This page has been reorganized to make it easier for you to find the information you need right now. Scroll down to view the newest additions or browse the categories to see specific resources from various organizations. Please visit our new page, Quick Links to State and National Webpages, for general COVID-19 information via links to pages such as the CDC and the Vermont Health Department as well as various other organizations, government agencies, and departments.
View our library of recorded trainings including Open Meeting Law, Remote Working Best Practices, ACCD Q&A Calls, statutory updates, and more.
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NEW
New information is highlighted below for about a week or until it becomes out of date. All new links are also listed within their topic category where applicable.
- Update Your Local Emergency Management Plan - Due 5/1, required to qualify for some COVID-19 related funds
- Town Operations COVID-19 FAQs - revised 6/9
- ACCD Resources for Communities webpage includes link to Municipal Assistance webpage
- AARP Community Action Grants for Municipalities and Non-profits
- WEBINAR RECORDING: Open Meeting Law Compliance Amid COVID-19
- Q&A with ACCD - 6/15 recording + link to 6/29 webinar
Reopening Guidance and Resources
The pages linked to below are updated frequently. Check the New section above for the most recent notes on updates.
- ACCD Resources for Communities webpage Includes link to Municipal Assistance webpage
- ACCD Phased Restart Guidance
- VRPA Resources for Municipal Pools and Recreation
- PACIF’s COVID-19 Work Plan for Municipalities Phased restart compliance guidance
- NLC Safely Reopening Municipal Facilities Toolkit Has not been reviewed for compliance with Vermont regulations
- Required COVID-19 Employee Training and Resources for Phased-In Return to Work
- COVID-19 Resources for Fire Departments
- "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Guidance and FAQs
Municipal Operations and Governance
- Town Operations COVID-19 FAQs
- PVR's Updated COVID-19 Q&A Accompanies Webinar Recording
- Town Finance COVID-19 FAQs
- Open Meeting Law and COVID-19 FAQs
- Mutual Aid Agreement Sample for Sharing Resources Between Municipalities
- Remote Public Meetings Toolkit
- Cybersecurity – Especially Important for Remote Workers
- Secretary of State Elections Division COVID-19 Response
- Secretary of State Municipal Division COVID-19 Response - includes Open Meeting Law information
- Dept. of Taxes Information for Towns – Homestead Declaration due July 15, no penalty
- What Are Essential Local Government Services and Functions?
Funding Opportunities and Economic Development
- AARP Community Action Grants for Municipalities and Non-profits
- Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force
- USDA Rural Development's Summary of Actions and Resources
- ACCD's Explanation of Governor's Proposed $400M Relief and Recovery Package
Employment and Human Resources
- Volunteer Risk Management: Best Practices and PACIF Coverage
- Keeping Essential Employees Healthy at Work – PACIF Guidance for during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Human Resource Laws and COVID-19 FAQs
- Payroll Reporting for Employees Furloughed due to COVID-19
- VDOL Refusal to Return to Work Resource
- Guidance for Childcare, Summer, and Afterschool Programs
