Town Meeting Resources – and MAC Availability

Please remember that if you have any questions as you prepare for Town Meeting, you can check our Town Meeting topic page first. We have posted many resources to help you avoid waiting, in case Municipal Assistance Center staff are busy assisting members who have especially detailed issues before Town Meeting.

When is Your Town Meeting?

Please answer this quick poll and let us know if your town will postpone your meeting this year as allowed under Act 1.

Please Share Your Town Meeting Warnings and Budgets

VLCT will compile and analyze articles and priorities from across the state to help shed light on what items are truly current for local governments.

Three Role-Focused On Demand Trainings Await You!

Recordings of these recent Municipal Assistance Center webinars are now available for people who missed the live meetings: Zoning Administrator 101, Locally Elected Auditor Training, and Basics for Delinquent Tax Collectors. Look for the reduced price if your municipality is in PACIF.

Sign Up for the State of Vermont’s Black History Month Series

Journey through Black History Month guided by the State of Vermont Office of Racial Equity and the Vermont Human Rights Commission. Every day you'll get an email featuring an event, quote, resource, fact, or activity that spotlights the greatness of the Black community.

Webinar Explores Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

PTSD and other mental health conditions are treatable – and also preventable. A webinar at 2 PM Tuesday, 2/14 will explain early outcomes of an initiative by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to support first responders.

Toolkit Supports Mental/Emotional Wellbeing of Law Enforcement Staff

This toolkit, developed by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, can help address issues of mental health among public safety workers.

Preparing for Rural Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants

Over the next six months, multiple federal grants for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure are expected to open. Is your community ready to apply? Scope and plan your EV infrastructure now using tools included in our Federal Funding Assistance Program Tip of the Week for January 27, 2023.

The Most Convenient Flagger Training Ever!

Plow blades are still on municipal highway department trucks, yet some highway supervisors are already looking ahead to warm weather and planning when and how to refresh their employees' flagger skills. Now is a great time to rethink how this can best be accomplished.

Do Injured Workers Need Any Special Paperwork To File Their Taxes?

It’s tax season, so the question might come up. The short answer is …

20 Buildings Earned Historic Preservation Grants Last Week

Every year, three portions of Vermont state government work together to award competitive 50/50 matching grants of up to $20,000 each for the repair and rehabilitation of historic buildings that are at least 50 years old and listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. See this year’s winners.

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Vermont Blue Advantage: Extra Benefits with the Confidence of Blue

The Medicare Advantage products from Vermont Blue Advantage deliver all-in-one health benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees. Whether your municipality offers retiree health benefits or you simply want to learn more to educate employees about their post-retirement options, Vermont Blue Advantage will be happy to speak with you about these solutions.

Request Free Energy Audit for Town Buildings

Stumped on how to reduce energy costs in your city or town? Sign up for a free energy consultation with an expert at Efficiency Vermont. Let us help you identify cost-effective solutions to lower energy costs

Preparing for Upcoming US DOT Grant Opportunities

Learn about resources the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) created to help potential grant applicants navigate different funding opportunities. USDOT will also spotlight several that are accepting applications now. Wed. 2/8 at 3 PM. Online registration is required.

Collaborating Public Safety – A Community-Facing Panel Discussion

Delve into urgent public safety issues and the role of policing as two members of President Obama’s Task Force on Twenty-First Century Policing illustrate how communities can engage organizations, municipalities, and citizens in the co-production of public safety. Thursday 2/23 at 7 PM on the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. Free of charge; online registration is recommended.

Use U.S. DOT’s Toolkit for Help Establishing EV Charging Infrastructure

Publicly accessible EV charging stations will give rural residents – and anyone who drives in rural America – the confidence that they can recharge when and where they need to, just as reliably as they can refuel a conventional vehicle today. This toolkit is a significant resource to help scope, plan, and fund EV charging infrastructure in your municipality.

Think About Becoming a Vermont Certified Public Manager® (VCPM)!

Vermont municipal employees are encouraged to apply for the next VCPM program, a two-year course offered by the State of Vermont in partnership with UVM to impart skills in strategic and workforce planning, team building, analysis, and leadership.