by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its November 1 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board approved applying for a grant for the wastewater project, discussed river cleanup, and continued budget planning discussions. Victoria Hellwig, assistant planner with Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC), told the board of a grant opportunity available[Read More…]
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Paradee Elected Select Board Vice Chair
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its October 18 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board’s agenda included an update on budget requests, flood mitigation planning on Flat Iron Road, and applying for a loan to pay for flood damage repair. It was noted that Tammy Westover informed the board that she[Read More…]
TIME Magazine Recognizes Alex Smith
by Hal Gray GREENSBORO – The October 23 issue of TIME magazine mentions Alex Smith, son of Wilhelmina and David Smith, previous owners of Greensboro’s Highland Lodge. In a section entitled “The 100 Best Mystery & Thriller Books of All Time,” the magazine lists Keigo Higashino’s 2005 book “The Devotion[Read More…]
Ordination Service Held for New Pastor
by Jenny Stoner, Community Journalist EAST CRAFTSBURY – On October 15, the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church hosted a service of ordination for their new pastor, now the Reverend Joseph Welker V. Ordination is the official service of the presbytery, the regional body of the Presbyterian Church, that confers the status[Read More…]
Two Local 4-Hers Attend National 4-H Dairy Conference
BURLINGTON – Six Vermont 4-Hers were among the more than 200 4-H dairy members from 30 states and several Canadian provinces selected to attend the 65th National 4-H Dairy Conference. The event, held annually in conjunction with the World Dairy Exposition, took place from October 1 to 4, in Madison,[Read More…]
Area Nonprofits Receive Community Grants
MIDDLEBURY – The Northeast Kingdom Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation has announced $119,942 in grants to 27 organizations in its 2023 competitive grant round. Local nonprofits who have received a portion of these grants include the Bend Revitalization Initiative that received $2,610 to bring Greensboro Bend children together to learn[Read More…]
New Greensboro Fellowship Hall Roof
Temporary Porter Brook Bridge Placed
The Gazette’s Transition to Nonprofit Status Gathers Momentum
by Ray Small, Publisher and Editor HARDWICK – After much planning and preparation, the Gazette is making progress in its transition from a commercial operation to a nonprofit organization. The first milestones in the process are recruiting a board of directors, filling board roles, and agreeing on the wording of[Read More…]
Flood Repairs Dominate Meeting Agenda
by Gazette Staff GREENSBORO – At its October 11 regular meeting, the Greensboro Select Board discussed drainage issues, road repairs, and studies to reduce speeding in town. In a discussion of drainage issues on Wilson Street, residents Elsa Shultz and Chad Sims spoke about stormwater runoff that inundated their property[Read More…]
New Faculty and Staff at Craftsbury Schools
Board Considers Community Development Coordinator Position
by Gazette Staff CRAFTSBURY – At its October 3 regular meeting, the Craftsbury Select Board discussed hiring someone to write grants for the town, received an update from the Freedom and Unity Task Force, and got an estimate of the cost of repairing the flood damage in town. Craftsbury resident[Read More…]
