Early Closing Notice
The Town Manager’s Office will be closing at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 7. We will reopen on Monday, August 10 for regular business hours.
TOWN CLERK OFFICE CLOSING
TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2026 FROM 12:00 – 4:30 PM. TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2026 ALL DAY FOR PRIMARY ELECTION, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2026 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
LAND RECORDS ROOM CLOSED: MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 11:45 AM, TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2026 AND WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2026 ALL DAY.
PRIMARY ELECTION: POLS OPEN 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. 3RD FLOOR, MEMORIAL BUILDING, 20 CHURCH STREET. PARKING FOR ELEVATOR WILL BE IN TOWN MANAGER PARKING AREA ACROSS OFF NORTH MAIN STREET SIDE OF BUILDING.
Job Opening at Hardwick Electric Department Lineperson – Journeyman or Apprentice
Hardwick Electric Department (HED) is seeking an experienced 1st Class Journeyman or Apprentice Lineperson to join their 6-person Electric Operations crew. The team maintains and improves 325 miles of overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, providing safe and reliable electric service to 4,350 customers.
Click here for detailed information about position.
Help Shape the Future of the Jackson Dam Project
The Town of Hardwick, Hardwick Electric Department, and the Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District are inviting residents, property owners, businesses, and anyone with an interest in the Jackson Dam project to participate in a community survey.
As the project moves from feasibility into the next phase of engineering and planning, community input will help the Jackson Dam Steering Committee better understand what information people would like to receive, what questions they have, and what issues are most important to them.
This survey is not a vote on the future of the dam. Instead, it is an opportunity to help guide community engagement and ensure that future discussions address the topics that matter most to residents.
The survey is open through August 28, 2026.
Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/vYnKGmGofcjcmFFW6
Paper copies are available at:
- Hardwick Electric Department
- Jeudevine Memorial Library
- Hardwick Town Manager’s Office
Additional project information, reports, and meeting materials are available on the Town’s Jackson Dam webpage. Jackson Dam – Hardwick, Vermont
Public Site Visit – Confluence Floodplain Restoration Project
Friday, August 14
2:00 p.m.
Join the Town of Hardwick and SLR Consulting for a public walking tour of the Confluence Floodplain Restoration Project.
This is not a formal presentation. Instead, participants will have the opportunity to walk the project area with the engineering team, view the site firsthand, and discuss the project in the landscape where the work is being planned.
The site visit will include conversation about the river, floodplain restoration, project goals, and the next steps in the planning process. Questions are encouraged throughout the walk.
The meeting location will be posted on the Town of Hardwick website during the week before the site visit.
Please wear sturdy footwear appropriate for uneven terrain and dress for the weather.
Invitation to Bid: NRCS EWP Bank Stabilization Project
Posted: July 23, 2026
The Town of Hardwick is seeking qualified contractors to submit bids for the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Bank Stabilization Project. The project includes bank stabilization work at three locations along Cooper Brook and the Lamoille River within the Town of Hardwick.
Project Schedule
Bid documents available: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Optional pre-bid meeting:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Hardwick Memorial Building
20 Church Street
Hardwick, Vermont
Questions due: Monday, August 10, 2026
Bid submission deadline: Monday, August 17, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
Public Bid Review:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Hardwick Select Board Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Project Scope
The project includes bank stabilization work at three sites within the Town of Hardwick along Cooper Brook and the Lamoille River. The work is funded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program and is intended to stabilize flood-damaged streambanks and protect public infrastructure.
Bid Submission
Bids will be accepted by email only. Please submit bids with the subject line:
“NRCS EWP Bank Stabilizations”
Email bids to:
David Upson, Town Manager
david.upson@hardwickvt.gov
Please copy:
Will Davis, PE, Verdantas
wdavis@verdantas.com
Paper bids will not be accepted.
Project Documents
Bid documents, addenda, and all official notifications are available for download below. Contractors are responsible for reviewing all addenda issued during the bidding period. Firms wishing to receive addenda directly by email should notify the Town Manager.
Downloads
- Bid Documents (PDF)
- Overview Plans (PDF)
- Addenda (as issued)
Questions
Questions regarding the project must be submitted no later than Monday, August 10, 2026, to:
David Upson, Town Manager
david.upson@hardwickvt.gov
or
Will Davis, PE, Verdantas
wdavis@verdantas.com
The Town of Hardwick reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and award the contract in the best interest of the Town.
Request for Proposals (RFP) – Owner’s Representative/Construction Manager
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Owner’s Representative / Construction Manager
Utility Elevation Assistance Program
The Town of Hardwick is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Owner’s Representative/Construction Management services for the Town’s Utility Elevation Assistance Program.
This project is funded through the State of Vermont Community Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Fund (CRDMF) and will assist approximately eleven residential properties by elevating or relocating critical building utilities above the Base Flood Elevation. The selected consultant will serve as the Town’s representative during construction, providing oversight and coordination to help ensure the project is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable project requirements.
Important Dates
- RFP Issued: July 16, 2026
- Proposal Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Consultant Selection: August 2026
- Anticipated Contract Execution: August/September 2026
Proposal Submission
Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than 3:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to:
Kristen Leahy
Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator
Town of Hardwick
zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov
(802) 472-1686
Request for Proposals
The complete Request for Proposals may be downloaded below:
Owner’s Representative / Construction Manager – Utility Elevation Assistance Program (PDF)
Map of Impacted properties – Pdf
The Town of Hardwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages proposals from qualified small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises.