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A public information meeting to review preliminary design options for the Quechee Gorge Bridge Rehabilitation Project will be held on Monday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Hartford Town Hall, 171 Bridge Street, White River Junction.
Vermont Agency of Transportation staff and its bridge consultant, Gill Engineering, will receive public input on design elements of the planned bridge project. Sidewalks, railings, and barrier fencing options will be displayed before final project plans are drawn up. This is an opportunity for the public to voice its preference on design elements while plans are still preliminary. After the preliminary plan is refined and approved by VTrans, final plans for the project will be developed in 2019-20.
If you have questions, please call or write Jill Barrett. View the project website at https://vtrans.vermont.gov/projects/quechee
Click here for the full announcement
The Town of Woodstock is/are considering making application to the State of Vermont for a VCDP Planning Grant 2018 under the Vermont Community Development Program. A public hearing will be held at 8:00 AM on 4/10/2019 at 31 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091 to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the amount of funds available and the range of community development activities that may be undertaken under this program, the impact to any historic and archaeological resources that may be affected by the proposed project, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine the proposed statement of projected use of these funds.
The proposal is to apply for $60,000 in VCDP funds which will be used to accomplish the following activities: To help fund the Keys to the Valley Initiative, a bi-state regional housing assessment that will develop actionable items to emphasize the way our homes fit into the puzzle of this place through transportation, regulation, environment, community, health, employment, and more. The Initiative will undertake community engagement and participation, thorough data analysis and develop implementable strategies for creating (or recreating) homes that are needed by our community members.
Copies of the proposed application are available at TRORC, 128 King Farm Road, Woodstock, VT 05091 and may be viewed during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Should you require any special accommodations, please contact Phil Swanson, Town Manager at 802-457-3456 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) #1-800-253-0191.
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.
The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation to the Incident Command System for Executives and Senior Official
Are you connected to the creatives in your region? Would you like to be more connected to the creatives across Vermont? Join the Cornerstone Creative Community (3CVT) and artists from around the state, in this BIG social gathering for all working in the Creative Economy of Vermont. We welcome everyone from around the state for a night of networking, great food, discussion and information.
The aim of this All-In Gathering, sponsored by 3CVT, is to discuss possible marketing and branding strategies to help grow the Creative Economy sector of our individual communities and Vermont.
The evening will start with a Meet and Greet complete with cash bar and catering from the Engine Room in White River Junction. We’ll hear brief presentations from the two zones that have completed their Creative Economy Impact Studies, and learn about the opportunities they hope to encourage. The evening will end with a 45 minute panel discussion focused on new ideas for Marketing & Branding the Creative Economy of Vermont with representatives from the VT Arts Council, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, the Vermont State Curators Group, with background context provided by consultants on the VT Creative Economy Impact Studies.
Your input at the end will be critical in helping to shape our next steps! This event is intended to create space for meaningful dialogue, information, and brainstorming. YOUR ideas are wanted to build a bold vision for the future of Vermont’s Creative class.
Feel free to pass this event on to your network of Vermont Creatives, and we hope to see you there! RSVPs are encouraged, so please make sure to register for this free event by April 10, 2019 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vermont-creative-network-all-in-gathering-tickets-58533282624
Contact Kimberly at [email protected] with any questions.
To view the event agenda, click 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.
West Fairlee Hazard Mitigation Plan
Kick-Off Meeting
Join the West Fairlee Selectboard and TRORC as we update the Town’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan!
When: Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6PM
Where: Community Building (Lower Level)
What are we doing?
- Updating the Town’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Ranking the potential impact of naturally occurring hazards
How does this happen?
- Rank potential impact of naturally occurring hazards
- Identify projects that can mitigate these hazards
What’s in it for you?
- Reduction in property loss and human injuries
- A safer community!
A copy of the agenda can be found here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 4-24-19