Help us feed the pipeline for future municipal talent! This summer, three college students will spend ten weeks learning how VLCT supports Vermont local government. Each one will be assigned a long-term project and choose three departments for intensive learning opportunities.

If your town is not yet in the Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (VTHAP), you should sign up for it! Learn more in this presentation and on this VHFA webpage.

The Property Valuation and Review division of the Vermont Department of Taxes sponsored and participated in three recent webinars. If you missed or want to review any, the trio is now handy.

PACIF members: If you didn't already report your WC audit information to us, please collect and submit the necessary documents as soon as possible, because we must complete the audit process by the middle of June. Email any questions to underwriting@vlct.org.

Open enrollment is in full swing for members that already obtain this excellent employee benefit from VLCT. If that's not you, it can be! Add this coverage any time. Learn more at vlct.org/dental.

This new resource will guide the process for towns changing from a default calendar year budget cycle to a July-June fiscal year cycle.

KnowBe4 helps train employees to be alert for emails that can put your organization at risk for a cyber breach or theft of funds. PACIF members will have until November to be reimbursed for buying specific KnowBe4 services at our preferred rate. 
Wed, 5/11, @ 9:00 AM
Hear from experts as they review strategies for working through tough conversations, including a review of best practices for managing and resolving conflicts that comply with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law, and how to discuss options when a resolution or agreement is clearly not attainable.
Wed, 5/18, @ 11:00 AM
Did you know that PACIF members can provide their employees with a wide range of free online training? Attend this webinar to learn how to enroll employees, assign training, add external resources, access reports, create courses, and much more.
Tue, 5/24, @ 10:00 AM
Hear from representatives from the Vermont Cannabis Control Board who will review the role of the CCB, administrative rules regulating cannabis, plans for the future of cannabis regulations in Vermont, as well as municipal authority to regulate cannabis as it relates to zoning bylaws, public nuisance and licensing.
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. Sign up at efficiencyvermont.com/towns. 

The International Observatory of Participatory Democracy invites local and regional governments to submit proposals for the 16th Best Practice Award for Citizen Participation. This annual distinction recognizes successful experiences and public policies on citizen participation, democratic innovations, and open government. Apply by 5/31.

Common Good Vermont is pleased to announce the Vermont launch of the 2022 Survey on Nonprofit Wages & Benefits in Northern New England. Complete the survey by 6/8 and receive the $125 report for free! 

Three National League of Cities (NLC) constituency groups are holding conferences this summer. You can join the Hispanic Elected Local Officials, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, and/or the Women in Municipal Government at their events. Learn more and register.