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.
December 5, 2012
Hill Farming in the Mad River Valley: Past, Present and Future, a public engagement event, takes place on 12/12/12, 6:30 PM at The Round Barn in Waitsfield. The Mad River Valley Planning District & MRV Rural Resource Commission are currently engaged in the VT Division of Historic Preservation funded MRV Hill Farm Research Project. Consultants […]
December 3, 2012
This Thursday (12/6) at 4pm the Central Vermont Town Plan Review Committee will be meeting to review the adopted 2012 Marshfield Town Plan. The meeting will be held at CVRPC offices, 29 Main Street-Suite 4 in Montpelier. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact […]
November 29, 2012
Fall Forums Scheduled on “Improving Efficiency in Municipal Buildings” Efficiency Vermont, in partnership with the state’s regional planning commissions, will be holding a series of forums this fall to improve energy efficiency in public buildings. Although specifically addressed to towns, villages, and schools that have completed energy audits or similar assessments, this workshop will be […]
November 14, 2012
The 2013 Vermont Home Energy Challenge – Sign Up Today! Help your neighbors reduce their energy bills by participating in the 2013 Vermont Home Energy Challenge. Efficiency Vermont, in partnership with the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network, is seeking local organizations to champion the Challenge in their communities and to sign up to participate. […]
Notice of Public Hearing The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of the municipal plan for the Town of Marshfield under 24 VSA Section 4350. The hearing will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the conference room of the Central Vermont Chamber […]
November 6, 2012
November 15 – National Life in Montpelier – 6-9 p.m. Fall Forums to Focus on Getting to 90 Percent Renewable by 2050 in Vermont All invited to attend and help implement Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan (published October 2011) lays out the ambitious – but necessary – goal of meeting 90 percent […]