To the editor: At this time, I wish to sincerely apologize to the organizations written about earlier this year for my actions misusing their trust and their bank accounts. I know I completely broke the trust they had in me. I know, as non-profit organizations, the funds they shepherd are[Read More…]
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Benefits of music bathing
To the editor: In recent years we have been hearing a lot about the virtues of forest bathing, evidently surrounding oneself with trees and nature raises endorphins and promotes health. Even looking at a photograph or painting of nature seems to have some good effects, although the consensus seems to be[Read More…]
Response to article
To the editor: I am writing in response to your article of December 2, entitled “Conservation Commission pilot project raises concerns”. While we welcome public engagement in our work, and the interest of the Hardwick Gazette, your article contains a number of inaccuracies which I would like to address as[Read More…]
Inside The Gazette’s Fund Drive
The Hardwick Gazette’s end-of-year fundraising campaign is a unique opportunity to take a giant step toward financial sustainability. If successful, this would be a game-changer. Here’s how this drive came about, and why it’s such a unique moment for your local newspaper. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a[Read More…]
For the record
Last week’s story, “Conservation Commission pilot project raises concerns,” should have indicated Ivakhiv-Gray’s letter had been sent in early November. Last week’s story, “School redistricting forum identifies importance of health care, small school experience,” should have identified the event as happening November 21. Last week’s story, “HED manager replaced with[Read More…]
Holiday travel certainly necessary, no fun
EAST MONTPELIER – In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, the schoolmarmish features of the newsies were on full display. Like old-fashioned country preachers predicting the apocalypse, they warned of unprecedented numbers of holiday travelers. It is, after all, the weekend of our greatest domestic migration, clogging the highways and[Read More…]
A small store with a big heart
GREENSBORO BEND – More than a general store, more than a convenience store, Smith’s Grocery has long served as a community cornerstone for people in and around Greensboro Bend. Some local residents begin their day by stopping at Smiths for a cup of coffee or to fill up their tanks. Some[Read More…]
Evening grosbeak
Weeks Gone By, Dec. 10 1925
ADAMANT ––– Services in the church next Sunday at the usual hour. Earl Slayton took a truckload of Christmas trees to Plainfield last week. C.E. Carlson and wife were in Worcester Sunday. Leona Baldwin was taken to the Heaton Hospital, Montpelier, Sunday night, and was operated on Monday morning. Messrs.[Read More…]
Hall honored as 2025 UVM Outstanding Educator
BURLINGTON – Melissa Hall, a first grade teacher at Hardwick Elementary School, was recently honored as a 2025 UVM Outstanding Educator at the awards ceremony on October 27, at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center. Each year, UVM, in coordination with the Agency of Education, celebrates outstanding teachers[Read More…]
“Santa Camp” local film, Dec. 11
MARSHFIELD – Thursday, Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library will screen the movie “Santa Camp”, starring Marshfield resident Fin Ciappara. Ciappara had a dream of learning how to be a professional Santa, and he went to Santa Camp in Greenfield, N.H., to learn how. After the movie,[Read More…]
Drinks for Democracy, Thursday, Dec. 11
HARDWICK – From 5:30 to 7 p.m., “Drinks for Democracy” will be held at Positive Pie, Thursday, Dec. 11, at 87 S Main St. “Drinks for Democracy” is a pre-holiday social gathering hosted by Indivisible Hardwick. There will be some talk about what Indivisible Hardwick is up to, but the gathering will mostly welcome new faces, celebrate the season[Read More…]
