Yearly Archives: 2026

When Hillsides Move

 in Community / Flood Management/Resilience / Uncategorized

Landslides and the Start of the Watershed Story

Wednesday, September 9
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Parker Ladd Community Room
Jeudevine Memorial Library

What happens when a hillside becomes part of the river?

Join Vermont Geological Survey geologists Emma Myrick and Ben DeJong for a conversation about landslides, slope instability, and what the geology beneath our feet can tell us about the landscape around us.

Landslides are part of the landscape of the Northeast Kingdom. The discussion will look at why some slopes are more susceptible to movement, what geologists look for when investigating a landslide, and what happens when material from our hillsides enters streams and rivers.

Emma and Ben will draw on examples from the Lamoille River watershed, including the history of slope movement in the Glenside Avenue area, where new concerns have recently emerged.

Landslides aren’t just about what happens on a hillside. They are also part of the story of sediment; where it comes from, how it moves, and how our rivers and landscape change over time.

This is the first evening of Ripple Effects 2026: Understanding Our Watershed, a three-part public series hosted by the Town of Hardwick, Jeudevine Memorial Library, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, and Hardwick Community Television.

There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

To learn more, contact Kristen Leahy, Hardwick Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator, at zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov or 802-472-1686, or Karina Morales, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, at Karina@caledoniacountynrcd.org or 802-239-4159.

Glenside landslide site on April 22, 2004, 3 days after a major slope failure occurred. Road has been cleared of landslide deposit. Photo by George Springston.

Right to Know Post – 8-20-26

 in Town Manager

Article 19 of the 2022 Town of Hardwick Annual Town Meeting was adopted on March 1, 2022.

The article states: “Shall the Town require its government to provide notice on its website to its residents when the Town receives notice that sources of radiation generated by cell towers/transmitters, Wi-Fi tower transmitters, and 5G antennas are being proposed for licensing and installation within the Town limits?”

This page, https://hardwickvt.gov/right-to-know/, is where notices regarding telecommunication projects will be posted when they are received by the town. Please note, the town does not receive information regarding all projects.

The following information was received by the Town Manager on 8-20-26.

Strategic Wood Addition with Jud Kratzer

 in Flood Management/Resilience

Ever wonder why some rivers naturally slow down floodwaters, create better fish habitat, and become more resilient over time?

Join the Town of Hardwick for a presentation with fisheries biologist Jud Kratzer of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department as he explores the role of large wood in healthy river systems. Learn how strategically placed wood can improve aquatic habitat, reconnect floodplains, influence sediment movement, and support more resilient watersheds.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM

Parker Ladd Community Room
Jeudevine Memorial Library
93 North Main Street
Hardwick, Vermont

There will be time for questions following the presentation, and light snacks will be provided.

The presentation will be recorded by Hardwick Community TV and available after the event.

Hosted by the Town of Hardwick and Hardwick Community TV

Request for Proposal – Engineering Services

 in Town Manager / Website

The Town of Hardwick is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for design and construction management concerning Town’s wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) reconstruction and improvements. The Town’s wastewater facility reconstruction and improvements include the repair and reconstruction of the wastewater treatment facility to meet current applicable codes and standards with additional federally funded mitigation measures where appropriate.

Professional engineering services should include, without limitation, (a) preliminary and design engineering, including plans and specifications, for all aspects of the wastewater treatment facility project, and (b) complete construction management services for the project through to completion.

To see the full RFP, click here.

Sealed proposals may be sent by mail to: Hardwick Town Manager, David Upson, Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 or delivered in person, to 20 Church Street, Hardwick, VT (basement level offices).

Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Any proposals received after that date may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Town of Hardwick.

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.