March 26, 2013
The Community Planning and Revitalization team has updated the Village Center Designation Application Guidelines (and attached) to be more user-friendly and accessible. We hope you find the new document helpful and share it with your local municipalities to improve the village center designation application process. Please note there are a few small changes to the […]
FEMA officials announced Wednesday that the deadline for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications related to Irene has been extended to September 1. Vermont will establish its own deadlines for municipalities and other eligible applicants to meet FEMA’s deadline. The extension allows better use of available funding, according to Irene recovery officer Dave Rapaport. HMGP […]
March 12, 2013
Comments Sought: Draft Stream Alteration General Permit The typical flood seasons of spring and early summer will soon be here, and the state wants to have a new Stream Alteration General Permit in place to ensure Vermont has clear standards in place should a disaster strike. The General Permit will provide authorization for activities that […]
February 26, 2013
SunCommon will present information on going solar without going broke at a brown bag lunch (provided) on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from noon to 1 p.m. at Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s office at 29 Main Street, Second floor, Suite 4, Montpelier. Hope to see you there!
February 7, 2013
WHAT: VT Home Energy Challenge (HEC) Volunteer Training WHERE: Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, 33 Stewart Rd, Berlin WHEN: Wednesday, 2/20/2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm ; 5:00 dinner and social time COST: Free! Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, in partnership with Efficiency Vermont and the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network, will be hosting a training […]
January 18, 2013
Hello Community Contacts, First – thank you to everyone who has put out the word about the upcoming flood hazard map change and the meetings. There are still three meetings ahead: Tuesday January 22, 7 pm, Brown Public Library, Northfield Thursday January 31, 7 pm, Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield Tuesday February 5, 6 pm Memorial […]
January 10, 2013
Want to know more about funding resources available for your town? Need help with writing grant proposals? If you work for or hold an elected position for a Vermont town or city, the Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont’s Regional Planning Commissions, and Congressman Peter Welch’s office invite you to join us for a day-long grantwriting workshop. […]
December 24, 2012
Efficiency Vermont, in partnership with the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN), is launching the Vermont Home Energy Challenge to foster public awareness about energy saving opportunities in the home and to encourage residents to take action – with a target of weatherizing 3% of the homes in your community in 2013. A “Kick-off […]
December 19, 2012
Congratulations to these Central Vermont municipalities! Project Details: City of Barre ‐ Zoning and/or Subdivision Bylaw Update State Funds Awarded: $14,667 Local Match: $3,333 The City of Barre is updating the current zoning bylaw and creating a downtown form‐based code to streamline permitting and implement the goals of the Town Plan. Town of Cabot ‐ […]
December 14, 2012
Barre City has officially been designated as a Tax Increment Financing District. Kudos to City Staff, BADC and consultant, Stephanie Hainley. The Vermont Economic Progress Council held the final vote today.