HARDWICK – During the time between February 20 and March 26, Hardwick Neighbor to Neighbor had ten requests for assistance which included rides to the food shelf, a doctor appointment in Barre, a court appointment and general labor assistance. Hardwick Neighbor to Neighbor, established in 2020, is a volunteer group[Read More…]
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AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Ten people used AWARE services between March 15 and March 22. The AWARE 24-hour hotline is (802) 472-6463. A non-profit established in 1984, AWARE serves Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing and healing the trauma of domestic and sexual violence. AWARE provides help during immediate crises,[Read More…]
Sugaring season
Cooking club, March 18
Janoo visiting Hardwick
To the editor: Amanda Janoo is running for governor on a message of hope, economic prosperity with a clear vision for a thriving Vermont. (She was also in my Emerge class.) Amanda is visiting Hardwick on Sunday, April 12, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at Front Seat Coffee. This is a candidate meet-and-greet, but it[Read More…]
Let’s not let town meeting die
Hardwick’s lively town meeting last month has me concerned about what might happen if a petition recently turned in to Town Clerk Tonia Chase passes muster with the select board and then voters. The petition essentially calls for an Australian ballot vote to decide whether “all public questions, town budget[Read More…]
A few MVU budget misrepresentations
HARDWICK – It is time to weigh in on the MVU district revote, April 7. It doesn’t surprise me that the board, without much consideration, moved to present the same budget that was defeated on Town Meeting Day. This shows a lack of respect for the voters. Voters support education,[Read More…]
Excellent books from the world of basketball
HARDWICK – Wow! Congratulations to both the Hazen Union boys’ and girls’ basketball teams on their Vermont State Championships. For the past thirty years Hazen has been recognized as a powerhouse in boys basketball, and now the girls have won two titles in the last three years. The success of[Read More…]
Jourdan selected as new food service director
HARDWICK – David Jourdan has been hired by Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) as its director of food service, effective July 1. He succeeds the current director, Valerie Hussey, who is retiring in June, after more than 25 years of service in various food service roles within the supervisory union[Read More…]
Writing circle with Stanciu, second and fourth Thursday’s
HARDWICK – The Civic Standard is working with local novelist Brett Stanciu to develop an ongoing and consistent writing group for adults of all abilities and levels of experience. Starting in April, the group will meet the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Civic[Read More…]
Poetry slam, April 25
HARDWICK – Slam Master Geof Hewitt will host a “Anything Goes” poetry slam at the Jeudevine Library, 6 p.m., all are welcome.
Virginia M. Dufresne
CLAREMONT. N.H. – Virginia M. Dufresne passed away peacefully at home on March 11, at the age of 77, while being surrounded by her loving family.Virginia was born on June 30, 1948, in Lebanon. She attended Richards School in Newport, Claremont Jr. High and St. Mary’s High School in Claremont, where[Read More…]
