MONTPELIER – Leaders from the newly formed Vermont Journalism Coalition (VJC) and the Vermont Community Foundation (VCF), as well as Senator Andrew Perchlik and Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas held a press conference February 4, sharing a new report on the state of Vermont’s news media landscape and[Read More…]
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Measles detected in Washington County wastewater
WASHINGTON COUNTY – Vermont health officials have detected measles in Washington County wastewater. The finding triggered an alert to area health care providers, specifically those at Central Vermont Medical Center, in Berlin, to be on the lookout for the disease if patients come in with measles symptoms, which can include a[Read More…]
Act 250 overhaul takes shape, but questions remain
MONTPELIER – When Act 181 passed, its supporters framed it as a “grand bargain” between housing proponents and environmentalists that would rebalance Vermont’s land-use regulations for the 21st century. The act sought to lift Act 250 regulations in areas that are already developed to spur more housing during a crushing home shortage,[Read More…]
Homeschool Ukulele Class for Beginners
I am eager to contribute
To the editor: My name is Joe Nudell and I’m running for a one-year seat on the Hardwick Select Board. I grew up here and I’m running first and foremost to serve and give back to the community that raised me. I currently serve the town on the Conservation Commission,[Read More…]
Hardwick Town Meeting returns to Town House
To the editor: I would like to thank Ann Gilcris for bringing her concerns about the location of Hardwick’s 2026 Town Meeting to the select board on February 5. As a long-time board member of the Northeast Kingdom Arts Council (NEKarts), the nonprofit organization that manages the restoration, preservation and[Read More…]
Fliegelman’s thoughtful insight
To the editor: We are writing to encourage everyone to vote for Larry Fliegelman for Hardwick Select Board on March 3, Town Meeting Day, at the Town House. We have known Larry and Jennifer Fliegelman since they first moved to East Hardwick and have witnessed their numerous contributions to the[Read More…]
Select board supports Gordon
To the editor: Chris Casey and I are sad to see Lizzy Higgins move on from the Woodbury Select Board after fulfilling her three-year term. She was a valued member of the board, learned well and quickly, and was a thoughtful contributor. However, the time constraints, balancing a busy career and[Read More…]
A rare opportunity
To the Editor: Hardwick has a rare opportunity to conserve Buffalo Mountain, ensuring it is publicly accessible as a Town Forest forever, at little cost to the town. The 329-acre parcel includes the summit and stretches of the Lamoille River and the rail trail, within ready access of the village.[Read More…]
I encourage everyone to contribute
To the editor: Gazette staff and board, congratulations on your award from the Vermont Community Foundation for local journalism. I am so grateful that the Hardwick Gazette continues to produce a local newspaper. I contribute regularly. I encourage everyone to do so, though you can access all they do for[Read More…]
Heller’s World
What next?
To the editor: The Trump Administration wants information on most federal funding for 14 states and Washington, D.C. All 14 voted against the president in 2024. All but Minnesota are controlled by Democratic legislatures. Only Vermont has a Republican governor. In a January speech, the President said, “Starting Feb. 1,[Read More…]
