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UPDATED: Selectboard Handbook
VLCT has several handbooks to help guide new and experienced elected officials. The Selectboard Handbook was recently updated to contain new sections on emergency management, grants and funding, and insurance. It also now provides easier access to the resources you need.
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Spring Cleaning: Open Burn and Junk & Solid Waste Ordinances Can Help
Municipalities play a vital role in the management and disposal of waste. VLCT's Municipal Assistance Center (MAC) provides this guidance to the tools municipalities have to better manage and regulate solid waste, junk, salvage yards, and open burns at the local level.
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PACIF Learn
VLCT PACIF members have access to 260+ online risk management courses through PACIF Learn. Employers can assign courses, check progress, run reports, and document employee certifications – including Water/Wastewater CTEs. New! View the list of recommended courses for new hires and managers.
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EAP Offers a Wealth of Resources for Employees
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stressed can seriously impair a person’s job performance, relationships, and overall quality of life. VLCT PACIF members' employees (and their households) are eligible for services through Invest EAP. Core services include counseling, work-life balance support, financial and legal consultation, substance abuse support, and crisis intervention.
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Employee Benefit: Coverage Through Northeast Delta Dental
Provide your employees with either a low-cost, high-value Group benefit administered by you, the employer, or access to cost-effective Individual Direct plans. Plan years begin July 1, 2026 (fiscal year) or January 1, 2027 (calendar year).
| | Did you know? PACIF is a member-owned risk-sharing pool that exists for the sole benefit of Vermont municipal entities. PACIF provides comprehensive workers’ compensation and property/casualty coverage with extensive risk management and operational support. We listen carefully when you share your coverage needs, and we closely monitor emerging trends in risk. Our staff, including claims adjusters, are all located right here in Vermont, available to help you in person, over the phone, or by email. | | |
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What Counts as a Municipality in Vermont?
When VLCT is asked “How many municipalities are there in Vermont?”, the answer often begins “It depends”. This is partly because statute defines municipality differently in the context of different laws, and partly because a wide variety of organizations provide one or more municipal services. This articlee explains the variables and might help you find your way to an answer.
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CHIP IN VT: Building Local Capacity for Housing and Infrastructure
This three-year VLCT workforce development initiative supports municipalities in understanding and using CHIP, a financing tool that allows communities to invest in critical infrastructure – such as roads and systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater – to enable new housing.
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Project Development and Funding
Developing smart, sustainable projects – big or small – takes time, planning, resources, commitment, and expertise. It starts with prioritizing local needs, assessing the funding landscape, and creating an implementation plan. VLCT has resources and staff to help you get started.
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Save the Date: Town Fair 2026
VLCT's annual conference will be on October 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington.
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Call Us!
Not sure who to call? This one-page directory to VLCT staff is the place to start.
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The Next Federal Transportation Bill
Congress is negotiating what the next federal transportation bill will look like. It’s critical for local governments to connect with their Congressional delegations before May 30 on local transportation progress, plus their community needs.
| | Member Showcase: Selectboard members and regional partners from across Windham County gathered on March 25, 2026, at NewBrook Volunteer Fire & Rescue in Newfane. Attendees' top concerns for the next two to three years included rising costs of health insurance and other employee benefits, difficulty recruiting and retaining volunteers and board/committee members, and community pride and placemaking. Additional priorities they mentioned were housing supply and infrastructure, capital and infrastructure needs, municipal finance pressures, and governance. | | | | |
Put Me In, Coach!
What drives employee engagement? Keeping up with work often means focusing on employee engagement is often an afterthought… or not a thought at all. The leaders who are rewarded with the highest level of employee engagement make the employee experience a priority.
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On Demand Training: What You Need, When You Need It
We know life is busy and you may not always be able to attend a live training. Did you know all of VLCT's trainings are available to view on demand? Visit the store to see the latest offerings. All on demand trainings are FREE!
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