Handy Post-Town Meeting To Do List

Use this summary to help make sure you meet the numerous post-town meeting legal requirements found in Vermont statutes.

Time to Update Officials' Contact Info with Us

Make sure we know who your current officials are! On 3/8, every municipality received a link to update individual officials' contact information in our records. This year, these updates will also allow us to create Municipal Access Portal (MAP) logins and ensure people's seamless access to all of VLCT’s resources. If your municipality hasn't yet submitted the form, please do so by 3/17.

New Website and Member Portal Launching on 3/30!

Beginning on 3/30, VLCT will have a new Municipal Access Portal, "MAP". Your MAP account will allow you to register for events, submit inquiries, access web resources, and more.

Add Your Thoughts to the State's 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Vermont Emergency Management is asking local governments to identify natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities that are common in their area as the first step in developing long-term strategies that can break the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. Consider and respond by 4/28.

Several VEM Trainings in March and April

Vermont Emergency Management has upcoming courses on topics such as community-level cybersecurity and debris management as well as in-person preparation for taking the online ICS-100 and ICS-200 tests. Also, the annual conference is set for 9/20–9/21.

PACIF's WC Audits are Underway

If your office hasn't yet submitted the payroll documents that PACIF underwriters need in order to complete this annual audit, please try to collect and submit them or contact an underwriter soon.

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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Are Your Community Buildings in Need of an Upgrade?

If so, be sure to attend Efficiency Vermont’s annual Better Building by Design (BBD) conference, 4/5–4/6 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.

Save with Green Mountain Power

GMP can help towns, organizations, and businesses switch from fossil fuel — and save! Their Energy Innovation team can consult with you free of charge and offer financial incentives to help you with electric vehicles and chargers, energy storage, heat pumps, and more.

Cybersecurity for Government Leaders Training

This nonpartisan training from National Cybersecurity Center will help government leaders and staff learn why & how to be vigilant against cyber threats. On 3/16 at 12:00 PM ET, via Zoom Webinar.

Several VEM Trainings in March and April

Vermont Emergency Management has upcoming courses on topics such as community-level cybersecurity and debris management as well as in-person preparation for taking the online ICS-100 and ICS-200 tests. Also, the annual conference is set for 9/20–9/21.

Second Annual Vermont Capital Planning Forum

Explore Vermont-specific best practices in capital planning at this daylong in-person event for governmental units of all sizes and associated professionals. FREE, but register soon! On 4/13 in Barre.