The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerous heat today and the potential for severe thunderstorms this evening into tonight. Strong winds, large hail, heavy rain, frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes are possible. Please monitor weather conditions throughout the day. Click here for the current briefing.
Join local and state experts for a community conversation about invasive plants in our area. Learn what makes a plant invasive, how invasive species are managed, and which species to watch for in our region. Wednesday, July 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Greensboro United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in Greensboro. Presented by the Greensboro Conservation Commission.
How prepared is your household for an emergency?
Join us on Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at the Atkins Field Pavilion, 140 Granite St., Hardwick, for a conversation about building emergency go bags for households, families, and pets. We’ll share practical tips on what to include, how to get started, and why being prepared can make a difference during an emergency.
The free community meal begins at 5 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Atkins Neighborhood Conversations series is hosted by the Town of Hardwick in partnership with the Center for an Agricultural Economy.
Questions? Please contact Kristen Leahy, Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator at 802-472-1686.
Heat index values are expected to be elevated on Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3.
The Regional Cooling Center at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday (July 2 and July 3). Pets are allowed at this site.
The Jeudevine Memorial Library will be open during its regular hours on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of the July 4 holiday.
The Jeudevine Memorial Library offers:
• Air conditioning
• Comfortable seating
• Welcoming environment
Location:
Jeudevine Memorial Library
93 North Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843
Questions?
Jeudevine Memorial Library: 802-472-5948
Karl Stein, Greensboro Town Health Officer: 802-424-7721
Those most at risk during high heat include:
• Older adults
• Infants and young children
• People with chronic health conditions
• Anyone without air conditioning
• Outdoor workers and others exposed to the heat
Know the signs of heat stroke. Call 911 immediately if someone experiences:
• Body temperature above 103°F
• Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
• Rapid, strong pulse
• Dizziness, confusion, nausea, or loss of consciousness
Please check on your neighbors, especially those who may not have access to air conditioning or other cooling options. Even a few hours in an air-conditioned space can help your body recover from extreme heat. Please don’t hesitate to use these resources if you need them.
Hardwick Electric Department (HED), a municipally owned electric utility serving approximately 5,000 customers in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, is seeking an experienced and motivated Utility Operations Manager to lead electric system operations and field personnel.
This senior leadership position is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of HED’s electric distribution system, substations, hydroelectric facilities, and related infrastructure. The Utility Operations Manager oversees construction and maintenance activities, emergency response, capital projects, employee development, and regulatory compliance while working closely with the General Manager.
Click here for the complete job description. Position open until filled.
Hardwick Electric Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.