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Modernizing local zoning can be an effective way to promote housing development, but actually solving this crisis will require changing statewide land use laws. Read the full op-ed.
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Town Meeting is less than a month away. These pages have the info you need to know.
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Stay up to date on discussions in the legislature by reading the WLR every Friday.
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Receive the updated handbook, exclusively available with this set of training materials.
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Updated information about these important benefits you can share with your employees.
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PACIF Learn can show road crew members and firefighters the safest ways to direct traffic.
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Sometimes a simple piece of information can make all the difference in saving valuable time, frustration, and even money. VLCT's Federal Funding Assistance Program staff know this, and to help you they post a Tip of the Week every Friday. These tips give you pithy snippets of information on grant writing, budgets, reporting, and more. Read the latest!
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The Vermont Office of Racial Equity (ORE) and the Vermont Human Rights Commission (HRC) are conducting a 28-day email series to help people delve into Black History Month. Every day this month, they are sharing events, quotes, resources, facts, and activities that spotlight the greatness of the Black community. They are also holding a raffle for books, tickets, and locally roasted coffee. Anyone who signs up for the series is eligible.
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It's not an April Fools Day joke. Even though it falls on a Saturday this year, the dog licensing renewal deadline is still the first day of April. The Vermont Dog and Wolf-Hybrid fees and an easily printable handout are available on our website.
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A recent decision by the Washington County Superior Court confirmed VLCT's long-held opinion that selectboards may regulate the running at large of domestic animals as a nuisance. Although it doesn't hold sway statewide, this outcome is extremely encouraging for any municipality that has had perennial issues with livestock on the loose.
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Lower your municipality’s purchase and development costs for clean energy, clean vehicles, and efficient buildings! VLCT’s Federal Funding Assistance Program developed a summary of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and deductions to help municipalities understand these cost reduction tools and determine whether they add value to a project’s financing stack.
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The Vermont Supreme Court recently ruled on whether a municipal governance charter provision allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections violates the Vermont Constitution. The case was brought by a group of citizens questioning the legality of Montpelier's 2018 charter provision, which was adopted by the municipal voters and approved by the legislature.
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According to Dr. Rhianna C. Rogers, digital equity is all individuals and communities having access to the technologies they need to participate fully in society, politics, and economics. This article from ICMA discusses what digital equity means for public engagement, especially among historically marginalized communities. It offers challenges to consider as well as potential partnerships.
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Incorporating a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) framework into public sector hiring procedures can be a real challenge. This article from the National League of Cities shows that continuously reviewing the positions held in local government by people from specific over- or underrepresented populations can help local leaders determine their next steps in building a municipal workforce that better represents all the residents they serve. Read more.
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Take the quiz, then scroll below for answers!
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Your 2022 Unemployment Insurance Wage Report is due April 28.
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Are your community buildings in need of an upgrade? Then be sure to attend Efficiency Vermont's annual Better Building by Design (BBD) conference, April 5-6 at the DoubleTree in South Burlington.
This year's theme is Mission to No Emissions: Connect, Create, Innovate. Come to the region's premier design and construction conference to learn from local professionals about the best in building technology.
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Did you know that in addition to reporting workplace injuries with the First Report of Injury form, employers must meet separate and different OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements? VLCT Loss Control has compiled information to help you, with guidance, instructions, a helpful Q&A, and a fillable form you can use. OSHA 300 Reports are due on March 2, 2023.
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Thursday, February 23
10 AM – 12 PM
Examine the financial reporting model for governments along with what makes governmental accounting different. Register.
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Tuesday, February 28
12 PM – 1 PM
Special guest Ed Chase, Westford Town Moderator, will answer questions about parliamentary procedure and more. Sign up!
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Monday, February 27
11 AM – 12 PM
Share your thoughts, whether they are on topics being discussed in the State House right now or a different legislative concern. Register here.
Save the date! The advocacy chat occurs every other Monday. Next up: Monday, March 13.
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Tentative: Saturday, March 25 In-Person
Thursday, March 30 via Zoom
With two ways to attend, this essential training for Selectboard members will be sure to meet your needs! Save the date.
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March 26-28
Join the National League of Cities and hundreds of local government elected officials and staff from around the country to learn best practices for strategically and effectively positioning local priorities in the national conversation. Learn more.
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Thursday, April 13
9 AM - 4PM
An in-person event for governmental units of all sizes and associated professionals to explore Vermont specific best practices in capital planning. Register.
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VLCT's classifieds are consistently some of our most visited webpages, making them one of the best places you can advertise your open positions. It's easy to submit your ad online. You can even include a link to apply. Ads are posted daily and can remain up for FREE for 30 days. Post a classified ad.
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Thursday 2/23 at 7 PM on the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington
Examine public safety issues and the role of policing as two members of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing illustrate how communities can engage organizations, municipalities, and citizens in the co-production of public safety. Check it out.
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Catch what Ted Brady enjoys about his community and learn more about VLCT's Community Lens photo project and contest. Check out the gallery and share your own story and photos. More at VLCT.ORG/LOVE.
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As always, be sure to follow us on social media and regularly check the updated home page of our website for breaking news and announcements.
Please contact us at vlctnews@vlct.org with any comments or suggestions for upcoming content.
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* POP QUIZ ANSWERS
If your municipality is part of VLCT's Unemployment Insurance Trust, this is True! Your 2022 Wage Report is due by April 28th. Learn more about what it is and download the reporting form at vlct.org/UI.
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