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Select Board Gets Update on Flood Recovery Efforts
by Gazette Staff HARDWICK – At a July 28 special meeting, the Hardwick Select Board received a detailed update on efforts to repair damage from the recent flooding. Town Manager David Upson reported on the town’s flood remediation efforts. Upson and board Chair Eric Remick, and Hardwick Town Business Manager[Read More…]
Civic Standard Adapts to Meet Community Needs
by Francesca Kitch, Community Journalist HARDWICK – In the former Gazette building on South Main Street, two women listened to the town outside their door. Together in the nonprofit they co-founded, The Civic Standard, Tara Reese and Rose Friedman coordinate “collaborative, cultural organizing” throughout Hardwick. From trivia and karaoke nights[Read More…]
Board Approves New Tax Rates
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its July 19 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board discussed issues ranging from the tax rate to flood recovery and the old schoolhouse. In comments from the community, the Cohens own the only residence on Lurvey Road. According to Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC) and[Read More…]
Local 4-Hers Selected for State Dairy Team
BURLINGTON – Four Vermont teens have earned a spot on the 2023 State 4-H Dairy Judging Team for their high overall placements at this year’s State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, held June 30, at Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport. Local 4-Hers selected were Natalie Michaud, Greensboro Bend and Gabriel Michaud,[Read More…]
Donated Cars Benefit Local Community Organizations
Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – For those who have a vehicle they’re not using, they might consider donating it to benefit a local nonprofit. The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, The Craftsbury Community Care Center and the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization, along with other Vermont and national[Read More…]
Bike Repair Station
Vermonters Affected by Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
BURLINGTON – On Friday, July 14, President Joseph Biden declared a Major Disaster for the state of Vermont as a result of severe storms and flooding occurring on July 7, and continuing. Vermont homeowners and renters affected by the recent flooding who live in counties that have recently been designated[Read More…]
Drumming Workshop
Emergency Select Board Meeting Focuses on Flood Recovery
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – The Wolcott Selectboard held an emergency meeting on July 14 to discuss the current state of flood damage and measures to help residents and repair damage. This meeting was a follow-up to an emergency meeting held on July 11. The meeting was attended by Sen.[Read More…]
East Hardwick Fire District Announces Annual Meeting
by Cheryl Luther Michaels, Community Journalist EAST HARDWICK – The Prudential Committee members (board members) of the East Hardwick Fire District (EHFD#1) are the caretakers of the water supply and certain parcels of land in East Hardwick Village. Their annual meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.,[Read More…]
