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Annual Meeting
Each program opens with great light food fare from Black Krim Tavern and offers an opportunity to post – and promote – organizing actions that people are committed to act on; an opportunity to launch new ideas, recruit participants and/or inspire deeper engagement… anything that strengthens local capacity and stronger, interconnected communities.
- March 22: The film, “The Economics of Happiness” and dialogue with filmmaker Steven Gorelick (the film offers an overview of why the current global economic model is failing the vast majority of humanity… and then offers positive, dynamic localization actions seen on six continents)
- March 29: “Know Your Farmer — Feed Your Farmer” – a celebration of our local food system and farmers (for one night we turn the tables and the eaters feed the farmers; also many great stories from farmers we know and live music)
- April 12: “Local Dollars, Local Sense” talk with Gwen Hallsmith of Vermonters for a New Economy (actions that we can take at local and state level, including a state bank commission and much more about localizing money exchange and investment)
- April 19: “Slow Democracy” with presenter Susan Clark (author of Slow Democracy; what is the scale at which democracies work well… and how to keep them vibrant)
- May 10: “Learning from Our Local Past” with Camden Walters and Euclid Farnham (what can we learn from our past that can help us relocalize our communities)
- May 24: To be Announced
Organized by BALE (Building A Local Economy) in partnership with Local Futures, Vermonters for a New Economy, Sustainable Woodstock, Rural Vermont, Alliance for Vermont Communities, Peace & Justice Committee of Bethany Church, and Feast & Field Market.
Supported by the New England Grassroots Environment Fund, Larsen Family Fund, Sustainable Future Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation and Catamount Solar Community Grants.
The Department’s Stormwater Program will be offering several training events on the new Manual in May to support designers in their understanding of the new requirements and preparation of stormwater permit applications under the 2017 VSMM. The program has partnered with a number of organizations around the state in offering these training opportunities. Although the events will be free, the training events will have as assigned capacity based on the capacity of the venue, so it will be required that you RSVP to secure your spot. Again, this training will focus on design and application preparation and geared towards the stormwater design and engineering community, however all stakeholders are welcome to attend. The Stormwater Program also expects to schedule additional opportunities for training and outreach as needed, beyond this first initial offering which focuses on permit application design and preparation.
Each of the training events will include an overview of the new Manual with Stormwater Program staff, including applying the updated stormwater treatment standards under the new runoff-reduction approach and prioritized Water Quality Practice Selection framework. The training will include a review of the stormwater treatment practice design requirements, including a review of changes to certain practices. The training will also include a review of new application materials, supporting guidance, and application preparation tools, including design examples.
Presented in partnership with the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (www.torc.org) and
the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission (www.swcrpc.org)
Act 174, An Act Relating to Improving the Siting of Energy Projects. TRORC will review the voluntary enhanced energy planning standards and recommendations for regional and municipal plans. Act 174 standards can be found here: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/act-174-recommendations-and-determination-standards
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 5-17-17
Whether you are part of your town’s energy committee or interested in starting or joining an energy committee, YOU’RE INVITED to the…
10th Annual Upper Valley Energy Committee Roundtable
Wednesday, May 17, 5-8 pm
Porter Community Room at the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, VT
(this event is free, including a light dinner)
The Annual Roundtable is our favorite event of the year. Dozens of volunteers from our region’s 40+ energy committees gather to share stories, laugh, and learn together.
Click Here to RSVP
If you have any questions or would like to sponsor the event, contact Sarah Brock at [email protected] or call 802.291.9100 x109
Each program opens with great light food fare from Black Krim Tavern and offers an opportunity to post – and promote – organizing actions that people are committed to act on; an opportunity to launch new ideas, recruit participants and/or inspire deeper engagement… anything that strengthens local capacity and stronger, interconnected communities.
- March 22: The film, “The Economics of Happiness” and dialogue with filmmaker Steven Gorelick (the film offers an overview of why the current global economic model is failing the vast majority of humanity… and then offers positive, dynamic localization actions seen on six continents)
- March 29: “Know Your Farmer — Feed Your Farmer” – a celebration of our local food system and farmers (for one night we turn the tables and the eaters feed the farmers; also many great stories from farmers we know and live music)
- April 12: “Local Dollars, Local Sense” talk with Gwen Hallsmith of Vermonters for a New Economy (actions that we can take at local and state level, including a state bank commission and much more about localizing money exchange and investment)
- April 19: “Slow Democracy” with presenter Susan Clark (author of Slow Democracy; what is the scale at which democracies work well… and how to keep them vibrant)
- May 10: “Learning from Our Local Past” with Camden Walters and Euclid Farnham (what can we learn from our past that can help us relocalize our communities)
- May 24: To be Announced
Organized by BALE (Building A Local Economy) in partnership with Local Futures, Vermonters for a New Economy, Sustainable Woodstock, Rural Vermont, Alliance for Vermont Communities, Peace & Justice Committee of Bethany Church, and Feast & Field Market.
Supported by the New England Grassroots Environment Fund, Larsen Family Fund, Sustainable Future Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation and Catamount Solar Community Grants.
For a copy of the meeting agenda, please click here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 5-31-17
The Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to present the Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Barrett Center for the Arts in White River Junction. The event is made possible by a partnership with Northern Stage, Preservation Trust of Vermont, and the Town of Hartford. The conference will highlight White River Junction’s successful revival by bringing new housing, businesses, and jobs downtown.
This year’s conference features nationally recognized keynote speaker Joe Minicozzi, who has done the math that proves investing in downtowns not only improves our quality of life and economy, but saves taxpayer dollars. In addition to the conference sessions and tours, there will be ample time to network including a reception immediately following the conference. Registration includes a full day of sessions and tours, light breakfast, lunch, and appetizers at the reception.
Take advantage of the early bird rate by registering now. Space is limited. For registration and additional conference information please visit our website. Please contact [email protected] or 828-3220 with any questions.
Register here: https://accd.vermont.gov/community-development/events/conference
For a copy of the meeting agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 6-14-17