Hardwick Seeks Public Input on Mill Street and Main Street Safety Improvements

 in Community / Downtown Commission / Uncategorized / Zoning

Hardwick, Vermont – The Town of Hardwick invites community members to attend a Local Concerns Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM to provide input on pedestrian and traffic safety improvements along Mill Street and Main Street in downtown Hardwick. The meeting will be held in the Parker Ladd Community Room in the Jeudevine Memorial Library and will also be accessible remotely. Virtual access details will be posted at www.hardwickvt.gov.

This meeting marks the start of a scoping and feasibility study to evaluate sidewalk conditions, crosswalk visibility, and overall traffic patterns in one of Hardwick’s most active areas. The Town is working with engineering and planning consultants from VHB to assess existing conditions and identify opportunities to enhance safety and access for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and other users.

This effort builds upon five years of work by the Hardwick Planning Commission to support improved downtown walkability and traffic flow. Input from residents, businesses, and daily users of the corridor will help guide future planning and investment decisions.

Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Parker Ladd Community Room in the Jeudevine Memorial Library at 93 North Main Street, Hardwick
Hybrid Option: Link and call-in information will be posted at www.hardwickvt.gov

All members of the public are encouraged to attend, share observations, and help shape the future of downtown Hardwick.

For more information, contact:
Tracy Martin, Community Development Coordinator, [email protected]
Kristen Leahy, Zoning and Floodplain Administrator, [email protected]

Ripple Effects – Watershed Forum

 in Community / Uncategorized / Zoning


Conversations on Water, Wildlife & Climate in Hardwick

JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
WEDNESDAYS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM

Presentations & Community Q&A

Light Snacks Provided

Weekly Topics Include:

September 3 • Dredging Rivers featuring Roy Schiff from SLR International Corporation and Shayne Jaquith from The Nature Conservancy

September 10 • Beavers & Natural Infrastructure featuring Tyler Brown from Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Erin Rodgers from Trout Unlimited

September 24 • Dam Removal & Rivers featuring Karina Dailey from Vermont Natural Resources Council and Kassia Randzio from Vermont River Conservancy

 October 1 • Climatology & the Future of Vermont’s Watersheds featuring Lesley-Ann L. Dupigny-Giroux, Ph.D. from the University of Vermont and the VT State Climatologist

Everyone lives in a watershed.  Whether you’re rooted in the land or just beginning to explore your connection to it, join us to see how water connects us and how our choices shape the future here in Hardwick. Come learn, ask questions, and be part of the solution. Let’s shape our future together.

HOSTED BY THE TOWN OF HARDWICK

Questions? Contact Kristen Leahy, Resilience & Adaptation Coordinator

(802) 472-1686 or [email protected]

In partnership with Sea Grant Lake Champlain, Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District, NVDA, and VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation, River Corridor & Floodplain Protection Team

Public Works Director

 in Town Manager / Uncategorized

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 strategic and efficient management of public projects and infrastructure investments.  Work includes collaborating with engineers, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies to develop scope, timeline, and deliverables to a multitude of public projects. Duties that are included but not limited to are; project development, project tracking, aspects of capital planning, Preparing RFPs, RFQs, and assisting with grant administration.                                                                                

Minimum requirements include Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.  Five years of progressively responsible experience in public works, construction, or project management.

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  There is a full benefits package including health, dental, life insurance and defined benefits retirement with the State of Vermont.  The salary range is $75,000-$85,000. 

Please either mail or email your letter of interest and resume to the Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 or email, [email protected]  Job applications are available online or at the Hardwick Town Manager’s office.

For more information call David Upson, Town Manager (802) 472-6120.  This position is open until filled. The Town of Hardwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Application click here

To see the full job description click here