by Jodi Lew-Smith, Community Journalist HARDWICK – The Jeudevine Library expansion project, that has had continual delays, has been delayed once again due to the discovery of water in the ground. Water flows through this area of town on the way downhill to the river, possibly from a spring located[Read More…]
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HED Keeps an Eye on Dam Safety After Recent Flooding
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – In light of the recent heavy floods, Vermont State Auditor Douglas Hoffer last week re-issued a Feb. 11, 2022, report on the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Dam Safety Program. Two of the dams highlighted in the auditor’s report are owned and operated by the Hardwick[Read More…]
Lamoille Restorative Center Adds to its Employment Team
HYDE PARK – Lamoille Restorative Center (LRC) is a mission-driven organization that has been working out of its Hyde Park offices since the late ‘70s. Since those early days when it was just the court diversion program, LRC has grown to operate 11 different programs and serve about 700 children,[Read More…]
Select Board Approves Hiring of New Police Officer
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its September 7 meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed river cleanup, flood recovery assistance, and the hiring of a new police officer. Town Manager David Upson Jr. stated that the State of Vermont is going to lead the debris cleanup efforts along the Lamoille[Read More…]
Hardwick Trails Celebrates 20 Years on Saturday
by Helen Beattie, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Twenty years ago, the forest behind Hazen Union, until then known only to a few, began a transformation into a multi-season, multi-use recreational community asset, the Hardwick Trails. Now, the Hardwick Trails Committee is planning a community celebration for the twentieth anniversary of[Read More…]
FEMA Extends Deadline for Vermonters Applying for Flood Aid
by Paul Heintz, VTDigger HARDWICK — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Friday that it has extended by a month the deadline for Vermonters to apply for individual assistance related to this summer’s flooding. The new deadline is Oct. 12. Earlier this week, state officials called on FEMA to extend[Read More…]
Wildcats Clip Lancers in Opener
by Ken Brown HARDWICK – Seniors led the way for the Hazen Union boys’ soccer team in their season opener over the weekend, with a thriller over Division II Lamoille. Senior Xavier Hill buried the game winner with four minutes left in regulation to give the Wildcats a hard-fought 3-2[Read More…]
Hardwick Rescue Recognizes Members for Service
HARDWICK – Rain clouds receded over Atkins Field on Wednesday evening as the Hardwick Rescue Squad membership gathered to celebrate the work that the volunteers and employees of the organization have contributed to the community over the past year. The membership appreciation picnic is typically held during a regularly scheduled[Read More…]
Hardwick Trails to Celebrate 20 Years of Recreation
HARDWICK – The public is invited to many events to celebrate 20 years of recreation on the Hardwick Trails, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to noon. The trails are a no-fee community trails system open year-round with over 10 miles of free trails for non-motorized use. Community volunteers and[Read More…]
Summer Walk Gives Glimpse into Past
HARDWICK – On August 26, ecology consultant Matt Peters led a “Summer Walk with Woods and Water” on lands along Cooper Brook and the lower flank of Buffalo Mountain. The walk, sponsored by the Hardwick Conservation Commission, gave participants a glimpse into the past: evidence of the glacier that once[Read More…]
AWARE Adds Social Change Advocate
HARDWICK – AWARE has added a social change advocate, Hilary Kapusta of Morrisville, who has a lifelong passion for equality, inclusivity and advocating for suppressed communities. The position will help broaden the reach of AWARE’s prevention, advocacy and support for people of all genders, lifestyles and ethnicities who have experienced[Read More…]
Yellow Barn 2.0 Construction Gets Underway
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – After years of planning, permitting, and fundraising, the refurbishment of the Yellow Barn site is underway. The project consists of two structures: the refurbished Yellow Barn building and a new accelerator facility. According to the Northern Vermont Development Agency (NVDA) website dedicated to the project[Read More…]
