Published every other Tuesday afternoon, the VLCT News email features the most current news, resources, and events from VLCT and related organizations. Scroll below to view the issues.
2024
Dec 3
Latest on FLSA, Obligating ARPA Funds, Dog Fee Will Rise, Town Meeting Training, and more!
Nov 19
Tax Abatement Resources, Tax Sale Training, Advocacy Chats Return, and more!
Nov 5
OML Basics On Demand, Obligate ARPA Funds, Use FMCSA Clearinghouse, and more!
Oct 22
PACIF Renewals, Municipal Land Use FAQs, 2025 Group Health Insurance Rates, and more!
Oct 8
PACIF Renewals, VLCT Awards, WISE Open Enrollment, and more!
Sept 24
VMCTA Awards, Compensation Report, Much Ado about Town Fair, and more!
Sept 10
FEMA and ARPA Deadlines, Draft Legislative Policy, Two New State Initiatives Seek Your Input, and more!
August 27
FEMA+DUA for July Floods, State's New Housing Map, JPs Being Scammed, Violence Prevention, and more!
August 13
Encampments Update, Tax Credit Tool, Grant Options, New Trainings, and more!
July 30
Flood Claims and Check-In, Election Procedures, Water-Related Funding, New Trainings, and more!
July 16
Unemployment Info, Management Training, Nominations Galore, Flood Updates, and more!
July 2
Updated Open Meeting Law Resources, Animal Control Statute Changes, Finish Your Compensation Survey, + more
June 18
Municipal Calendar, FEMA's "Obtain and Maintain" Requirement, Municipal Policing Report, + more
June 4
Transportation Policy Committee, Pay for "Green Book", Enhance Your Community, + more
May 21
Childcare Payroll Tax, FLSA Training, 2025 Legislative Policy, our Spring P&Z Forum, + more
May 7
FLSA Minimums Rise, Dental is Open, Website Accessibility, Election Security, + more
April 23
VLCT Invests in Affordable Housing, P.O. Coming Soon, Tips for Before the Grant, + more
April 9
Inform Vt's Conservation Strategy, H&H Studies, Social Media, Emergency Communications, + more
March 26
ARPA Reporting, Congressional Earmarks, Eclipse Planning, + more
March 12
1:1 Help with ARPA Reporting, Possible Tax Abatement Reimbursement, Selectboard Essentials, + more
February 27
Safety with Election Mail, Hazard Mitigation and Other Grants, Outdoor Rec Survey, MRGP and ARPA Reporting, + more
February 13
Hybrid Meetings Alert, Eclipse Safety Planning, Photos of Your Town Meeting, + more
January 30
Deadline for TM Warnings, Eclipse Safety Glasses, Get Your Tax Credits, Open Grants, + more
January 16
Voter-Backed Petitions Due Thursday, Grants from Near and Far, Town Meeting Trainings, + more
January 2
FEMA Subgrants, 2024 Trainings Schedule, ARPA Local Funds, + more
2023
December 19
Employment Law, Advocacy Gears Up, Lots of Trainings, + more
December 5
New Post-Flood Loan Program, Holiday Display Considerations, Town Meeting Preparations, + more
November 21
Quick Post-Flood Tips, Updated Town Meeting Resources, Cohort Extended, Cannabis Control Update, + more
November 7
Unemployment Insurance, Ethics, Inclusivity, Violence Prevention, Aging Well, + more
October 24
2023 Salary Data to Inform 2024 Budgets, Many Grants Open Now, Expect More Workers' Comp Claim Qs, + more
October 10
Member Survey, UI for Small Municipalities, Health Insurance Rates, the State's Municipal Day, 3 Grant Reminders, + more
September 26
Still Time to Join Town Fair, Unemployment x2, Share What You Think About VLCT, + more
September 12
Grant Opportunities, Shifts in Flood Communication, Several New Town Fair Details, + more
August 29
MERP Deadline Closes In, Getting PACIF Info for FEMA, Know Your ERAF Share, Some Town Fair Highlights, + more
August 15
Flood Recovery Clean Up Day, Health Ins Rates, Report ARPA $, Telecom Siting Process Input, Accessibility in Public ROWs, + more
August 1
Property Tax Appeal and Abatement Hearings, Annual Meetings, Community Leadership Summit, + more
July 18
Flood Recovery Resources, Municipal Calendar, VLCT Board Nominations, + more
July 3
Body-Worn Cameras, Clean Energy, Extending Broadband, Getting Fire/EMT Vols, + more
June 20
First Responder Wellness Conference, Funding for Fire Stations, + more
June 6
Housing x 2, Help Map Climate-Vulnerable Areas, Trainings, + more
May 23
Planning x 2, Climate Vulnerability, Nominations, Reinvestment, + more
May 9
Dental Insurance Options, Housing Bill Status, Lots of Training, Inclusion Week, + more
April 25
Last Chance to Report ARPA Spending and Apply for a Wellness Award
April 11
ARPA Reports Due, Login Assistance, Capacity for Seeking Grants, + much more
March 28
New VLCT.ORG This Week, Many Grants, OSHA 10-Hour Roadway, ADA Planning, Internship, + much more
March 14
Town Meeting Follow-Up, Essential Trainings, VEM Input and Courses, + much more
February 28
Heads Up for "MAP", Transitions Around Town Meeting, Selectboard Training, + more
February 14
Housing Testimony, ARPA Reporting, Governmental Accounting, Capital Planning, + more
January 31
Public Safety, EV Transportation Grants, On Demand Trainings, + a whole lot more
January 17
Info for Town Meeting, FEMA Firefighter Grants, Municipal Bond Forecast, + more
January 3
Town Meeting Trainings, Funds Available and Awarded, DPS/VEM Courses, + more