MARSHFIELD – On November 25, at 5:46 p.m., troopers from the Berlin Barracks were advised of a report of a Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order that occurred on School St. Subsequent investigation revealed that Anthony Russell of Marshfield had violated a Temporary Order Against Stalking by making contact with[Read More…]
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AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Fourteen people used AWARE services between November 16 and November 30. 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…]
Hardwick Police Media Log
HARDWICK – November 16: Assist – Agency, Tucker Brook Road. November 17: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Assist – Public, Mill St.; Fingerprints, High St.; Alarm, Montgomery Road.; Traffic Stop, Vt. Route 14 S.; Traffic Stop, Vt. Route 14 S.; Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, Wolcott St. November[Read More…]
Conservation Commission pilot project raises concerns
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Conservation Commission (GCC) voted at its September 20 meeting to contract for the application of herbicide to eradicate knotweed at two local pilot projects proposed for Highland Lodge and Smith’s Grocery. The vote followed a presentation by commission member Chris Steel about the “basic benefits and[Read More…]
AWARE receives Northeast Kingdom Fund Grant
HARDWICK – AWARE recently received a $5,000 grant from the Northeast Kingdom Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. The funding will support the Healthy Relationships Project, advancing AWARE’s mission to prevent and heal the trauma of domestic and sexual violence in the greater Hardwick area by promoting safety, respect, empathy[Read More…]
Community conversation notes shared
CRAFTSBURY – Four community conversations held by Headwater Community Trust asked the 150 attendees to respond to the question: “How Can We Create Affordable Housing Here?” The intentionally broad question was designed to let everyone talk about what matters most to them, while sharing their experiences, ideas, hopes, knowledge and[Read More…]
Health officials recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine
WATERBURY – Vermont health officials are recommending health care providers continue to protect children from hepatitis B, a highly contagious virus that infects the liver, through the current, evidence-based vaccination schedule. “In partnership with Vermont’s health care community, pediatric care providers and our counterparts across the region, we want to make[Read More…]
Real estate scams falling in Vermont
VERMONT – A recent report compiling national data about the growing national epidemic of real estate fraud ranks Vermont 51st out of the 50 states and District of Columbia, with a falling rate of scams involving real estate. Data from highlandcabinetry.com shows Vermont with just 17 reports of real estate[Read More…]
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Vermont. Now what?
VERMONT – Bouncing from plan to plan for Medicare coverage has become an inadvertent, annual tradition for Becky Beerwald. When she moved to Essex Junction from the Connecticut coast in 2023, she selected a Medicare Advantage plan before it was discontinued for the following year. Then she enrolled in a Vermont Blue Advantage[Read More…]
Solar array continues CAE commitment to renewable energy
HARDWICK – In late October, a 400-panel solar installation was completed on the roof of the Food Hub in Hardwick. Part of the Hardwick Yellow Barn and Business Accelerator project, the Food Hub is operated by the Center for Agriculture Economy (CAE) and opened in March when CAE moved its[Read More…]
Senate, House Republicans respond to tax letter
MONTPELIER – Today, December 1, the Vermont Tax Department released its annual forecast on the 2026 property tax implications of Vermont’s PreK–12 education system, projecting a sharp rise in Education Property Taxes. According to the report, the statewide average property tax increase is projected to be 11.9%. School districts are expected[Read More…]
Beyond headlines: How recovery is getting done
HARDWICK – Flood recovery in Hardwick isn’t one project or one timeline. Clearing debris, reopening roads and stabilizing buildings was only the opening phase. The work now looks different, less visible, more procedural and essential to getting projects funded and built correctly. Most of the current progress is happening through[Read More…]
