Help Vt Dept. of Taxes Acquire Appraisal Info to Report to Legislature

This is your last call for responding to the survey that plays a big role in noting municipalities' concerns during the planning stage of statewide reappraisals (per Act 68 of 2023).


Municipal Vacancy on the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee

Please consider applying – and feel free to share the application with municipal colleagues who might be interested.


What the Legislative Committees Plan to Work on This Week

See Monday's plan for what Vermont's legislative committees are working on this week. For the very latest information, use the links at the top of the page.


VLCT Invests in Vermont

The VLCT Board just approved investing $250,000 in the Vermont Community Loan Fund though VLCT’s Municipal Reinvestment Pilot Program. This exciting local investment will help build housing in Vermont communities.


Top Takeaways from Our Before the Grant Webinar

Set your municipality’s application up for success by following these top takeaways from our April Grant Basics: Before the Grant webinar.


VLCT Subleasing Downtown Retail Space to USPS

All the requisite papers are signed, and we have consolidated our City Center office space, making room for the Montpelier Post Office to create their new retail area with access from East State Street.


Still in Flood Recovery? Tell Symposium Planners What Can Help!

Please spend a minute taking this survey to help the State of Vermont’s Flood Recovery Office tailor its June Regional Flood Recovery Symposium offerings to meet your needs.


OSHA is Updating Fire, Rescue, and EMS Regulations

The public comment period on the proposed standard is open. As a regulation, the increased training requirements, equipment upgrades, and administrative costs of compliance would likely increase municipal budgets.

The Latest VLCT News

Legal Lunch Hour

Wed 4/24, 12 PM – 1 PM

New city, town, and village officials: Welcome to local government! Bring your lunch and get acquainted with VLCT’s Municipal Assistance Center attorneys in a live, interactive Q&A where you can learn about legal requirements for your position.

Unemployment Insurance and Act 76: What Employers Need to Know

Thu 4/25, 11 AM – 12 PM

Learn everything you need to know about unemployment insurance, whether your municipality is offering it now or will have to start doing so on 7/1/24. Open to all VLCT members.

Advocacy Chat

Mon 5/6 11 AM – 12 PM

Join Josh Hanford, Ted Brady, and your interested counterparts in our biweekly discussions of current issues in the Vermont General Assembly.

Selectboard Essentials: Northwest and Chittenden County Region

Tue 5/14 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Hybrid: choose Webinar or In Person in Milton

Governing board members of small to mid-size municipalities will learn about selectboard roles and responsibilities and transparency laws.

All Upcoming Events

FEATURED CLASSIFIEDS

Town Administrator, Highway Supervisor, & Highway Maintenance Worker

Lincoln

Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer

Swanton

Parks Maintenance Technician

Essex Town

RFP: Two-Bay Addition to Town Garage

Weston

Utility Worker

Village of Enosburg Falls

Water Resources GIS & Field Specialist

Burlington

All VLCT Classifieds

OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

New Grants Support "Active Transportation” Infrastructure

These competitive federal grants are for bike + pedestrian projects that connect destinations either within a local network or between two or more communities, regions, or states. Learn now, apply by 6/17.


TIF Conference Postponed Until Fall

The tax increment financing event noted in the 4/9 VLCT News is being rescheduled for this Fall.

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