The Town of Hardwick is hosting two upcoming opportunities to learn about and support the health of our local waterways:

Beaver Presentation – April 29 (5:00–6:30 p.m.)
At the Parker Ladd Community Room in the Jeudevine Memorial Library (Hardwick), naturalist Patti Smith will share insights from her work with beavers in the wild and raising orphaned kits. Biologist Skip Lisle, founder of Beaver Deceivers International, will follow with practical strategies for reducing beaver-related flooding using flow devices that protect infrastructure while allowing wetlands to function. Free and open to all. Done – HCTV Recording will be available soon.

Cooper Brook Cleanup – May 1 (8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) TOMORROW!
Volunteers are needed to help remove tires and debris from Cooper Brook before they move downstream during high water. We’ll be staging at Atkins Field, 100 Granite Street, Hardwick. The Town will provide dumpsters and a wash station; volunteers can help in the stream, move materials, or assist with cleaning. Waders, wheelbarrows, and garden tools are welcome.  Pizza, salad, and cold drinks will be provided.

Many Thanks to the Greensboro Association for providing monetary support for this endeavor!

To volunteer or learn more, contact Kristen Leahy at zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov or 802-472-1686.

The Hardwick Select Board is now accepting letters of interest for an open position on the newly formed Buffalo Mountain Steering Committee.

Please click here to see full job description.

Please email your letter of interest to Amanda Fecteau at amanda.fecteau@hardwickvt.gov Letters are due by Friday, May 15, 2026.

The Hardwick Select Board hereby provides notice of a public hearing being held pursuant to 24 VSA §4444 (Public Hearing Notice) for the purpose of hearing public comments concerning proposed changes to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws.  The public hearing has been scheduled for March 19, 2026 (Thursday) at 5:00 p.m. on the third floor of the Memorial Building and by Zoom.

The meeting ID is 892 2336 5823.

To join the Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89223365823

Statement of Purpose:

The proposed changes to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws (known hereafter as “Bylaws”) will serve the following purposes:

1. Align with state statutory requirements regarding dwelling units, including provisions enabling the conversion of hotels and motels into permanently affordable housing.
2. Remove references to local Act 250 review in accordance with updated guidance under Act 181.
3. Establish and implement a River Corridor Overlay District to protect floodplains and flood erosion areas.
4. Create and integrate a new Village Center Zoning District for East Hardwick to support historic village character, housing opportunities, and pedestrian-oriented development.

Geographic Area Affected:

The Bylaw changes shall apply to all areas in the Town of Hardwick, Vermont.

Table of Contents:

Article 1: Authority and Purpose; Article 2: Zoning Districts; Article 3: General Regulations; Article 4: Specific Use Provisions; Article 5: Development Review;  Article 6: Subdivision Review;  Article 7: Administration and Enforcement;  Article 8: Definitions.

Location Where Full Text May Be Examined:

The full context of the proposed changes can be viewed here or at the Hardwick Town Offices or on the Town of Hardwick website – www.hardwickvt.gov.

The meeting is open to the public.  Interested people may attend the meeting in-person or on Zoom or send a letter or email to the Hardwick Select Board c/o the Zoning Administrator’s office to comment on the proposed update.  Emails can be forwarded to the zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov address.    

Hardwick Select Board

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS FOR HARDWICK RESIDENTS! In collaboration with the Hardwick Recreation Committee, TATS will offer subsidized swim lessons to HARDWICK RESIDENTS. Lessons are also open to swimmers in surrounding towns.

FOR AGES: 2 Years – 13 Years Old

ABOUT GROUP SWIM LESSONS: Centered around ability rather than age, group lessons provide an immersive, peer-educational experience for water safety and swim skill instruction.

Start Date:

Session 1: July 20-24, 2026, Starting at 10 AM

Session 2: July 27-31, 2026, Starting at 10 AM

Fee: $20.00 for Hardwick Residents* (Scholarships Available) *Residents are responsible for a $10 late registration fee for any registration received after May 31, 2026. Non-Resident Rates Vary.

See flyer here for more information