Local Government Day 2010

Despite a blanket of heavy, wet snow on the ground plus flurries that fell throughout the day, one hundred and thirty municipal officials from around Vermont descended onto Montpelier to participate in VLCT's Local Government Day in the Legislature 2010. Here is a link to a photographic spread of the day. A new feature this year was a Lightning Round, in which five of the six declared candidates for governor participated in a speed Q&A competition to help introduce them to local officials. The event was videotaped, and a link to the video will be posted here soon.

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(from left) Sen. Susan Bartlett, Sen. Peter Shumlin, Sen. Doug Racine, Sec. of State Deb Markowitz, and Matt Dunne field questions from their interrogators.

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The Weekly Legislative Report

The Weekly Legislative Report is VLCT's weekly bulletin highlighting timely legislation of importance to municipal officials. The February 26 issue is now posted here, as are all archived issues from the 2009-2010 biennium.

2010 Federal Issues Paper

The seven municipal leagues from the Northeast U.S. wrote a Federal Issues Paper that highlights the region's issues in these challenging economic times.

Firefighter and EMS Summit

Join Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran at a free Firefighter and EMS Summit on Saturday, March 20, at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vt. More information here.

Wellness Pays!

VLCT Health Trust delivered more than $288,000 in health insurance credits to the municipalities that successfully completed the fourth year of its Leader Program. Health Trust members will be credited for their wellness efforts in amounts up to $22,000. Read the entire story here.

Taylor Street Bridge Closed

The middle of the three Winooski River bridges that connect Route 2 to downtown Montpelier is closed for repairs through October 2010. You can park at a remote site and take a free GMTA shuttle bus to the State House. Here is the bus schedule.


Information Links

New VLCT Grant Information Page

for current grant information and links.


The H1N1/Swine Flu Page

Current links and related information. New from VLCT: legal and practical employer responses to a flu pandemic. Also, look here for whom to contact in case VLCT staff are absent due to illness.


2010 Municipal Policy

VLCT's Municipal Policy sets our legislative priorities for 2010.


Municipal Economic Recovery Projects (ARRA) Page

Training

Do Not Miss These Training Opportunities!

Are you a new lister?

Property Valuation and Review invites anyone newly elected to attend its free New Lister Orientation. Created for listers new to the job as of June 2009, the orientation will cover the lister's job description and responsibilities, and provide information on the tools necessary to become a successful lister and how to access them. Lunch will be provided.

March 9, North Danville School; March 10, Royalton Academy; March 11, Manchester Center Town Hall; and March 12, South Burlington Town Garage. All sessions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register online at www.state.vt.us/tax/pvrlistereducation.shtml. For more information, call 802-828-5862.


VLCT's Municipal Assistance Center offers many full- and half-day workshops throughout Vermont covering topics from Planning and Zoning to Personnel Administration and Budgeting and Financial Management. Check the VLCT Events Calendar for descriptions and registration information and see our Custom Workshops page for information about on-site workshops specific to your needs.

Microsoft Training

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Affiliated Links

The U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance is a nationwide purchasing cooperative designed to be a procurement resource for local and state government agencies, school districts (K-12), higher education and nonprofits. The Alliance's Go Green Program is a source for public agency access to buy and live "green."

Ongoing

VLCT Annual Report

Download a copy of the VLCT 2009 Annual Report for Town Reports (Word format) here.

VMCTA

The Vermont Municipal Clerks' and Treasurers' Association website is now up and running. Visit www.vmcta.org to learn more about the organization.

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Jobs in Local Government

VLCT's Classified Ads lists current employment opportunities in Vermont and neighboring states. Check back often, as the list changes frequently.

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Microsoft Training

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NEED TO FILE A CLAIM?

Many of our Insurance and Risk Services claim forms are available online or as a PDF file for download.

Quilt Project

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