Flood Disaster Successes, Suggestions
HARDWICK — A free supper, billed as “celebrating community connections” was hosted by the Hardwick Area Neighbor to Neighbor group on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the American Legion. The gathering was for the central area of town that includes downtown, Hopkins Hill, Bridgman Hill, Mackville, and Route 14 South areas.[Read More…]
AWARE Director Pirie Retires
HARDWICK – After serving for 23 years, Anna Pirie has retired from the directorship of AWARE. To replace her, the AWARE board has opted for a co-directorship that includes Ashley Gravel, AWARE’s youth advocate and Miranda Elkins, AWARE’s support specialist. Pirie will become the financial and grants coordinator, helping out[Read More…]
Select Board Seeks Assistance and Sets Informational Meeting Date
HARDWICK – At its regular meeting on February 1, the Hardwick Select Board discussed moving the fire station, received an update on police officer hiring, and chose a date for an informational meeting before town meeting. In his regular report, Town Manager David Upson mentioned that he had a meeting[Read More…]
Reassurances Offered For School Budget Uncertainty As Annual Meetings Loom
HARDWICK – Responding to reports that the Vermont Legislature is rethinking caps on property taxes that fund school budgets, one Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) school board member commented, “It’s real money and it affects the schools. We’re waiting for more information that we hope will be available soon. I’m[Read More…]
Weather Watch: Some Snow Makes a Return This Week
HARDWICK – Somehow the precipitation dodged us for the most part during the last forecast period, with the wettest parts of the region experiencing only up to two tenths of an inch of rainfall in heavier scattered showers on Saturday afternoon. We had more peeks of sun than originally anticipated,[Read More…]
Hardwick Gazette Readers Match 50% of $12,000 Offer
HARDWICK — Less than 30 days after publishing its first free edition, readers have shown their commitment to supporting local journalism by contributing almost $6,000 toward the $12,000 matching gift incentive. A benefactor has encouraged readers in the 11-town Hardwick Gazette coverage area to support the non-profit in its[Read More…]
