Community News

CVRPC's Summer in the Field

Our summer planning technicians have been hard at work around our region over the last several weeks. So far they have worked on bridge and culvert inventories in Berlin, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Marshfield, Montpelier, Orange, Washington, Worcester, and Woodbury. Traffic and/or pedestrian counters have been placed in Barre Town, Calais, Roxbury, Waterbury and Waitsfield. Park-n-ride and bus stop inventories have been completed. In addition, they are assisting our team of planners with regional and town plan data collection, mapping of historic landmarks, E99 updates, mitigation actions and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan assistance. 

Our techs this year are Kyle Hansen, Jordan Dixon-Gross, and Gavin Corbett-Valade.  Kyle is a graduate of Vermont Law School and Norwich University, Jordan is a graduate of West Virginia University, and Gavin is a student at the University of Southern Maine.  They have been and are an outstanding team!

Act 250 Exemption Map

The Act 250 Interim Exemption Map is live. This new interactive tool will help developers and investors create and improve housing that is more affordable. It shows potential areas where housing may be built today without triggering Act 250 review in designated downtowns, villages, and other desirable areas that already have sufficient infrastructure as well as nearby jobs, amenities, schools, and transportation options.

The Natural Resources Board worked with the Department of Housing and Community Development to create this map. You can learn more about it here.

Friends of the Winooski - River Clean Up on September 7

Friends of the Winooski are itching to pull litter and junk out of our rivers, and we need your help. Join September 7th for the annual Montpelier River Cleanup! They will meet at Montpelier City Hall at 8:30 am where coffee will be waiting. Bring gloves, water, and shoes that can get submerged. Interested in being a site captain or helping us transport canoes? Email taylor@winooskiriver.org. 

Upcoming Events

VLCT Town Fair

Town Fair 2024 at the Killington Grand Hotel on October 2 is your annual chance to reconnect and network in person with your colleagues from around the state.

At Town Fair you'll

·    get ideas and inspiration from topic experts,

·    learn about new products and services from a wide variety of vendors, and

·    enjoy great food and prizes.

This year the training tracks are

·    Finance, Administration and Operations - Tips and tools for successful operations

·    Leadership - Skills and best practices every leader needs

·    Building Safe and Healthy Communities - Make your community the best it can be

·    Elections - Presented in cooperation with VMCTA

Facilitated Discussions - Join your peers and subject matter experts

Register Here

RFPs & Grant Information

Town Of Marshfield Emergency Watershed Program 2024 Request For Bids

Request for bids for the construction of the Town of Marshfield, VT Emergency Watershed Program, including the construction of precast block retaining wall, streambank stabilization, debris removal and miscellaneous and appurtenant construction.

A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled at the office of the Town Clerk, 122 School Street, Marshfield, Vermont 05658 at 2:00 PM, local time, on September 10, 2024. All prospective bidders are requested to attend this meeting.  Sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00 am on 9/24/2024. After which time the sealed bids received will be opened at CVRPC offices at 29 Main Street, Suite 4, Montpelier, VT. Full Details here >>

Town Of Middlesex Emergency Watershed Program 2024 Request For Bids

Request for bids for the construction of the Town of Middlesex, VT Emergency Watershed Program, including the construction of precast block retaining wall, streambank stabilization, debris removal and miscellaneous and appurtenant construction.

A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled at the office of the Town Clerk, 5 Church Street, Middlesex, Vermont 05602 at 11:00 A.M., local time, on September 10, 2024. All prospective bidders are requested to attend this meeting. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:30 pm on 9/24/2024. After which time the sealed bids received will be opened at CVRPC offices at 29 Main Street, Suite 4, Montpelier, VT. Full Details here >>

2025 Historic Preservation Grant Applications Available

The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2025 round of matching state grants. Funding of up to $20,000 is available to non-profit organizations and municipalities for work on municipal buildings, historical society buildings, granges, churches, town halls, opera houses and other historic structures.

Eligible work includes restoration and repair of:

• Roofs
• Structural elements
• Foundations
• Windows
• Towers and steeples
• Other important components of a historic building

 Application and Manual are available at:

https://accd.vermont.gov/historic-preservation/funding/historic-preservation-grants

 Applications are due Monday, October 7, 2024.

Recreation Economy for Rural Communities - Assistance Opportunity

Does your community have a vision to boost outdoor recreation, revitalize main street, and promote equitable access to the outdoors for residents and visitors alike? Apply for planning assistance today!

The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program provides planning assistance to rural communities and small towns to help leverage the power of the growing outdoor recreation economy to revitalize main streets, diversify economies, improve people’s health, and preserve and protect natural resources. Applications due October 16, 2024. 

https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/recreation-economy-rural-communities-2024-application

9/20 Deadline to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance

Apply now if your municipality was damaged by rain and flooding from Hurricane Beryl.