PLAINFIELD – Michael Billingsley may be stepping down as the town’s emergency management director, but he’s not retiring just yet. Because the incoming emergency management director cannot always be in Plainfield, Billingsley views a gradual succession plan as the most practical path forward. “I volunteered myself to be the eyes[Read More…]
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Weeks Gone By
100 years ago in The Hardwick Gazette, April 22, 1926 CHURCH NOTES Congregational Church Rev. L. H. Stoughton, Pastor 10:45 A. M., Morning Worship. Sermon theme, “The Great Sin.” 11:55 A. m., Sunday School. 7:00 P. M., Community Service in Congregational Church. Mr. Stoughton will speak on “Better Homes.” Better[Read More…]
Spring ephemerals and the forest
Every year I know that spring has arrived when it’s time for my family to forage for ramps on a two-acre patch on the hill above my house. We have just a few weeks to enjoy their spiciness before they disappear from the landscape, along with other spring ephemerals. While[Read More…]
Plant Spring bulbs for Summer flowers
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Spring isn’t the only season where bulbs can produce an array of flowers to enjoy. Spring bulbs planted in the coming weeks will produce flowers this summer. Bulbs are easy to obtain, easy to plant and offer a wide variety of options. Consider such familiar choices[Read More…]
Garden plant supports are hidden garden heroes
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – In springtime, a gardener’s thoughts turn to planting and all that goes along with it. Plant supports might come as an afterthought, but they’re often the hidden heroes in the garden. While many plants have strong stems and can stand up on their own, others, particularly[Read More…]
Do-Day sees good acts around town
HARDWICK –Friday, April 17, Hazen Union students participated in Do-Day, an event in which each Teacher-Student Advisory (TSA/homeroom) spends the day doing a variety of community service acts. In town, Evan Chartier’s group scraped graffiti off the mural that lines the road leading up to the school. Chartier emphasized that[Read More…]
Planning commission seeks community input
HARDWICK – The Town of Hardwick has started work on the 2027 update to its municipal plan, and the planning commission is asking for community input to help guide the process. The updated municipal plan will help shape local decisions about things like housing, infrastructure, flood resilience, food systems and[Read More…]
Death cafe, fourth Mondays
HARDWICK – The Let’s Talk About Death cafe meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Hardwick Community Center, 58 High St., from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The April free community meeting will be Monday, April 27. Conversations about planning end of life journeys for oneself, families and[Read More…]
Advanced directives presentation, April 23
WOODBURY – An Advanced Directives presentations will be held on April 23, at the Woodbury Community Library from 4 to 6 p.m.; get help completing the forms and have witnesses present for the completion of documents.
Volunteers needed to plant trees, April 23, 25, 29
WOLCOTT – Each year, Vermont River Conservancy organizes volunteer planting events at riverfront sites conserved across Vermont. With the arrival of April, Vermont River Conservancy is kicking off the tree planting season. Community members are needed to help restore vital riparian habitat along the Lamoille River. The upcoming event will[Read More…]
Art show, April 24
WOODBURY – An art opening, entitled “The Warp and Weft of Life,” featuring textiles by artist Elisha Renne. will be held April 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Library.
Spinning workshop, April 25
WOODBURY – A spinning workshop will take place at the Woodbury Community Library on April 25. Learn how to use a drop spindle to make yarn. Artist Elisha Renee will teach this workshop at the Sheep Shop from 10 a.m. to noon. Space is limited.
