BURLINGTON – The 2024 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl saw a good turnout with 36 4-H’ers from 10 counties competing for placements and ribbons. At stake for 4-H teens, ages 14 to 18, was an opportunity to qualify for the state team that will represent Vermont in New England regional[Read More…]
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Blood Donations Earn Free Haircut
BURLINGTON – As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by giving blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are crucial to keeping shelves fully[Read More…]
Eclipse Brings Crowds, Traffic and Unusual Events
HARDWICK — The April 8 total eclipse of the sun was visible in a narrow swath that passed over the U.S. and was visible throughout the area. A total eclipse of the sun is a rare event that happens at any spot on the earth roughly just once every 375[Read More…]
New Bridge and Civic Standard’s Plans Approved by Development Review Board
HARDWICK – Hardwick’s Development Review Board (DRB) held a hearing on April 3 to consider two applications for conditional use permits. First up was the Town of Hardwick’s project to rebuild the 105 foot long pedestrian bridge over the Lamoille River beside the former Hardwick Gazette building now owned by[Read More…]
Hardwick Electric Manager Resigns
HARDWICK – Hardwick Electric Department’s (HED) Board of Commissioners announced “On April 10, 2024 the General Manager of Hardwick Electric Department resigned, effective immediately.” Addressed to “Customers of and Residents of Communities Served by Hardwick Electric Department” and dated last Friday, April 12, the letter’s subject is “Transition of General[Read More…]
4-H Spring Showcase Features Local Talent
LYNDONVILLE – On April 6, 4-H members from 14 clubs in Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille and Orleans Counties traveled to Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville for the 2024 Northeast Regional 4-H Spring Showcase. Throughout the day, the 4-Hers demonstrated what they have learned through their 4-H projects and club activities by[Read More…]
Galaxy Bookshop Recognized by National Magazine
HARDWICK – On April 4, The Galaxy Bookshop reported on their Facebook page, “We are so happy to learn we’re featured in an article by AAA this month about New England bookstores!” The bookstore has been listed by AAA Magazine in an article titled, “10 Independent bookstores in Northern New[Read More…]
Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024
NEK Broadband Build Progresses
WALDEN, GREENSBORO, HARDWICK — Residents have been wondering about fiber optic construction crews along and near Vermont Route 15 in Walden since late in 2023. More recently crews in Greensboro have been replacing telephone poles. Hal Gray, Gazette community journalist has shared photos of the crews at work. “Hardwick, Walden,[Read More…]
Main Street Cannabis Shop Set to Open
HARDWICK – Monique Brochu, owner of Hardwick’s long-awaited Cannabis Shop, is planning to open Friday, April 12 with a limited product selection. Brochu’s state and town permits and approvals are in place. She reports that getting ready to open has now mostly been a matter of sourcing products. The store[Read More…]
Meetings Highlight Post-flood Recovery Successes and Planning Ahead
HARDWICK — Three February suppers sponsored by the Hardwick Area Neighbor to Neighbor organization included discussions about resident’s experiences in July and since as Hardwick and surrounding towns recovered from flooding. The meetings’ purpose was to expand connections among residents and gather information to share with the town’s Emergency Management[Read More…]
