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.
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 in the Zoning Office on June 23, 2026.
Hardwick Electric Department, in conjunction with the Vermont Public Power Supply Association, is embarking on a project to provide smart meters across its service territory to modernize the electric grid, improve operations, and enhance information sharing with customers. This is consistent with the policy of the state and the direction of all utilities.
Smart meters, and the associated communications devices to send information back and forth between the utility and customers – DCU’s, utilize occasional radio frequency transmission of a low power. They are safe, with a similar profile to a baby monitor. As the project gets closer to starting, customers will be afforded the opportunity to “opt out” of having a smart meter, though all customers will be receiving a new meter to ensure all customers have the most accurate readings possible.
Additional information is available on the town’s website.
The Town of Hardwick and the Caledonia County Natural Resource Conservation District are seeking letters of interest from Hardwick community members interested in serving on the Jackson Dam Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee will provide a structure for community engagement, project communication, and coordination as the Jackson Dam project moves from feasibility analysis into future design and planning phases. The committee will serve in an advisory capacity and will help support public outreach, identify community questions and concerns, and facilitate communication among project partners, Hardwick Electric Department, municipal officials, businesses, and residents.
The committee is expected to meet approximately once per month, although meeting frequency may vary depending on project activity. The initial meeting will be in August 2026.
The Town is seeking individuals who are interested in helping support community conversations and ensuring that residents have meaningful opportunities to learn about the project and provide feedback throughout the process. Residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders are encouraged to apply.
Interested individuals should submit a brief letter of interest describing their interest in serving on the committee and any relevant experience, interests, or perspectives they would bring to the role.
Letters of interest should be submitted by Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Letters may be submitted to:
Town of Hardwick
P.O. Box 523
Hardwick, VT 05843
Or by email to zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov.
Additional information about the Jackson Dam project is available through the Town of Hardwick.