August 4, 2014
The Hunger Mountain Coop Community Fund is now accepting grant applications from local businesses, organizations and initiatives that are doing work to enrich the Central Vermont Community and further The Coop’s Mission of building a dynamic community of healthy individuals, sustainable local food systems and thriving cooperative commerce. Applicants must submit their application by September […]
August 1, 2014
The most recent round of Clean Energy Development Fund awards were announced on Wednesday at Northern Reliability’s test facilities in Waitsfield. Nine solar developments throughout the state received funding, including projects in Waitsfield, Warren, and Berlin. Waitsfield—received $80,000 to install a 100-killowatt solar array on the town garage that will supply power to the town’s […]
July 17, 2014
Ken Jones, an Economic Research Analyst for the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), gave a PowerPoint presentation at CVRPC’s July 8 Commission meeting, sharing a summary of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that was recently completed and released to the public. The idea for CEDS sparked during the aftermath of 2011’s Tropical […]
July 14, 2014
New Online Resource to Help Vermont Communities Avoid Flood Damage (Montpelier, VT) Vermont leaders have a new online tool to help their communities become more flood resilient: Flood Ready Vermont at www.floodready.vermont.gov. Flood Ready Vermont compiles maps, information, and learning from around the state. This website will help community leaders in their work to avoid […]
July 9, 2014
July 1, 2014
Congratulations to Nick and Anne, our High Water Mark Photo Scavenger Hunt winners! Nick won a season’s pass to Wrightsville Beach, while Anne will be enjoying a $50 gift certificate to the Central Vermont restaurant of her choice. We also want to give a big thank you to everyone else who submitted photos, they will […]
June 30, 2014
Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation from the ZA Roundtable on June 26, focusing on Vermont Community Revitalization and State Designation, including program updates and the new Neighborhood Development Area program. Fact sheets sharing the benefits of State Designation and more information on each program are available for download here. The second half of […]
Communities all around Vermont are using Municipal Planning Grants (MPGs) to help revitalize downtowns, become more resilient to flooding, and to address a variety of local challenges. This year the legislature made $476,544 available for MPGs. The increase from last year’s funding recognizes the impressive accomplishments of the towns and cities that received these grants. […]
June 26, 2014
Sen. Leahy, Gov. Shumlin Announce Community Development Grants at Celebration of CDBG Program’s 40th Anniversary $3.9 million in housing and accessibility grants awarded to ten communities MILTON, Vt. – U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and Gov. Peter Shumlin today marked the 40th anniversary of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program by announcing nearly $4 […]
June 24, 2014
The Watershed Management Division (WSMD) is announcing three public hearings to take public comment on the proposed amendments to the Vermont Water Quality Standards. The meetings will be held: July 29, 2014, 10 AM: Winooski Room, National Life Building, 1 National Life Drive, Main 2, Montpelier, VT. This meeting will be offered by webinar/teleconference as […]