HARDWICK – On May 20 at approximately 1:56 p.m., Hardwick Police were dispatched to a two-car accident in front of 39 North Main St. Upon arrival it was determined that a 2015 Ram 1500 operated by Ty Metevier had a mechanical problem and the steering wheel locked up. This caused[Read More…]
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AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Eleven people used AWARE services between May 17 and May 26. 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…]
Hardwick Police Department Media Log
HARDWICK – May 17: Overdose, Spring Street; Suspicious Event, School Circle; Citizen Dispute, S. Main St.; Theft, S. Main St.; Noise Disturbance. May 18: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Juvenile Problem, S. Main St.; Accident – TCNR, School Circle; Abandoned Vehicle, Vt. Route 14 S.; Wanted Person, Vt. Route 15[Read More…]
Traffic study suggested to address speed control
HARDWICK – The May 7 regular select board meeting saw a mixed agenda, beginning with communication from the audience. Rachel Kane asked whether speed bumps could be installed in the East Hardwick village during the summer months, to help slow traffic. Town Manager David Upson stated motorists need to be[Read More…]
Hardwick Farmers Market Opening Day, May 22
Towns develop creative solutions to address voting accessibility
HARDWICK – Following a special town meeting last Tuesday, the Hardwick Select Board is charged with creating a process to “maximize engagement and democracy and to maintain an amendment process at town meetings.” Coming after extended debate where many made the case for secret Australian balloting, while others made similarly[Read More…]
We find a way to get it done
To the editor: Vermont is small. Small towns, small mountains, small businesses, small schools. It’s why we love it here. On Thursday night the gym at Woodbury Elementary School was packed with community folks there for the spring concert. It was especially joyous as the school budget finally passed the[Read More…]
Lots to do at SpringFest
To the editor: Saturday’s community-wide SpringFest effort was an incredible success that was made so by an amazing team of contributors. An unofficial ‘Hardwick SpringFest Committee’ has been so important to making the weekend the best it could be, with The American Legion Post #7 family, Hardwick Kiwanis Club, Hardwick[Read More…]
Grant announces run for Vermont House of Representatives
To the editor: Democratic candidate Audrey Grant is announcing her campaign for Vermont House of Representatives representing Caledonia-2 (Hardwick, Walden, Stannard) in the 2026 election. Audrey Grant grew up in Hardwick, graduating from Hazen Union High School in 2020 before attending Simmons University in Boston, Mass., where she graduated with[Read More…]
Another Step Forward
The Hardwick Gazette’s spring fundraiser was a success, and marked another step toward financial sustainability. The goal of the campaign was to encourage readers to become monthly donors, the most reliable and consistent source of funds. In all, 24 more readers became monthly sustainers, two made sustaining annual gifts and[Read More…]
What happens when a dam comes down?
by Kristen Leahy HARDWICK – Over the past few weeks I’ve written about Jackson Dam, the sediment that has accumulated behind it, and the reality that rivers and infrastructure do not remain frozen in time. One of the questions that naturally follows is simple: what happens when a dam is[Read More…]
Verse-Village Poem
In this town that we call home,we are never, ever all alone. In times of joy, we celebrate,in times of sorrow, we congregate,to hug, to love, support and help. You’re never alone or by yourself. A familiar face, a happy place,they can be found on any day. If you’re feeling[Read More…]
