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.

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.

The Town of Hardwick is accepting bids to pave Center Rd. in 2025. Click here for the complete bid document.

Report Bear Incidents here:

https://anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/BearIncidentPublic/AddMyIncident.aspx

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Living With Black Bears web page:

https://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/learn-more/living-with-wildlife/living-with-black-bears

Learn to live responsibly with bears:

The Town of Hardwick, Vermont, is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide and install blown-in cellulose insulation in the attics of three municipally owned buildings.

This project, funded through the Municipal Energy Resilience Program, aims to enhance energy efficiency, reduce heating and cooling costs, and improve occupant comfort across these facilities. To see the full request, click here.

Emailed bids may be sent to: david.upson@hardwickvt.gov. Bids may also be mailed to: Hardwick Town Manager’s Office, Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843.

Bids are due by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Any bids received after that date may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Town of Hardwick.