Main Street & Mill Street Scoping Study – Public Presentation Summary

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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

Recreation Committee Members Needed

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The Hardwick Recreation Committee is looking for multiple dedicated, friendly, idea-filled volunteer members to join the team! The committee is a proud addition to the Town of Hardwick, bringing events such as Green Up Day, the Town egg scramble, Springfest 5k fun run, movie nights in the summer, and supplying the local ice rink in the winter months which is coming right up!

If you have a desire to broaden your presence within the Hardwick community and bring new exciting events to the town with a fun group of folks, come join a meeting! Join the Recreation Committee on November 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Senior Center, located at the Hardwick Police Department on 56 High Street. We are looking forward to working alongside you as a team and seeing new or returning faces, see you soon!

All great events begin with collaborative thoughts and the backbone of a committee to make it happen

Sincerely,
Mallory G – Recreation Committee Chair

Vermont Drought Response

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As you know Vermont is experiencing drought conditions across the State, see  Vermont | Drought.gov also see attached weather brief.  The State is collecting data on current conditions to assess how and if the State will be able to support those effected by the drought conditions.

If you are experiencing water supply issues, please submit them to the drought reporter. Drought Reporter Site,  It is a simple form to fill out to let the State know you are having issues. This  information is used to define current conditions and to see what support is needed.  Individuals can also be directed to drought.vermont.gov, this is a landing page for drought information and resources.

For current wildland fire conditions please see https://fpr.vermont.gov/forest/wildland-fire/monitoring-fire-danger . Individual town fire wardens are allowed to initiate burn bans if they feel it is necessary.

Several State Agencies, including VEM, Agriculture, Forest Parks and Recreation, and Department of Environmental Conservation are all posting to social media.  These are a great information source to check out.

The SEOC remains at Enhanced Operations to coordinate response and to facilitate the drought task force and the drought task force advisory committee.

For more information please click here

Voluntary Water Conservation Requested

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The Town of Hardwick is experiencing ongoing drought conditions, and while our water system remains stable at this time, we are asking all residents and businesses to do their part in conserving water. Voluntary conservation now will help protect our supply and reduce the need for mandatory restrictions later.

Please help by:
• Limiting outdoor watering, including lawns and gardens.
• Avoiding non-essential water use such as washing vehicles, filling swimming pools, or hosing down sidewalks/driveways.
• Taking shorter showers and running only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines.
• Fixing leaks promptly in faucets, toilets, and hoses.

Every effort makes a difference. Together, we can ensure that our community’s water needs are met throughout this dry period.

Thank you for doing your part to conserve water.

For updates, please visit the town website or call the Town Office at (802) 472-6120.

David Upson
Hardwick Town Manager

PUBLIC NOTICE- Town Highway 316

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Town of Hardwick

The Hardwick Select Board will hold a site visit and public hearing to consider the discontinuance of a segment of Town Highway 316 (TH316) in accordance with 19 V.S.A. Chapter 7 (§§ 709–711).

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM (Site Visit & Hearing)

Location: Main Entrance, Hazen Union High School

Description of Highway Segment:

The portion of TH316 proposed for discontinuance extends from its intersection with North Main Street to its terminus located at 283 North Main Street, a distance of approximately 0.03 miles.

The Select Board will consider whether this segment continues to serve the public good, necessity, and convenience. A formal written decision with findings will follow the hearing.

By order of the Hardwick Select Board

Adopted August 21, 2025

For additional information, contact the Town Manager’s Office at 472-6120.