April 16, 2009
The Census Bureau announced that it will be starting addressing canvasing during the week of April 20 and continuing through July 2. Census employees will be visiting each housing unit to verify the address and GPS the location coordinates. They will knock on doors to introduce themselves and tell the homeowner what they are doing […]
Two Barre City granite sheds are currently enrolled in the RPC’s brownfields assessment initiative. Brownfields are abandoned or underutilized sites who’s redevelopment may be complicated by the presence of real or perceived contamination. With funding from the US EPA the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s brownfields assessment initiatives offers financial assistance to help get these […]
On April 20, 2009, U.S. Census employees will begin visiting every community in Vermont during the first major field activity in preparation for the 2010 Census. What is Address Canvassing? By visiting living quarters in every community, the Census Bureau will know where to send questionnaires and enumerators in 2010. Using hand-held computers, Census employees […]
What: The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States. Who: All U.S. residents must be counted— both citizens and non-citizens. When: Census Day is April 1, 2010. Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years. The census will show state population counts and determine representation in the […]
April 9, 2009
Excavation and drainage work will begin Monday April 13, through October. One way traffic will be maintained in areas under construction. There will be weekly updates posted at the City’s website http://www.montpelier-vt.org/wip/us2-302/index.cfm In addition the website has the project history, an evaluation of alternatives, the conceptual design, downloadable plans, and contact information.
April 3, 2009
Vermont Emergency Management is now accepting HMGP grant applications from towns and agencies in all Vermont counties in connection with the most recent declared disaster. The HMGP grant program is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is administered by Vermont Emergency Management. Federal funds are available to cover up to 75% of […]
March 30, 2009
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont has a spot on their web site that lists walking route maps for various towns around Vermont, including Barre and Montpelier. To get to the site, go to https://secure.bcbsvt.com/walking-supplies.php. This link information is provided by Vermont Safe Routes. Happy walking!
March 26, 2009
AKA 2009 Dry Hydrant Grant Program The Vermont Rural Fire and Protection Task Force is offering funding to enable towns to improve fire suppression capabilities and implement their water supply plans. This maybe the last year that the money is offered so please apply.Applications must be received in the Northern Vermont Resource Conservation & Development […]
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VRCD) invites you to join them, and hundreds of Vermonters, at the Summit on the Future of Vermont. The Summit will unveil the findings of the Council on the Future of Vermont’s statewide conversation on the values, goals, and priorities of Vermonters as they look to address the challenges […]
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has published a website dedicated to the Federal Stimulus Package, also known as the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act:www.aot.state.vt.us/stimulus.The website includes a summary of the funds available to transportation projects in Vermont, the types of projects that are available and the federal requirements attached to these funds. The site […]