*Comments Accepted Through July 2

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released draft updates to Vermont’s wetland maps, including many communities in Caledonia, Lamoille, and Orleans Counties (and the entired Lamoille Basin).

The updated maps show the approximate location and shape of wetlands where previous mapping was incomplete or inaccurate. DEC is asking property owners, municipalities, and interested residents to review the maps and provide feedback before the maps are finalized.

Wetlands help improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and can help absorb and slow floodwaters. As Vermont communities continue to invest in flood resilience and watershed health, accurate wetland mapping is an important planning tool.

Residents are encouraged to review the maps and submit comments or corrections if they identify potential inaccuracies.

View the draft maps here:

Location-Specific Comments: Wetland Program

Comments on the draft maps will be accepted through July 2, 2026.

The survey closed on June 5, 2026

The Town of Hardwick has started work on the 2027 update to our Municipal Plan, and the Planning Commission is asking for community input to help guide the process.

The Municipal Plan helps shape local decisions about things like housing, infrastructure, flood resilience, food systems, and community priorities over the next several years. Your input will help identify what people value most about Hardwick and what may need attention moving forward.

We’ve created a short community survey (about 5–8 minutes) and would love to hear from residents, workers, business owners, and anyone connected to Hardwick.

Survey results will be summarized and shared publicly and will help inform the next Municipal Plan update. Thanks for participating!

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

Hardwick Downtown Scoping Study – Public Presentation Summary🚗🚲👟

On November 5, 2025, the Town of Hardwick and consultants from VHB hosted a well-attended public presentation for the Mill Street and Main Street Scoping Study, with 29 participants joining in person and online.

The study focuses on improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and speed management in the downtown corridor, particularly at the Mill Street / Main Street and Glenside Avenue intersections.

VHB presented three conceptual alternatives—ranging from baseline to comprehensive improvement packages—each offering a “menu” of possible design elements such as sidewalk continuity and crosswalk enhancements, realignment of the Main Street intersection, traffic-calming measures including bump-outs and gateway treatments, and improved pedestrian and bicycle connections.

The presentation emphasized that the preferred design will be implemented through a phased approach, allowing the Town to pursue incremental construction as state transportation funding becomes available—an approach successfully used by other Vermont communities.

The presentation slides are available in the Planning section of the Town website, and the full meeting was filmed by HCTV and will be available for viewing soon.

Next steps: The project team will review feedback from the public presentation and identify a preferred alternative for refinement. That draft concept will be presented to the Select Board for review and approval in early 2026. A final Scoping Report is expected to be completed by February 2026. Public input remains welcome as the project moves toward design.

HCTV Recording link