HARDWICK – The house and separate garage at 41 Brush Street in Hardwick, first damaged by fire in May 2023, followed by the June floods that year and again in 2024, is scheduled to be demolished this week according to Hardwick’s Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Kristen Leahy
photo by Norma Spaulding
“The Demolition Team will be mobilizing on Monday, Octo. 20, and will start the demolition on either October 21 (Tuesday) or October 22 (Wednesday).
Work will happen during daytime working hours and Brush St. is expected to remain open, said Leahy.
“The work is being carried out as part of the FEMA Buyout Program.”
The Lamoille River’s bank has been eroded under the house and between the house and garage, moving closer to the road with each subsequent high water event. Reclamation will happen to the property, now owned by the Town of Hardwick, following the demolition
Call Leahy with questions or concerns at (802) 472-1686 or by email at [email protected].
Paul Fixx is editor of The Hardwick Gazette and lives in Hardwick.
