November 12, 2013
The 2013 Summit on the Future of Vermont’s Working Landscape is designed to bring all parties and partners together, build unity and momentum, and identify the next steps that will advance public policy and investment to support the long-term future of the Working Landscape of Vermont. Register now >> Registration Fee: $30 When: Tuesday, December […]
November 4, 2013
Guidelines and application materials are now available on the National Endowment for the Arts website for Our Town, the agency’s primary creative placemaking grants program. Pending availability of funding, grants will range from $25,000 to $200,000. Our Town will invest in creative and innovative projects in which communities, together with arts and/or design organizations and artists, […]
October 30, 2013
VERMONT LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS PRESENTS Fall Planning and Zoning Forum co-sponsored by the VLCT Municipal Assistance Center and the Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center Montpelier, Vermont Who Should Attend and Why The Fall Planning and Zoning Forum offers participants […]
October 16, 2013
WATERBURY, VT – The State of Vermont has received an extension from the federal government to distribute Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds in connection with Tropical Storm Irene. The Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is now accepting a new round of HMGP applications from towns and agencies in all Vermont […]
October 10, 2013
Applications are available for the 2014 Vermont Watershed Grants Program to fund projects that help Vermonters protect, restore and enjoy the state’s watersheds. Applications are due to the Vermont Watershed Grants office by Friday, November 22. “Watershed grants are available to municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and water-related citizen groups,” said Rick […]
October 7, 2013
With Act 16 in 2013 Vermont has established flood resilience goals for municipal, regional and state plans. Beginning July 2014 new municipal and regional plans must include a flood resilience element that addresses the goals identified in Chapter 117 §4302. §4302. PURPOSE; GOALS (14) To encourage flood resilient communities. (A) New development in identified flood […]
October 2, 2013
VNRC is very pleased to announce the release of Community Strategies for Vermont’s Forests and Wildlife: A Guide for Local Action. Over the years, VNRC has supported Vermont communities by offering proactive solutions to reduce forest fragmentation and parcelization in Vermont to maintain the rural character of our state. There are many different ways that communities can help sustain […]
September 20, 2013
Our latest newsletter is ready and can can be downloaded from https://centralvtplanning.org/news/newsletters/. Let us know if you have questions or comments.
September 17, 2013
Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions’ (AVCC) ANNUAL SUMMIT is less than three weeks away. The AVCC Board has lined up an exciting array of speakers lined up. Kate McCarthy from Vermont Natural Resources Council will be keynoting the event with tools to assist in municipal conservation work, highlighting a new guide that VNRC has put out […]
September 12, 2013
Renewable Energy Vermont is making a special effort this year to the first day of their annual meeting to Town Planners, Energy Committee Members, other local officials, RPCs, etc. – to focus on what 90% by 2050 means for communities and regions. Renewable Energy 2013 Agenda Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th With more than 25 high-level conference […]