Want to help the Vermont Department of Health decide how to spend the $63M the state is receiving as a result of its recent opioid settlement? Members will serve four-year terms, and seven of the 16 members will be local officials appointed by VLCT. Use the link above to apply through VLCT by Fri 6/24.

The Vermont Enhanced 911 Board is established to develop, implement, and supervise the operation of the statewide Enhanced 911 system. Governor Scott will appoint one municipal official to the nine-member board for a three-year term.Use the link above to apply through VLCT by Fri 7/1.

These convenient reminders from the U.S. Department of Labor summarize how municipal employers can help keep teenage employees healthy and safe. 

Three organizations are cooperating to present Introduction to Animal Welfare Investigations in Vermont, a daylong training, on Fri 6/17. Attendance can be in person or virtual, and is free but limited to certain professionals.

The VTrans Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Program can reimburse up to 80% of a municipality’s documented construction expenses for best management practices in accordance with the MRGP. Send signed letter by Fri 6/24 to be eligible. 

Procedures and timing to apply for a FY2023 Building Communities grant from the Vermont Dept of Buildings and General Services have changed somewhat. Learn all the opportunities & requirements and look into whether your community can use one. 

VLCT's Vision Insurance employee benefits program has a lot of new information to share!

Our periodicals now all land in your inbox rather than on your doorstep. We set up one webpage to give you easy access to current and back issues.

Wed 6/29, 10:00–11:30 AM
In the first of a two-training series, Brain Cleasby of the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division joins VLCT to assist members in matters of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Thu–Fri, 10/06–10/07
Mark your calendars for VLCT's annual conference, returning to a plethora of in-person activities at the Killington Grand Hotel & Conference Center.

If you’re thinking about air conditioning, consider a heat pump that will also provide efficient heating in the winter. If you’re looking at window air conditioners, find an efficient model to make sure you’re not breaking the bank on your town’s energy bills. Find rebates on eligible products at efficiencyvermont.com/cooling.

This half-day in-person training is offered by The Center for Health and Learning and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs division of the Department of Health on Fri 6/10 in Burlington and on Fri 7/15 in Pittsford. 

Vermont Urban & Community Forestry (UCF) Program will host trainings on Wed 7/20 in Burlington and Thu 7/21 in Montpelier: Safe Tree Removal Training for Municipal Staff each morning and Tree Risk Evaluation Training for Municipal Staff and Volunteers each afternoon. For more information, contact Joanne Garton, Vt UCF Technical Assistance Coordinator at joanne.garton@vermont.gov or (802) 249-4217. 

The Vermont Council on Rural Development will bring new and established voices together from across the state in an inclusive all-day event, Wed 8/10 at VTC in Randolph. Anyone serving on local commissions, taking the lead or taking a stand in their community, or engaged in advancing a positive future for their town, city, or state is encouraged to join the conversation via skills workshops, networking opportunities, community project panels, and forum discussions. 

The Governor's office is actively seeking qualified applicants for two vacancies – one for a selectboard member and the other for a lister/assessor. The Property Valuation and Review division of the Vermont Dept. of Taxes will be glad to know if you apply!