HARDWICK – On January 18, at 2:48 p.m., officers from the Hardwick Police Department responded to Putnam Avenue for the report of a vehicle off the road. Investigation revealed that Michael W. Gallant of Hardwick had operated his pickup truck while under the influence of intoxicants. He was taken into[Read More…]
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HARDWICK – January 11: Medical, Craftsbury Rd.; Assist – Public, Main St.; Suspicious Event, Spring St.; Accident – LSA, Marshall St.; Motor Vehicle Complaint, Vt. Route 14. January 12: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, Main St.; Suspicious Event, Spring St.; Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, S.[Read More…]
Eight candidates vie for three select board seats
HARDWICK – Three select board seats are up for election this year in Australian balloting on Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 3. A three-year term has current select board member Ceilidh Galloway-Kane running for reelection unopposed. For two one-year terms, Town Clerk Tonia Chase reported seven petitions have been received[Read More…]
Volunteers meet to consider needs
HARDWICK – Twenty-five residents from Hardwick and surrounding towns met Monday, Jan. 19, at the Jeudevine Library to further organize the regions ability to respond to emergency situations and day-to-day needs of residents. After a supper of homemade soups, rolls and desserts, Helen Beattie opened the meeting by asking attendees[Read More…]
Storm buries vehicles across town
Snow and Cold
Chili cook-off at Civic Standard, Jan. 21
Winter Market, January 25
Purple and Gold night: Hardwick Academy heritage
To the editor: Aaron Hill’s infamous Purple and Gold night got its beginnings back on December 30, 2022. What an event it was, reliving the glory days of the Hardwick Academy Terriers. Hill went above and beyond in preparation to make that Hardwick Academy evening one for the history books.[Read More…]
Bridge 31 options being considered
To the editor: Bridge 31 in East Hardwick was removed in April 2024 after flood damage. Since then, people who relied on the bridge have used an alternate crossing. The Town of Hardwick is evaluating long-term options and has begun targeted written outreach to people who relied on Bridge 31[Read More…]
The monetary value of volunteer committees
EAST HARDWICK – I just watched the recording of the January 8 select board meeting. Of particular interest were discussions about funding for NEK Arts related to Town House improvements and funding for the Equity Committee. Given the national discourse about the word “equity” the discussion was civil and I commend[Read More…]
Granite Street Historic District: What’s changed since the floods
HARDWICK – After the floods of 2023 and 2024, the Town of Hardwick heard versions of the same question: what changes after the water goes down? In the Granite Street Historic District, the answer has not been a single project or a single fix. There has been a slow shift[Read More…]
