January 28, 2011
Come share your views on public transit services and needs in Vermont! Public transit plays a vital role in the high quality of life that Vermonters enjoy and we need your help. The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is currently updating their Vermont Public Transit Policy Plan (PTPP). The purpose of the PTPP is to […]
Wednesday, Feb 16, 6PM. until 9 p.m. at Montpelier City Hall in the Memorial Room. Hers’ a snapshot of the agenda: 6:00 – The first 1/2 hour will be for nibbles and socializing.6:30 – We will ask each town to provide an update on their efforts: who knows, you may find a town to collaborate […]
December 22, 2010
Here is the information you need about the new grant program the Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network (VECAN) announced at the Dec. 4 conference workshop called ‘Building the Power of Vermont Communities to Increase Energy Efficiency and Reduce Climate Change Impacts’. The VECAN grant program will support Vermont groups working on energy efficiency and […]
December 3, 2010
SAVE THE DATE Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan Workshop WHEN: December 14, 2010, 2:00 – 4:00 pm WHERE: The New East Montpelier Fire Station located at 54 Village Acres (Rte 2 & 14), East Montpelier WHO: Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission PRESENTATION SPEAKERS: Ray Doherty from Vermont Emergency Management WHY: Updated plans and new plans are […]
November 29, 2010
At the 3rd annual Vermont Rain Garden contest held this summer, Heather Burt (Montpelier High School) won best garden outside Chittenden County and Jeff Schumann (also Montpelier) won best us of native plants for his garden. Congratulations to both for their attractive landscape that is also used to treat storm water runnoff; nice work, indeed!
November 3, 2010
The Brownfields & Bagels meeting has been postponed to a later date. Please feel free to contact Jennifer at mojo@cvregion.com if you have questions or are looking for more information regarding brownfields funding and redevelopment ideas.
October 12, 2010
Want to save money on your vehicle’s fuel costs – personal and municipal? CVRPC is pleased, to announce free workshops on vehicle fuel savings for your municipal road crews, town employees, business and the general public. These 2 hour sessions will be held on Nov 11, Thurs, and Nov 12, Friday each from 3 – […]
October 5, 2010
SAVE the DATE Thursday November 4, 2010, 5:30 – 8:30pmLow Impact Development Workshop Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Berlin, Vermont Presentations will include the benefits Low Impact Development, implementation techniques and regional stormwater analysis results. Design charrette will provide participants hands-on opportunity to retrofit an urban site with LID techniques. What is LID? Low Impact […]
September 9, 2010
Municipal Planning Grants (MPGs) will be available once again this year with applications due on November 30, 2010. MPG funds provide assistance for town planning and implementation. Information about the program is available online at: http://www.dhca.state.vt.us/Planning/GMS/OnlineApplication2011.htmMPG funding for fiscal year 2011 (FY11) was allocated approximately at the same $400,000 level as in FY10, which is […]
September 8, 2010
Wrightsville Beach Turns 25 For the last 25 years Wrightsville Beach has been providing a low cost, high quality and now diverse recreational experience for residents of its member communities (Montpelier, East Montpelier, Middlesex, and Worcester) and the Central Vermont Region. The beach facilities are widely used and appreciated by families, community groups, and visitors. […]