Hardwick
Historical Society to Present Talk on Bicycle History in Vermont
HARDWICK – On Monday, May 15, at 7 p.m., the Hardwick Historical Society will hold its annual meeting featuring Luis Vivanco presenting a talk, “Of Wheelmen, The New Woman, and Good Roads: Bicycling in Vermont, 1880–1920,” at the Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street. In his lecture, Vivanco explores the[Read More…]
HED Commissioners offer $1,000 Employee Bonus
HARDWICK — At the June 17 regular meeting, the board of commissioners of the Hardwick Electric Department (HED) heard from Stew Arnold with the Greensboro Association’s (GA) Lake Protection Committee, discussed plans and progress on hiring a new general manager, had their first report from new Interim Manager Scott Johnstone,[Read More…]
Board Clarifies Status of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its April 20 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed Rail Trail infrastructure, plans to dispose of treatment plant sludge, and a proposed electricity rate increase. The town manager report, given by David Upson, updated the board about several items. VHB, an engineering and[Read More…]
Jeudevine Expansion to Break Ground May 8
HARDWICK – Construction of the expansion to the Jeudevine Memorial Library is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 8. The construction will be managed by ReArch Company of South Burlington with site work and framing taking place through the summer and into the early fall. The finishing phase begins in[Read More…]
Town Establishes Cemetery Commission, Sets Policies
by Elizabeth Dow, Community Journalist HARDWICK – At its regular meeting on February 16, the Hardwick Select Board approved a set of policies for managing the cemeteries it oversees. Under state law, if a cemetery’s governing body disbands, the town’s select board becomes that cemetery’s governing board by default. Vermont[Read More…]
Library Named Finalist for National Medal
HARDWICK – The Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced that Jeudevine Memorial Library is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Jeudevine Memorial Library is the only institution in Vermont to be selected as a finalist for this award. The National[Read More…]
Newly-formed LVRT Committee Addresses Regional Issues
by Elizabeth Dow, Community Journalist HARDWICK – The newly-formed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Committee (LVRT Committee) held its first official meeting on Tuesday, March 21. Tracy Martin, Hardwick’s community development coordinator, whose job keeps her closely in touch with the state officials in charge of developing the trail, will serve[Read More…]
Wildcat Athletics in Good Hands Under Sowunmi
by Ken Brown HARDWICK – First year Hazen Union athletic director Oluwwdare (Olu) Sowunmi has his first whirlwind Wildcat basketball season under his belt and is settling in nicely in his new position after a challenging transition period for the school and community following the tragic death of former Hazen[Read More…]
Town Receives Grant, Roads in Good Condition
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At the April 6 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed fixing the fire station roof, challenges with the disposal of wastewater sludge, and receipt of a grant from the Agency of Natural Resources. In the town manager report, David Upson reported that the fire[Read More…]
Vermont 4-H Announces State Dairy Quiz Bowl Results
BURLINGTON – At the 2023 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl on March 11, 4-Hers demonstrated their ability to quickly and accurately answer dairy-related questions under pressure. The competition, held at the University of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington, attracted 43 competitors, ages 8 to 18. It included a written exam and[Read More…]
Select Board Holds Special Meeting to Approve Yellow Barn Contract
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At a March 23 special meeting of the Hardwick Select Board, the sole agenda item was for the board to authorize the town manager to execute a contract with Wright & Morrissey for the Yellow Barn construction project. Board chair Eric Remick explained that the[Read More…]
