February 23, 2016
SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN TO COME: Please note, DEMHS has scheduled the Annual Interagency Regional Spring Flooding Seminars – the Central Vermont Region will take place on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 10 am – 12:00 Noon at the State Emergency Operation Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury, VT. The purpose of this seminar is […]
January 26, 2016
DHCD is pleased to announce that the 2016 edition of the Planning Manual is now available for download on the DHCD Planning Manual webpage. This edition comprehensively overhauls the last one written in 1988, and is designed to help communities identify the issues that matter most and to help them focus on developing action-oriented strategies to […]
January 20, 2016
Check out this video highlighting the Plainfield Village Bridge Alternatives Study Report Recommendations. The study was funded with a grant from the Vermont Community Development Program, Community Development Block Grants with assistance from CVRPC in write and administer the grant on behalf of the Town of Plainfield. http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/plainfield-plans-to-replace-flood-stricken-bridges
January 14, 2016
The Forest Stewardship Atlas was a joint project between RPCs and the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and is an online map/atlas which provides access to a wide variety of forest data for across the state. Over 50 forestry-related data-sets are organized into six different themes: Productivity, Ecological Resources, Water Resources, Scenic and Recreational Resources, […]
January 6, 2016
As part of the 2015 US 302-Berlin bicycle pedestrian scoping study, an alternative will provide bicycle lanes along the entire project area, from the Wayside diner to Ames plaza. It will include reconfiguring the portion of US 302 that currently has 5 travel lanes to have 3 travel lanes: one in each direction, and a […]
January 5, 2016
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Finance and Office Manager The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) is seeking a Finance and Office Manager to complement our team of professional staff. The individual performs administrative, financial, and business management work at a professional level to insure the organization’s financial health and smooth operations. This position requires an attention […]
November 19, 2015
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Watershed Management Division has launched a new website, Clean Water Vermont, with helpful fact sheets, presentations, and frequently asked questions. The new Vermont Clean Water Initiative – Clean Water Vermont — reflects an exciting and growing collaboration among municipalities, State agencies, local and regional partners, farmers, businesses, and the […]
Act 64 amended several provisions regarding agricultural water quality. The “accepted agricultural practices” are renamed the “required agricultural practices (RAPs).” The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has been charged with revising the RAPs by rule by July 1, 2016. The revised RAPs have been changed to include requirements for: small farm certification, nutrient storage, […]
November 12, 2015
The Vermont Planners Association presents an overview of current water quality issues, innovation in planning, and best practices. This day-long workshop will focus on big-picture water quality planning in the morning and best practices in the afternoon. The conference will take place Friday December 11, 2015 in St. Albans. Big picture planning will include presentations […]
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) are pleased to announce the second round of the Strong Communities, Better Connections (SCBC) Grant Program, aimed at supporting vibrant community centers and increasing town and regional transportation options. Annually, the program grants approximately $200,000 in planning funds to help cities and towns […]