Public Notice

Hazard Mitigation Planning

The Town of Stockbridge is beginning the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The first Stockbridge Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 21st, 2021, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting will be to provide an introduction to hazard mitigation planning and to conduct a hazard ranking exercise.

The meeting is open to all interested community members.

The Zoom meeting can be accessed by computer using the following link (https://zoom.us/j/92888509956) or by phone (470-381-2552) using the following Meeting ID (928 8850 9956). Under Vermont Open Meeting Law, a physical location is required to be posted for this virtual meeting: Town of Stockbridge Town Office, 1722 VT-100, Stockbridge, VT 05772. 

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Jake Palant at [email protected].

The Town of Royalton is in the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The second Royalton Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29th, 2021, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting will be to draft mitigation strategies for town-identified top hazards. 

The meeting is open to all interested community members. Under Vermont Open Meeting Law, a physical location is required to be posted for this virtual meeting: Town of Royalton Town Clerk’s Office, 2460 Vermont Route 14, South Royalton, VT 06068. Please attend the meeting virtually. If you require accommodation, please contact Jake Palant at [email protected]. 

The Zoom meeting can be accessed by computer using the following link (https://zoom.us/j/5988552169) or by phone (646-518-9805) using the following Meeting ID (598 855 2169). 

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Jake Palant at [email protected]. 

View the flyer here: Royalton Second Meeting Flyer

Who and What: Lots of information from Kevin Geiger & Geoff Martin of Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Commission and plenty of time to ask questions. They have tons of info about energy, housing, transportation, climate change, agriculture, changing demographics and more.
Where: Abbott Memorial Library, 15 Library St., South Pomfret VT (across from Teago General Store)–on our lawn
When: Tuesday June 29, 7 p.m.Why: These issues impact everyone in our region and beyond.How: Besides offering information and data, Kevin and Geoff will be happy to answer questions and respond to comments.
And: If it rains, we’ll move indoors (with open windows). Please bring your own water (and snacks if you like).

Public Notice

Hazard Mitigation Planning

The Town and Village of Woodstock is beginning the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The first Woodstock Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 6:30 PM at the Woodstock Town Offices, 31 the Green, Woodstock, VT 05091. The focus of the meeting will be to provide an introduction to hazard mitigation planning and to conduct a hazard ranking exercise.

The meeting is open to all interested community members.

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].

Please join us for a presentation of improvement alternatives throughout the Barnard Village. Come ready to provide your input on potential projects to help improve safety and enhance mobility for all modes of transportation—pedestrians, bicycles, and motorists—along Route 12, Stage Road, and North Road.

Public Notice

Hazard Mitigation Planning

The Town of Brookfield is beginning the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The first Brookfield Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the Randolph Co-Working Space at 2 South Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060. The focus of the meeting will be to introduce hazard mitigation planning and to conduct a hazard ranking exercise.

The meeting is open to all interested community members.

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].

The Town of Stockbridge is in the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The second Stockbridge Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting will be to draft mitigation strategies for town-identified top hazards.

The meeting is open to all interested community members. Under Vermont Open Meeting Law, a physical location is required to be posted for this virtual meeting: Town of Stockbridge Town Office, 1722 VT-100, Stockbridge, VT 05772. Please attend the meeting virtually. If you require accommodation, please contact Jake Palant at [email protected].

The Zoom meeting can be accessed by computer using the following link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5988552169) or by phone (646-518-9805) using the following Meeting ID (598 855 2169).

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Jake Palant at [email protected].

TRORC Training: The Basics of a Capital Budget and Program

Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 6:00-8:00 PM

This workshop provides an overview of the Capital Budget and Program (CB&P) which is authorized in State statute. TRORC’s staff will outline the purpose of a CB&P and provide guidance on how to link it with the Town Plan and policies. Examples of effective CB&Ps will be provided.

This will be an excellent introduction for towns that want to think about creating reserve accounts or plan for large expenditures. It will also be a good introduction to the subject for those thinking of applying for Municipal Planning Grants to actually do a capital budget and program in 2022.

Audience: Planning Commission, Selectboard, Budget Committee.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97689242411?pwd=U0wzNXFzQThMWHpicnNEc1lzdHh0Zz09

Meeting ID: 976 8924 2411
Passcode: 525460

This is an open and free training, but we request that you send an RSVP to Meghan Asbury at [email protected] if you plan to attend.

Public Notice 

Hazard Mitigation Planning 

The Town of Chelsea is beginning the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The first Chelsea Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, at 5:30 PM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting will be to provide an introduction to hazard mitigation planning and to conduct a hazard ranking exercise. 

The meeting is open to all interested community members. 

The Zoom meeting can be accessed by computer using the following link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5988552169) or by phone (470-381-2552) using the following Meeting ID (598 855 2169). Under Vermont Open Meeting Law, a physical location is required to be posted for this virtual meeting: Chelsea Town Hall, 296 VT-110, Chelsea, VT 05038. This meeting is virtual.  If you need accommodations for this meeting, please contact Jake Palant at [email protected]. 

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Jake Palant at [email protected].