Four More Days to Apply for VLCT's Equity Committee

The VLCT Equity Committee considers, evaluates, and makes recommendations about how VLCT should provide equity services to our members and how our organization itself can become a more anti-racist model employer and service provider. Nominations are due by Sat 10/14.

Please Tell Us What You Think!

If you are reading this, please take our annual Member Survey by Fri 10/13 to let us know about your interactions with VLCT, your resource and product needs as a municipal official, and what what you'd like from VLCT in the future. Your answers inform our short-term work and our long-term strategic plan.

How Well Did Town Fair '23 Work for You?

If you attended Town Fair and didn't yet reply to our quick event-wide survey, we have extended the opportunity until Wed 10/25. Please share you thoughts to help make next year's conference relevant, informative, and fun!

Small Municipalities: Learn All About New UI Mandate

In a hybrid meeting on Wed 11/8 at 2 PM, Common Good Vermont and the Vermont Department of Labor will explain not only Act 76’s new requirement that nonprofit organizations with up to four employees must provide unemployment insurance, but also options for how to comply. Vermont's smallest towns and groups that serve the public good will be affected by the changed statute.

State Government's Municipal Day in Montpelier – Next Week!

In the State’s annual day-long event of workshops and networking, the Agency of Natural Resources and four additional agencies provide Vermont’s local government officials with excellent access to state-level resources and information. Fri 10/20 from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM.

Do Your Flood Recovery Contracts Comply with FEMA Requirements?

VLCT worked with its state and federal partners to create this FEMA PA Compliant Contracts bundle to help you get it right.



Tuesdays at 1 PM Weekly Flood Recovery Meetings with VEM

If your municipality was negatively affected by last summer's flooding events, any municipal official involved in your flood recovery work is welcome to attend!

VLCT Seeks New Loss Control Manager

We wish Jeff Labossiere well as he returns to focusing on laboratory safety. We encourage anyone with a background or interest in occupational safety or risk management, and/or experience as a supervisor, to apply for this current VLCT opening by Mon 10/16.

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Check TODAY for One-Time Funding for Damaged EV Charging Stations

If your municipality's electric vehicle charging station sustained flood damage or is broken or non-operational for another reason, you can use this one-time grant to repair it! Start TODAY by looking for the charger on the Federal Highway Administration's list of unavailable stations.If it is not there, you have until 10/11 to submit updates that will make your charger eligible for a grant.

Health Insurers Announce Small Group Plan Rates

MVP Health Care and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont have released their Small Group 2024 plan rates to the public. Here is easy access to each carrier's rate chart and relevant phone number.

Grants for Stormwater Mitigation and Transportation Alternatives

VTrans's popular grant programs fund bicycle and pedestrian facilities, water quality improvements, salt and sand sheds, safe routes to school, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund

Grants for $500-$4,000 will support projects that can help Vermont achieve its climate and energy goals and for which a small grant could have a meaningful impact. Apply by 5 PM on Mon 11/6.

US Supreme Court's 2023-2024 Topics That Might Affect You

Join the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC) on Tue 10/31 at 1 PM for a webinar on issues the US Supreme Court is likely to take up this session that could affect municipalities. The LGLC is a new partnership including the National League of Cities – of which VLCT is a member.