The Vermont Attorney General’s Office needs several municipalities to complete the forms emailed this summer in order for Vermont to receive $22 million in opioid settlement funds.

Strategies and Skills for Bridging Political and Cultural Divides

Plan to be at Town Fair at 9 AM on 10/8 to hear Tami Pyfer, co-creator of The Dignity Index – as well as a former city council member, state school board member, and senior advisor to Utah’s governor – deliver the keynote address, explaining how dignity can be a powerful tool to help leaders ease divisions and solve problems in our communities and our country.  

Heads Up for Cybersecurity Help from Ready Vermont

If you get an email from VT.SLCGP@cogentinfo.com, it is legitimate! Cogent Infotech and the Vermont Agency of Digital Services, working together as Ready Vermont, are helping local governments implement three key ways to reduce cyber risk – with backing from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). 

Calling All “Housing-Ready” Communities!

This is a rare opportunity to explore and test new models to speed approvals, cut costs, and deliver more homes where your residents need them most, without sacrificing the character that makes your town or city unique. Apply by 9/19.

Fall Grant Season Opens

Heading into fall, new grants are being announced every week. See what’s available now.

Did SAM.gov Ask You for Your NAICS Code?

We have a fix for this common registration renewal challenge!

Merger of Municipalities Information Sheet

Vermont law doesn’t allow municipalities to unilaterally forfeit their status as a municipality, such as by dissolving or unincorporating, because there are no other mechanisms for residents to receive essential governmental services. State law does, however, give municipalities the power to merge.

Events Calendar

Future-Proofing Our Communities

Crystal Washington is an author, a hall-of-fame speaker, and an indispensable guide to our digital future. Hear her in this NLC Cities Speak podcast.

Acrisure’s Latest Employer News

Find up-to-the-minute reminders concerning employee benefits such as health insurance.

Note: Invoicing Change from Vermont Bond Bank

The Vermont Bond Bank is introducing a new invoicing system for its Pooled Loan Program. Starting with the 11/1/25 invoicing cycle, borrowers that have been receiving invoices from US Bank (on behalf of the Bond Bank), will receive these invoices directly from the Vermont Bond Bank.

Upcoming LIH Bootcamp and Workshops

The Local Infrastructure Hub (LIH) helps municipalities access expert support to apply for and implement grants, including pro-bono technical training through Bootcamps and Workshops. LIH is working with more than 2,470 localities across all of its program offerings, including virtual webinars and learning opportunities available for cities of any size.