Important Notices

In an effort to combat food insecurity among the community, the Town of Hardwick will be launching a non-perishable food drive. Beginning on November 3, 2025, food donation bins will be placed in the foyer of the Municipal Office Building, 307 Main Street, Gilbertville, MA 01031. Donations will be accepted during all operating hours. Please note, we cannot accept monetary donations. Here is a list of commonly needed items.

SNAP and Local Food Resources Information about available food access options in light of the current government shutdown and the possible interruption of SNAP benefit funds beginning November 1, 2025.

Request for Proposal re: Historic Hardwick Town House Exterior Restoration

Open Meeting Law Guide (pdf)

Extension Agreement Re: Special Town Meeting 4-24-2025

Dog Licensing Information

Dog Licensing Deadline is April 1, 2026 Spayed/Neutered $8.00 - Intact $15.00M.G.L. Ch. 140, § 137 - ALL DOGS 6 MONTHS OR OLDER MUST BE LICENSED. All dogs six months or older that have moved to Hardwick must be licensed within 60 days of arrival.…

Pathfinder Regional VTHS Offers Meals at No Cost for Students

Pathfinder Regional VTHS participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all schools offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision…

An Act relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity

2025 Annual Town Election Results

Official results for contested contests in the May 3, 2025 Annual Election:Select Board - 3 yearsElizabeth V. Cyran - 43Jeffrey S. Schaaf - 241Jeffery Smith - 52Blanks - 2 Paige Memorial Library Trustee - 1 yearLisa M. Gaskill - 164Barry…

Request for Proposals for the Calvin Paige Building

Hardwick Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Policy

Committee Vacancies

The following commissions and committees are looking for members: Youth Commission Parks & Recreation Open Space Committee

Public Hearing on Zoning Bylaw Changes - February 11, 2025

A Public Hearing on Zoning Bylaw changes proposed by the Hardwick Planning Board was held at the Hardwick Town House on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Formal notice of the Hearing was published in the Ware River News and is on the calendar at this website. Most…

Massachusetts Firearms Laws Changes

Significant changes have been made to Massachusetts firearms laws. Go to Mass.gov/Hunting-with-Firearms for information about how this will impact hunting. Contact the MA Firearms Records Bureau for information about firearms…

Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Adoption Procedures

QVBAC and QVCDC Services Information

The Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC) and its partner organization, the Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corporation (QVBAC) offer many programs and services with a focus on small businesses and economic development serving 20 towns in the Quaboag Region. They are a U.S…

Need Fuel Assistance?

Call the Fuel Assistance Office at (978) 342-4520 to request an appointment at the Barre Senior Center that are held there on Fridays.

Have you been a victim of Identity Theft?

For a packet of resources and instructions for steps you can take, Look below. The Hardwick/New Braintree Police Department will assist you but unfortunately, you are burdened with resolving your own credit problems. You must act quickly and assertively to minimize the damage to your…

Community Legal Aid for Central and Western Massachusetts

For Community Legal Aid for Central and Western Massachusetts visit https://communitylegal.org/

Baystate Wing Hospital and the QVCDC Quaboag Connector transportation services

Baystate Wing Hospital and the QVCDC Quaboag Connector partner to bring transportation services from Hardwick to healthcare in the region.

Resources for Drug and Alcohol Use

Emergency call 911

MASS Recovery Helpline — 800-327-5050
MA Statewide Emergency Service/Crisis Line — 877-382-1609
Wing Memorial ER — 413-283-7651
Ware Carson Center (Counseling) — 413-967-6241
Palmer Griswold Center (Counseling) — 413-284-5284
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Public Advisory Notification

When a sewage discharge or overflow occurs from the Town of Hardwick, into any public water body, the Hardwick WPCF and/or Sewer Department sends out a public advisory notification. This website will be updated within 2 hours of the notification. Sign up to receive public advisory text…

Appointments By Select Board

Unless noted otherwise, all appointments expire June 30 in the year listed and by the Select Board.All appointed officer, members of boards, commissions, and committees whose term has expired continue to serve in their role unless and until a successor is duly qualified. **Indicates…

Open Meeting Law Training

For Open Meeting Law Training visit https://www.mass.gov/service-details/open-meeting-law-trainings.

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