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 […]
March 12, 2009
The following Central Vermont towns are in the process of completing their local Pre Disaster Mitigation Plans: Middlesex, Williamstown and Warren. Pre Disaster Mitigation Plans identify hazards and outline strategies to minimize their impacts. Once Plans are approved by FEMA and adopted locally, towns are eligible to apply for funding to assist with mitigation projects. […]
March 11, 2009
The Vermont Sewage Solutions listserve is ready to go! If you are interested in continuing the discussion of wastewater treatment solutions for Vermont’s communities, please sign up for thelist on the web at http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=vt_sewagesolutions If you have questions or concerns contact Scott Mapes (smmapes@aol.com) or Amy Macrellis (amacrellis@stone-env.com), the co-owners and caretakers of this listserve.
This past summer when heating oil prices were high and availability for those most in need was in question due to increased demand, the Central Vermont Food, Fuel, & Transportation Coalition was formed to address this and other critical issues facing our communities. You can go to http://www.gmunitedway.org/fuel-food.shtml and learn more about the coalition, and […]
March 10, 2009
Vermont’s regional planning commissions and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns are sponsoring a workshop for local officials on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Please see details and registration information below. Disposition of Dollars and Resources Available to Local GovernmentsFriday, March 20, 20095 p.m. to 7 p.m., at all VIT sites*A workshop regarding […]