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Hardwick Select Board roundup: licensing renewals, Jackson Dam committee, buyout framework and fuel contract approved
Summary
At its June 18 meeting the Select Board approved several routine items — cannabis license renewals, a water/sewer connection for 166 Highland Ave, formation of a Jackson Dam steering committee, acknowledgement of a former‑buyout property stewardship framework, and authorization for the town manager to finalize an FY27 fuel contract with Irving — and set a September 25 retreat date.
The Hardwick Select Board completed a series of routine approvals and project‑organization votes on June 18, including license renewals, project committee formation and a fuel procurement authorization.
Among the approvals, the board:
- Approved annual license renewals for Green Mountain Scientific Corporation (manufacturer) and two tier‑1 small cultivators, Route to Vitality Cannabis LLC and All Bliss Cannabis LLC. Town staff reported no compliance issues; the grouped renewals passed on a voice vote (ayes recorded).
- Approved a water and sewer connection for a subdivided lot at 166 Highland Avenue, noting the work is subject to the required state wastewater permit and engineered plans.
- Authorized staff to solicit letters of interest and form a Jackson Dam steering committee for the 30% design phase, with membership including an electric department representative, a select board designee, a business/commercial representative, the town resilience/adaptation coordinator as staff liaison, and up to three at‑large community members; the motion passed by voice vote.
- Acknowledged a town framework for planning and stewardship of former buyout properties (open space, trail and habitat opportunities) as a guiding approach for assessment, public engagement and funding pursuit without committing to specific expenditures.
- Authorized the town manager to sign an FY27 fuel contract with Irving (fixed pricing proposed for heating oil and propane, with diesel locking later in the month), directing staff to finalize price locking before month end; the motion passed by voice vote.
The board also scheduled a select‑board retreat for Friday, September 25, 8 a.m.–noon to set priorities and discuss town projects heading into budget season.
Votes at a glance:
- Approve June 4 minutes: approved (voice vote) - Green Mountain Scientific Corp. renewal: approved (voice vote) - Route to Vitality Cannabis LLC renewal: approved (voice vote) - All Bliss Cannabis LLC renewal: approved (voice vote) - Water/sewer connection — 166 Highland Ave: approved (voice vote) - Approve MOU with Hardwick Downtown Partnership (pending edits): approved (voice vote) - Form Jackson Dam steering committee: approved (voice vote) - Acknowledge former buyout property planning & stewardship framework: approved (voice vote) - Authorize town manager to finalize FY27 fuel contract with Irving: approved (voice vote)
Town staff will post meeting materials and follow up on deliverables including the MOU edits, solicitation for steering‑committee interest and fuel contract finalization.
