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ADUs: How Homeowners Can Become Home Creators
Wed, Nov 3, 5:30-7 pm, Zoom
Register: vitalcommunities.org/adus
What are “accessory dwelling units” (ADUs), and how can they help address our regional housing shortage? Find out in this free, virtual discussion! For homeowners, planners, renters, policymakers, contractors, and anyone who wants to make our communities more vital and inclusive.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—a home built on a lot of an existing home—offer one approach that communities and ordinary homeowners can use to create much-needed housing that fits within the context of a surrounding neighborhood. This event will explore:
(1) how ADUs have positively impacted the lives of their inhabitants, and
(2) what’s preventing more widespread construction of ADUs, and
(3) what are some strategies for addressing barriers.
Panelists will include:
· Christopher Lee, Backyard ADUs
· RJ Adler, Wheel Pad
· Tyler Maas, Vermont State Housing Authority
· Barbara Conrey, Sustainable Montpelier Coalition
Register: vitalcommunities.org/adus
The Strafford Energy and Climate Committee and Vermont Law School are organizing a community solar array, located in Strafford for the benefit of the community. This community array will provide an excellent option for renters, or anyone that doesn’t have the orientation or space to add solar to their property. Get the advantages of solar, like lower electricity costs and zero-emissions power, from an offsite location. And as long as you stay within Green Mountain Power territory, you can take the solar with you if you move!
Come learn more at a Zoom informational session on Monday, November 8th at 5:30 pm. Vermont Law School’s Energy Clinic will give an overview of the project, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and see if owning a share of this community solar project is right for you.
To join the meeting, use this meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83513088975
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9395784520; Meeting ID: 939 578 4520
Agenda
1. Introductions.
2. Additions to Agenda and Public Comments
3. Approval of September 10 minutes
4. Town Highway Staffing – Todd Eaton, Vermont Local Roads
Towns have been experiencing highway staff vacancies statewide. Todd will discuss this and how Vermont Local Roads has been assisting towns. This can be a roundtable discussion format. Todd will also discuss training opportunities for town staff (and TAC members).
5. Other business (10 mins)
• VTrans Better Roads grant open – Due Dec. 17, 2021.
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday January 13, 2022
2022 TRORC TAC Meeting Dates:
Mar 10 / May 12 / Jul 14 / Sep 8 / Nov 10
Join the team of TRORC and Katie Buckley, Vermont League of Cities and Towns’ (VLCT) Director of ARPA Assistance and Coordination Program, to learn about how your town could use American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support local energy initiatives.
Your town may be able to use ARPA funding to support energy efficiency projects in municipal buildings, or fund weatherization for income-qualified residents. Whether you have a project in mind or are just looking for inspiration, this information session will be an opportunity to ask all your questions related to ARPA and energy. We look forward to seeing you on the 10th!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81399589843
- Call to Order, Changes to agenda
- Public Comment on items not on the agenda
- Approval of October 13, 2021, Minutes (attached)
- Acceptance of unaudited October Financial Reports (attached)
- TRORF – Status and Discussion of the Foundation
- Staff updates
- Project, NADO, and Legislative Updates
- December Full Board Meeting Agenda review
- Executive session if needed
- Other
TRORC Exec Cmte Packet – Nov 2021
The next Executive Committee meeting will be December 8, 2021. The date, time and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org.
The workshop will feature six key elements to inform homeowners of the laws, risks, and benefits of owning an ADU and will showcase examples of how to redistribute the space within your property to create an accessory dwelling unit.
An outline of the workshop is as follows:
- Provide examples of existing ADUs New England
- A review of common zoning allowances and barriers to building an ADU
- Design and Construction challenges (Presented by Russ Collins of Home Innovations Corp)
- Financing construction/conversion (Presented by Ryan Tufts of HarborOne Mortgage)
- Renting out your home (Presented by Paul McLaughlin of HomeTeamNH)
- A review of recent legislation introduced to address aging in place and housing shortages.
