CRAFTSBURY – Head coach Ashley Gravel will have record numbers and more experience this season as her Craftsbury Academy (CA) bowling team readies for their season opener later this week. Gravel enjoyed robust numbers last season in her second year leading the program, but her young team lacked competitive experience[Read More…]
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Open Biathlon Ski Races
CRAFTSBURY – Skiers are raring to go and the combination of an early winter and some snowmaking made for some solid biathlon ski events the weekend of December 6-7 at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The Harvard Ski Club hosted the first of a new Eastern Biathlon ski series with over[Read More…]
Snowmobile season opened Dec. 16
VERMONT – The 2025 Vermont snowmobile season officially opened December 16, following the end of the muzzleloader hunting season, with conditions dependent on snow. Grooming starts then for the roughly 5,000 miles of VAST trails in the state. Riders need registration, insurance and a TMA (VAST Trail Maintenance Assessment, which[Read More…]
Sex offender on school property alarms community members
MARSHFIELD – Parents and others in the greater Plainfield-Marshfield area have taken issue with the recent presence of a registered sex offender on school properties, taking action by circulating a petition addressed to Vermont lawmakers. The petition, authored by area advocate Laura Dailey, states, “In Vermont, an alarming scenario unfolds[Read More…]
Below-normal temperatures; snowy pattern prevail
EAST HARDWICK – In the first eight days of December, the 2025 month developed a reputation for a cold and snowy pattern, underscored by multiple rounds of light accumulating snow and sub-zero temperatures. Normal highs for this time of year are generally in the mid-30s, with lows in the upper[Read More…]
Knotweed control methods debated
GREENSBORO – Concerns about plans by the Greensboro Conservation Commission (GCC) to eradicate Japanese knotweed at two pilot project plots have generated a flurry of messages between residents concerned about how the process may affect pollinators and the GCC’s Will Marlier, who takes the lead on invasive species eradication for[Read More…]
HED management on Special Meeting Agenda, Dec. 11
HARDWICK – General Manager Sarah Braese continues to be employed by Hardwick Electric Department (HED) according to employee information provided by the department. Last week Scott Johnstone, HED’s interim general manager, said he is not “an employee at HED.” Morrisville Water and Light (MWL) is making me available through a[Read More…]
Jackson Dam removal looked at in Lamoille River modeling
HARDWICK – In presentations of Lamoille River models and the analysis of flood mitigation alternatives last week, on Wednesday, representatives with SLR Consulting, Jessica Louisos, Josephine Alling and Doug Osbore shared what they’ve learned about the river’s flow characteristics. By mapping the floodplain, the river channel and its water profiles,[Read More…]
Submit lighted tree, home photos by Dec. 17
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Gazette is accepting photo submissions of lighted trees and home for the December 24 edition, preferably as high-quality images. Submit photos by email, one per family, to [email protected], by Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 9 a.m. Include the name of the photographer, which town the photo was taken[Read More…]
Hardwick Police
Accident, retail theft. HARDWICK – On December 1 at approximately 11:42 p.m., the Hardwick Fire, Rescue, and Police departments were dispatched to Vt. Route 15 near the intersection of Vt. Route 16 for a single vehicle crash. Investigation determined that Isaiah LaBlanc of Hardwick had lost control of his car[Read More…]
Vermont State Police
Car crashes, excessive speeding DANVILLE – On December 3, at approximately 5:54 p.m., state police were conducting routine patrol on U.S. 2 in Danville. A vehicle was observed traveling west, near the intersection of Jamieson Road, at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was traveling at 92 miles per[Read More…]
Hardwick Fire Department
HARDWICK – On December 3, at 9:11 p.m., Greensboro Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to Lower Cherry Street in Hardwick to assist with a fully involved structure fire. Multiple agencies responded to assist Hardwick Fire Department. The fire spread quickly through the building, and responding departments worked to[Read More…]
