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What: Ripple Effects – Conversations on Water, Wildlife & Climate in Hardwick
Next Week – 9/24/25: Dam Removal and Rivers
When: Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in September and October 2025
Where: Parker Ladd Community Room in the Jeudevine Memorial Library

Presentations followed by community Q&A
Light snacks provided

Hosted by the Town of Hardwick in collaboration with Sea Grant Lake Champlain, the Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, NVDA, and the VT Department of Environmental Conservation, River Corridor & Floodplain Protection Team

This four-part forum series invites the community to explore how water connects us and how we can work together for a more resilient future.

NEXT WEEK:
September 24
Dam Removal & Rivers
Featuring Karina Dailey from Vermont Natural Resources Council and Kassia Randzio from Vermont River Conservancy.

Future Topics:
October 1
Climatology and the Future of Vermont’s Watersheds

All are welcome. No registration required.
For questions, contact Kristen Leahy, Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator at (802) 472-1686 or zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov

Public Hearing Notice September 18, 2025

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Notice of Public Hearing

The Town of Hardwick is considering making application to the State of Vermont for two Community Development Block Grants – Disaster Recovery (CBDG-DR) under the Vermont Community Development Program, one grant for a planning project and another for an implementation project. A public hearing will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church Street, Hardwick, to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the amount of funds available and the range of community development activities that may be undertaken under this program, the impact to any historic and archaeological resources that may be affected by the proposed project, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine the proposed statement of projected use of these funds. The proposal is to apply for $250,000 in CDBG-DR planning funds, and $1,500,000 in CDBG-DR implementation funds, which will be used to accomplish the following activities:                          

The planning project is a scoping study of the section of the Lamoille River that runs through Hardwick’s Designated Downtown. The goal of this study is to develop a comprehensive approach to the restoration of riverbanks, to propose alternatives, estimate costs, identify potential funding sources, and provide design work.

The implementation project involves floodplain restoration on a 14-acre town-owned parcel downstream of Cooper Brook. Activities will include topographic surveys and the collection of hydrological data to evaluate flood risks and flow patterns. Mitigation measures are likely to include flood benching.

Drafts of the proposed applications are available at the Town Manager’s Office, 20 Church Street, Hardwick and may be viewed during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Should you require any special accommodation, please contact David Upson at (802) 472-6120 to ensure appropriate accommodation is arranged. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) # 1-800-253-0191.

Select Board for the Town of Hardwick.

Ripple Effects – Watershed Forum

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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

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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.

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