Did You See the May 14 Advocacy Update?

See our highlights after the close of this year's regular legislative session. A veto session and our wrap-up are yet to come.


Serve on a VLCT Legislative Policy Committee

This summer, guide next year's advocacy work by meeting with other VLCT members to help form the 2025/26 legislative policy that will be fine-tuned by the board and voted on by the delegates at this fall's Annual Meeting.


Childcare Payroll Tax Takes Effect July 1!

Learn more and plan for the deduction that will be required as of 7/1/24.


Two Easy Grants for Municipal Highway Workers Safety

The Vermont Local Roads Program of the Agency of Transportation is offering grants for temporary lighting and sign packages that help keep municipal road workers safer. Deadline to apply is 2 PM on Mon, 5/27.


When Employing Minors…

This resource points you to important information about federal and state labor laws designed to ensure that your youngest employees have a rewarding and safe time while working for the municipality.


Great Group Rates on Life and Disability Insurance

Have you seen these excellent employee benefits available through VLCT? The short-term disability coverage can be especially helpful!


Remember that Website Accessibility Matters

Municipal websites and mobile apps must meet new federal Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. Our news item notes the exceptions and deadlines.

The Latest VLCT News

Legal Lunch Hour

Wed 5/22, 12 PM – 1 PM

Bring your lunch and questions to pose to VLCT’s Municipal Assistance Center attorneys. This is a live, interactive Q&A.

Grant Basics: Developing and Funding the Project

Tue 5/28 10 AM – 12 PM

Join VLCT’s Federal Funding Assistance staff to learn about project development and funding your project.

Spring Zoning and Development Review Forum

Thu 5/30, 9 AM – 12 PM

Gain practical insight into writing effective decisions and how the “E-Court” operates. Also hear about both recent case law and current legislative work that address local zoning and development.

FLSA Basics and Updates

Tue 6/4 12 PM – 1 PM

Updates to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) could increase your municipality’s payroll as soon as 7/1. Learn about this and other FLSA requirements that affect municipalities as employers.

All Upcoming Events

FEATURED CLASSIFIEDS

Assistant Assessor / Zoning Administrator

Chester

Fulltime Recreation Director

Fair Haven

Fire Captain

Killington

Tamarack and Pretrial Services Coordinator

Burlington

RFP: Municipal Project Manager for New Highway Garage

Jericho

Assistant Town Administrator / Assistant Town Treasurer

Guilford

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Help Put Naloxone in Vending Machines Across Vermont

The Vermont Department of Health is accepting applications until 5/31 for proposals to set up this convenient way to support public health at the community level.


Vermont Community Development Association Spring Meeting

Join VLCT staff on Tue 6/25, 9 AM - 4 PM in Hardwick, to celebrate the power of municipalities in shaping vibrant communities and driving economic development.


Speeding Countermeasures for Vermont Communities

If speeding is an issue in your community, speeding countermeasures might help. This toolbox discusses those that are appropriate to Vermont’s communities.

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