Community Emergency Planning in Action

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Following the 2023 flooding, Neighbor to Neighbor, the Town of Hardwick, OSSU, and the Civic Standard teamed up to improve our community’s emergency preparedness. With support from two consultants—Karen Horn and Cynthia Stuart—and funding from an MTAP grant through the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD), a draft addendum to Hardwick’s Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) has been created.

🗓️ The draft was presented as part of a class in the Hardwick State framework on Saturday, April 12.
📌 Next steps include recruiting volunteers, integrating the plan with Town systems, and developing online resources.
📣 Your input matters! The draft is available for review, and we encourage community members to share their thoughts via the survey linked below.
🗳️ A final submission will be presented to the Select Board in late May.

🔗 Review the Draft Addendums:
View the Emergency Preparedness Addendum (PDF)

📝 Share Your Feedback:
Complete the Survey

🙏 Thank you to the volunteers who’ve dedicated nearly two years to this effort—and to Karen Horn and Cynthia Stuart for helping turn a community vision into a working plan.

Request for bids – Insulation Services

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The Town of Hardwick, Vermont, is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide and install blown-in cellulose insulation in the attics of three municipally owned buildings.

This project, funded through the Municipal Energy Resilience Program, aims to enhance energy efficiency, reduce heating and cooling costs, and improve occupant comfort across these facilities. To see the full request, click here.

Emailed bids may be sent to: david.upson@hardwickvt.gov. Bids may also be mailed to: Hardwick Town Manager’s Office, Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843.

Bids are due by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Any bids received after that date may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Town of Hardwick.

Hydrant Flushing – 2025

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The Town of Hardwick Public Works Department will be conducting hydrant flushing during the week of April 21-25. Flushing will begin at North Main Street. All hydrants in the Village will be flushed. If you experience dirty water, please let your faucets run until the water clears. If you have any concerns, please contact the Town Manager’s office at 472-6120.

Request for Proposals: Engineering Services

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NOTICE

Town of Hardwick 

Request for Proposal- Engineering Services for the Town of

Hardwick

The Town of Hardwick, Vermont, is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms for the design and reconstruction of TWO critical infrastructure components damaged during the past two flooding events flood event: 

Tucker Brook Bridge: Located on Tucker Brook Road, this bridge sustained significant damage during the 2023 flood. A temporary fix was implemented after the event, but a permanent reconstruction is necessary to ensure long-term resilience.

Carey Road Box Culvert: The box culvert on Carey Road was damaged during the 2023 & 2024 flood and received a temporary fix after both events. Comprehensive redesign and reconstruction are required to accommodate future larger rain events.

These projects aim to enhance the resilience of Hardwick’s infrastructure against future flooding events. To see the full request please click here.

Emailed proposals may be sent to: david.upson@hardwickvt.gov. Proposals may also be mailed to: Hardwick Town Manager’s Office, Town of Hardwick, PO Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 to be received no later than noon on May 7, 2025. 

Proposals are due by Wednesday May 7, 2025, at 12:00pm. Any proposals received after that date may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Town of Hardwick. 

For additional information, contact the Town Manager’s Office at 472-6120.