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Help Shape the Future of the Jackson Dam Project

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The Town of Hardwick, Hardwick Electric Department, and the Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District are inviting residents, property owners, businesses, and anyone with an interest in the Jackson Dam project to participate in a community survey.

As the project moves from feasibility into the next phase of engineering and planning, community input will help the Jackson Dam Steering Committee better understand what information people would like to receive, what questions they have, and what issues are most important to them.

This survey is not a vote on the future of the dam. Instead, it is an opportunity to help guide community engagement and ensure that future discussions address the topics that matter most to residents.

The survey is open through August 28, 2026.

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/vYnKGmGofcjcmFFW6

Paper copies are available at:

  • Hardwick Electric Department
  • Jeudevine Memorial Library
  • Hardwick Town Manager’s Office

Additional project information, reports, and meeting materials are available on the Town’s Jackson Dam webpage. Jackson Dam – Hardwick, Vermont

Atkins Neighborhood Conversations – Flood Insurance

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Residents gathered Monday evening for the latest Atkins Neighborhood Conversation to discuss flood insurance with Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance with the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.

Hosted by the Town of Hardwick in partnership with the Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), the evening gave residents an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting after a community meal. Rather than a formal presentation, the conversation focused on the questions and concerns that people brought with them, including flood insurance coverage, homeowners’ policies, claims following disasters, and preparing before the next flood.

We appreciate Mary taking the time to visit Hardwick and share her knowledge with residents. Insurance can be a complicated topic, and having the opportunity to ask questions directly to someone with her experience was valuable for everyone who attended.

The Atkins Neighborhood Conversations are intended to complement other community outreach efforts by creating opportunities for residents to connect with experts in a relaxed, conversational setting. The series has covered a variety of resilience-related topics this summer, each with its own format and approach.

There is one remaining Atkins Neighborhood Conversation scheduled this season:

Monday, July 27, Update from the Resilience and Adaptation Coordinator (at the Atkins Field Pavilion).

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year’s conversations and to the Center for an Agricultural Economy for partnering with the Town to make the series possible.

Invasive Species Panel Discussion

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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.

HEAT ALERT – PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS

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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.