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Annual Meeting
A copy of the agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 4-10-19
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a destructive and invasive forest pest that feeds on and eventually kills all species of ash trees. EAB is now confirmed in Orange, Washington, Caledonia, Grand Isle, and Bennington Counties and communities statewide are encouraged to prepare for the impacts of the pest.
This training, led by staff from the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program, is intended to teach participants about EAB, introduce planning and management strategies, and to give an overview of the resources available to help towns assess risk and establish a plan.
This event is free but registration is required. Space is limited; sign up here by April 9th. To read more about the event, visit here.
Are you a new Selectboard member? A town manager or Administrative Assistant?
The staff at your regional planning commission, TRORC, provides a wide variety of services for your town. Come meet us, hear about your roles and our assistance with roads, regulations, emergencies, water quality, conservation, mapping and more.
This free event includes a full catered breakfast and refreshments!
RSVPs are highly encouraged, so please register by 4/11/19.
A copy of the agenda can be found here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 4-24-19
A copy of the agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 5-8-19
*This event was originally May 9th and has been rescheduled to May 23rd*
A mediator guides difficult discussions, encouraging people to find a satisfactory outcome. Mediation can help resolve disputes among co-workers, neighbors, landlords and tenants, business partners, or business owners and clients.
All Town Officials are invited to join Julian Portilla from Champlain College to learn and practice skills in:
-Identifying and framing issues
-Listening for interests
-Controlling the process
-Helping disputants solve problems
-Finalizing agreements
-Handling special problems in mediation
This free event includes dinner catered by Hotel Coolidge! Dinner will begin being served at 5:30
RSVPs are required, and space is limited, so please register soon at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-mediation-workshop-tickets-58650789089
A copy of the agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 6-12-19
Do you have trouble finding volunteers to serve on boards or assist with projects? Do you suffer from a lack of quorum? Are the same two people showing up to public hearings? You are not alone. Join Rebecca Sanborn Stone of Community Workshop to learn about creative ways to increase more diverse and meaningful public engagement. All Chairs, Commissioners, and Town Officials are invited. Topics include:
-Focusing your available time more effectively to expand feedback.
-Using gathering locations and social networks to magnify your time.
-Telling stories to frame messages that are meaningful to your audience.
-Thinking differently about what success means.
Come share your triumphs and challenges, exchange ideas, and launch your work.
This free event will include light refreshments. Space is limited, so RSVPs are required. Please register by 6/10/19 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-engagement-training-tickets-58655143112
A copy of the agenda can be found here: Annual Meeting 2019 Agenda