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New Offers for Vision Coverage Subscribers
EyeMed subscribers deserve more ways to keep their eyes healthy while saving money. That’s why EyeMed created a members-only page filled with exclusive offers – updated throughout the year – to give...
Testimony to Senate Government Operations Committee Regarding Municipal Unassigned Fund Balance Authority, 1/8/26
Testimony to the Senate Committee on Government Operations Regarding Municipal Unassigned Fund Balance Authority Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Relations, VLCT Samantha Sheehan, Municipal...
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January 12: State of the State, CHIP Launch, Testimony on Housing, Public Records, and more
The 2026 Legislative Session officially opened at 10 AM on January 6. A year ago, the usual State House crowd was lamenting that "week 1” was more like “month 1” as a large class of freshman...
Testimony to House General Affairs and Housing Committee Regarding Housing, 1/7/26
Testimony to the House Committee on General Affairs and Housing Regarding Housing Policy Priorities Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, VLCT January 7, 2026 Today's Testimony...
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Question Lead Time Ahead of Town Meeting
Members preparing for Town Meeting 2026 can access helpful templates and guidance developed by Municipal Assistance Center (MAC) staff. Our Town Meeting Resources page is your “one stop shop” for...
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The ARPA Closeout Process Has Started (for some): *ACTION REQUIRED*
The U.S. Treasury has begun the early closeout process for ARPA recipients. Only recipients specifically invited by Treasury may close out their ARPA award. Many Vermont municipalities have already...
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Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar on 1/15/25
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Region 1 (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) invites you to join a two-hour security webinar on...
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Federal Spending Limits Increase for Purchasing
Effective October 1, 2025, the dollar limits that govern how federal funds can be spent were updated. These limits – called thresholds – determine which purchasing rules a municipality must follow...