Caring for Our Waters: Beaver Presentation & Cooper Brook Cleanup in Hardwick

 in Community / Conservation Commission / Town Manager / Uncategorized / Zoning

The Town of Hardwick is hosting two upcoming opportunities to learn about and support the health of our local waterways:

Beaver Presentation – April 29 (5:00–6:30 p.m.)
At the Parker Ladd Community Room in the Jeudevine Memorial Library (Hardwick), naturalist Patti Smith will share insights from her work with beavers in the wild and raising orphaned kits. Biologist Skip Lisle, founder of Beaver Deceivers International, will follow with practical strategies for reducing beaver-related flooding using flow devices that protect infrastructure while allowing wetlands to function. Free and open to all.

Cooper Brook Cleanup – May 1 (8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
Volunteers are needed to help remove tires and debris from Cooper Brook before they move downstream during high water. We’ll be staging at Atkins Field, 100 Granite Street, Hardwick. The Town will provide dumpsters and a wash station; volunteers can help in the stream, move materials, or assist with cleaning. Waders, wheelbarrows, and garden tools are welcome.  Pizza, salad, and cold drinks will be provided.

To volunteer or learn more, contact Kristen Leahy at zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov or 802-472-1686.

Notice of Hydrant Flushing

 in Town Manager

The Town of Hardwick Public Works Department will be conducting hydrant flushing during the week of April 20-24. 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.

Roadside Mowing Invitation to Bid

 in Town Manager

The Town of Hardwick is requesting bids for mowing of Town Highway roadsides.  The Town has 77 miles of Class 3 and Class 2 roads both paved and gravel, which equates to 154 miles of roadside.  The Town would like the roadsides mowed during the month of July.  Please submit a written bid (stating a not to exceed dollar amount) for the project by 1:00 PM Monday, April 13, 2026 to:

Town of Hardwick

P.O. Box 523

Hardwick, VT 05843

Bids can also be emailed to casey.rowell@hardwickvt.gov.  The Town of Hardwick reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any and all bids, or to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.  If you have questions, call 802 472-6120.

Hardwick Municipal Plan Community Survey

 in Uncategorized / Zoning

We’d love to hear from you!

The Town of Hardwick has started work on the 2027 update to our Municipal Plan, and the Planning Commission is asking for community input to help guide the process.

The Municipal Plan helps shape local decisions about things like housing, infrastructure, flood resilience, food systems, and community priorities over the next several years. Your input will help identify what people value most about Hardwick and what may need attention moving forward.

We’ve created a short community survey (about 5–8 minutes) and would love to hear from residents, workers, business owners, and anyone connected to Hardwick.

Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/qDag6yeE487iTjQf6

• Responses are anonymous
• You can skip any questions you prefer not to answer
• The survey is open through June 5

Help Us Meet Our Goal of 300 Responses

Survey results will be summarized and shared publicly and will help inform the next Municipal Plan update.

Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or arrived more recently, your perspective helps shape Hardwick’s future.

If you would like a paper copy of the survey or need help completing it, please contact the Zoning Office at 802-472-1686 or the Town Manager’s office at 802-472-6120.

Thanks for participating!

Buffalo Mountain Steering Committee

 in Uncategorized

The Hardwick Select Board is now accepting letters of interest for an open position on the newly formed Buffalo Mountain Steering Committee.

Please click here to see full job description.

Please email your letter of interest to Amanda Fecteau at amanda.fecteau@hardwickvt.gov Letters are due by Friday, May 15, 2026.

TOWN CLERK OFFICE CLOSINGS

 in Town Clerk / Uncategorized

Due to Mountain View Union Elementary School Budget re-vote the Hardwick Town Clerk’s office will be closed:

Monday, April 06, 2026 from 12:00 pm – end of day, to set up for voting

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 ALL DAY – Please note polling location is Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street and polling hours are 9:00 am – 7:00 pm