MONTPELIER – The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) is seeking public input on proposed changes to Vermont’s Use of Public Waters Rules. ANR will host two hybrid public meetings on January 27 and February 4. The public is welcome to provide feedback during these meetings or through written comments. The[Read More…]
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Preliminary Report on deer seasons
MONTPELIER – The final number of deer taken in Vermont’s 2025 hunting seasons will not be available for a few more weeks, but the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says the final tally will be a little over 17,700 deer. Hunters took nearly 9,700 bucks, which was up slightly from[Read More…]
Arctic blast forces cancellation of Greensboro ski event
GREENSBORO – The arctic blast of cold air over the weekend canceled many outdoor outings including the Tour de Greensboro. After monitoring the weather forecast going into the January 24 event date, it was very clear that the safety of the participants and volunteers would be at risk in the[Read More…]
Stuck Toyota Camry towed from VAST trail
HARDWICK – Ross Gouin, trailmaster with the Hardwick Sno-Flake Ridgerunners received an unexpected call from Hardwick Town Manager David Upson late Friday afternoon when Upson called to tell him a vehicle was stuck on a VAST Trail and needed to be pulling out. After confirming the location with the Hardwick[Read More…]
Dangerously cold conditions expected this weekend
EAST HARDWICK – After starting out the last forecast period with mild conditions and some rain, precipitation in that storm system wrapped up as snow. Following a day of sunny conditions on Friday, temperatures remained below freezing with incrementally accumulating light snow from the weekend into Monday. An intermittent window[Read More…]
Australian ballot procedures debated
GREENSBORO – The January 14 regular select board meeting began with a revised agenda and debate regarding the minutes of the December 16 budget meeting, with the upcoming election of town officers via Australian ballot dominating discussion for some time. Beth Meacham of the Communications Working Group was present, expressing[Read More…]
Hazard Mitigation Committee presents draft flood map
PLAINFIELD – Maps of four scenarios that could bring floodwaters to Plainfield homes and businesses were reviewed at a meeting of the Plainfield Hazard Mitigation Committee last Thursday, Jan. 15. Residents were invited to the meeting, billed as an opportunity to, “review newly completed (draft) Winooski, Great Brook and Molly’s[Read More…]
FY27 budget, town meeting warning approved
HARDWICK – A mostly routine select board meeting was held January 8, with preparations for Town Meeting Day that included approval of an item to be warned for creation of a town forest on Buffalo Mountain, spirited discussion about $1,500 budgeted for the Hardwick Equity Committee and covering a cost[Read More…]
Drought cost Vermont farmers $15.9M
VERMONT – The preliminary results of a 2025 state survey show that last year’s drought cost Vermont farms more than $15.9 million. Most farmers said it was the worst drought they’d ever seen, according to the survey, which was conducted by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and the[Read More…]
Mystery bumper malefactor, arrest on warrant.
HARDWICK – On January 11, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Hardwick Police received a report of a vehicle receiving damage while parked on the street. Jackson Miller had left his gray 2016 Toyota Prius parked on Marshall Street. At some point it was hit in the left rear corner panel. No[Read More…]
Car stuck on rail trail
Driving under the influence
MARSHFIELD – On January 18 at approximately 8:31 p.m., the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after multiple observed motor vehicle violations on U.S. Route 7 near the intersection with S. Middlebrook Road, in the town of New Haven. The operator was identified as Nicolas L. Garcia of Marshfield.[Read More…]
