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Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Infrastructure, Budget, and Administrative Oversight
Original title: 03/09/2026 Hardwick, MA. Select Board Meeting
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Summary
The Hardwick Select Board held a public hearing to approve a National Grid pole installation project on Collins Road to support electrical infrastructure upgrades. The Board addressed various administrative tasks, including the approval of several sets of meeting minutes, the appointment of a new wastewater treatment plant operator, and a review of the fiscal year 2027 sewer budget. Additionally, the Board discussed potential development projects, received updates on town facility repairs and grant applications, and noted important upcoming election and training dates.
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Discussion Highlights
- National Grid and Verizon were granted approval for a 10-pole installation project on Collins Road to facilitate a substation upgrade on Gilbertville Road.
- The Board reviewed the fiscal year 2027 sewer budget, discussing fixed versus discretionary costs, the impact of indirect expenses, and the need for accurate EDU usage reviews.
- Board members discussed the potential development of 179 Main Street, Gilbertville, weighing the financial impacts of residential versus medical facility usage.
- The Board received a comprehensive administrative update covering recent facility repairs, successful debt payoff, and ongoing grant application efforts.