HARDWICK – One of the 12 best places to retire in Vermont is Hardwick, “a beautiful, serene, outdoorsy, artsy town with an active community,” according to a story by James Quintanilla. Not only are these 12 towns a bargain, but they also offer a slower pace of life, affordable living,[Read More…]
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Galaxy Bookshop shines on
HARDWICK – Best friends and store owners for 11 years, Andrea Jones and Sandy Scott, “work wives,” as they affectionately call each other, run Hardwick’s Galaxy Bookshop with pride. They carry forward a 36-year legacy of community, resilience and friendship. On a snowy Thursday afternoon, the two women bustled around[Read More…]
Lew-Smith talks about second book
HARDWICK – Last Tuesday evening, the Jeudevine, in partnership with the Galaxy Bookshop, hosted local author Jodi Lew-Smith for the official launch of her second novel, “Asa James.” The event was held in the Parker Ladd Community Room. About forty people attended. Galaxy Bookshop co-owner Andrea Jones introduced Lew-Smith, using[Read More…]
OSSU launches search for next superintendent
HARDWICK – The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) School Board is beginning the search for its next superintendent. A superintendent search webpage (ossu.org/superintendent-search) will provide information for prospective candidates, opportunities for community participation and ongoing updates. The board is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the superintendent search[Read More…]
Town clerk’s office to adjust hours
HARDWICK – Town Clerk Tonia Chase announced via the website and social media, “Due to a staffing vacancy, the Hardwick Town Clerk’s Office will be closed from Monday, January 19, 2026 through Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The office will reopen on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.” “During this[Read More…]
No speed-bumps for Wildcats in opener
STOWE – The Hazen Union boys basketball team looked locked in last week, dominating Stowe on the road in both team’s season opener. Senior Morgan Michaud poured in a career-high 25 points to power the Wildcats to a 79-36 road win over Stowe last Monday. Michaud added five rebounds and[Read More…]
CVU exerts divisional dominance in clash with Lady Cats
HINESBURG – The Champlain Valley Union (CVU) girls basketball team defended their home court with ferocity last week in a rare Division I vs. Division III match-up with the Lady Cats of Hazen Union. Zoey McNabb showed why she is one of the best senior point guards in the state,[Read More…]
HED management mystery handled handily
HARDWICK – At a quick special meeting of the Hardwick Electric Department (HED) commissioners last Thursday, Scott Johnstone was formally appointed as the HED general manager The meeting began with an executive session that interim general manager Scott Johnstone and the department’s attorney Ed Adrian were invited to join. When[Read More…]
Seats to be available on select board
HARDWICK – The first regular select board meeting of December consisted primarily of budget discussions, updates on flood-related projects and debate over whether or not to implement a local option tax. Notably, Danny Hale announced he would not be running for re-election to a select board seat. Two seats will[Read More…]
Area lodging establishments saw less Canadian travel in 2025
VERMONT – Canadian tourism and spending in Vermont has fallen significantly since January, following the February announcement that the U.S, would impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, except oil and energy, which were to be taxed at 10%. At roughly the same time President Trump began to publicly suggest[Read More…]
Car crashes
HARDWICK – On December 10, sometime shortly before 4:14 p.m., the Hardwick Police located a crashed vehicle on Slapp Hill Road while on patrol in the area. The vehicle had exited the westbound lane of travel and struck a fire hydrant in the area of 122 Slapp Hill. The operator[Read More…]
