Auditor and ZA Trainings, $ for Community Revitalization and Diesel Emission Reduction, Vision and UI Updates, Classifieds, and more!

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Learn About Community Recovery and Revitalization Program (CRRP)

The CRRP will grant funding to spur community revitalization and mitigate the negative economic impacts of COVID-19, preferably in places with declining or stagnant grand list values. Informative webinars: program overview 11/9 @ 2:30 PM; municipal water/wastewater to support new housing or well-paying business: 11/14 @ 9 AM; impacted industries 11/9 @ 5 PM; affordable housing 11/10 @ 11:30 AM; childcare facilities 11/10 @ 10 AM.

Grants to Reduce Diesel Use – Apply by 11/29!

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) now has nearly $294,000 available for the Vermont Diesel Emissions Reduction Financial Assistance Program. Apply soon for grants that can be used in many ways, e.g., replacing diesel equipment with cleaner-burning or alternative energy equivalents. Be sure to check the DEC website for information meetings and RFP requirements.

EyeMed Goes Faxless

VLCT's vision insurance partner asks members to return enrollment/change forms via email or on the EyeManage client portal from now on.

It's UI Renewal Time!

All VLCT members are eligible to participate in our Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust instead of working directly with the State of Vermont. Groups that are already in this program will get their renewal information later this week. Others can consider the advantages of this employer resource.

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Locally Elected Auditors Training

Wed, 11/16, 10 AM – 12 PM

Each year, the task of auditing municipal financial records becomes more difficult. This training will provide an overview of legal requirements of the annual elected auditors’ report and information to help elected auditors fulfill their responsibilities under Vermont law. Attendees will receive a copy of VLCT’s most recent Handbook for Locally Elected Auditors.

Zoning Administrator 101

Wed, 11/30, 10 AM – 11 AM

The role of zoning administrator (ZA) can vary from town to town, but Vermont law defines the standard minimum duties each must fulfill. This session will cover the source, scope, and limits of those statutory duties. The speaker is a former ZA who will also have information on other ZA responsibilities and issues.

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Cost-Saving Trivia Time!

Which Vermont county is saving $6,000 a year on reduced energy costs thanks to efficiency upgrades at their county courthouse and sheriff’s department? Click the heading to find out.

Open Invite from National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL)

NFWL is a non-partisan 501(c)3 educational foundation whose mission is to provide strategic resources to elected women leaders from across the country via a monthly newsletter, a very robust social media program, webinars, issue summits, and their annual conference. Elected women are encouraged to join – and attend the 2022 Conference in Charleston South Carolina 11/14-16.