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Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Funding
The Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program is a new Inflation Reduction Act opportunity operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). PACE forgives up to 40 percent of loans —...
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VLCT Announces Municipal Reinvestment Pilot Program
The Vermont League of Cities and Towns seeks proposals from municipalities or non-profit organizations located in Vermont seeking investments to facilitate community and economic development in...
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Open Up for Dental Open Enrollment
The open enrollment period for VLCT's fiscal year group Dental Insurance plans is just getting started! This means that municipalities not already offering this great employee benefit can sign up soon...
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How to Log In to MAP
In this video, VLCT Executive Director Ted Brady explains how VLCT members can gain their initial access to the new Municipal Access Portal (MAP) at vlct.org. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default...
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VTrans to Post Bridge Weight Limits to Inform Emergency Vehicle Drivers
On April 10, 2023. the Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that before July 30, 2023, it will install new signs on some municipal-owned bridges throughout the state showing weight limits for...
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Application for VLCT Seat on Downtown Development Board
Legislation provides for a Downtown Development Board of thirteen members, three of whom are local officials, and one of them is appointed by VLCT. The VLCT seat is vacant at this time. The Board...
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Statement from Ted Brady about Housing and S.100 on 3/21/23
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Statement of Ted Brady Executive Director, VLCT At Governor Scott’s 03/21/2023 Press Conference on S.100 Local officials are on the front lines of Vermont’s housing crisis...
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Testimony on TIF to House Ways and Means Committee
To: Members, House Ways and Means Committee From: Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy Re: Tax Increment Financing Date: March 29, 2023 Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of...