HARDWICK – Seven Hazen Union students successfully completed a three-part, in-person training series in Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA), May 14. Open to students in grades 9 to 12, the training is a key initiative of Hazen’s new Student Wellness Center. Through the program, student leaders gained valuable skills[Read More…]
Hardwick
Rowell Ready to Move on From Cork and Fork
HARDWICK – Opening in 2023, the Cork and Fork has served as a place to dine, drink and convene for many members of the local community. In April, many leamed this local establishment will be changing hands. A restaurateur with local origins, Marc Rowell says he’s ready to move on,[Read More…]
Funding Secured for Pedestrian Bridge
HARDWICK – The May 15 regular select board meeting had a mixed agenda that looked at final preparations to move forward with the pedestrian bridge project, emergency response preparations and the board approving several tobacco and liquor licenses. The meeting began with Town Manager David Upson’s report. “There’s a lot[Read More…]
DRB Approves Mobile Home Park Expansion, Civic Standard Building Repairs
HARDWICK – The Development Review Board (DRB) cleared the way for two projects to proceed in decisions released Tuesday, May 13, after hearings held Wednesday, May 7. The first decision permits an East Hardwick project to construct six additional mobile home pads to replace housing in structures that were damaged[Read More…]
Bernie Comes to Dance In Hardwick
Hardwick Fire Department
Grass Fire On May 16, at 4:25 p.m., the Hardwick Fire Department was toned to 1948 Vt. Rte. 14 in Hardwick for a tree that had taken down the power lines and had started a small grass fire. Engine 2 and Tanker 1 responded. The road was down to one lane[Read More…]
Brush Street Property Slated for FEMA buyout
Bryant Austin Named to Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Bryant Austin of Hardwick, Vt., has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the[Read More…]
Hardwick Do Day
Miller to Read, May 27
HARDWICK – Author Nathaniel Ian Miller will read at The Galaxy Bookshop on Tuesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Miller will share an excerpt from and answer questions about his new novel, “Red Dog Farm,” a coming-of-age story set on an Icelandic cattle farm. He will sign copies of his book. [Read More…]
Black Fly Story Hour, June 6
HARDWICK – Blackfly Story Hour returns to the Hardwick Town House, Friday, June 6, 7:30 p.m. This event’s theme is “Busted.” This event is free. Storytellers should sign up at the door on arrival and keep telling-time within five minutes. Mic and PA available.
Electric Department Proposes 13.24% Rate Increase
HARDWICK – A proposed 13.24% rate increase has been submitted to the Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) by the Town of Hardwick Electric Department (HED). The proposed June 1 increase applies equally to all rate classes; for residential, commercial, industrial, seasonal, security lighting and street lighting. The last HED rate[Read More…]


