MONTPELIER – An analysis released by First Children’s Finance shows measurable progress in expanding access to full-day, full-year child care across Vermont, while making clear that ongoing shortfalls continue to constrain workforce participation and business growth. The new analysis finds Vermont closed the gap between supply and demand by 1,992[Read More…]
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ICE Out
Hardwick Town Forest expansion proposal is an asset for all
To the editor: I attended the informational meeting, January 24, regarding the Buffalo Mountain Town Forest expansion. It was impressive to hear how the Hardwick Conservation Committee is collaborating with the Trust For Public Lands, the Northern Rivers Land Trust (NRLT), and Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) to gather[Read More…]
Correction, additional information
In the opinion piece I wrote titled “The monetary value of volunteer communities” which was published by the Gazette on January 28, I gave examples of volunteer organizations working with the town to provide community services. I wrote that Neighbor-to-Neighbor “put together an extensive disaster recovery plan, a municipal responsibility.” This[Read More…]
Woodsmoke
Fliegelman announces select board candidacy
To the editor: I’m Larry Fliegelman, and I am excited to introduce myself to you all as a candidate for a one-year seat on the Hardwick Select Board. I want to serve on the select board to help Hardwick maintain momentum, foster positive growth and hold on to what makes[Read More…]
Woodsmoke
How is human life being valued?
While I spend most of my time looking for local news, it’s impossible to ignore national events and their effect on local Vermonters. The importance of paying attention to all of it was nowhere more evident than this past Friday at Hardwick’s Peace Park where roughly 50 people stood in[Read More…]
Ranks up there with the stupidest
EAST MONTPELIER – The week just passed in Minneapolis, Minn., has been one of the most watched in perhaps all of American history. Aware that massive protests against the invasion of ICE were likely to occur, every news organization that could afford plane tickets for a film crew sent whatever[Read More…]
Heller’s World
Library serves community in many ways
HARDWICK – Our shortest month of the year will be a busy one at the Jeudevine. The event calendar features a variety of presentations, ranging from author discussions to income tax seminars. As I have noted before, a library serves its community in so many different ways. This week, on[Read More…]
Two weeks have been busy
MONTPELIER – The past two weeks have been busy. New bills are introduced daily on a myriad of topics. To date, the House of Representatives have voted on and passed 13 bills. These are now onto the Senate. The education committee seems to be inundated with bills addressing education reform[Read More…]
