Your Input Needed: Legislature May REQUIRE Hybrid Meetings

Please answer a few quick questions so we can accurately advocate for local government interests in the Senate's proposed Open Meeting Law changes, which currently would require all governing boards to hold only hybrid meetings. The survey closes on 2/16.

Preview What Legislative Committees Plan to Work on This Week

See what the legislative committees plan to work on this week. Because committees' agendas change frequently, use the links at the top of the page for the very latest information.

UI Wage Reports Needed from Unemployment Insurance Members

A recent email sent to all of the groups in our Unemployment Insurance program kicks off this year's wage report season. Please send your completed 2023 Excel file to Kelley Avery by 4/30.

If You Are in the Path of the Total Solar Eclipse, Prepare for Safety!

This template from Vermont Emergency Management helps communities anticipate how visitors and eclipse-related events could affect them and plan ways to keep everyone safe.

100% FEMA Flood Reimbursement Approved for Two 30-Day Windows

President Biden approved 100% federal reimbursement for the July rain storms within either of two 30-day windows, and Governor Scott selected the dates for the windows (labeled Category A and B).

Is Your Local Eclipse Event Posted on the State's Tourism Webpage?

You can use this large-scale tool to help publicize events that meet the Vermont Department of Marketing and Tourism's criteria.

Funding Opportunities for Firefighting Equipment

Our new webpage lists several funding opportunities that might be useful in defraying some of the steep equipment costs faced by Vermont's fire departments.

Love Your Community? Share Your Town Meeting Day Pics!

We want to see photos of what Town Meeting looks like in your community! We welcome you to share photos from years past or this year.

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To Help Keep Municipalities' VLCT Dues Low

Do you know that Vermont Blue Advantage, Green Mountain Power, Casella, NEMRC, and Efficiency Vermont perform an important role in the extent of benefits you receive from VLCT? Their support as VLCT’s Corporate Sponsors significantly enhances our non-dues revenue.

Level 1 Community Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management Training

This full-day free training,offered by Ontic for the Vermont Violence Prevention Project, conveys fundamental information to community partners on targeted violence and how prevention of these tragedies is possible. Sign up by 3/1 for the 3/11 training in Burlington or by 4/5 for the 4/16 in South Royalton.

Grants for Body-Worn Cameras and Expenses

Small law enforcement agencies can apply by 3/4 for a 1:1 microgrant for purchasing or leasing body-worn cameras, possibly including expenses reasonably related to a comprehensive BWC program.

Do Your P&R Staff Need Playground Maintenance Training?

Parks and recreation (or other appropriate) staff can register by 3/8 for a two-day training in playground maintenance and inspection in Burlington on 4/10-4/11. Completion gets them a certificate and CEU credits from a well regarded national program.

Help Shape the Future of Outdoor Recreation in Vermont

Take the Move Forward Together Vermont Public Survey by 3/31 to convey your opinions on needs and priorities for outdoor recreation to the Vt Dept of Forests, Parks, and Recreation and the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative — and help guide related decisions and resource allocation across the state.