Atkins Neighborhood Conversations: Go Bags

 in Flood Management/Resilience

How prepared is your household for an emergency?

Join us on Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at the Atkins Field Pavilion, 140 Granite St., Hardwick, for a conversation about building emergency go bags for households, families, and pets. We’ll share practical tips on what to include, how to get started, and why being prepared can make a difference during an emergency.

The free community meal begins at 5 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Atkins Neighborhood Conversations series is hosted by the Town of Hardwick in partnership with the Center for an Agricultural Economy.

Questions? Please contact Kristen Leahy, Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator at 802-472-1686.

HEAT ALERT – PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS

 in Uncategorized

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.

Request for Qualifications and Cost Proposal: Road Erosion Inventory

 in Town Manager

The Town of Hardwick is seeking qualifications and a cost proposal from a qualified consultant to complete a Town-wide Road Erosion Inventory (REI) in accordance with the Vermont Municipal Roads General Permit requirements.

The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting the inventory, preparing required documentation, and providing all data necessary for submission to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

Interested firms should submit:

Qualifications and relevant experience performing REIs or similar stormwater assessments;

Names of key personnel;

Estimated project cost;

Proposed schedule for completion

The Town anticipates selecting a consultant based on qualifications, experience, availability, and cost.

Submissions should be emailed to:

Casey Rowell

Finance Director

Town of Hardwick

casey.rowell@hardwickvt.gov

Submissions are due by July 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to select the consultant determined to be in the best interest of the Town.

Right to Know Announcement – 6-23-26

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Article 19 of the 2022 Town of Hardwick Annual Town Meeting was adopted on March 1, 2022.

The article states: “Shall the Town require its government to provide notice on its website to its residents when the Town receives notice that sources of radiation generated by cell towers/transmitters, Wi-Fi tower transmitters, and 5G antennas are being proposed for licensing and installation within the Town limits?”

This page, https://hardwickvt.gov/right-to-know/, is where notices regarding telecommunication projects will be posted when they are received by the town. Please note, the town does not receive information regarding all projects.

The following information was received in the Zoning Office on June 23, 2026.

Hardwick Electric Department, in conjunction with the Vermont Public Power Supply Association, is embarking on a project to provide smart meters across its service territory to modernize the electric grid, improve operations, and enhance information sharing with customers. This is consistent with the policy of the state and the direction of all utilities.

Smart meters, and the associated communications devices to send information back and forth between the utility and customers – DCU’s, utilize occasional radio frequency transmission of a low power. They are safe, with a similar profile to a baby monitor. As the project gets closer to starting, customers will be afforded the opportunity to “opt out” of having a smart meter, though all customers will be receiving a new meter to ensure all customers have the most accurate readings possible.

Additional information is available on the town’s website.