PACIF Renewal Time Is Nigh!

Current PACIF members have until 4:30 PM on Friday, 10/7 to review, update, and submit their renewal applications. All PACIF primary contacts should have received info & forms via email on Monday, 9/19.

Review VLCT's Draft Municipal Legislative Policy

Currently serving local officials who are physically present at the VLCT Annual Meeting (at the Killington Grand Resort and Hotel on 10/6/22) can review, discuss, and propose amendments to this draft Municipal Policy, and only designated city or town delegates may vote on it.

Municipal Action Paper #2: Climate Action

This white paper summarizes, for VLCT members in addition to candidates for the Vermont General Assembly, the climate-related concerns and challenges that confront Vermont municipalities as the new legislative biennium approaches. Three more topics will follow.

Easily See How Vermont Recipients Are Spending ARPA Funds

The list of all municipal and state projects that were reported to the US Treasury by 4/30/22 is on our ARPA webpage, as the second link under Resources and Information – VLCT.

Coming Soon: Our 2022 Municipal Compensation & Benefits Report

VLCT members that responded to this summer's Compensation & Benefits Survey will receive their early access to the digital report files via email in the next two weeks. Others will be able to order online shortly thereafter.

Trivia Time!

Which Vermont city completed more than 100 efficiency projects in one year, saving local businesses nearly $500,000 – and saving the city over $35,000 – each year?

WINTER Placemaking Grants from AARP

These AARP grants will provide eligible groups $4,000 per project for programming or infrastructure improvements for a public space during the winter months. Apply by 10/19.

Learn About and Comment on ANR's Draft MRGP 

The draft General Permit 3-9040 for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Roads (MRGP) would affect all municipal roads, Classes 1-4. The public is invited to attend information meetings on 10/10 and 10/11 and can provide written comment on the draft MRGP before 4:30 PM 10/24/22.

Vermont’s Municipal Planning Grants (MPGs) 

MPGs are flexible grants that support projects for long-term recovery and promote planning, revitalization, and development activities that maintain Vermont’s land use goal of compact settlements separated by rural lands. We encourage you to read the 2023 program requirements now so you can begin to plan your projects.