Notice of VLCT, PACIF, and VERB Annual Meetings on 10/6

VLCT and its two risk-sharing trusts, PACIF and VERB, will hold their annual meetings in one session as part of Town Fair at KIllington. Use the link above to find the agenda, last year's draft minutes, and more.

Deadline Extended to Apply for VLCT Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cohort

It’s not too late to participate in VLCT's Welcoming and Engaging Communities Cohort because the application deadline has been extended to 9/15. This program is akin to “cultural transformation 101,” to help communities enhance their equity journey by building more diverse and inclusive cultures from within.

Help Maximize the Accountability of Legislators!

Election Day is ten weeks from today. You can proactively guide your legislative candidates and local voters in understanding municipal responsibilities & current legislative priorities by holding a Candidates Forum, either within your town or along with a neighbor or two. This toolkit will help.

Know A Champion of Vermont Local Government?

If you know a local official or legislator dedicated to local government, please consider nominating them for VLCT’s Municipal Service, Legislative Service, or Lifetime Achievement award. The awards will be presented at Town Fair 2022 in Killington on 10/6.

Open Meeting Law FAQs: Updated 8/25

These updates are based on recent frequently asked member legal inquiries concerning amending meeting minutes and just who exactly can sue a municipality for an alleged violation of the Open Meeting Law (hint: not everyone). Four additions are marked “new” or “updated” 8/25/2022.

Did You Miss Finance for Selectboards?

The recording of the 7/28 webinar "Government Finance Overview for Selectboards" is now available on demanat the VLCT bookstore.The two-hour presentation explains legal responsibilities and also covers the basics of governmental accounting.

Why and How to Foster a Transgender-Friendly Workplace

There are civil rights implications in how we treat transgender individuals in the workplace.The 7/13 webinar "Creating a Transgender Inclusive Workplace" is now available on demand. It explores the legal responsibilities of employers and managers relating to non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Save Energy and Help Your Community

Join Efficiency Vermont’s Town Fair presentation, led by Municipal Program Manager Colin Santee, to learn how to build community resilience with energy efficiency. Learn about how to identify and prioritize efficiency opportunities in public buildings and offices, insights gained from municipal efficiency projects over the years, and the resources available through utilities, RPCs, and other statewide entities to help lower the up-front cost of efficiency upgrades.

Municipal Highway & Stormwater Mitigation Projects Grants

The goal of this Agency of Transportation program is to improve the quality of state waters and provide financial assistance to municipalities, which are eligible applicants, in their efforts. Apply by 10/7

ANR's Municipal Day is Friday 10/28

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) hosts its ninth annual Municipal Day with a range of workshops of interest and import to various local officials and volunteers.This year's topics include federal funding opportunities, land use planning, environmental justice, navigating Act 250, noxious weed management, and much more.