December 1, 2009
CVRPC WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT The 2011 Provisions of Chapter 117: What Do They Mean to Your Town? Wednesday, December 16, 20095:30 -7:00 PM (A light meal will be provided.)CVRPC Offices, 29 Main Street Montpelier, VT Did you know that the 2004 legislative amendments to the Vermont Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act (aka Chapter 117) […]
November 30, 2009
Here are some topics and presenters that have done workshops funded with MEG (Municipal Education Funds). These funds are available until May 2010 from the Department of Housing and Community Affairs. For more information on the grant funds and application process, go to www.dhca.state.vt.us/Planning/MEG.htm. DRB Review Process: How to Proceed with Challenging Applications, Presenter: VLCT […]
November 24, 2009
These frequently asked questions are very helpful in refining the application requirements. A list of Frequently Asked Questions on the EECBG RFP is now posted on the VT Department of Public Service’s website at: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy/ee_cleanenergyfund.html.
November 17, 2009
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG)>> Competitive Local Government Sub-Grants > The Clean Energy Development Fund is seeking proposals from eligible > units of local government for projects that implement energy > efficiency measures in buildings and transportation, install energy > efficient traffic signals and street lighting; provide energy > efficiency financial incentive programs, […]
November 13, 2009
Governor Announces $500,000 Available for Recreation TrailsGrant program expands outdoor opportunities for Vermonters Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas today announced $500,000 in funding will be available for the 2010 Recreation Trails Program. Vermont’s Recreational Trails Program is a matching grant program of the federal Highway Administration for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of […]
November 3, 2009
Applications for the FY10 MEGs may be submitted any time before May 15, 2010. Details about the program and application forms are available here: http://www.dhca.state.vt.us/Planning/MEG.htm. This has just been announced by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs on November 3, 2009! This is a great source of funds for excellent workshops to be held […]
October 30, 2009
The University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN) invite you to attend the second annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference. The conference will take place at the Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee Vermont on Saturday, December 5th from 8:00-4:00. Conference registration is now open! For complete information […]
October 23, 2009
The Central Vermont Housing Menu is a housing-related planning and zoning tool kit for local communities. The publication includes definitions of a variety of housing strategies, how the strategies can be applied in Vermont, the benefits or outcomes of implementing the strategies, suggestions or companion strategies and examples of where they have been implemented in […]
October 8, 2009
WHAT IS CVRPC? CVRPC is a regional planning organization working with and for twenty-three municipalities in Central Vermont, including all the towns in Washington County and three towns in Orange County; Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. Our mission is to assist member municipalities in providing effective local government and to work cooperatively with them to address […]
September 29, 2009
There is a new publication available titled “Preparing for the Next Flood; Vermont Floodplain Management.” It was developed with the assistance of the Vermont Law School’s Land Use Institute, and includes information on roles and responsibilities in preventing flood damage, state and local roles in floodplain management, information on what a flood plain map is […]