Yearly Archives: 2025

Ripple Effects – Watershed Forum

 in Community / Uncategorized / Zoning


Conversations on Water, Wildlife & Climate in Hardwick

JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
WEDNESDAYS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM

Presentations & Community Q&A

Light Snacks Provided

Weekly Topics Include:

September 3 • Dredging Rivers featuring Roy Schiff from SLR International Corporation and Shayne Jaquith from The Nature Conservancy

September 10 • Beavers & Natural Infrastructure featuring Tyler Brown from Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Erin Rodgers from Trout Unlimited

September 24 • Dam Removal & Rivers featuring Karina Dailey from Vermont Natural Resources Council and Kassia Randzio from Vermont River Conservancy

 October 1 • Climatology & the Future of Vermont’s Watersheds featuring Lesley-Ann L. Dupigny-Giroux, Ph.D. from the University of Vermont and the VT State Climatologist

Everyone lives in a watershed.  Whether you’re rooted in the land or just beginning to explore your connection to it, join us to see how water connects us and how our choices shape the future here in Hardwick. Come learn, ask questions, and be part of the solution. Let’s shape our future together.

HOSTED BY THE TOWN OF HARDWICK

Questions? Contact Kristen Leahy, Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator

(802) 472-1686 or zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov

In partnership with Sea Grant Lake Champlain, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, NVDA, and VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation, River Corridor & Floodplain Protection Team

Public Works Director

 in Town Manager / Uncategorized

The Town of Hardwick is accepting applications for the following position:

Public Works Director:

The Town is seeking a Public Works Director to work in conjunction with the Town Manager’s Office and the Public Works Department. The Public Works Director will be responsible for project development and coordination with the Public Works Department to ensure strategic and efficient management of public projects and infrastructure investments.  Work includes collaborating with engineers, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies to develop scope, timeline, and deliverables to a multitude of public projects. Duties that are included but not limited to are; project development, project tracking, aspects of capital planning, Preparing RFPs, RFQs, and assisting with grant administration.                                                                                

Minimum requirements include Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.  Five years of progressively responsible experience in public works, construction, or project management.

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  There is a full benefits package including health, dental, life insurance and defined benefits retirement with the State of Vermont.  The salary range is $75,000-$85,000. 

Please either mail or email your letter of interest and resume to the Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 or email, jobs@hardwickvt.gov  Job applications are available online or at the Hardwick Town Manager’s office.

For more information call David Upson, Town Manager (802) 472-6120.  This position is open until filled. The Town of Hardwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Application click here

To see the full job description click here

Request for Proposal (RFP)

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NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program Third-Party Engineering Services for the Town of Hardwick

The Town of Hardwick, VT, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide third-party engineering services for five (5) publicly and privately owned properties under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. All properties are in Hardwick, VT. The
selected firm will assist in the assessment, design, and implementation of erosion control and flood mitigation measures in a designated watershed area affected by the July 2024 flooding.

Scope of Work: The selected engineering firm will be responsible for providing the following
services:

  1. Developing engineering designs and plans for erosion control, streambank stabilization,
    floodplain restoration, and other mitigation measures.
  2. Preparing detailed construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance
    with NRCS standards and guidelines.
  3. Assisting in the procurement process, including bid document preparation, contractor
    selection, and construction oversight.
  4. Conducting post-construction inspections and monitoring to evaluate project
    effectiveness and compliance with design specifications.
  5. Providing technical assistance and support to project stakeholders, including local
    government agencies, landowners.
  6. Coordinating with the town to submit all necessary permitting for project completion.

Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted electronically to David Upson at david.upson@hardwickvt.gov no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Questions and Clarifications: All inquiries regarding this RFP should be directed to david.upson@hardwickvt.gov & zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov no later than June 25, 2025. Responses to inquiries will be posted on the town website.

    For the full RFP, click here