Health Policy Clearinghouse
The Health Policy Clearinghouse is a collection of resources for policy makers seeking examples and information to form policies that support healthy communities. You can browse resources in this clearinghouse or refine your selections by choosing a Topic and/or Audience from the drop-down menus above. You may also use the search bar directly above to find specific topics of interest within the documents.
Green Peak Alliance is a regional network that promotes healthy communities in East Central Vermont. Projects of the Green Peak Alliance include positive activities and supports for youth, substance misuse prevention education, and prescription medication take-back initiatives.
If you would like to submit a health-related policy from your town to be considered for inclusion in this clearinghouse, please contact Sarah Wraight at [email protected]
Town of Weathersfield Zoning Bylaw: Drug and Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments
The Town of Weathersfield’s Zoning Bylaw (as adopted April 5, 2021) establishes mandatory buffer zones between drug and tobacco paraphernalia establishments and sensitive land uses,…
Woodstock Village Smokefree Parks Ordinance
In 2023, Woodstock village updated its smokefree parks ordinance. Tags: cannabis, municipal policy, tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, substance-free, prevention, recovery
Statewide inventory of health-related Town Plan Language
Last updated: 4/14/2023 The resource aggregates sample health-related policy language from adopted town plans across the state, organized by topic area. If you know of…
Potential Development Impacts of Cannabis Establishments, US
This matrix outlines potential development impacts of various types of cannabis establishments, as reported in the literature and experienced by communities around the country. None…
Cannabis license application review procedures, Winooski, VT
The City of Winooski established procedures for its Local Cannabis Control Commission to use when reviewing cannabis establishment license applications. Tags: Local Cannabis Control Commission,…
Cannabis License Application Review Procedures, Hartford, VT
The Town of Hartford established procedures for the Local Cannabis Control Commission to use when reviewing cannabis establishment license applications. Tags: Local Cannabis Control Commission,…
Cannabis Establishment License Application, Winooski, VT
In 2022, Winooski created an application for local licenses for cannabis establishments. Tags: local cannabis control commission, license
Cannabis Establishment License Application, Hartford, VT
In 2022, the Town of Hartford developed an application for local licenses for cannabis establishments, modeled off of the application developed by Winooski. Tags: local…
Template: Municipal Smoke-Free Housing Policy, VT
This policy prohibits the possession or use of all lighted tobacco and cannabis products and use of tobacco substitutes (including vaping devices) in public and…
Template: Smoke-Free Town-Owned Parks, Beaches, and Recreational Areas, VT
Policy Template for Smoke-free Municipal-Owned Parks, Beaches and Recreational Areas, from the VT Department of Health Tobacco Control Program
Cannabis Control Board Guidance for Municipalities, VT
Municipal.Guidance_FINAL (1)This guidance is provided by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board to assist municipalities working with individuals and businesses seeking to establish a cannabis business…
Municipal Introduction to Recovery-Friendly Communities
Recovery-friendly communities make it easier for people to stay sober if they are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. An RFC would consider the…