August 24, 2015
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of the municipal plan for the City of Montpelier and confirmation of the City’s planning process under 24 VSA Section 4350. The hearing will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2015 beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the conference room of the […]
August 20, 2015
The Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District has been awarded an $89,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program that will enable it to increase educational outreach in its most rural communities. The newly awarded grant will finance a year-long series of presentations, workshops and webinars that will help residents and businesses […]
August 19, 2015
George Malek, Executive Vice President of the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce has announced his retirement from the Chamber effective March 2016. We at CVRPC would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for George and his three decades of service to the region. Below is a note from George. “It has been an […]
Vermont Forest Pest First Detector Training September 12, 2015 Manchester, VT Enjoy spending time outdoors? Concerned about the health of Vermont’s forests? Then we need YOUR help! First Detector volunteers are our front-line defense against invasive tree pest infestations. The Vermont Forest Pest First Detector Program is hosting a FREE volunteer training session on Saturday, […]
August 11, 2015
Soils: Digging Deeper Monday October 19, 2015 Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, Vermont 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The US Department of Agriculture Vermont (USDA), Windham County Conservation District and the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (VACD) invite you to attend the Vermont Soils Conference on Monday October 19th from 9AM to 4PM at the […]
July 10, 2015
A Day of Workshops for Vermont’s Local Government Officials Wednesday September 9, 2015 at the National Life Building, Montpelier, VT The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), in cooperation with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), invite you to participate in When Governments Cooperate: State […]
July 1, 2015
Municipal Planning Grants Program Overview The Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program encourages and supports planning and revitalization for local municipalities in Vermont. Awarded annually and administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development, the MPG program works to strengthen Vermont by funding local planning initiatives that support statewide planning goals. Since 1998, the MPG program has […]
June 29, 2015
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making funding available for communities to mitigate damage from natural disasters and hazards. The Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program and Flood Mitigation Assistance Programs provide funding for projects that move property out of harm’s way, improve property and infrastructure so that it can better withstand natural hazards, and help communities plan […]
June 10, 2015
Download the Waitsfield Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015 The Town of Waitsfield is working to create a plan for reducing the impacts of disasters in the community. With the assistance of the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, officials and responders have drafted a Hazard Mitigation Plan to be approved by the Federal Emergency Management […]
June 1, 2015
Vermont’s Downtown and Village Center tax credit program is one of the primary benefits of Downtown and Village Center designation, and supports revitalization seen in community centers across the state. In 2015, $2,200,000 in state income tax credits are available to projects that enhance the historic character and improve building safety of older and historic […]