Welcome to the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
The mission of the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission is to assist member municipalities in providing effective local government and to work cooperatively with them to address regional issues.
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Blog & Events
Barre City Trestle #308 Alternatives public meeting Recording and comments
February 16, 2024
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Work
January 26, 2024
Prioritizing Culvert Replacement and Dam Removal
January 3, 2024
Updates on Water Quality Improvement Projects
December 14, 2023
Riparian Buffers and Invasive Species
November 8, 2023
2023 Draft Tactical Basin Plan Review and Presentation
September 25, 2023
2023 Draft Tactical Basin Plan Review – Sept 14
August 24, 2023
Flood Recovery Services – Barre Auditorium
July 20, 2023
Fundamentals of Land Use Planning and Regulation in Vermont – March 29th
March 23, 2023
CVRPC Appoints New Executive Director
March 13, 2023
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CVRPC Services
List of services provided by CVRPC
Regional Plan
CVRPC’s 2016 Regional Plan with the latest amendments was adopted on October 13, 2020.
Agendas & Minutes
Commission and Committee meeting agendas and minutes are available for viewing.
Calendar of Events
CVRPC has a calendar of events that is kept updated with date, time, location and additional event information
News
CVRPC publishes weekly news updates as well as a quarterly newsletter that includes articles on location and regional planning information of importance.
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Resource Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission presents this Resource Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The material in this guidebook was first authored and compiled by the Addison County Regional Planning Commission and we are grateful for their sharing of this information with the Central Vermont Region. Find it here >>
Town of Roxbury – RFP for Village Center Revitalization Plan Project
The Town of Roxbury seeks a consultant for a Community Design and Engagement Planning Process for the Roxbury Village Center Revitalization Plan Project. This Plan would advance the achievement of the vision in their Town Plan through implementation of specific actions while retaining the character of their historic village. Proposals are due May 2nd. Full details here >>
CVRPC Request for Proposals – ADU Concept Design
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission is seeking consultant services to help residents develop conceptual plans to convert existing structures into Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). CVRPC is seeking the services of an architect, plumber, and electrician to conduct site visits with local residents to assess budget and conceptual designs for an ADU conversion. Proposals are due April 21st. Full details here >>
Town of Worcester Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Town of Worcester, in Washington County, Vermont, is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to renew Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town of Worcester, population 997(2020). The plan will be submitted to FEMA for approval. The selected consultant(s) shall 1) demonstrate the ability to identify various hazard mitigation strategies that will eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of hazards that may affect the municipality and 2) have experience related to mitigation planning work.
Town of Marshfield – Emergency Watershed Program RFP
CVRPC, Project Partner for the Town of Marshfield, invite qualified firms to submit a Scope of Work and Cost Proposal to complete final designs and provide bid and construction oversight for ten pre-approved watershed protection projects.
Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) may be directed to Eli Toohey, Planner, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission via email at toohey@cvregion.com. Please submit questions pertaining to this RFP to Eli Toohey in writing at toohey@cvregion.com by March 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM with the subject line “Marshfield EWP RFP Questions.” Answers to questions received by the deadline will be compiled into a single document and attached to the bid advertisement on the Vermont Bid Registry and posted to the CVRPC website. Answers will be posted on or before March 19, 2024. If changes are made to this RFP, an addendum will be issued to firms that express interest and provide CVRPC with contact information (i.e. registered vendors). An addendum will also be attached to the original advertisement on the Vermont Bid Registry and posted to the CVRPC website. Proposals are due April 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
Seeking Planning Technicians
We’re looking for two seasonal planning technicians ($18/HR) to assist us primarily with field work data collection. These positions will play an active role in our transportation field work program. Opportunity to work on and support regional, local energy, natural resource, and local hazard mitigation plans as they present themselves.
As a team member at CVRPC, you’ll enjoy:
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Working with a variety of planning disciplines
• Gaining experience in regional planning and networking
Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies (VAPDA).
CVRPC is a member of VAPDA, an umbrella organization that includes all eleven regional planning commissions in Vermont. VAPDA’s annual brochure and work map details regional planning commission accomplishments during the past year. Link to VAPDA’s latest Annual Report.