TRORC is proud to announce, that the region has been awarded over $51,000 in municipal planning grants. This money will go towards a wide variety of projects ranging from municipal plan updates, village masterplanning, capital budgeting and infrastructure planning. These projects will certainly provide a positive impact on there communities. The full list of projects can be found below.
Project Details
Town of Newbury–Municipal Plan Update
State Funds Awarded $8,008 Local Match: $4 Total Project Cost: $8,012
Local Contact: Cher Monteith [email protected]
The Town of Newbury will gather information and develop strategies for updating a Town Plan in keeping with state and regional planning goals.
Town of Norwich–Master Plan for Mixed Use District
State Funds Awarded $10,667 Local Match: $1,333 Total Project Cost: $12,000
Local Contact: Phil Dechert [email protected]
The Town of Norwich will develop a master plan and implementation program for the area south and east of Norwich Village, incorporating open space, commercial and mixed-uses, and affordable/workforce housing opportunities.
Town of Rochester–Capital Budget and Plan
State Funds Awarded: $7,913 (No Local Match)
Local Contact: Larry Straus [email protected]
The Town of Rochester will create a Capital Budget and Program in response to recommendations made in the Town Plan.
Town of Royalton–Municipal Plan Update
State Funds Awarded: $10,641 Local Match: $1,320 Total Project Cost: $11,961
Local Contact: Christopher Sargent [email protected]
The Town of Royalton will update the Town Plan to align with state and regional planning goals and to accommodate changes made necessary by the possible adoption of Unified Bylaws.
Town of Sharon–Municipal Plan Update
State Funds Awarded: $10,320 Local Match: $ 1,160 Total Project Cost: $11,480
Local Contact: Christopher Sargent [email protected] Town of Sharon will update the Town Plan to address improvements recommended by the Regional Planning Commission and to clarify the community’s long-range vision.
Town of West Fairlee–Infrastructure Planning
State Funds Awarded: $4,428 (No Local Match)
Local Contact: Christopher Sargent [email protected]
The Town of West Fairlee will develop a community inspired vision for reuse of the municipally owned Bean Hall site, located within the village center.