HARDWICK – This Wednesday, Oct. 8, the first property in Hardwick to be demolished as part of the FEMA buyout program due to damage from the July 2023 flood, will be taken down. Demolition of the property at 24 Sawmill Lane, across from Poulin Lumber, is being managed by ReArch Construction, the same company that managed construction of the new addition at the Jeudevine Memorial Library
Work is expected to occur during normal daytime hours. “Asbestos and other hazardous materials are being handled separately, following all required safety protocols,” said a notice to neighbors from the Town of Hardwick. It continued, “Please be advised that demolition activities may result in additional noise, dust and construction vehicle traffic in the area.”
The notice suggested that, as the first demolition in the state under the FEMA buyout program, it may attract “visitors from the State of Vermont and local media outlets.”
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Hardwick Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Kristen Leahy, (802) 472-1686, [email protected]
Paul Fixx is editor of The Hardwick Gazette and lives in Hardwick.
