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Village Trust Initiative - Second Round Is Now Open until September 5th
The Vermont village is often recognized as an iconic hub of general stores, churches, and community gathering spaces where residents come together. These villages have no shortage of people who want...
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IRS Help Available for Claiming Energy Tax Credit
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the Pre-filing Registration Tool . Pre-filing registration is a required step...
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Acrisure’s Employer Compliance Updates, 7/17/25
Sponsored Content July is wrapping up, and while compliance deadlines have been relatively light this month, it's just the start of what lies ahead in the final five months of the year. New...
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VLCT Equity Committee Nominations Open
Application Deadline: August 29 VLCT seeks nominations of municipal officials and subject matter experts to serve on the VLCT Equity Committee. The Equity Committee is a VLCT advisory committee formed...
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7/28 Virtual Lunch & Learn: Emergency Management and Front Porch Forum
Add to or augment your tools for emergency communications! Front Porch Forum (FPF) is hosting a free Lunch & Learn Webinar on July 28, 2025, at 12 noon for local emergency management personnel and...
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Use VT-ALERT For Your Town's Communications
The recent tragedies in Texas serve as a stark reminder of the importance of information before and during a disaster. All Vermont cities and towns have access to the state’s notification system, VT...
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Rates for Life and Disability Insurance Holding Steady for 2-3 Years
VLCT received welcome news recently regarding our group Life and Disability Insurance program, which is with National Insurance Services (NIS) and Madison National Life (MNL). With this year’s July 1...
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VCRD Builds Community in Sunderland
On Wednesday, June 18, residents of the Town of Sunderland gathered to brainstorm ideas for the future of their town. The meeting was the first step in the Vermont Council on Rural Development’s (VCRD...