Flood Damage Assessments

It is unknown at this time if this storm will meet the damage threshold for a federal disaster declaration. VEM will continue to assess damage in the days ahead. 

To support this damage assessment, you can report storm damage to Vermont211.org. On that page you will find links to a “Resident Form” and a “Business Form”.

Public Meeting on Act 250 Legislative Study - Video Available

If you were unable to participate in the public meeting on December 14th that the Natural Resources Board hosted o present its draft legislative report “Necessary Updates to the Act 250 Program", you can view it here! and the draft report can be found here.

Check out VLCT's Legislative Preview

The 2024 Legislative session is scheduled to being January 3rd. Vermont League of Cities and Towns has provided a preview which you can locate at 2024 Legislative Preview | Vermont League of Cities and Towns (vlct.org); and also shares a video of their recent Advocacy Chat providing a review as well.

News from Vermont Clean Cities Coalition

The Vermont Clean Cities Coalition brings together stakeholders in the public and private sectors to deploy alternative and renewable fuels, idle-reduction measures, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies. Check out all the news they share in their December newsletter here!

RFPs & Grant Information

Small Grants for Smart Growth

Do you want to survey your community about future development in town? Do you want to engage your neighbors on improving local housing options? Do you need to run an ad to demonstrate community support for a project? VNRC’s Small Grants for Smart Growth program, launched in 2018, provides seed money for catalyzing community-based initiatives related to smart growth. Smart growth allows for a variety of housing for people of all ages, transportation choices, unique public places for everybody to enjoy, and healthy farms, forests, and natural areas. It also prioritizes public participation in making decisions about what the future looks like, so that our land use decisions are inclusive, not exclusive. We hope your community will consider applying for a Small Grant!  Learn more, including examples of previously funded projects, and apply today! >>>