March 26, 2009
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 […]
March 6, 2009
The Vermont Community Development Association will present a workshop March 25, 2009 on “Economic Development; what is our blueprint” to be held at the Pavilion Building in Montpelier. Scheduled presenters include: Jay Kenlan, Chair of the VT Commission on the Future of Economic Development; Representative Bill Botzow of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, […]
March 4, 2009
The CVRPC Transportation Advisory Committee has approved the Regions top transportation project priorities. The criteria for setting these priorities is based on land use and transportation characteristics. Below, I have identified our top two or three priorities from each category. Generally projects in our cities, villages, and major highways rise to the top. For State […]
February 24, 2009
March 4th 6:30 – 8:30 PMLost Nation Theater, 3rd Floor City Hall How can Montpelier have healthier homes?In what ways can we use federal money to improve housing?Will Montpelier become a growth center? What does that mean?What are the latest housing market trends?What should happen to old school buildings?What ideas do you have for the […]
February 23, 2009
It’s nearly the time of year when CVRPC mails out the request to town clerks to update our mailing list of local officials such as planning commissioners, select people, zoning administrators, and the like. However, I will wait until after Town Meeting to mail my request. I just want to alert you that it will […]