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North Main Street Stormwater System Repairs — Request for Bids

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The Town of Hardwick is seeking bids from qualified contractors to repair flood damage to the North Main Street Stormwater System at 64 North Main Street. The system was constructed in 2022 and damaged by riverine flooding in July 2024. The project is funded in part through the FEMA Public Assistance Program.

The work includes replacement of an 18-inch HDPE flow-check valve, approximately 59 cubic yards of common fill, approximately 24 cubic yards of dry-laid-up cut stone, and associated excavation, erosion control, stabilization, and site restoration. This is a repair-in-kind project; the existing system and retaining wall may not be expanded, relocated, or redesigned.

Pre-Bid Site Visit: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., on site
Bids Due: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Anticipated Award: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Select Board meeting

Bids may be submitted to the Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843, or electronically to zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov.

Questions may be directed to Kristen Leahy at 802-472-1686 or zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov.

Bid Documents:


Request for Bids (pdf)

FEMA Public Assistance Project Scope – North Main Street Stormwater System (pdf)

North Main Street Stormwater System post-construction plans (pdf)

When Hillsides Move

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Landslides and the Start of the Watershed Story

Wednesday, September 9
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Parker Ladd Community Room
Jeudevine Memorial Library

What happens when a hillside becomes part of the river?

Join Vermont Geological Survey geologists Emma Myrick and Ben DeJong for a conversation about landslides, slope instability, and what the geology beneath our feet can tell us about the landscape around us.

Landslides are part of the landscape of the Northeast Kingdom. The discussion will look at why some slopes are more susceptible to movement, what geologists look for when investigating a landslide, and what happens when material from our hillsides enters streams and rivers.

Emma and Ben will draw on examples from the Lamoille River watershed, including the history of slope movement in the Glenside Avenue area, where new concerns have recently emerged.

Landslides aren’t just about what happens on a hillside. They are also part of the story of sediment; where it comes from, how it moves, and how our rivers and landscape change over time.

This is the first evening of Ripple Effects 2026: Understanding Our Watershed, a three-part public series hosted by the Town of Hardwick, Jeudevine Memorial Library, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, and Hardwick Community Television.

There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

To learn more, contact Kristen Leahy, Hardwick Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator, at zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov or 802-472-1686, or Karina Morales, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, at Karina@caledoniacountynrcd.org or 802-239-4159.

Glenside landslide site on April 22, 2004, 3 days after a major slope failure occurred. Road has been cleared of landslide deposit. Photo by George Springston.

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.