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 […]
Our annual list of the 10 best planning, design, and development websites represents some of the top online resources for news, information and research on the built environment. Every year, Planetizen recognizes ten websites as some of the best resources for urban planning, design and development. This list is based on nominations by Planetizen readers […]
May 3, 2012
Broadband connections can open opportunities in all sectors and for all Vermonters. On May 8th, join leaders from around the state to set the path for using Internet technology to create jobs, strengthen our communities, reinvent schools and increase citizen participation. Highlights of the conference include: • Welcome address by Governor Peter Shumlin • Keynote […]
April 23, 2012
Mark your calendars for the 2013 Vermont Transportation Enhancements Program • Applications will be available online – May 31, 2012. A direct mail and email announcement will be sent to our database of interested organizations. • Letters of intent are due – July 13, 2012. Organizations interested in applying for a grant are required to […]
April 20, 2012
If you need to know more about broadband coverage in Central Vermont (or anywhere in Vermont), you can find out at http://www.broadbandvt.org/. You can register your location and see it mapped to illustrate where coverage exists, or doesn’t. This information is very important to Vermont’s regional planning commissions right now because we are in the […]
Connecting Vermont’s Energy Future: Public meetings about VELCO’s 2012 Vermont Long-Range Transmission Plan Upcoming Information/Feedback Sessions May 10 Montpelier, VT Greetings! You are invited to help shape VELCO’s 2012 Vermont Long-Range Transmission Plan. Electric transmission lines provide the transport highways to move electricity from the generation sources to electric utilities that serve individual homes and […]