August 17: Welfare Check, Vt. Route 15 W; Suspicious Event, Vt. Route 15 E; Directed Patrol, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail; Medical, Maple St.; Traffic Stop, Vt. Route 14 S. August 18: Accident – Property Damage Only, Vt. Route 15 W; Assist – Public, Maple St.; Welfare Check, Bailey Farm Road;[Read More…]
Hardwick
Average tax bills increase, surprising some taxpayers
HARDWICK – Hardwick’s reappraisal process has been completed and property owners have received tax bills based on the value of their property on April 1, 2025. The last full reappraisal in Hardwick was completed in 2016. Some taxpayers have been surprised by the increase in their taxes and a handful[Read More…]
Hardwick Elementary School summer PCB mediation continues
HED proposes SmartHours Program pilot to start October
HARDWICK – Hardwick Electric Department (HED) has requested approval from the Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) to launch a SmartHours Program pilot, which will introduce dynamic electric vehicle (EV) charging rates starting October 1, for up to 18 months. The program is designed to help customers save on electricity costs by charging EVs during lower-demand, lower-cost hours and will be available on an opt-in[Read More…]
Bingo Mondays, American Legion
HARDWICK – Monday night bingo will be held at Hardwick Unit #7 Auxiliary. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Jackpot is at $1,000. Unit #7 Auxiliary will be donating 25% of monthly bingo profits to a non-profit organization. August’s nonprofit for donations is school supplies for[Read More…]
Two-town honk and wave, Sept. 2
HARDWICK, CALAIS – Tuesday, Sept. 2, beginning at 10 a.m., Indivisible Hardwick and Indivisible Calais will host a two-town honk and wave event, to take place at the Hardwick Peace Park, located at 34 Main Street. More information is available at [email protected].
OSSU presents “Playing Fields,” Sept. 5
HARDWICK – The Flynn, in partnership with the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU), presents “Playing Fields,” a free community event to kick off the school year. The performance takes place on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. at Hazen Union School (126 Hazen Union Drive). Guests are encouraged to arrive[Read More…]
Nicely varied program performed by Chamber Players
HARDWICK – The Craftsbury Chamber Players gave the last concert of their season, on August 14, at the Hardwick Town House in a nicely varied program of four American composers: Copland, Kern, Holland and Bernstein in the first half and a clarinet quintet by Brahms in the second. The performance[Read More…]
Wildcats continue to build offense
HARDWICK – The Hazen Union boys soccer team will continue to build towards a more offensive attack in head coach Harry Besett’s second season as they look to keep up with some of the premier programs in the state in the daunting Capital League. The Wildcats struggled to compete in[Read More…]
First day of school looms, Civic offers cupcakes
AREA TOWNS – The first day of school is just around the corner for area students, with some significant changes likely to alter family routines. This year, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) pre-K students will be hosted at a new Lakeview Early Education Center in Greensboro, beginning September 2. Transportation[Read More…]
Canadian tourism decline hits summer business
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – In recent months, business in the area has reportedly taken a hit due to the loss of Canadian summer tourists. In Burlington, city council members even voted to rename Church Street to Canada Street for the summer’s duration. Businesses like Hill Farmstead have lost significant Quebecois business[Read More…]
Grab-and-Go Summer meals feed area students
HARDWICK – The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) food service team served 14,877 Grab-and-Go meals to the community this summer. Most meals were delivered to children 18 and under at no charge and with no registration required. Adults had the opportunity to purchase meals at $6 each. “We know our[Read More…]
