VLCT's State of the Municipalities Survey

VLCT has sent local officials throughout the state its first annual "State of the Municipalities" survey. The survey's purpose is two-fold: first, to gauge the fiscal health of municipalities across Vermont; and second, to use the information collected and subsequent report generated to augment advocacy efforts in the Statehouse during the 2010 session of the Vermont Legislature. While this effort will be new to local government in Vermont, similar surveys and reports have been used as part of the advocacy and outreach efforts of organizations such as the National League of Cities, as well as in states such as Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oregon. Don't forget to read the letter and set of instructions and tips sent out with the survey. The deadline to complete it is Friday, November 13.

Click here to take the survey.

Attend a VLCT Legislative Preview

December 1 in South Burlington, December 2 in St. Johnsbury, and December 8 in Windsor. They're free. Details here.

Town Fair 2009

Town Fair, Vermont's premier conference for municipal officials, was held on October 1, 2009 in the Barre Municipal Civic Center. The event featured numerous informative workshops plus ample opportunities to network among local officials. The "fair" part of Town Fair showcased more than 80 vendors. At VLCT's Annual Meeting, members discussed and then voted on the Municipal Policy, which sets VLCT's legislative priorities for 2010. Synopses of many of the workshops and a photographic spread are on the Town Fair page here.


Tax Foundation reports prove Vermont's high property taxes are out of proportion with nation.

Read Steve Jeffrey's October 16 press release here.


The H1N1/Swine Flu Page

Current links and related information. Also, look here for whom to contact in case VLCT staff are absent due to illness.


Municipal Economic Recovery Projects (ARRA) Page


Grant Information

Vermont regional commissions received county-specific grants for energy efficiency by successfully appealing to the U.S. Department of Energy for ARRA dollars that in other states were allocated to counties. Details here.


Efficiency Vermont is seeking applications for the Vermont Community Energy Mobilization (VCEM) Project. Deadline, November 23, 2009.


The deadline for Solid Waste Management Grant Applications is December 31, 2009. Here's the all-important announcement.

The U.S. Department of Energy is now accepting applications for competitive grants under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Read on!


Applications are now being accepted for USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Loans and Grants. Details here.


The Municipal Planning Grant Program is on hold due to recent state revenue downgrades and subsequent budget rescissions. It may be revived in the spring of 2010 if adequate funding is available. Contact DEHCD planning coordinators Sue Minter (828-3119) or Faith Ingulsrud (828-5228) with questions.

New

Vt. Community Energy and Climate Action Conference

The 2nd Annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Details 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.

2008 Municipal Census
Survey Now Available

Use the links below to retrieve the reports.
2008 VLCT Municipal General Census Report
2008 Vt. Municipal Water and Sewer Rate Information
2008 Vt. Municipal Land Use Regulation Practices and Fees

Training

Do Not Miss These Training Opportunities!

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.

How can we help? Our WEb site is the place to find what you're looking for.

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.

VLCT NEWS

VLCT's monthly newsletter, both current and archived issues.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Search or browse our comprehensive library of more than 500 electronic documents.

Microsoft Training

Check the Marketplace page for more information.

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

Town of Middlebury

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