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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
Agenda:
- Water Quality Project Updates
- Basin 14 Tactical Basin Plan Timeline Update
- Pending Clean Water Legislation S.96
- WISPr Funding
- Other Business
See the event flyer here
“Envision Rochester’s Future
Join us for exciting news about our new Town Plan, Community Calendar, and other collaborative opportunities.
Goals:
-Welcome community input to help shape Rochester’s Town Plan
-Invite volunteers to help develop and implement a community vision for the future
-Discover grassroots efforts already building on our resiliency, local partnerships, and the ‘creative economy’
All welcome: Tuesday May 7, 6-8 pm at Rochester Public Library, 22 South Main St, Rochester VT 05767”
A copy of the agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 5-8-19
Agenda
1. Introductions.
2. Approval of Mar. 14 minutes
3. Emerald Ash Borer: Impacts to Ash Trees and to Municipalities – Mike Parisio, Forest Health Specialist, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Dead and dying ash trees along the public right-of-way and in public places, such as parks and schools, pose a significant risk to public safety. Municipalities will bear the responsibility and costs of removing and/or treating public ash trees, as well as any replanting efforts. Mike will present on signs & symptoms and information on how to identify these, municipal planning for EAB and some management options for municipalities, with some info on budgeting and infested wood disposal and some case studies of communities already working on or implementing response plans here in VT.
4. Emergency Relief Assistance Funds refresher/Federal Aid Secondary Roads – Rita
5. Other business
• Better Road awards (anticipate announcement early May hopefully)
• Municipal Roads Grants in Aid Year 3 & Equipment Grants
• VTrans Bike Ped Grant
• VTrans Municipal Highway & Stormwater Mitigation Grant
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday July 11, 2019
Municipal Bridge Maintenance & Management
o A town’s legal management responsibilities
o An explanation of the state’s inspection program, process and reports. vtculverts.org
o Safety related to bridge maintenance, working over water, dust, lead, and paint
o Routine maintenance practices, cleaning, deck and structure
o Weight limits, posting, enforcement, signage
View the official pdf agenda here