November 4, 2015
In the summer of 2014 an assessment of the rivers and streams in Waterbury, VT was conducted by CVRPC with the assistance of Bear Creek Environmental. This field assessment looked at the conditions of rivers and streams in order to understand the forces impacting them and to determine how to best protect and restore the river. […]
October 15, 2015
Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission invites you to: Green Stormwater Infrastructure Workshop Alternative Techniques for Managing Stormwater Two Dates: October 28th, 6 pm – 8:30 pm & October 29th, 10 am – 12:30 pm Northfield Public Library Managing stormwater runoff and water quality is a growing issue for municipalities in the Winooski River […]
October 14, 2015
For those who wonder about our responsibilities under VT open meeting and public records laws, VT Secretary of State Jim Condos has announced the start of his third biennial Transparency Tour. The tour will stop at 12 locations across the state to discuss Vermont’s public records and open meeting laws with municipal and state employees […]
September 11, 2015
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission will hold its final public hearing to review amendments proposed for the 2008 Central Vermont Regional Plan. The goals and policies of the Plan affect the entire geographic area of Central Vermont (the 20 municipalities in Washington County and the Towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown in Orange County). […]
September 4, 2015
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in partnership with the Agency of Natural resources has announced a third round of approximately $44,000 in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants for Designated Downtowns and Village Centers. They are pleased to extend this funding opportunity to include designated village centers previously only available to designated downtowns. […]
August 26, 2015
Responding to rapidly growing demand for their aged goat cheese, Vermont Creamery completed a significant expansion to their aged cheese facility in Barre Town adding 14,000 square feet and more than quadrupling cheese making capacity. The $4 million expansion is the largest investment made by the Creamery in more than 30 years of business and […]
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, […]