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This double-header training will first review (5:30-6:30) how local land use bodies (DRBs, Planning Commissions, ZBAs) should be making decisions, and then will follow up (6:45-7:45) with a review of the powers of subdivision bylaws and the useful concepts of density and conservation subdivisions.

For many rural areas with little development, the subdividing of land is much more of a land use issue than types of uses. Creation of roads, house placement, strange lot lines and shapes, and protection of natural areas can all better be addressed in subdivision bylaws than usually under zoning.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP here by 10/11

Our region is participating in a housing study called Keys to the Valley. The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission, Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, and Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission are partnering to better understand the housing challenges facing our communities and to develop strategies for tackling those challenges. Please join us to learn more about the project and share your experiences with housing issues in the region.

Following this talk, Deanna Jones will present on the Homeshare Project. The Thompson Center is training to be a Homeshare satellite office. Homesharing can be a rewarding way to find housing and connect people who are living alone and willing to share a home as long as they meet the basic requirements. Come to this talk to learn more on the benefits of homesharing.

Learn some best practices on how to develop a Municipal Enhanced Energy Plan and how these adopted plans work in the Section 248 Process.

Register for this FREE webinar here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/0978dc4feb3b9918c5b9141539e44ee6 

Did you know that Efficiency Vermont has a whole host of rebates and financing solutions for you to weatherize your home and upgrade your heating sources to more renewable fuels?

If not, then you are invited to attend a short informational session, hosted by the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission and Efficiency Vermont to learn more about the programs that are out there! This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about these rebates and about home heating options from contractors. 

When

Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m.

Where

The Space on Main

174 Main Street

Bradford, VT 05033

This informational session is ideal for homeowners, renters, landlords, businesses and town officials. Please spread the word on this informational session!

Light refreshments will be provided

For any questions, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].

Join Kevin Geiger on a brief walkthrough of the Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) in time for the 2020 revisions for towns. This is a great opportunity to ask questions on the LEMP.

To access the templates of the LEMP, go to https://vem.vermont.gov/plans/lemp. 

It is highly recommended you join this meeting on your computer. 

Topic: Local Emergency Management Plan Training
Time: Mar 23, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/576358085 

Meeting ID: 576 358 085

Call-in information
+1-646-558-8656

Acces Code: 576358085# 

Did you know that Efficiency Vermont has a whole host of rebates and financing solutions for you to weatherize your home and upgrade your heating sources to more renewable fuels?

If not, then you are invited to watch an informational session, hosted by the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission and Efficiency Vermont to learn more about the programs that are out there! This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about these rebates.

When

Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10 a.m.

Webinar Login Info

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upwqf-6gpjoqZlN9AntQduSUk_t1yttkhQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This informational session is ideal for homeowners, renters, landlords, businesses and town officials. Please spread the word on this informational session!

For any questions, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].

In advance of the COVID-19 disaster declaration, we would encourage potential applicants to participate on one of the upcoming webinars to learn the Grants Portal.  Please forward this email to all of your towns and any Critical Private non-profits in your area.

The Grants Portal is an online program where FEMA and Applicants work together to create a grant for COVID-19 to be reimbursed for emergency protective measure related costs for Public Assistance.

This webinar will instruct applicants on how to register and set up a new account, how to apply for Public Assistance, how to upload documents and how to navigate the system throughout the grants process.

In advance of the COVID-19 disaster declaration, we would encourage potential applicants to participate on one of the upcoming webinars to learn the Grants Portal.  Please forward this email to all of your towns and any Critical Private non-profits in your area.

The Grants Portal is an online program where FEMA and Applicants work together to create a grant for COVID-19 to be reimbursed for emergency protective measure related costs for Public Assistance.

This webinar will instruct applicants on how to register and set up a new account, how to apply for Public Assistance, how to upload documents and how to navigate the system throughout the grants process.