Town Manager


Town Manager’s Office

The Town of Hardwick operates under the provisions set forth in a town voter and Vermont state legislature-approved municipal charter. In the field of municipal government, the Town of Hardwick is a Town Manager form of government.

A Town elected Select Board hires the Town Manager. The Select Board is the board of directors, and the manager is the Chief Executive Officer who carries out the policies established by the Select Board, to whom the Manager is responsible. The Manager performs all duties prescribed by the Town Charter, required by the laws of the State of Vermont or by resolution of the Select Board.

The Town Manager is responsible for the operation of all departments as designated by the Select Board and the town manager’s office staff performs the many administrative, financial and miscellaneous functions and services as incorporated in the Town Charter. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

For a complete Town Manager job description, click here.

Manager’s report information can be found in given Select Board Minutes.


Latest Updates

  • Holiday Closing: Juneteenth

    All Town Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Federal holiday Juneteenth. We will reopen on Friday, June 20 for regular business hours.


  • Public Works Director

    The Town of Hardwick is accepting applications for the following position: Public Works Director: The Town is seeking a Public Works Director to work in conjunction with the Town Manager’s Office and the Public Works Department. The Public Works Director will be responsible for project development and coordination with the Public Works Department to ensure…


  • Hardwick Electric Department Seeks Commissioners

    There are currently two (2) appointed positions for Hardwick Electric Department (HED) Commissioners expiring on June 30, 2025. Both positions are for a 2-year term. The individuals serving in these positions should either be a resident of Hardwick or reside in a Town that HED serves. Due to the technical nature of the role, prior…


Office Hours

Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM


Phone: 802-472-6120
Fax: 802-472-3793

David Upson
Town Manager

Casey Rowell
Business Manager

Amanda Fecteau
Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 523
Hardwick, VT 05843

Physical Address

20 Church Street
Hardwick, VT