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All events held at the CCRPC unless otherwise noted.
11/1, 5:45pm: CCRPC Executive Committee Meeting
11/7, 9:00am: CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
11/7, 11:00am: CCRPC Clean Water Advisory Committee Meeting
11/7, 12:30pm: CCRPC MS-4 Sub-Committee Meeting
11/8, 2:30pm: CCRPC Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
11/14, 9:00am: CCRPC Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting
11/15, 6:00pm: CCRPC Board Meeting
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Around the County: Photo of the Month
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Storm Drain Cleaning, South Burlington
Photo by Lee Krohn
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Volunteer with Neighbor Rides
Neighbor Rides is a strategic initiative of United Way of Northwest Vermont supported by a dynamic group of community partners that brings people and places together to help meet the transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. This partnership uses volunteer drivers to leverage government and community-funded transportation programs and help more people by decreasing the cost per ride.
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CCRPC
Commission Representatives
Bolton: Sharon Murray
Buel's Gore: Garret Mott
Burlington: Andy Montroll
Charlotte: Jim Donovan
Colchester: Jeffrey Bartley
Essex: Jeff Carr
Essex Junction: Dan Kerin
Hinesburg: Andrea Morgante
Huntington: Barbara Elliott
Jericho: Catherine McMains
Milton: Tony Micklus
Richmond: Bard Hill
Shelburne: John Zicconi
South Burlington: Chris Shaw
St. George: Jeff Pillsbury
Underhill: Brian Bigelow
Westford: Dave Tilton
Williston: Chris Roy,
Chair
Winooski: Michael O'Brien,
Vice Chair
For more information, including Commission agendas and minutes, schedule and resources,
click here.
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director
Dan Albrecht, Senior Planner
Pam Brangan, GISP, GIS Data & IT Manager
Jason Charest, PE, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Eleni Churchill, Transportation Program Manager
Forest Cohen, Business Manager
Bryan Davis, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner
Marshall Distel, Transportation Planner
Chris Dubin, Transportation Planner
Bernie Ferenc, Transportation Business Manager
Sam Francis-Fath, CCOA Data Manager
Christine Forde, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner
Tori Houston, CCOA Communications/Admin Coordinator
Peter Keating, Senior Transportation Planner
Lee Krohn, AICP, Senior Planner
Regina Mahony, AICP, Planning Program Manager
Melanie Needle, Senior Planner
Emily Nosse-Leirer, Planner
Sai Sarepalli, PE, Transportation Planning Engineer
Michelle Thibault-Hatch, Finance Assistant
Emma Vaughn, Communications Manager
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Good morning,
In 2013, we adopted the ECOS Regional Plan after a lot of public feedback and dedicated work from more than 60 organizations including our member municipalities. We are now in the process of updating parts of the ECOS Plan focused on energy, transportation, and the economy. In the coming months, we will be seeking feedback on drafts.
The energy update will include energy conservation, renewable energy generation and siting to meet the State's future energy goals.
The transportation update will take into consideration future needs and develop projects and strategies to make our transportation system work as well as it can for all users given limited funding. We will evaluate and plan for changes such as: demographics, development patterns, technology, energy, congestion, freight, and safety. The update will include investments and strategies to preserve our existing system and make improvements for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and freight movement.
The economy section is being updated in collaboration with the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation. This update will include issues such as labor force changes, work force education and skills, wages, housing, development, and how to better support our entrepreneurs and employers.
Over the next several months we will be highlighting these topics and participation opportunities in this newsletter and on Front Porch Forum. Please stay tuned for opportunities to share your feedback.
Best Regards,
Charlie Baker
Executive Director, CCRPC
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Free Webinar: "Implementing Complete Streets in Small Towns and Rural Communities in Vermont" - Nov. 6th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Successful implementation of Complete Streets requires much more than a one-size-fits-all approach. VT's rural and small towns face distinct challenges from urban areas when it comes to balancing the needs of all modes of transportation. The National Complete Streets Coalition recently spoke with Alta Planning + Design about the FHWA guide on Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks. Through this conversation, the Coalition learned about some of the obstacles smaller communities may face, along with potential solutions to implementing Complete Streets. Learn how to successfully implement complete streets in a VT context. Learn More »
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FY2019 Vermont Better Roads Grant Program - Application Deadline: Nov. 17
VTrans is pleased to announce the 21st year of funding to support projects on municipal roads that improve water quality and result in maintenance cost savings. The Vermont Better Roads Program's goal is to promote the use of Best Management Practices for erosion control and maintenance techniques that save money while protecting and enhancing Vermont's lakes and streams. Learn More »
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Chittenden County Projects Win $2 Million in Stormwater Mitigation Grants
VTrans has awarded six Chittenden County projects over $2 million in federal and state funding under the Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program. This program is intended to improve the quality of state waters though mitigation of roadway stormwater runoff. To v
iew all awarded projects, or for additional information on VTrans' Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program, click here
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Chittenden County Projects Win $1 Million in VTrans Bike Pedestrian Program Grants
VTrans announced $3.3 million in grants to municipalities for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement projects, through their Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. The full list of awards can be downloaded here.
