HARDWICK – Two public hearings will be held in Hardwick’s Memorial Building before the September 5 select board meeting at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m. there will be a public hearing to take comments from the public regarding proposed changes to the town’s Unified Development Bylaws. The changes provide additional[Read More…]
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FEMA Warns of Fraud and Scams
VERMONT – With a new federal disaster declaration for July’s floods, FEMA warns, it’s common for some people to try and exploit the situation by pretending to be official disaster aid workers. FEMA encourages everyone to be aware of fraud and scams. FEMA also encourages anyone to report suspicious activity[Read More…]
Volunteers Served 81 People after July 10 Flooding
by Diane Grenkow HARDWICK — Hardwick Area Neighbor to Neighbor (HANN) volunteers helped with recovery after July’s rains. The supply and support center on High Street was open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for 11 days. Fifteen volunteers covered 46 three-hour shifts and served almost 80 people. Sump pumps,[Read More…]
Town-wide Yard Sale Aug. 24
WOODBURY – A town-wide yard sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paper maps will be available Wednesday at Woodbury bulletin boards at the post office and town clerk’s office, and printable maps will be available on Facebook page: “Events in Woodbury, Vermont”. For[Read More…]
Palestinian Struggle Depicted on Film, Aug. 30
GREENSBORO – The film, “Where Olive Trees Weep,” will be shown on Friday, Aug. 30, at Fellowship Hall at the United Church of Christ. The film documents the struggles of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice with Palestinian journalist[Read More…]
Cribbage Tournament Scheduled for Sept. 21
EAST MONTPELIER – The Twin Valley Senior Center (TVSC) will host a cribbage tournament on Saturday, September 21. Registration is at 9 a.m., with the play starting at 10 a.m. Singles play six games against six different opponents. The top six players compete for prize money. There will be a consolation[Read More…]
Book and Bulb Sale Sept. 28
PLAINFIELD – A book and bulb sale by Friends of Cutler Library to benefit the library will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the lawn. Books are priced to move, some free. A bag sale of remainders starts at 2 p.m. Bulbs may be ordered[Read More…]
Front Porch Forum Leaves Users Feeling Better, Says Washington Post
VERMONT – “On Front Porch Forum, politics is fair game but unkindness is strictly prohibited,” wrote Will Oremus in the August 10 Washington Post (WaPo). “Imagine an online community where substantive debates about Donald Trump, climate change and America’s culture wars nestle quietly alongside messages about lost rabbits and school board[Read More…]
CVSWMD ARCC Reopens with New Hours
BARRE – Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District’s (CVSWMD) Additional Recyclables Collection Center (ARCC) at 540 North Main Street, Barre was expected to reopen Monday, Aug. 12, according to an announcement by CVSWMD Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator Briana Morin. Special items accepted at the ARCC include special materials such[Read More…]
Greensboro Historical Society Book Sale and Ice Cream Social, July 27
Library Hosts Second Watercolor Class, August 18
GREENSBORO – Lynn Holbein will teach a second free watercolor class for teens and adults under the backyard tent at the Greensboro Free Library on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All materials will be provided, and those who attended the class in July are welcome to[Read More…]
Care Center to Thank Community with Event Aug. 22
EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Craftsbury Community Care Center (CCCC) will host an event to bring the local community together for fun, gratitude and music. The “What Four,” group will play music while ice cream will be served for the community and neighbors. This year the Care[Read More…]
