[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 2021, Kevin O’Connor of VTDigger wrote that: “Hurricane Irene tracked from New York City[Read More…]
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Stephens Joins Fire District Board
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – At the September 3 meeting of the East Hardwick Fire District No. 1 (EHFD), Eric Stephens joined the board as a new trustee and officers were elected for the 2023 – 2024 year. All officers agreed to continue their current roles:[Read More…]
Kish Returns as the Student Development Coordinator
LYNDON – Lauren Holt Kish from Hardwick, has join the Upward Bound program at VTSU Lyndon as the new student development coordinator. Kish was a four-year member of Upward Bound as a student from Rivendell Academy and attended Castleton University. She was a mentor leader for the college’s mentoring program.[Read More…]
Marshfield Harvest Festival
Paving of the Bend Road
Used Garment Swap on Oct. 21
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Huge Used Garment Swap (HUGS) will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hazen Union High School (side entrance). Any unwanted clothing, textiles and footwear may be dropped off Friday, Oct. 20, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Clothing and footwear[Read More…]
New Faculty and Staff at Local Schools
100th Anniversary of Cabot’s Willey Building
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…]
Wolcott Hydroelectric Generation Offline for up to Year
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At its October 19 regular meeting, the Hardwick Select Board discussed ongoing bridge repairs, the state of the electric department’s finances, and the town’s budget performance to date. Town Manager David Upson said that work is ongoing to complete the Essential Elements of Information (EEI)[Read More…]
