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Annual Meeting
Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo
Saturday, September 9, 12-4 pm (rain or shine)
Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St (US Route 5), White River Junction, VT
FREE Admission, FREE Refreshments, FREE Test Rides
www.UVEVexpo.org – Pre-register online for a chance to win $250 and other prizes
Hosted by Vital Communities and Upper Valley Sierra Club, with support from many Upper Valley energy committees, electric vehicle owners, and generous local sponsors. This event is part of National Drive Electric Week.
Free test rides all afternoon (12-4 pm) in many of the latest electric car models (Chevy Volt, Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, and more). This is a great chance to chat with local electric vehicle owners about what it’s really like to go electric in the Upper Valley.
It’s not just cars! Several electric bicycles will be available for test rides along the Wilder bike path. Electric motorcycles, the Dartmouth electric race car, and a collection of modern electric lawn equipment will also be on display.
As if the cars and bikes weren’t enough, there will also be brief, drop-in presentations from 1-3 pm, and many local energy companies on hand to talk with visitors about solar, energy efficiency, heat pumps, modern wood heat, and more.
More at www.UVEVexpo.org
What Is It?
This all-day event will offer workshops, technical assistance, and the opportunity to engage with State staff and municipal colleagues from across Vermont. Registration will open in late June when more information and the full agenda will be available online.
Whats New?
This year, we’re working to expand our geographic reach by organizing satellite sessions in St. Johnsbury and Rutland in late September. These sessions will offer a limited selection of workshops while giving you the opportunity to engage with State staff and colleagues from around your region.
Who Should Attend?
Select boards
Municipal legal staff
Town Managers
Planners/Planning Commissions
Conservation Commissions
DRB and Zoning Officials
Superintendents of Public Works
Development Review Boards
Solid Waste District Staff
Regional Planning and Development Agencies
Town Clerks
Economic Development Staff
Please Join Us
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, will be hosting State Municipal Day on September 15, 2017.
Our goals is to enhance State service to our municipal partners by increasing education and outreach efforts.
Find more information about Municipal Day at the ANR website.
Satellite Sessions in
Rutland and St. Johnsbury!
Don’t have a full day to spend in Montpelier?
Join a “Mini-Muni” in St. Johnsbury (half day) or Rutland (full day).
Details and Registration are on our website:
https://anr.vermont.gov/about_us/special-topics/municipal-day
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) hereby provides public notice of the draft General Permit 3-9040 for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Roads. The draft MRGP General Permit covers stormwater discharges from all municipal roads, Classes 1-4.
Upon issuance of the final MRGP, municipalities are required to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Agency by July 31, 2018 to obtain coverage under the MRGP.
The public is invited to provide written comment on the draft MRGP through the close of business (4:30pm) on October 27, 2017.
Written comments on the draft MRGP should be emailed to Jim Ryan at [email protected] or mailed to:
Jim Ryan DEC Stormwater Program
1 National Life Drive, Main 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3522
Public information meetings will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:
- Tuesday October 10, 2017, from 6:00-8:00, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission office, 29 Main Street Suite 4 Montpelier
- Wednesday, October 11, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Johnson Town Offices, 293 Lower Main Street (Route 15) Johnson
- Monday, October 16, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Martin Memorial Building, Ascutney
- Tuesday, October 17, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon
- Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Northern Vermont Development Association, 36 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury
A copy of the MRGP and related documents may be downloaded from: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/public-notices/mrgp-public-notice
Hard copies of the draft General Permit and related documents may be obtained upon request. Requests and questions should be sent to the email above or directed to 802-490-6140.
- Final Draft Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP) Permit for Public Review
- Municipal Roads Outreach Materials
- MRGP Draft Standards
- Road Erosion Inventories and related documents
- Intermittent Stream Culvert Sizing Guidance
- Funding Assistance
October 19, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bethel Town Hall
Bethel, VT
Agenda
- Call to order – Mark Warner
- Introductions
- Approval of minutes for 8/17/2017 (attached)
- Action on SERC Contract and Notice to Proceed.
- Treasurer’s report – John Durkee
- Select Locations for 2018 LEPC Meetings
- HMEP Vermont Commodity Flow Study Presentation – Kevin Geiger
- LEPC12 CERT – Brad Salzmann (10 minutes)
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members
- EMD Seminar – Todd Sears
- EMD Traning
LEPC12 Next meeting – December 21, 2017 at TBD
TRORC Road Foreman Regional Meeting
Meeting agenda for Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017 Chelsea Town Garage
9:30am – 11:00am
1) Introductions (9:30am)
2) Pike Industries – Jeff Salvador, Jared Herbert (20 mins)
Discuss aggregates
3) All Things Water Quality
Better Roads deadline (Upcoming grant cycle) – Rita
Road Erosion Inventories – showing the Final Report – Rita
Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Pilot – Rita
Municipal Roads General Permit – Mike Storace
4) Hydroseeder discussion
5) Meeting Adjourn
Stay for lunch!
