Important Information and Recent Notices
| Results of Annual Town Meeting Results of Annual Town Election USDA Grant and State Bond Bill Announcement |
Vacancies |
Click here for On-Premises Alcohol/Common Victualler Outdoor Table Service Expansion Information and Application |
Annual Town Meeting was held on June 29. Results of Annual Town Election |
FY21 Preliminary Tax Bills have been mailed Due Dates are: 8/3/2020 and 11/2/2020 Tax Bill Insert |
There have been multiple reports of Unemployment Fraud, whereby people have filed for benefits under someone else's name. If you think this has happened to you, click here to report it to the State, and you must also inform the Hardwick PD. |
Hardwick Recycling Center is now open with some new guidelines. Click here for complete information. |
Massachusetts began Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, June 8. Click here for information. |
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Virtual Memorial Day Event Photo by Lori Hoffman of Paula Roberts, Town Clerk, reading the names of soldiers during the Memorial Day Celebration. This was her 44th year of doing this in her official capacity as Town Clerk. |
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| For current information regarding Town Elections, Special and Regular Town meetings, click here. (Updated 6/14/2020) | Employment Opportunity Truck Driver/Laborer - Highway Department |
| Click here for all COVID-19 updates | FREE MEALS for all children under the age of 18 at QRHS and Hardwick Elementary School. Click here for details. |
Important Special Town Meeting - June 2 |
MART will deliver food packages to patrons of the Food Pantry and assist in other transportation required to meet essential needs. Click here for details. |
| National Grid Introduces a Better Way to Stay Informed During a Power Outage. Click here for info | Assessors Maps (updated 5/12/2020) |
If you feel COVID-19 symptoms, stay home to avoid exposing others. Check your symptoms and connect to telehealth at buoy.com/mass for information. |
Notice to Dog Owners $10 Late Fee for all Dogs Registered after April 30. Details here |
| A black drop box has been installed near the main entrance doors to the Municipal Building. It is available 24-7 for residents to drop off tax payments, dog license payments or anything that needs attention, rather than mailing those payments in. If you need to talk with someone in the Municipal Building, phone calls only. Collector: Ellen Whitney - 477-6710, Town Clerk: Ryan J. Witkos - 477-6700, Town Administrator: Theresa Cofske - 477-6197 Ext. 1. | |
| Emergency Child Care for Massachusetts Families & Essential Workers | USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program |
Help our community receive the federal funding it needs for the next 10 years by taking 10 minutes to complete your 2020 Census. Hospitals, schools, roads, transportation and more all receive the federal funding based on Census data. |
Town of Hardwick April Newsletter If you would like to receive the newsletter via email, send your email address to hwklet@gmail.com |
| Information about new cemetery regulations: NO planting of flowers, bushes or trees at Hardwick Cemeteries. |
All schools in the QRSD will be closed until September. |
Resources for Drug and Alcohol Use |
IMPORTANT Public Informational Meeting was held September 9. |
State Agricultural Officials urge residents to check plants for Spotted Lanternfly. Click here for more information. Bears are active and searching for food: take precautions. Click here for more information. |
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Update requires public input. Please click here to participate in this important survey. |
Emerald Ash Borer Infestation |
| The Hardwick Police Department located in the Municpal Building has been closed. The Police Department has been relocated to the New Braintree Town Hall, 20 Memorial Drive, New Braintree. FID and LTC processing will now occur at the new location. | Hardwick Community Development Program Information |
| Final Report on the Project to Examine Integrating Services of the Paige Memorial Library and Gilbertville Public Library | Information about new regulations regarding plants and flowers at Hardwick Cemeteries |
| Massachusetts' regional school districts face $17 million state funding shortfall - link to article | Click here to learn about Hardwick's amazing biodiversity: rare, endangered, and threatened species of wildlife and plant life. |
| Hardwick Girl Scout Troops Forming Click here for more information |
Click here to view the presentation from the School Consolidation Task Force meeting on October 4, 2017 |
| Central Mass. Regional EMS/ALS Shared Services Report |
Gilbertville WPCF Upgrade Project information |
A Model Ecotourism Master Plan Chapter for Rural Massachusetts Communities: |
HCOG - Hardwick Petition Update Announcing New Interactive Website |
| Hardwick Public Transportation Survey Results |
Download brochure about food producers, |
Hardwick Budget Development (download Powerpoint presentation) |
| Hardwick in the Boston Globe! Click here to read the article. | Available to rent for functions: |
| Massachusetts Senate Session Report 2015-2016 (large pdf file) |
Information about the Sewer Extension Project |
Reminder: NO on street parking if it's snowing or during snow removal. To report a power outage, call National Grid: 800-465-1212 Hardwick Police Station (not manned) 477-6708 |