HARDWICK – On February 5, at 8:59 a.m., the Hardwick Police Department responded to the area of Wolcott Street at South Main Street for the report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed the crash had occurred on Wolcott Street just west of the intersection with South Main Street,[Read More…]
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Simple assault, aggravated domestic assault
PEACHAM – On February 5 at 2:26 p.m., the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks responded to a report of an assault at 1913 Peacham Pond Road. Further investigation revealed Patrick Gomez of Marshfield committed the offense of Simple Assault during an altercation with Matilda Adelaide of Peacham. On February[Read More…]
Two car accident, no injuries
GREENSBORO – On February 21, at 1:19 p.m., the Greensboro Fire Department responded to a two car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 16 and The Bend Road. All operators were okay and sustained minor injuries. Crews provided traffic control while Caledonia Wrecker Service and Ray’s Towing and[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Five people used AWARE services between February 15 and February 22. 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 Neighbor to Neighbor
HARDWICK – During the time between January 1 and February 20, Hardwick Neighbor to Neighbor had 15 requests for assistance which included shoveling out and jumping cars, replacing car batteries, taking people to appointments, picking up prescriptions and moving firewood. Hardwick Neighbor to Neighbor, established in 2020, is a volunteer[Read More…]
Media Log
HARDWICK – February 15: Snowmobile, LVRT; Traffic Stop, Vt. Route 14; Traffic Stop, Vt. Route 15; Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Assist – Agency, Hazen Union Drive; Assist – Public, Hardwick Farms Road; Traffic Stop, Vt. Route 15 E.; Theft, Vt.Route 14 S. February 16: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.;[Read More…]
Sen. Welch meets with local health care leaders
ST. JOHNSBURY – On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Northeast Kingdom health care providers and community leaders at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) for a roundtable discussion on the importance of rural and independent pharmacies, and a celebration of federal funding to help build new pharmacies in[Read More…]
District clarifies Pre-K configuration, respects voter wishes
CALAIS – Following the February 10 vote in which Calais and Worcester voters overwhelmingly voted not to close their schools, rejecting school board recommendations to consolidate five schools into three, Calais residents have learned Pre-K students from Calais will need to enroll elsewhere, a fact confirmed by School Board Chair[Read More…]
Electric department seeks to understand demand, meet it
HARDWICK – A power outage early Tuesday morning, February 16 left most of the Hardwick Electric Department (HED) service territory without service for two or more hours. “The outage was caused by a pole fire owned by Green Mountain Power (GMP) south of our Hardwick substation,” Scott Johnstone, HED General[Read More…]
Proposed town forest questions answered
HARDWICK – Informational meetings Thursday, Feb. 19, provided an overview of the timeline, necessary steps and prospective costs to the taxpayer for those interested in the proposed Buffalo Mountain Town Forest. Frequently asked questions such as taxpayer cost were also addressed. A potential contribution of $25,000 from the town of[Read More…]
Winter carnival, February 20
Faith Climate Action Day shortens distance between science, religion
MONTPELIER – As the sun began to set over Montpelier on a recent evening, the verses of “We Shall Overcome” echoed across the statehouse lawn. The song was paired with hymns, moments of prayer and speeches from members of Vermont religious groups who believe their faith is a key force[Read More…]
