June 27, 2012
Social Media Surgery is described as a gathering at which volunteer “surgeons” with expertise in using new/social media tools tools like Facebook, Twitter, and blogging offer free or low-cost advice to representatives (“patients”) of non-profits, small businesses and community groups. Partnering with Chamber member HigherMind Mediaworks, the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is offering […]
VNRC has recently released “Groundwater Protection in Your Town: A Guide.” It provides an overview of Act 199 and provides model town plan and zoning bylaw language for groundwater protection. You can download the guide here: http://www.vnrc.org/water/hot-issues/vnrc-revises-groundwater-manual/. More information is below. I hope you’ll find it a useful resource as you work on planning and […]
June 13, 2012
Nobus Engineering invite you to attend a Brownfields Forum on Thursday, June 21 at the Capital Plaza in Montpelier. EPA and VTDEC will provide the latest information on Brownfields and share information on how to successfully obtain funding for non profits and municipalities. It is a great opportunity for you to interface with other municipalities, planning […]
Dear Municipal Officials, Many of you continue to recover from the devastation of Tropical Storm Irene and from the prolonged economic recession while adapting to on-going changes facing your community. More than ever, we see the need for effective and participatory land use planning in Vermont, so it is with great pleasure that we announce […]
June 5, 2012
Enhanced Consultation: CVRPC is currently engaged in an enhanced consultation process that involves planning commissioners, select board members, town staff, and CVRPC staff. This process includes a review of municipal plans in which, per Agency requirements, we must use greater scrutiny with regard to consistency with State planning goals and conformance with the requirements of […]
The NJIT TAB team is a USEPA funded technical assistance program intended to provide free independent resources to communities and nonprofits pursuing the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields sites in New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Under our USEPA grant, the NJIT TAB team is hosting three free seminars in New England geared to […]
June 4, 2012
A great 40 minute panel presentation to watch online regarding broadband technologies in Vermont! Description Technology is so important to economic and educational vitality no matter where you live. Charlie Baker, executive director of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, hosts panelists Paul Costello, executive director for the Vermont Council on Rural Development; Tara Lidstone, […]
May 18, 2012
Regional Forum Highlighting e-Vermont Communities – SAVE THE DATE Moretown, Middlesex, Calais, Hardwick, Morristown, Jay/Westfield, Newport, Canaan & Brighton/Island Pond These communities discovered how to connect citizens, learn for independence and the future, and do better business through the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project. This multi-regional forum is an opportunity for neighboring communities and broadband advocates […]
GENERATOR GRANTS! Applications are due by JUNE 15, 2012. Please contact CVRPC for an application or assistance! Overview of Available Funds: Department of Public Safety, Division Emergency Management has Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) funds available (requiring 50% in local non-federal match) which are dedicated to assist Vermont municipalities with emergency shelter generators, Local Emergency […]
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