Annual Meeting

Apr
26
Tue
Water Qualtiy: Let’s Get it Right! @ Vermont State House
Apr 26 all-day

Concerned about RAP’s?

For more information and to RSVP: https://www.ruralvermont.org/events-rv/small-farm-days/?utm_source=1%2F27%2F16+Update+-+SFADs%2C+NOFA%2C+issue+updates&utm_campaign=1-27-16+Email+Update+-+SFAD&utm_medium=email

Apr
27
Wed
2016 Town Officers Education Conferences
Apr 27 all-day

Registration is now open for the
2016 Town Officers Education Conferences

Registration is open! The annual Town Officers’ Education Conferences, which provide training for more than 300 municipal officials and citizen volunteers, are scheduled for three Vermont locations in April 2016.

https://www.regonline.com/toec2016

The conferences, now in their 71st year, are organized by University of Vermont Extension in partnership with several participating organizations. They are designed to help town clerks, planners, listers, select board members and other officials do their jobs more effectively by providing updates on tax laws and regulations, municipal recordkeeping and effective strategies for handling planning, zoning and other town issues. Browse this year’s workshop descriptions.

Curious about TOEC? Take a look at this year’s conference Save the Date (PDF) to learn more! Registration will be $71 in honor of our 71st year. And don’t forget about our sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities!

Important Notice: As of April 6, the cost of registration will increase to $75. If using a credit card, payment is due at registration. If paying by cash or check, then the registration fee will be due by the conference date.

https://www.regonline.com/toec2016


 

SAVE THE DATE! The annual Town Officers’ Education Conferences, which provide training for more than 300 municipal officials and citizen volunteers, are scheduled for three Vermont locations in April 2016.

The conferences, now in their 71st year, are organized by University of Vermont Extension in partnership with several participating organizations. They are designed to help town clerks, planners, listers, select board members and other officials do their jobs more effectively by providing updates on tax laws and regulations, municipal recordkeeping and effective strategies for handling planning, zoning and other town issues.

Curious about TOEC? Take a look at last year’s conference brochure to learn more about the types of workshops we offer! Registration will be $71 in honor of our 71st year. And don’t forget about our sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities!

The 2016 conferences are scheduled on the following dates:

April 13 – Lake Morey Inn, Fairlee, Vt.
April 20 – Stoweflake Mountain Resort, Stowe, Vt.
April 27 – Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Killington, Vt.

Contact Stephanie Albaugh at 802-656-0346 or 1-800-571-0668 (toll-free in Vt.) for more information.

To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Stephanie Albaugh at 802-656-0346 or 1-800-571-0668 (toll-free in Vt.) by March 23, 2016 so we may assist you.

Procurement Under FEMA Awards – Mendon @ VTrans - Mendon Conference Room
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
TRORC Board Meeting @ Thompson Senior Center
Apr 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

For a copy of the agenda, please click here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 4-27-16

Apr
28
Thu
Procurement Under FEMA Awards – Waterbury @ VT Department of Public Safety
Apr 28 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Planning to Protect Vermont’s Drinking Water Sources @ Addison County RPC
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Who should attend? Regional & town planners, GIS planners and municipal officials
Why? Discuss drinking water topics that are relevant to your communities:
Lessons from a Vermont town that exceeded its available water and related planning issues (including a moratorium on development)
New mapping tools for future town supplies and projected water shortages including additional data on the ANR Atlas
Aquifer recharge and protection of public and private water supplies through municipal options in planning and zoning
Does your local hazard mitigation plan include water supply contamination?


Scheduled Speakers: Rodney Pingree, Water Resources Section Chief with the DEC Drinking Water Program; Marjorie Gale, State Geologist with the Vermont Geological Survey; Liz Royer, Source Protection Specialist with the VT Rural Water Association; and Kira Jacobs with the Drinking Water Program in EPA Region 1

Please RSVP to Liz by April 8th – [email protected] or 802-660-4988 x336

Spring Business Blitz @ Montshire Museum
Apr 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

The Spring Business Blitz is collaborative event between the Norwich Business Council and the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce. The Business Blitz is a great way to network with other Upper Valley businesses. Think of it as “speed dating” for businesses and bring your business cards, brochures, and one raffle prize.

Apr
29
Fri
Procurement Under FEMA Awards – Lyndonville @ Lyndon Public Safety Building
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Course Details

Course Registration

Date: April 29, 2016
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lyndon Public Safety Building, Lyndonville
Contact: [email protected]

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Friday, April 29, 2016 –

8:00am to 12:00pm
Planning to Protect Vermont’s Drinking Water Sources @ Lamoille County Planning Commission
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Who should attend? Regional & town planners, GIS planners and municipal officials
Why? Discuss drinking water topics that are relevant to your communities:
 Lessons from a Vermont town that exceeded its available water and related planning issues (including a moratorium on development)
 New mapping tools for future town supplies and projected water shortages including additional data on the ANR Atlas
 Aquifer recharge and protection of public and private water supplies through municipal options in planning and zoning
 Does your local hazard mitigation plan include water supply contamination?


Scheduled Speakers: Rodney Pingree, Water Resources Section Chief with the DEC Drinking Water Program; Marjorie Gale, State Geologist with the Vermont Geological Survey; Liz Royer, Source Protection Specialist with the VT Rural Water Association; and Kira Jacobs with the Drinking Water Program in EPA Region 1

Please RSVP to Liz by April 8th – [email protected] or 802-660-4988 x336

Water River Life-Giver: Water Crisis for the Navajo & Other Diverse Communities @ Dartmouth College
Apr 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Featuring Keynote Speaker, Jonathan Nez, Vice President of the Navajo Nation, and panelists Barry Lampke, Voices of the Lakes, Duan “Chili” Yazzie, Shiprock Chapter President, Tommy Rock, Rock Environmental Consulting, and Janene Yazzie, Sixth World Solutions. Black Hawk Singers will open and close with Abenaki Drumming & Singing.