A recording of the workshop, along with presentations, literature, and reference materials used during the workshop will be published on the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission’s “ADU” webpage shortly after the event.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downsizing-within-your-own-home-with-an-accessory-dwelling-unit-adu-tickets-196512212317
The draft 2022 CEP is the next step in a year-long process that draws on input from Vermonters and numerous State agencies. This CEP reflects close coordination between the PSD and Vermont Climate Council, which is developing the Climate Action Plan required by the Global Warming Solutions Act (Act 153 of 2020). The Climate Action Plan is being prepared through a separate process, under different statutory requirements. Please see Chapter 2 of the Draft CEP for further information on the interaction of the CEP and Climate Action Plan.
Online Public Meetings
Registration is required using the links below. Download the online meeting app Zoom in advance at https://zoom.us.
Tuesday, November 30, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfuitrT8oE9Pf-tpL18-O9RvM_pmxtlcS
Participate by phone: (929) 205-6099, meeting ID 844 9153 4297
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,84491534297#
Thursday, December 2, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqzkiGd03qWpYOb7JwsAUjcDkAsTd
Participate by phone: (929) 205-6099, meeting ID 840 5615 2839
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,84491534297#
The draft 2022 CEP is the next step in a year-long process that draws on input from Vermonters and numerous State agencies. This CEP reflects close coordination between the PSD and Vermont Climate Council, which is developing the Climate Action Plan required by the Global Warming Solutions Act (Act 153 of 2020). The Climate Action Plan is being prepared through a separate process, under different statutory requirements. Please see Chapter 2 of the Draft CEP for further information on the interaction of the CEP and Climate Action Plan.
Online Public Meetings
Registration is required using the links below. Download the online meeting app Zoom in advance at https://zoom.us.
Tuesday, November 30, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfuitrT8oE9Pf-tpL18-O9RvM_pmxtlcS
Participate by phone: (929) 205-6099, meeting ID 844 9153 4297
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,84491534297#
Thursday, December 2, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcu-pqzkiGd03qWpYOb7JwsAUjcDkAsTd
Participate by phone: (929) 205-6099, meeting ID 840 5615 2839
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,84491534297#
The Town of Randolph and Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) are conducting an area-wide planning study on redevelopment opportunities and constraints in Randolph’s Downtown area. Please join us and share your thoughts at a virtual public meeting on Thursday, December 2nd, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Interested community members must pre-register at the following link: https://bit.ly/3wv62NQ
The draft 2022 CEP is the next step in a year-long process that draws on input from Vermonters and numerous State agencies. This CEP reflects close coordination between the PSD and Vermont Climate Council, which is developing the Climate Action Plan required by the Global Warming Solutions Act (Act 153 of 2020). The Climate Action Plan is being prepared through a separate process, under different statutory requirements. Please see Chapter 2 of the Draft CEP for further information on the interaction of the CEP and Climate Action Plan.
In-Person Public Hearings
In addition to the online public meetings of November 30 and December 2, the PSD will host five public hearings to provide opportunities for in-person comment. All attendees at public hearings are recommended to wear masks; some facilities will require masks to be worn. All attendees must sign-in. According to the Vermont Department of Health, wearing a mask helps protect you and the people around you from getting or spreading COVID-19. COVID-19 can spread even if a person does not have any symptoms. Please visit the Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 website for basic prevention steps to reduce transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
To request assistance related to accessibility, interpretation, or translation, please call the Department of Public Service at 800-622-4496.
Sunday, December 5, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
St. Johnsbury Academy, Morse Center for the Arts/Stuart Black Box Theatre, 55 Fairbanks Dr, St. Johnsbury
Monday, December 6, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Randolph Campus of Vermont Technical College, Judd Hall, 113 Judd Drive, Randolph
Wednesday, December 8, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Rutland Free Library, Fox Room, 10 Court Street, Rutland
Thursday, December 9, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brattleboro Campus of Vermont Technical College, Brooks House, 41 Harmony Place, Brattleboro
Sunday, December 12, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Williston Campus of Vermont Technical College, 141 Lawrence Place, Williston