WALDEN — The Walden Community Library is holding a free BBQ dinner, lawn games, kids activities and live music by the Bald Mountain Boys, on June 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., behind the elementary school at 135 Cahoon Farm Road. This event is free and open to all. Potluck[Read More…]
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Walden Fire Department
Grass Fire, Structure Fire WALDEN – The Walden Fire Department, along with the Cabot Volunteer Fire Department was toned to respond to a large, out-of-control grass fire in Walden at 3:53 p.m. on April 24. Walden responded with the engine, UTV, and several firefighters. Upon on arrival, Cabot’s response was[Read More…]
Montpelier Protest
Smart Growth is Trojan Horse for Developers
WALDEN – Economist Kenneth Boulding famously said, “Anyone who believes that exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist”. Boulding’s words came to mind recently during Vermont Natural Resources Council’s (VNRC) Smart Growth Conference in Montpelier, which I attended. Don’t get[Read More…]
Budgets Pass, First Town Plan Adopted
WALDEN — Town meeting day began with the nomination of a new moderator, Carolyn Greaves. After twenty-nine years, Roger Fox has stepped down from the position. The town thanked him for his years of service. Both the general and highway budgets passed, with an amendment to the general budget. Highway[Read More…]
Vermonters Rally at State House
Structure Fire
WOODBURY – At 3:16 p.m., the department mutual aid was called to 3343 Route 2 in Marshfield for a structure fire for overhaul. On Friday, Jan. 17, the Woodbury Fire Department mutual aid was called to 3343 U.S. Rte. 2 in Marshfield for a rekindle of the structure fire from[Read More…]
NEK Broadband to Connect First Hardwick Customers
HARDWICK, WALDEN, WOODBURY — NEKCV Sales and Marketing Director Tonya Ozone said the company is ready to connect its first Hardwick customers as its high-speed fiber broadband internet network expands into a small section of town, along with more of Walden and Woodbury. Service may now be available through NEK[Read More…]
Year in Review: 2024 in Walden Brought Floods, a Fire, FEMA Funding
WALDEN – In January the select board set a budget with a 2.1% increase. In February, Walden’s select board heard Lamoille Valley Rail Trail signs would be in place by summer and the fire department discussed possible equipment upgrades to offer rescue services on the trail. $84,122.50 of ARPA funds[Read More…]
Hardwick Children’s Holiday Project
Firefighters Respond to CO Alarm Activation
WALDEN — At 1:48 a.m., December 7, Walden Firefighters responded to a CO alarm activation with the engine, tanker and firefighters. Chief Larrabee and Firefighter Alec Larrabee donned SCBA equipment and found CO meter readings in the basement, almost 300 near the boiler. The house was ventilated and the heating[Read More…]
2025 Fire Department Officers Elected
WALDEN – The fire department elected officers at its annual meeting December 3. Officers are Chief Jason Larrabee; First Assistant Chief Butch Greaves; Second Assistant Chief Dan Greaves; Captain Tyler Mayo; Fire Police Captain Rodney Hooker; Fire Training Officer Alec Larrabee; Fire Assistant Training Officer Owen Kittredge; EMS Operations Officer[Read More…]