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Transportation Project News & Updates
For a full list of transportation projects, visit the CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee website; a full project list is provided in every TAC agenda and is updated regularly. View the latest TAC agenda »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 1
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Vermont's New Economic Development Initiative: 'ThinkVermont'
Governor Phil Scott announced the launch of
ThinkVermont.com, a new website that will connect existing and prospective Vermont businesses and workers to the resources and information they need to expand in or relocate to Vermont.
Learn More »
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Working Lands Enterprise Announces $750k in Available Investments
Working Lands Enterprise Board is pleased to announce the opening of this year's grant cycle and the availability of approximately $750,000 in investments for the 2018 program year. Funds support projects across forestry and agriculture that enhance Vermont's communities, economy and culture. Learn More »
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Chittenden County Brownfields Program Accepting Applications
If you own or wish to develop a property that is contaminated or suspected to be contaminated, please apply. To get started, read the information on different types of assistance and fill out and send us a site nomination/assistance request form.
Learn More »
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 3 & 4
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Natural Shorelands Erosion Control Certification Training Workshop: Nov. 15, Essex Jct.
Vermont has over 1,400 miles of lakeshores with some of the greatest residential density and development pressure in the state. This voluntary certification course teaches landscaping techniques that control stormwater runoff and conserve wildlife habitat, which are essential shoreland development practices for protecting Vermont lakes. Learn More »
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Join the Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition
The VCPC is a group of businesses, municipalities, farms, institutions, and other organizations from across our state working together to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, as well as Vermont's own ambitious energy targets. All organizations in Vermont are welcome to join the Coalition by taking action or submitting a pledge to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Join Us »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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America Walks: 2017 Community Change Micro Grants Open
America Walks is excited to extend another round of community change micro grants to individuals and communities interested in improving the public sphere for walking or otherwise helping to make walking more commonplace. This program awards up to $1,500 to fund or help to catalyze smaller-scale, low-cost projects and programs that increase the prevalence of walking, expand the diversity of people and organizations working to advance walkability, and help to make walking safer, easier, and more fun for all community members.
Learn More »
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Fall Planning & Zoning Forum: Nov. 1, South Burlington
This workshop offers municipal planning and zoning officials a dynamic mix of legal information, practical solutions, and policy discussions, as well as many opportunities to ask questions and share experiences. Learn More »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Regional Dispatch Implementation Study Update
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FEMA Announces Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Programs
FEMA has released their Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for both the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs for FY17. The application period opened on August 14 and will close on November 14.
- PDM: Vermont will receive a $575,000 (federal share) set-aside for eligible projects/plans under PDM, in addition to the chance to apply for up to 15% of the PDM funding allocation for competitive projects. Read more here.
- FMA: $160 million has been obligated to FMA for FY17, with a prioritization of $70 million on flood mitigation projects. FEMA has determined that Advance Assistance funding will be provided to develop potential mitigation projects and acquire the data necessary to create eligible and robust applications in future rounds of funding. FMA funding can also be used for floodplain restoration projects that benefit NFIP-insured properties and those communities in good standing with NFIP. Read more here.
Contact Lauren Oates with potential project ideas, Desk: (802) 241-5363, Cell: (802) 798-2084. Eligible applicants must apply for funding through the Mitigation eGrants system on the FEMA Grants Portal accessible at
https://portal.fema.gov.
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 5, 6 & 8
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Opioid Prevention Funding Opportunity - Applications Due Nov. 1
The Vermont Department of Health will provide mini grants for up to 15 communities to initiate comprehensive community team work related to opioids. These efforts will be coordinated with those currently underway through the federally-funded Regional Prevention Partnerships (RPP) with funding available to local government, communities, medical/hospital partners, businesses, schools, law enforcement, youth serving agencies, and prevention organizations. All applicants must be not for profit
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Pathways to College and Career Fair: Nov. 3
Burlington's Community and Economic Development Office is partnering with Champlain College to host a "Pathways to College and Career" Fair on Friday, Nov. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Champlain College. This free and open-to-the-public event in the Champlain Room of the Center for Communication and Creative Media is designed to support high school students' access to career resources and opportunities, and will feature a resource fair and workshops on applications and financial aid.
Learn More »
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Gov. Scott Proclaims October Farm to School Month; Two New Grant Opportunities Released
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CCOA Opioid Scorecard
The
Chittenden County Opioid Alliance (CCOA) Scorecard contains indicators chosen to best measure the work the Alliance is doing. Data on the Scorecard is specific to Chittenden County's opioid crisis with context and data comparisons to national trends. Scorecard Metrics include: # of accidental opioid overdose fatalities in Chittenden County, # of opioid-related Emergency Department visits at UVM Medical Center and average time spent on Chittenden County treatment hub wait list. To see more metrics and learn specifics about the work the Alliance is measuring,
click here.
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