BARTON – On May 6, at approximately 2:08 p.m.,, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a call from the Circle K Gas Station in Barton, regarding Karin Musso of Albany trespassing on the property. Deputy Battista arrived on scene and after investigation it was found that Musso was trespassing. Deputy[Read More…]
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Montpelier man found in possession of brass knuckles
CALAIS – On June 5, at 4:48 p.m., Deputy Wells, while working a contracted town of Calais patrol, stopped a vehicle on West County Road at Maple Corners Community Center after observing the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on County Road. Deputy Wells observed and locked the vehicle[Read More…]
Truck crashes through building on South Main
GREENSBORO – On June 15, at 7:32 a.m., Greensboro Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call to assist Hardwick Fire Department and Hardwick Emergency Rescue Squad on South Main Street in Hardwick for a vehicle that crashed into a building. Crews arrived and assisted with patient extrication and stabilization.[Read More…]
Caspian Lake level 3.4″ above average
GREENSBORO — Monday morning, June 16, the Caspian Lake level was 10.5″ above the spillway. The eight year average for the date is 7.1″. Since May 15, water level readings have been above the eight-year average. Recent, June 15, readings include, June 15, 2025, 4.5 inches; June 15, 2024,[Read More…]
HED warns of area scams
HARDWICK – A recent notice from the Hardwick Electric Department (HED) titled, “Scam Alert,” warned that customers of other Vermont utilities have been visited by people in unmarked vehicles impersonating electric utility personnel asking for payment to prevent disconnects. “Neighboring utilities have experienced an unmarked vehicle showing up at houses[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Department Media Log
HARDWICK – June 7: Suspicious Event, Upper Cherry St.; Threats/Harassment, Vt. Route 15 W.; VIN verification, Brown Farm Road; Traffic Stop, Wolcott St.; Threats/Harassment, Dale St. June 8: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Medical, Putvain Place; VIN verification, Stratton Road; Weapons Offense, Slapp Hill; Fingerprints, High St.; Fingerprints, High St.; Alarm,[Read More…]
Last Day of School
Commissioners focus on forecasting, finances
HARDWICK – At its May 26 meeting, The Hardwick Electric Department Board Commissioners covered power supply budgeting, risk reduction and resource diversification, emphasizing load forecasting accuracy, hedging ratios and renewable standards. Further discussion of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) standards for return of equity (ROE), as well as grant awards[Read More…]
One town’s exploration of strengthening democracy
CRAFTSBURY – Sometime in 2022 Craftbury’s Bruce Urie met Susan Clark, the author of “Slow Democracy” and “All Those In Favor,” a book about Vermont Town Meetings. He thought the town might benefit from her expertise, said Susie Houston and Wendy Turnbull who have been on the Freedom & Unity[Read More…]
Greensboro Association distributes $36,000 to local organizations
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Association’s (GA) Grants Committee has distributed $36,000 to local organizations and nonprofits in the greater Greensboro community through its annual grants program. This years grants were awarded to a variety of different organizations; supporting arts and education programming at the Greensboro Free Library, cleanup of the[Read More…]
Leahy wins national award, flood mitigation work continues
HARDWICK – The regular select board meeting, June 4, saw a wide berth of topics with communication from the audience, flood-related project updates and budget discussions. Town Manager David Upson began with updates, mentioning an opening for an animal control officer. Contact the town manager’s office if interested. Expansion of the[Read More…]
Town receives grant to fund block party
CRAFTSBURY – The town received a $200 grant award from the Streets as Places program to help fund the annual Craftsbury Block Party, July 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. Emily McClure with The Genny Craftsbury, at 118 S. Craftsbury Road, coordinates the event in the Village between the CVillage Store and The Genny. She said,[Read More…]
