Yearly Archives: 2025

Hardwick Electric Department Seeks Commissioners

 in Town Manager

There are currently two (2) appointed positions for Hardwick Electric Department (HED) Commissioners expiring on June 30, 2025. Both positions are for a 2-year term. The individuals serving in these positions should either be a resident of Hardwick or reside in a Town that HED serves. Due to the technical nature of the role, prior experience with public utilities or serving in a similar role would be beneficial.  Interested candidates are encouraged to attend a Commissioner meeting prior to submitting a formal letter of interest. The letter should outline their qualifications/experience and interest in serving. The deadline for submission is Monday, June 30, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Submissions should be sent to: Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 Attn: Town Manager or hand delivered to the Town Manager’s Office at 20 Church Street.  Submissions can be emailed to the Town Manager: david.upson@hardwickvt.gov Candidates are appointed by the Hardwick Select Board and should plan to attend the July 10 Select Board meeting at the Memorial Building. If you have questions, call the Town Manager’s Office at 802.472.6120.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

 in Uncategorized / Zoning

Granite Street Historic District Flood Resiliency Plan for the Town of Hardwick, Vermont

The Town of Hardwick seeks a qualified consulting firm specializing in community flood resilience to develop a flood resiliency plan for the Granite Street Historic District—an area severely impacted by recent flood events along Cooper Brook and the Upper Lamoille River.

This plan will build on past assessments and engage residents, businesses, and partners to identify mitigation solutions and enhance long-term flood preparedness.  The purpose of the project is to develop a conceptual plan that identifies potential areas where floodwaters can be spread out and slowed down, and where public infrastructure and/or private investments can be reinforced, protected, elevated, or relocated.

Project Partners:
Town of Hardwick, Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), Granite Street Historic District residents

Funding Provided By: Municipal Planning Grant Program administered by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Submission Deadline:
June 20, 2025 – 3:00 PM

Submit a digital (PDF) and two printed copies to:

Town of Hardwick

Kristen Leahy, Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator

PO Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843

Email: zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov

Short-listed consultants will be invited to submit detailed proposals.

Project work begins July 21, 2025.  End date is March 30, 2027.

For the full RFQ, contact Kristen Leahy or visit hardwickvt.gov or here: https://hardwickvt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MPG-RFQ-Hardwick-2025-1.pdf

Office Closure

 in Uncategorized

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 26. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27.

We honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Thank you for your understanding.

Town Wide Reappraisal Notices

 in Town Manager

With the recent reappraisal of all properties in Hardwick, you should be receiving a notice in the mail advising you of the new value of your property. These notices went out in the mail on Friday, May 16.

To search community-wide for points of comparison to your property, click here.

For the 2025 preliminary valuation booklet, click here.