PLAINFIELD — On May 22, at approximately 7:51 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on High Street, near Towne Avenue, in Plainfield. Through investigation it was determined that Operator No. 1 was identified as Andrew Buckley of Cabot. Operator No. 2[Read More…]
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AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Eleven people used AWARE services between May 17 and May 26. The AWARE 24-hour hotline is (802) 472-6463. A non-profit established in 1984, AWARE serves Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing and healing the trauma of domestic and sexual violence. AWARE provides help during immediate crises,[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Department Media Log
HARDWICK – May 17: Overdose, Spring Street; Suspicious Event, School Circle; Citizen Dispute, S. Main St.; Theft, S. Main St.; Noise Disturbance. May 18: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Juvenile Problem, S. Main St.; Accident – TCNR, School Circle; Abandoned Vehicle, Vt. Route 14 S.; Wanted Person, Vt. Route 15[Read More…]
Traffic study suggested to address speed control
HARDWICK – The May 7 regular select board meeting saw a mixed agenda, beginning with communication from the audience. Rachel Kane asked whether speed bumps could be installed in the East Hardwick village during the summer months, to help slow traffic. Town Manager David Upson stated motorists need to be[Read More…]
Hardwick Farmers Market Opening Day, May 22
Act 181 letter questioned, wastewater, stormwater get attention
GREENSBORO – The regular May 13 meeting of the select board began with public concerns, and chairperson Chris Steel of the Greensboro Conservation Commission (GCC) submitting a letter to the board in response to actions taken at its April 22 meeting. Steel expressed concerns that the select board approved sending[Read More…]
Trailhead project plan moves forward
EAST HARDWICK – A plan to create a trailhead on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) has taken another step forward with the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization’s (EHNO) Invitation to Bid on improvements in the area that will become a new trailhead in East Hardwick. Plans are to install the[Read More…]
Towns develop creative solutions to address voting accessibility
HARDWICK – Following a special town meeting last Tuesday, the Hardwick Select Board is charged with creating a process to “maximize engagement and democracy and to maintain an amendment process at town meetings.” Coming after extended debate where many made the case for secret Australian balloting, while others made similarly[Read More…]
We find a way to get it done
To the editor: Vermont is small. Small towns, small mountains, small businesses, small schools. It’s why we love it here. On Thursday night the gym at Woodbury Elementary School was packed with community folks there for the spring concert. It was especially joyous as the school budget finally passed the[Read More…]
Lots to do at SpringFest
To the editor: Saturday’s community-wide SpringFest effort was an incredible success that was made so by an amazing team of contributors. An unofficial ‘Hardwick SpringFest Committee’ has been so important to making the weekend the best it could be, with The American Legion Post #7 family, Hardwick Kiwanis Club, Hardwick[Read More…]
Grant announces run for Vermont House of Representatives
To the editor: Democratic candidate Audrey Grant is announcing her campaign for Vermont House of Representatives representing Caledonia-2 (Hardwick, Walden, Stannard) in the 2026 election. Audrey Grant grew up in Hardwick, graduating from Hazen Union High School in 2020 before attending Simmons University in Boston, Mass., where she graduated with[Read More…]
On Memorial Day we recognize graves of veterans in final resting places across the Northeast Kingdom
[Editor’s note: Craftsbury’s Memorial Day observances began with a service, Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m., that began with music in the Craftsbury Academy gym. Greensboro Select Board member and former state senator, Mike Metcalf, shared thoughts about his own and his son’s military service, with a local connection. A[Read More…]
