by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – At the September 5 Zoom meeting of the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization (EHNO), Tracy Martin, community development coordinator for the Town of Hardwick, updated the board on the status of the Better Connection’s Grant. She reported that a VTrans employee has[Read More…]
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Craftsbury Road Before and After
HED Keeps an Eye on Dam Safety After Recent Flooding
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – In light of the recent heavy floods, Vermont State Auditor Douglas Hoffer last week re-issued a Feb. 11, 2022, report on the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Dam Safety Program. Two of the dams highlighted in the auditor’s report are owned and operated by the Hardwick[Read More…]
Lamoille Restorative Center Adds to its Employment Team
HYDE PARK – Lamoille Restorative Center (LRC) is a mission-driven organization that has been working out of its Hyde Park offices since the late ‘70s. Since those early days when it was just the court diversion program, LRC has grown to operate 11 different programs and serve about 700 children,[Read More…]
The Farm Boy
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…]
Grow Your Own
Hardwick Trails Celebrates 20 Years on Saturday
by Helen Beattie, Community Journalist HARDWICK – Twenty years ago, the forest behind Hazen Union, until then known only to a few, began a transformation into a multi-season, multi-use recreational community asset, the Hardwick Trails. Now, the Hardwick Trails Committee is planning a community celebration for the twentieth anniversary of[Read More…]
FEMA Extends Deadline for Vermonters Applying for Flood Aid
by Paul Heintz, VTDigger HARDWICK — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Friday that it has extended by a month the deadline for Vermonters to apply for individual assistance related to this summer’s flooding. The new deadline is Oct. 12. Earlier this week, state officials called on FEMA to extend[Read More…]
Wildcats Clip Lancers in Opener
by Ken Brown HARDWICK – Seniors led the way for the Hazen Union boys’ soccer team in their season opener over the weekend, with a thriller over Division II Lamoille. Senior Xavier Hill buried the game winner with four minutes left in regulation to give the Wildcats a hard-fought 3-2[Read More…]
Hardwick Rescue Recognizes Members for Service
HARDWICK – Rain clouds receded over Atkins Field on Wednesday evening as the Hardwick Rescue Squad membership gathered to celebrate the work that the volunteers and employees of the organization have contributed to the community over the past year. The membership appreciation picnic is typically held during a regularly scheduled[Read More…]
Mascolino Hired as Assistant Principal at Craftsbury Schools
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Schools and Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union announce that Melinda Mascolino has been hired as the assistant principal of Craftsbury Schools. Mascolino comes to Craftsbury Schools with an extensive and varied background in education with roles including 29 years as a classroom teacher and special educator, assistant principal,[Read More…]
