Voter-Backed Petitions Due Thursday, Grants from Near and Far, Town Meeting Trainings, and more

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See what's expected in various legislative committees this week. Note that committee agendas change frequently, so make sure to use the links provided at the top of the page for the very latest.

Thu 1/18 is the Deadline for Voter-Backed Petitions

Town selectboards and clerks: get crucial answers to common questions about voter-backed petitions. You can also use the Ask a Question button and check ‘high priority’ if your question is time sensitive.

Apply for a 2024 PACIF Grant Any Time Now

Members can start using the 2024 rules and application for this popular program of PACIF Loss Control.

Looking for Project Funding?

Check here for active (non-VLCT) grant opportunities, listed by category.

The Latest VLCT News

Town Meeting Australian Ballot Voting: Legal Requirements Overview

Wed 1/17, 10 – 11 AM

Prepare for town meeting by learning or reviewing the basic legal requirements and deadlines for Australian ballot voting.

Intro to Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Thu 1/18, 10 – 11 AM

Learn about a very new voluntary employee benefit that employers can choose to start offering as soon as 7/1/2024.

Prepare for Solar Eclipse Tourists

Thu 1/25, 10 – 11 AM Save the Date!

On 4/8, a total solar eclipse will traverse much of the northern half of Vermont. In the first of six bi-weekly meetings, start learning about local and state-level plans around the eclipse so your town can prepare for and benefit from the likely influx of out-of-state visitors.

Advocacy Chat

Mon 1/29, 11 AM – 12 PM

Save the date to join Ted Brady, Josh Hanford, and your interested counterparts our second 2024 discussion of current issues in the Vermont General Assembly.

Town Meeting Tune-Up — In-Person

Wed 2/7, 9 AM – 12 PM

In Person: Best Western, Waterbury

Join us in person for this annual training for moderators who will conduct a traditional annual meeting from “the floor” and other officials who might need to assist them.

Town Meeting Tune-Up — Webinar

Wed 2/7, 9 AM – 12 PM

via Zoom

Without traveling, attend our annual training for moderators who will conduct a traditional annual meeting from “the floor” and other officials who might need to assist them.

Upcoming VLCT Events

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Engineering RFP for 2023 Flooding

Clarendon

Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation

Springfield

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

The Vermont Economic Conference

Vermont’s premier economic event of the year on Tue 1/30 will provide an in-depth look at national, global, and state economic outlooks, as well as the latest economic indicators shaping Vermont’s business landscape.

NBRC Timber for Transit Grants

These grants fund transportation infrastructure projects (e.g., replacement of flood-damaged bridges) that use wood products and advanced wood materials.

PSD Sustainable Energy in Schools and Public Buildings

These grants support solar arrays ≤15kW, advanced pellet or woodchip heating systems, heat pump systems, and the repair or upgrade of an existing system. Use with your MERP award!

AARP Community Challenge Grants

These grants funds three project types: flagship grants for action, micro-grants for capacity building, and demonstration grants for innovation. Apply by 3/6.