HARDWICK – Twenty-six people used AWARE services between September 14 and September 28. 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, as well as advocating for[Read More…]
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Less is more in observing and recording ICE activity
HARDWICK – Several people who observed U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity Friday in Hardwick expressed concern about those who were detained, in one case referring to those who had left the scene of a traffic stop as having been kidnapped by ICE. Another observer said[Read More…]
HED reviews plan to improve accountability, dam future
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Electric Department (HED) Board of Commissioners held two meetings in September. A revised organizational chart presented by General Manager Sarah Braese was adopted by the commissioners after a discussion in open session, followed by a half-hour executive session at a special meeting, September 8. The draft[Read More…]
Dam removal forum panelists teach river science
HARDWICK – A roomful of people in the Jeudeview Memorial Library’s Parker Ladd Community joined panelists Karina Dailey with the Vermont Natural Resources Council and Kassia Randzio with the Vermont River Conservancy for the third forum in the Ripple Effects series, titled “Dam Removal & Rivers,” Wednesday, Sept. 24. Panelists[Read More…]
Alumni Assn. coin drop receives donations from motorists
To the editor: HARDWICK – The Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association hosted a coin drop in front of the Hardwick fire station, Saturday, Sept. 20, and received many donations from motorists. The Association took to the Wolcott St. location at around 9 a.m. and collected donations throughout the morning, finally[Read More…]
We believe in the freedom to read
HARDWICK – It is fundamental to our mission as booksellers that every person has access to the books they want to read. This month, Banned Books Week, October 5 to 11, is a national reminder that this is a freedom that needs to be protected. You might come into our[Read More…]
School Redistricting Task Force public engagement session, Oct. 10
MONTPELIER — The Act 73 Task Force is wrapping up its September 29 meeting. We reviewed a map based on current CTEs (Career and Technical Education) and their regional advisory boards. Work will continue on this construct. There is still conversation around maps that could be based on counties, regional high schools or[Read More…]
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“Why We March” video, discussion, Oct. 2
HARDWICK – “Why We March,” a video screening and discussion will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m., at the Parker-Ladd Community Room of the Jeudevine Memorial Library. The event, presented by Indivisible Hardwick, is an exploration of how nonviolent civil disobedience works as a strategic response to governments[Read More…]
Geology Walk, Oct. 4
HARDWICK – Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m., a geology walk will take place beginning at the Hardwick Trails trailhead kiosk behind Hazen Union School. Dave Mitchell and Hardwick Conservation Committee Chair Lucy Zendzian will lead the walk to explore the geology and soils of Hardwick Trails. The ice sheet[Read More…]
AWARE craft fair, Oct. 4
HARDWICK – AWARE’s annual fall foliage craft fair is coming this Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hazen Union High School. (126 Hazen Union Drive, Hardwick). This year’s fair will have more than 50 local and regional vendors bringing tables filled with their handmade work. Refreshments[Read More…]
Pumpkin walk, Oct. 5
HARDWICK – The annual pumpkin walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., on the Hardwick Trails located at Hazen Union School. All the community are invited to the event sponsored by the Hardwick Trails Committee. Park in the Hazen Union parking lot and follow the pumpkin signs[Read More…]
