HARDWICK – An Emergency Alert Notification message sent from the Town of Hardwick Public Works Department and signed by Town Manager David Upson last Wednesday near 8:30 a.m., went to residents who have signed up for town notifications.
It warned of a water leak affecting residents on Granite Street, Brook Street, Cottage Street, Spring Street and Lower Cherry Street North of Elm Street, and said they “will be experiencing little to no water pressure while the leak is being repaired.”
“Crews have isolated the leak near the intersection of Cottage and Lower Cherry and have begun work,” it said. “We will put out additional notifications as the day progresses.
A subsequent message less than three hours later included similar text, except noted, “What: Water Leak (repaired),” and added, “ Crews have repaired the water leak at the intersection of Cottage Street and Lower Cherry.”
A boil water notice was added at the end, saying, “If you live on the affected streets, it is recommended that you boil any water used for drinking for the next 24 hrs.”
Anyone can sign up for Hardwick emergency alerts by texting “HARDWICK” to 91896 or go to the town website at hardwickvt.gov, click on the homepage popup with “TextMyGov” in green, enter your phone number and click “opt-in.” Cicking on the first blue box at the left of the homepage will allow you to sign up for email alerts as well.
Paul Fixx is editor of The Hardwick Gazette and lives in Hardwick.
