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The Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program’s (CALAP) purpose, per 32 V.S.A. § 5413, is to ensure the accurate and equitable assessment of high-valued and unique properties by providing...

VEM highlighted two special webinars in its December 2025 newsletter that may be of special interest to municipalities. Click through to the newsletter for other trainings and emergency management...

Sponsored Content As we approach the close of November, it’s hard to believe how quickly the year has passed. With 2026 on the horizon, the U.S. government is releasing its final updates as we...

Under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”, some municipal employees may be eligible for new deductions for tax years 2025 through 2028. New Deduction: Effective for 2025 through 2028, individuals who...

On November 21, 2205, Governor Phil Scott submitted a formal appeal of the denial of Vermont’s request for a federal disaster declaration following the July 10, 2025, storm. A declaration would help...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for two of its technical assistance programs. Utility and Grid Operator Technical Assistance Program Rolling technical assistance provides...

As 2025 comes to a close, PACIF continues to deliver the stability and value that members expect from their trusted, member-driven risk-sharing pool. The VLCT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund...

In late October, Vermont's request for a federal disaster declaration for rainfall and severe flooding on July 10, 2025, was denied. What should impacted municipalities do next? Municipalities should...