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A Pomfret Example of Local Government in Action
We are happy to share with VLCT members this Mountain Times opinion piece by Ben Brickner, who is a Pomfret resident, practicing attorney, and chair of the Pomfret Selectboard. The views expressed are...
State Finalizes Road Salt Contracts with Pricing for Some Towns
The State of Vermont has begun issuing long-awaitied road salt contracts that include provisions allowing municipalities to purchase off the new contracts, and, in some instances, specific pricing for...
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Vermont Wildland Fire Gear Grant: Apply by 11/3
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation has opened its Vermont Wildland Fire Gear Grant program for applications. New for 2025, towns/departments awarded funds through this program...
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Great 2026 Renewal News from the UI Trust
We are very pleased to deliver yet another overall Unemployment Insurance (UI) rate reduction to members for a third straight year! At its October meeting, the VERB Trust Board approved an average 7.2...
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Acrisure’s Employer Compliance Updates, 10/21/25
Sponsored Content And just like that, we’ve reached the end of October. With only two months remaining in 2025, holiday decorations are beginning to appear on store shelves, and we’re actively...
State is seeking public input on Act 250's Tier 3 Rules draft 2
Act 250 Tier 3: Public Input for Draft 2
Vermont's Statewide Development Review System (Act 250) Is Changing Limited or no review in downtown and village centers = Tier 1 areas Additional review in critical natural resource areas = Tier 3...
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Survey RE: Critical Public Safety Communications and 911 Dispatcher System
The Public Safety Communications Task Force seeks input from Vermont’s cities and towns before October 31 regarding the quality of public safety dispatch services within your communities. All cities...
Tami Pyfer speaking about The Dignity Index at Town Fair 2025
The Dignity Index Left A Mark On Town Fair Attendees
By Ted Brady, VLCT Executive Director The week before Town Fair, VLCT issued a press release announcing that a “national leader in political depolarization” would deliver the keynote address at Town...