September 1, 2009
Please respond to this request for input from the VT Department of Public Service. The survey closes on September 14 so it’s important to respond soon. Thanks. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 will provide stimulus money to many different sectors, including state and local governments. Specifically, Vermont will receive over $700M […]
August 31, 2009
The Button-Up Home Energy organizing session for local officials and residents to put together a home energy savings workshop in your community, as mentioned in the blog 2 blogs below, is confirmed for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 AT THE MEMORIAL ROOM OF CITY HALL, MONTPELIER, FROM 6 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. Contact CVRPC for more […]
August 27, 2009
The Vermont Button Up program has prepared a 30 minute DVD illustrating basic home weatherization projects that a homeowner with basic handy “person” skills can do. It includes demonstrations on how to do basic air sealing, weatherize an attic hatch or pull down attic stairs or the bulkhead door for your cellar, and how to […]
Home Energy Saving Workshops Available for Vermont Communities Central Vermont Community Action Council is seeking community groups and municipalities to partner in organizing local home energy saving workshops. Last year, community groups and other sponsors organized 100 home energy saving workshops statewide reaching over 2700 Vermonters. We hope to surpass these figures this year. These […]
August 25, 2009
Progress Reports are due for FY 2009 MPG–grants that were received in the fall of 2008. Your FY09 Municipal Planning Grant is approaching the half-way point in the 18 month contract period. Please take some time over the next month to review the grant requirements and report on the progress of your grant project, including: […]
August 24, 2009
Washington County has received over $50 million for stimulus/ARRA projects to date. The Excel table containing a list by county can be accessed at http://recovery.vermont.gov/sites/stimulus/files/1VT_Programs_by_Location.xls and includes program areas such as: education, trasnportation, clean water, arts, community facilities, health services, nutrition. public housing, and economic development. The list is by county and then by town […]
August 14, 2009
WORKSHOP on Flood Hazard Regulations and DFIRM Maps, Washington County Just a reminder that Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission has scheduled a workshop for Wednesday, September 16, 2009 for 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at 29 Main Street, Montpelier. The workshop will cover the DFIRM maps (digitized flood maps) and any implications resulting […]
Municipal Planning Grants – Hold CVRPC has been notified by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs of the hold on municipal planning grants. Following is the message the Department sent: “Due to the anticipated downgrades in state revenues, the Municipal Planning Grant Program has been put on hold. It is our hope that there […]
August 12, 2009
EPA New England is hosting three half-day meetings for New England entities interested in applying for EPA Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, or Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) competitive grants. Representatives from EPA will go over the application guidelines and provide attendees with “tips and tricks” for submitting a successful application. For more information, please send an e-mail […]
August 10, 2009
The Local Growers Guide is a joint project of the UVM Center for Rural Studies and the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District to raise awareness about local food sources, link customers to local products, and support Champlain Valley and central Vermont farms. The guide includes farmer-submitted information about their farms, their products, and where they […]