SHELBURNE – Many news clips these days begin with a dismal disaster headline followed by, “What does this mean going forward?” The answer is often, “We don’t know. The message keeps changing.” I watch the devastation in disbelief. “Eve of Destruction,” Barry McGuire’s song from the ‘60s, rings in my[Read More…]
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A building we can all be proud of
To the editor: There have been public reports that the Woodbury School needs extensive repairs in excess of $600,000 and this is just not accurate. The architectural plans that were submitted to the district were just one option for the school, not a requirement in any way. After diligent research[Read More…]
The moralization of politics has made nuance almost impossible
WALDEN – Something has changed in the way Americans talk to one another about politics. Not long ago, people could argue fiercely about taxes, war, immigration or social policy and still assume that their neighbor, coworker or family member was acting in good faith. They might be wrong, misguided or[Read More…]
We need a new governor
WOODBURY – To quote Governor Scott, enough is enough. I could not agree more. Not only with the murderous actions of ICE, but with the whole Trump administration and Republican Party. But enough is enough also with a Scott administration that won’t denounce Trump’s trampling on the Constitution and the[Read More…]
Heller’s World
Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez and the affordability crisis
HARDWICK – Shortly before Town Meeting Day, a select board candidates’ forum was held in Hardwick’s Jeudevine Memorial Library. Each of the seven candidates expressed concern about affordability. The message that came across was the cost of living and taxes are too high.On March 11, ICE agents went to South[Read More…]
Prepared, not isolated
HARDWICK – The first 72 hours after a disaster is the period when communities rely most heavily on what is already in place locally. The flooding in 2023 made that reality very clear in Hardwick. During those first days, it quickly became obvious which things actually helped people get through[Read More…]
But it won’t go away
WOODBURY – I’m writing to speak from my heart about the terrible human toll of Act 181, the major overhaul of Vermont’s land-use system that’s threatening to destroy the lives of so many rural Vermonters. My husband of 48 years has Alzheimer’s. I have become both husband and wife in our duties[Read More…]
Gobbling, strutting: wild turkey mating season
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At this time of year, wild eastern turkeys are still congregated in the flocks of 20 or so birds with which they spend the winter. Groups of hens, mature female turkeys, will generally winter with the broods they raised the previous summer. Toms, mature male turkeys, spend[Read More…]
Tillandsia, the world of air plants
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – You’ve probably seen them attached to magnets or posed on driftwood. You may have even wondered if those cute, spiky air plants that grow with no soil really are living plants. The answer to that question is, yes, they are, though they are different in many[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette at Front Seat Coffee, this Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
HARDWICK – Visit with The Hardwick Gazette staff at Front Seat Coffee every Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m. The staff will be on hand to hear news tips, story ideas, comments and answer questions about the local newspaper.
Sugar on snow at CCC, March 22
CRAFTSBURY – Sunday, March 22 ,from 2 to 4 p.m., the Craftsbury Community Care Center (CCCC) will hold a sugar on snow party, with local maple syrup, donuts and pickles. Aside from treats, there will be a raffle of local baked goods, as well as silent auction items. This is[Read More…]
