by Brendan Buckley, Community Journalist HARDWICK — On Sunday, Feb. 4, about 50 citizens of Hardwick gathered for good food and conversation at the American Legion. The occasion was the first of three planned gatherings, organized by Hardwick Area Neighbor to Neighbor, in partnership with the town, to bring residents[Read More…]

and Hardwick’s Troubled Walgreens by Paul Fixx The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) and Walgreens have settled for $275,000 over claims that the company’s policies caused unsafe conditions for patients and staff at pharmacies around the state between 2020 and 2022. The Vermont Board of Pharmacy unanimously approved the[Read More…]

HARDWICK – There wasn’t much in terms of measurable precipitation in the last week, but that didn’t stop the clouds from persisting to create overcast skies for most of the forecast period. We ended up with a combination of rain and snow showers, with the snow amounting to just under[Read More…]

HARDWICK – At its January 18 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed ongoing efforts to repair damage from last summer’s flooding, reviewed the Hardwick Police Department annual report, and approved the 2024 Town Meeting warning. Resident Bill Chidsey shared information about one of the properties that had erosion from[Read More…]

HARDWICK – Ken LaCasse’s heroic efforts to protect Hardwick’s environment during this past summer’s flooding, when the Lamoille River overflowed its banks, earned him the New England regional 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of the Year Excellence Award. LaCasse went above and beyond his usual duties to reduce environmental damage[Read More…]

WILLIAMSTOWN – Senior Caitlyn Davison became the first Lady Cat in almost seven years to reach one-thousand career points last week as the Hazen Union girls’ basketball team swept Williamstown, Twinfield-Cabot, and Blue Mountain to run their winning streak to 10 straight games. Freshman Kelsie Rivard poured in 20 points[Read More…]

HARDWICK – Hardwick Electric Department (HED) recently filed for a 1.97% rate increase, less than a year after its requested 13.03% rate increase was rejected by the Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC). The approved 5.57% went into effect March 1, 2023. If approved, this one is scheduled to take effect[Read More…]

MORRISVILLE – Salvation Farms invited Vermont’s Congresswoman Becca Balint to join them for an informational meeting last Wednesday, January 24. The organization’s executive director, Theresa Snow was joined by Salvation Farms’ Clearinghouse Director, Tony Risitano and two of Salvation Farms’ Board members, Jane Macan and Colin Giblin. The meeting was[Read More…]

HARDWICK – At its January 18 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed ongoing efforts to repair damage from last summer’s flooding, reviewed the Hardwick Police Department annual report, and approved the 2024 Town Meeting warning. Resident Bill Chidsey shared information about one of the properties that had erosion from[Read More…]

HARDWICK – Seasonally cold air has slowly made its way into the area over the last week, culminating in subzero temperatures and even colder wind chills this past weekend. This also meant the last two higher-profile weather events featured precipitation falling as all snow, a significant departure from what we’ve[Read More…]