AmeriCorps Accepting Applications for TRORC SerVermont VISTA
AmeriCorps is accepting applications for TRORC’s third SerVermont Vista person starting August 2016 until August 2017. Applicants must be a college graduate and the position…
Category: Press Releases
Ayers Brook Stormwater Management Plan Completion
Press Release For Immediate Release 3/18/2016 Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Helps Braintree, Randolph, and Brookfield Address Stormwater Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission completes Stormwater Management Plan…
Gov. Shumlin Announces $2.9 million in Community Development Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2016 Contact: Scott Coriell, Office of the Governor (802) 353-1449 Josh Hanford, Department of Housing and Community Development, ACCD…
Agency of Agriculture Announces Food Safety Modernization Act Educational Workshops & New Online Decision Tree Tool for Farmers
Agency estimates over 500 VT farms will be impacted by FSMA Produce Safety Rule The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) will…
Working Lands Committee Releases Year-Long Report and New Mapping Tool
On Thursday, February 25th, the Forestry Committee of the Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) released the final report of the Forest Systems Analysis, conducted by…
East Central Vermont Economic Development District (ECVEDD) Survey
Dear Stakeholders and Supporters of the Creative Economy, The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) on behalf of the East Central Vermont Economic Development District (ECVEDD),…
PSB Decision Provides Planning Insight
A recent Order issued by the Vermont Public Service Board denied a Certificate of Public Good for a 2MW solar electric facility in Bennington, VT.…
Conference Travel Grants Available for the Eastern US Climate Preparedness Conference
The Local Solutions: Eastern US Climate Preparedness Conference will take place in Baltimore, MD on April 4-6, 2016. There are conference Travel Grants available. See…
TRORC 2016 Scholarship Program
For Immediate Release 2/12/2016 2016 TRORC Scholarship Program (Woodstock, VT)— The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) has announced the…
Gov. Shumlin Highlights Damage to Lakes, Fish, and Forests Resulting from Coal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2016 MONTPELIER – Continuing his push for Vermont to divest from coal stocks, Gov. Peter Shumlin today highlighted the negative…
Downtown Transportation Fund Grants (DTF)
Hello everyone, I wanted to remind you of the availability of approximately $350,000 in Downtown Transportation Fund Grants (DTF) to support revitalization efforts in Designated…
Creative Economy Inventory & Action Plan
For Immediate Release East Central Vermont Economic Development District Exploring the Power of the Creative Economy Two Rivers‐Ottauquechee Regional Commission hires creative economy experts to…
Farmer and Public Feedback will Shape the Agency of Ag’s New Draft “Required Ag Practices”
Over the past four months, Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) has embarked on an extensive outreach effort to solicit feedback on the…
Gov. Shumlin & Public Service Department Release Updated Comprehensive Energy Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2016 MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin and the Department of Public Service today released the state’s updated Comprehensive Energy…
USDA Announces New Regional Economic Development Strategy During Royalton Town Office Open House
ROYALTON, VT, Dec. 14, 2015— After years of operating in basement offices scattered throughout town, Royalton town officials celebrated the opening of their new office…
Brookfield Floating Bridge Project Wins Awards
Congratulations to the Brookfield Floating Bridge Project for winning the 2015 Best Highway/Bridge Project in all of New England! The project also won the 2015…