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Local Fireworks Regulation
Vermont’s fireworks laws were confusing until a 2022 case created more clarity. Ahead of summer festivities, read more about how towns can regulate fireworks and which types are prohibited in Vermont.
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Is a Town Liable for Damage Resulting from Water that Runs Off a Town Highway?
A town won’t be liable for a highway that merely repels water that flows naturally onto private property. The closer a town comes to directing surface water into pre-existing natural waterways and drain ways, the less likely a town will be found liable.
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Vermont Supreme Court Limits Scope of Ag Exemption from Municipal Zoning
The Vermont Supreme Court issued a decision on May 30, 2025, that appears to dramatically change the landscape of municipal zoning in terms of the scope of the agricultural exemption for certain activities and structures.
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Save 20% on Your Life and Disability Coverage
VLCT's Life and Disability Insurance program allows VLCT members to enhance their employee benefits at especially low group rates. The 20% savings we're able to offer has now been extended to June 2026.
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Vision Benefits for VLCT Members Through EyeMed Vision Care
Members choose from three plan options. Our Packaged plan is provided to employees as part of their health insurance benefit. The two Voluntary plans (one Standard and one Enhanced) are for employees who want to take advantage of our low group rates through payroll deductions.
| | Town Fair 2025 will take place October 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington. Stay tuned for information on training sessions, exhibitors, raffle prizes, keynote speaker, and more. If you've never attended before, take note of the coupon code above and use it to save money when you register. Registration will open in early August. | | Featured Resources & Opportunities | | |
All in One Place – Municipal Administration, Management, and Operations
When your municipality has sound practices, processes, systems, policies, controls, and standards in place, things run smoothly, predictably, and efficiently. Such systems and standards set you up for success. Find the support you need on this easy-to-use webpage.
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Board of Civil Authority Tax Assessment Appeals FAQs
This set of FAQs provides an overview of the essential aspects of the laws governing tax assessment appeals. It's an especially useful resource for the town clerk, the selectboard, and the justices of the peace who all, by statute, serve on the Board of Civil Authority.
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Municipal Tax Rate Calculator
Ever wonder what a penny on the municipal tax rate looks like for the tax bill of an average value home? Or how severely (or not!) a bond payment would affect your property owners? Well, now you can stop wondering and use VLCT's free, easy tool for Vermont municipalities to quickly estimate their municipal tax rate.
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Small Cities (and Towns!) Month
Every June, NLC proudly celebrates small communities along with the local leaders and residents who contribute to their success. Small communities share unique happenings, demonstrating how they're truly making a BIG IMPACT! Explore what’s happening in some of these vibrant communities.
| | Member Showcase: The 2025 VLCT Municipal Golf Outing raised $7,000 for the VLCT Municipal Service Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to tournament winners Elina Gilroy, Chuck Gilroy, John O'Sullivan, and Mike Barnard! | | |
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Interested in Simplifying Your Benefits Administration – and More?
As an Acrisure client, you can use Employee Navigator to manage your human resource efforts from one place, making your job easier. Employee Navigator enables you to centralize your HR records online and syncs your employee data across multiple systems, including payroll, benefits, and time off.
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Effective BCA Property Tax Appeal Hearings
This training reviews the fundamental concepts of property tax assessment as well as the legal requirements and best practices for lister grievance and BCA appeal hearings. A mock BCA hearing demonstrates legal requirements, best practices in action, and possible scenarios.
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