MONTPELIER – The Vermont Arts Council has announced over $300,000 in Cultural Facilities Grants to 19 Vermont arts and community organizations, providing critical funds to enhance, create, or expand the capacity of existing buildings that offer cultural activities for the public. Three local organizations are among the recipients. Organizations receiving grants[Read More…]
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HPD Reports 30% Decrease in Police Incidents
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its Sept. 21 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board got an update on crime rates in town, approved new water rates, and approved a public statement by the Equity Committee. The Hardwick Police Department (HPD) report was given by Chief Mike Henry, who reported[Read More…]
Selectboard Names Paradee as Klein’s Replacement
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular meeting on September 20, the Wolcott Select Board filled a vacancy and discussed the town forest, internet service, and ongoing work on securing funding for flood damage recovery. The select board formally accepted the resignation tendered by Kurt Klein at the August[Read More…]
1927 Flood was Worst Disaster to Hit the State
[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 Dow, Tom Dunn, Lorraine Hussey and Tyler Molleur, Hardwick Historical Society VERMONT – Almost a century later people still remember the 1927[Read More…]
Hazen Union Students Earn Academic Honors
by Lisa Stinson, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Students at Hazen Union School recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are[Read More…]
Cabot Ride The Ridges
Community Hot Dog Roast at Greensboro United Church
photos by Hal Gray and Becky Arnold
Cabot Ride the Ridges
Bell Ringing
Select Board Approves Hiring of New Police Officer
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its September 7 meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed river cleanup, flood recovery assistance, and the hiring of a new police officer. Town Manager David Upson Jr. stated that the State of Vermont is going to lead the debris cleanup efforts along the Lamoille[Read More…]
Selectboard Vice Chair Kurt Klein Submits Letter of Resignation
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular meeting on September 6, the Wolcott Select Board discussed safety on Gulf Road, ongoing work to request reimbursements for flood damage repairs, and former vice chair Kurt Klein formally submitted his letter of resignation. Paul McGrath, a Gulf Road resident, reiterated his[Read More…]