Please RSVP to Rita ([email protected] or call 457-3188)
Location:
Chelsea Town Garage – 25 East Randolph Road, Chelsea, VT. Phone: (802) 685-4302
Directions:
From Exit 2 of I-89 (Sharon) or Exit 3 (Royalton), go north on VT110 to Chelsea (11.5 miles). Take left on East Randolph Road. Garage on left. Both VT110 village bridges will be open!!
Registration is free and a light meal will be served.
Click here to register by November 10th
The purpose of this forum is:
- Learn about changes we are seeing in our wildlife and ecosystems in response to a changing climate
- Learn about actions you can take and what is going on locally and regionally
- Learn new strategies for providing wildlife passage and flood protection
- Learn how to respond to future changes
Speakers include:
- Erich Osterberg, Dartmouth College
- Rick Van de Poll, Environmental Consultant
- Amanda Stone, UNH Cooperative Extension
- Paul Marangelo, The VT Nature Conservancy
- Mark Goodwin, City of Lebanon
For more information click here.
The workshop is FREE, but space is limited. Please register by November 10 by clicking the link above. Contact Sherry Godlewski at [email protected] or (603) 271-6801 with questions.
The forum is hosted by the Upper Valley Adaptation Workgroup
The first delivery of the Local EMD course will be November 16th, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm at the Hartford Fire Station. This will be Block One only, Building a Baseline.
Blocks 2-4 will be offered in the months of December, January and February. Dates are TBD. Times and location remain the same.
Course Objectives:
Prepare the local Emergency Management Director to perform his/her duties through all phases of a local emergency: Preparation, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation.
Topics covered will include, but are not limited to:
- Desired Attributes of an Emergency Management Director
- Local Emergency Operations Planning
- Animal Response
- EMD-Responder Relationship
- Models for Mobilizing Community
- Designing an Emergency Operation Center
- Public Information and Communications
- The Disaster “Process”
- State Resources
- Interaction with FEMA
To register for this course, please log into the States LMS via the following link:
If you do not already have an account, you can register via the following link:
https://vermont.csod.com/selfreg/register
For registration assistance or questions, please contact Brittany Marquette, [email protected], 802.241.5414
For EMD course or certification questions, please contact Todd Sears, [email protected], 802.241.5527
Dear Vermont Community Energy Leaders:
We invite you to join us for “Transforming Vermont’s Energy Future from the Ground Up: The 10th Annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference”! REGISTER TODAY!
When: December 2, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (registration starts at 8 a.m.)
Where: Lake Morey Resort – Fairlee, Vermont
The one day event is aimed at inspiring, supporting and growing the statewide network of town energy committees and building the capacity and expertise of any Vermonter interested in helping the state meet its necessarily ambitious efficiency, renewable energy and climate change goals. Workshops will explore a wide range of topics, from Transforming Our Transportation System, Helping More Low-Income Earners Participate in the Clean Energy Transition, The Economic Opportunities of Climate Action and far more. Experts will also provide overviews on timely projects, policies, financial incentives and capacity building opportunities in Vermont.
This event offers unparalleled networking opportunities, exhibits from leading businesses and organizations, fantastic workshops, a keynote you don’t want to miss by Gina McCarthy, Former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator.
Register before November 26th to receive an Early-Bird Registration Special of $35. Beginning on November 27th, registration will increase to $45.00. Don’t delay!
A limited number of student registrations at $20.00 are available to current Vermont high school and college students on first-come basis. Registrations must be submitted by November 26th.
For more information and to register online, click here: https://www.regonline.com/VTEnergy2017
We look forward to seeing you on December 2nd! Come join Vermont’s energy transformation!
Contact [email protected] or call 802-223-2328 ext. 118 for more information.
Stakeholder Discussion
Join the White River Watershed Coordinator in a presentation and discussion on the progress of watershed initiatives in the White River Basin. Learn about the upcoming White River Tactical Basin Plan and priorities and funding for 2018.
- Monday, December 4: Rochester VT Town Office
- Wednesday, December 6: Randolph VT Town Hall
- Thursday, December 7: Royalton VT Town Office
Snack included!
Who Should Attend?
Watershed groups, town officials (selectboard, planning and conservation commission members), foresters, farmers, and anyone with a stake in water quality = YOU!
Stakeholder Discussion
Join the White River Watershed Coordinator in a presentation and discussion on the progress of watershed initiatives in the White River Basin. Learn about the upcoming White River Tactical Basin Plan and priorities and funding for 2018.
- Monday, December 4: Rochester VT Town Office
- Wednesday, December 6: Randolph VT Town Hall
- Thursday, December 7: Royalton VT Town Office
Snack included!
Who Should Attend?
Watershed groups, town officials (selectboard, planning and conservation commission members), foresters, farmers, and anyone with a stake in water quality = YOU!