WOLCOTT – On May 20, the Wolcott school budget passed with 165 voting yes, 158 against. For a second straight year, the town of Wolcott defeated the budget once on town meeting day, and once again in April. Residents first rejected the proposed $6.3 million budget, March 3, by a[Read More…]
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Hardwick Kiwanis Club Spring Festival Parade and SpringFest
Two-car accident
HARDWICK – On May 20 at approximately 1:56 p.m., Hardwick Police were dispatched to a two-car accident in front of 39 North Main St. Upon arrival it was determined that a 2015 Ram 1500 operated by Ty Metevier had a mechanical problem and the steering wheel locked up. This caused[Read More…]
Car crash
PLAINFIELD — On May 22, at approximately 7:51 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on High Street, near Towne Avenue, in Plainfield. Through investigation it was determined that Operator No. 1 was identified as Andrew Buckley of Cabot. Operator No. 2[Read More…]
Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD)
WOLCOTT – May 15: LCSD found a pair of wire strippers at the intersection of Route 15 and Flat Iron Road. May 17: LCSD responded to an alarm which was an accidental activation in Wolcott; LCSD responded to a brush fire where the firefighters were able to quickly control the[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Eleven people used AWARE services between May 17 and May 26. The AWARE 24-hour hotline is (802) 472-6463. A non-profit established in 1984, AWARE serves Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing and healing the trauma of domestic and sexual violence. AWARE provides help during immediate crises,[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Department Media Log
HARDWICK – May 17: Overdose, Spring Street; Suspicious Event, School Circle; Citizen Dispute, S. Main St.; Theft, S. Main St.; Noise Disturbance. May 18: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Juvenile Problem, S. Main St.; Accident – TCNR, School Circle; Abandoned Vehicle, Vt. Route 14 S.; Wanted Person, Vt. Route 15[Read More…]
Traffic study suggested to address speed control
HARDWICK – The May 7 regular select board meeting saw a mixed agenda, beginning with communication from the audience. Rachel Kane asked whether speed bumps could be installed in the East Hardwick village during the summer months, to help slow traffic. Town Manager David Upson stated motorists need to be[Read More…]
Hardwick Farmers Market Opening Day, May 22
Act 181 letter questioned, wastewater, stormwater get attention
GREENSBORO – The regular May 13 meeting of the select board began with public concerns, and chairperson Chris Steel of the Greensboro Conservation Commission (GCC) submitting a letter to the board in response to actions taken at its April 22 meeting. Steel expressed concerns that the select board approved sending[Read More…]
Trailhead project plan moves forward
EAST HARDWICK – A plan to create a trailhead on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) has taken another step forward with the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization’s (EHNO) Invitation to Bid on improvements in the area that will become a new trailhead in East Hardwick. Plans are to install the[Read More…]
Towns develop creative solutions to address voting accessibility
HARDWICK – Following a special town meeting last Tuesday, the Hardwick Select Board is charged with creating a process to “maximize engagement and democracy and to maintain an amendment process at town meetings.” Coming after extended debate where many made the case for secret Australian balloting, while others made similarly[Read More…]
