April 23, 2015
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has announced a new funding opportunity for the repair and/or replacement of failed on-site wastewater systems and potable water supplies. The Vermont Wastewater & Potable Water Revolving Loan Fund (a.k.a. The On-site Loan Program) was authorized by the Vermont Legislature in 2012 and is approaching its second full […]
April 16, 2015
Vermont’s village greens, steeped in history and tradition, serve as the physical and cultural heart of our communities. Historically located where roads converged, meeting houses were established, commerce concentrated and homes clustered, village greens hold a special place in community life. Village greens provide Vermonters a place to gather, to recreate and celebrate and to […]
March 30, 2015
This Wednesday, April 1, is the Central Vermont Career Fair & Job Expo at the Barre Auditorium! Dozens of employers will be attending to provide information on available jobs and on job training. For more information, visit CentralVTJobFair.com.
March 26, 2015
VT’s Rural Fire Protection grant program is looking for applicants for funds to install new dry hydrants. Eligible projects also include repair, upgrade, replacement and relocation. The first application deadline is April 1, but the other deadlines are: June 1 and August 1, 2015. Go to www.vacd.org/rfp to download the application materials. For questions, contact […]
March 23, 2015
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: REGIONAL PLANNER The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) is seeking a Regional Planner to complement our team of professional staff. The Regional Planner will work with other staff and municipalities on projects including municipal plans and bylaws, updating the Regional Plan, housing studies, natural resource programs, and Act 250 and Section 248 review. […]
CVRPC’s Project Review Committee will be meeting on Thursday, March 26, from 4-6pm at CVRPC Offices. To view the agenda, click here.
March 12, 2015
Registration is open for the 70th Annual Town Officers’ Education Conferences, sponsored by UVM Extension and the Vt. Institute for Government with assistance from a number of partner organizations. The 2015 sessions will be held on the following dates: April 1 – Doubletree, Burlington, Vt. April 22 – Lake Morey Inn, Fairlee, Vt. April 29 – Killington […]
March 4, 2015
In the new March issue of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns’ newsletter, Milly Archer has prepared an update on changes to flood insurance rates. The Floodwaters of Reform: National Flood Insurance Program Changes to Begin April 1 By and large the premiums for older “Pre-FIRM” buildings will continue to rise until they are […]
February 26, 2015
$40,000 is available in 2015 for Vermont Urban & Community Forestry’s Communities Caring for Tree Canopy Grants. These grants should be considered seed money to help communities care for tree canopy by taking the necessary actions to developing and sustaining a community‐wide tree program. These grants allow for multiple program components (e.g., tree planting, tree inventory, […]
February 17, 2015
The Town of Plainfield is soliciting proposals to conduct alternatives analyses for the two bridges in the lower village of Plainfield, VT. This study will help the Town understand the existing conditions that make the bridges susceptible to debris jams and the village susceptible to flooding and will suggest alternatives to solve the problems. Proposals […]