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Lack of Kennel Facilities Poses Problems for Area Animal Control Officers
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular October 4 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board discussed a challenge faced by area animal control officers, ongoing road repairs, and issues related to the town forest. Fire Chief Jim Holton stated that he is getting no responses to his inquiries from the[Read More…]
Flood of 1973 Hits Motel Again, Bridge Undermined
[The following is an excerpt from the Summer 2023 edition of The Hardwick Historical Society Journal, reprinted with permission to provide historical perspective on recent events.] by Elizabeth H. Dow, Hardwick Historical Society HARDWICK — In 1968 Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program, and, led by insurance agent Dan[Read More…]
Wolcott 4-Her Takes Part in Dog Show
BURLINGTON – Twelve-year-old Amalie Pratt recently returned home from the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., where she took part in the 4-H dog show, held September 29 to October 1, with her Icelandic Sheepdog, Echo. This was the first year that the Wolcott 4-H’er was eligible to participate[Read More…]
Pedestrian Bridge Expected to be Replaced by End of 2024
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its October 5 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed the library expansion project, the state of downtown parking, issues with the Yellow Barn project, and the next steps in replacing the pedestrian bridge. Jodi Lew-Smith, chair of the Jeudevine Memorial Library board of[Read More…]
All Saints Catholic Academy Receives Grant
MORRISVILLE – The St. Jean Baptiste Educational Foundation in New England, an affiliate of Catholic Financial Life, awards scholarships to students entering or continuing their education at colleges, universities or seminaries. This year, the Foundation had enough funds to grant money to Catholic schools. Catholic Financial Life Chapters in New England were[Read More…]
Nature Walk Shows Effects of River
EAST HARDWICK – Consulting Ecologist and Biologist Matt Peters led a nature walk along the Lamoille River in East Hardwick on October 4, to study the effects of the river on the landscape. Geology, glacial history and the July flood were all on view. Peters dug soil samples above the[Read More…]
CARD OF THANKS
The Hardwick Trails Committee extends its heartfelt thanks to Beth LeCours, for her remarkable commitment to orchestrating the carving of 400 pumpkins (as she has for the past 19 years), to Lisa Cathcart for being the most beloved witch ever, to James Lockhart who’s pumpkin greeted the over 500 people[Read More…]
