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
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
2022
December 20
FFA and its Guidebook, Prepare for Town Meeting, Broadband at Your Address, Legislative Priorities and Preview, + more
December 6
COVID-19 Paid Leave Update, First Amendment Audit Training, Engage in Equity, Transportation Planning Support, + more
November 22
Grants Galore, a Wealth of Workshops, Advocacy Chats Return, + more
November 8
Auditor and ZA Trainings, $ for Community Revitalization and Diesel Emission Reduction, Vision and UI Updates, Classifieds, + more
October 25
Grants for COVID Paid Leave, Public Service Loan Waiver Ends 10/31, Member Survey, Comp & Benefits Report, Municipal Day from ANR, + more
October 11
Approved Policy, Award Winners, NEW Resources for Dog & Domestic Pet Hearings, Steady Rates for Vision Insurance, + more
September 27
VLCT's Draft Legislative Policy, the Climate Action Paper, COVID Jabs at Town Fair, PACIF Renewals, Winter Placemaking, + more
September 13
Our Policy on Transportation, Options for Fostering Equity, How Local ARPA Funds are Being Used, + more
August 30
New OML FAQs, Equity Cohort, Legislators Forums, Annual Meeting Warning, Stormwater Mitigation Grants, + more
August 16
Climate Council, Zoning Bylaw Grants, Remote Sensors, Health & Vision Insurance, + more
August 2
ARPA Subrecipient Report, Second ARPA Deposits, Intro to Town Fair, Dog Control Law, + more
July 19
Answer the Compensation and Benefits Survey, Park & Ride Grants, + more
July 5
New Law Affects Property Tax Sales, Gov Signs Transportation Bill, Muni Calendar Available Now, + more
June 21
Teenage Employees' Mental Health, COVID Leave Grants, Covered Bridge Appraisals + more
June 6
Grants for Roads and Buildings, Young Summer Workers, Animal Welfare, FLSA Training, Committees, Board, + more
May 24
VLCT Internship, Seasonal Employees, Compensation Survey, VLCT Policy Committees, Tax Assessment Trainings, and more
May 10
WC Audits Due, Help from VTHAP, VLCT Internship, Dental Benefit, Change CY to FY, Cannabis Regulation, PACIF Learn + more
April 26
ARPA Reporting Due Fri 4/30, Local Mask Mandates, Comp & Benefits Survey, Municipal Finance Consultant, Trainings, PACIF Board Nominations, + more
April 12
ARPA Reporting, Grants Toward Equitable & Inclusive Communities, UI Wage Reports Due Soon, New Tech Resources, Plow Rally + more
March 29
Finding the Law, ARPA (x4), Construction Contracts, Drones, Protection from Potential Cyberattacks + more
March 15
New Emergency Claims Phone #, ARPA Updates, Lister Certification & Other Trainings + more
March 1
What Towns Are Voting on Today, Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement, VLCT Board Vacancy + More
February 15
ARPA Final Rule, Town Meeting Resources, Resources for Rural Entrepreneurs, News from NLC (new) + more
February 1
ARPA Reporting, Vermont Employer Vaccine Mandates, Better Places, Town Meeting + more
January 19
MAC Inquires Update, ARPA Final Rule and Revenue Loss, SEOC COVID-19 Conference Call + more
January 4
ARPA Reporting Portal, Town Meeting Webpage, PACIF 2022 Coverage Documents & Declarations, Affordable Housing Project Ideas + more