Calendar
Annual Meeting
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
The next meeting of the TRORF Board will be on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the TRORC Offices in Woodstock, VT from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Snacks will be available.
Tentative Meeting Agenda:
- Public Comments (5 minutes)
- Approval of the October 14, 2020, Minutes (enclosed)
- Financial update – oral
- TRORF Strategic Plan (enclosed) – Discussion on what actions the Foundation Board would like staff to pursue.
- Other
If any person needs accommodation to participate in this meeting, please call Peter Gregory at 802-457-3188.
The next TRORF Board Meeting date is to be determined. The date, time, location and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org
The next meeting of the TRORC Executive Committee will be on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 3:00 pm at 128 King Farm, Woodstock VT.
- Call to Order, Changes to agenda
- Public Comment on items not on the agenda
- Approval of November 10, 2021, Minutes (attached)
- Acceptance of unaudited November Financial Reports (attached)
- Mascoma Wealth Management – Additional investment?
- Review draft Abuse Policy (attached)
- Staff updates
- Project, NADO, and Legislative Updates
- December Full Board Meeting Agenda review
- Executive session if needed
- Other
The next Executive Committee meeting will be January 12, 2022. The date, time and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org.
Here is a link to the Zoom log-in information.
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TRORC will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Quechee Club, 3268 Quechee Main St., Quechee VT and via Zoom.
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Proposed Agenda
- Call to Order/Approval of Agenda/Introductions/Public Comment on items not on the Agenda – 6:30 p.m.
- Public Hearing. Proposed Strafford Town Plan and Strafford Confirmation
- Public Hearing. Strafford Determination of Energy Compliance
- Strafford Town Plan Approval, Strafford Confirmation of Planning Effort, Determination of Energy Compliance – Action. Draft Decisions attached.
- Acceptance of the September, October and November Financial Reports (attached).
- Guest speaker: Erich Osterburg, Associate Professor in Dartmouth’s Department of Earth Science.
Erich is also the Chair of the Upper Valley Adaptation Workgroup, of which TRORC is a member. He does most of his work in the Arctic, and studies how earth’s climate system and glaciers responded to natural climate changes in the past, and how they are responding to human-caused climate change today. He was also part of a research team that showed marked increases in extreme precipitation in the Northeast since 1996. He lives in Etna, NH, with his family.
- Approval of TRORC Board Minutes from September 22, 2021 (attached)
- Acceptance of FY 21 TRORC Audit (sent separately to Commissioners)
- Staff/Commissioner Updates
- Commissioner Items
- Staff additions and changes
- Legislative Updates
- TRORC Projects
- Adjournment – 8:00 p.m.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend, please notify your town’s other representative so he or she can attend. Thank you!
The next TRORC Board Meeting will be held on January 26, 2022. A full packet and agenda will be sent out to Commissioners in mid-January.
The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission is in the process of updating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Town of Plymouth. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans allow towns to qualify for certain grants and make citizens and communities safer.
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable events. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines.
For information on Local Hazard Mitigation Plans and to find about information regarding the meeting dates, please contact Steven Bauer at 802-457-3188 ext. 3013 or via email at [email protected].
Thursday, Jan 27th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
The Town of Hartland will receive over $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The Selectboard is seeking community input on possible uses for these funds. TRORC will be facilitating the discussion.
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Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center has completed their latest Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Please join via Zoom on Feb. 3, 2022, from 1-3 pm to discuss the health priorities identified in the CHNA, what MAHHC and partners are currently doing to address community health needs, and give input as they make plans for the future. Everyone’s participation and input welcome! Register here.
Webinar Thursday February 3, 5:30pm
Mount Ascutney Regional Commission and Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission are teaming up to present to you a Clean Heat learning opportunity. How can one help to achieve the goals driven by the recent Comprehensive Energy Plan and Climate Action Plan? Options! For Upper Valley residents looking to update or upgrade their home heating system, advanced wood heat may be an effective option. We bring you two experts on the topic who will share how advanced wood heat compares to other non-fossil fuel heating options.
Speakers:
Emma Hanson, Wood Energy Coordinator, VT Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Bill Karis, Energy Consultant, Efficiency Vermont
Contacts: Alexander Taft, [email protected] Steven Bauer, [email protected]
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The next meeting of the TRORC Executive Committee will be on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 3:00 pm via Zoom. See log-in information below.
- Call to Order, Changes to agenda
- Public Comment on items not on the agenda
- Approval of January 12, 2022, Minutes (attached)
- Acceptance of unaudited January Financial Reports (attached)
- Review draft TRORC Communications Plan (to be distributed as soon as possible)
- Staff hiring update
- Project, Scholarship Program, TRORC Audit RFP, Legislative Updates
- February Full Board Meeting Agenda review
- Executive session if needed
- Other
The next Executive Committee meeting will be March 9, 2022. The date, time and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org.
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