NRPC News
Act 181 (H. 687, 2024) – Act 181 was enacted on June 17, 2024, making major changes to Vermont’s land use planning and regulatory framework to strengthen place-based regulatory recognition and investments guided by regional planning and municipal action. For more information on Act 181 click here.
View the Act 181 Training for Municipal Officials Video here.
Call for Applications – Clean Water Project – Lamoille Basin
For more information on this application, click here.
NRPC January Newsletter
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Recently Released Septic Guide Available!
A Guide to Owning and Operating a Septic System in NW Vermont (2024).
Invitation to Bid – Town of Swanton – Swanton Trailhead Construction
For more information on this bid, click here.
NRPC Year in Review 2024
View the slideshow here.
Adopted – Northwest Regional Plan Amendment: Regional Energy Plan
To view the Regional Energy Plan click here.
Call for Applications – Project Development Funding
For more information on this application, click here.
Creating an Accessory Apartment or Converting Your Home to a Duplex?
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New Video Series Shares Housing Stories and Resources
To learn more about this, click here.
Electric Vehicle Charger Funding Available!
Go to Charge Vermont website for more information.
Road Construction Updates
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Window Dressers: Save You Money and Help Your Community
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Essentials in Vermont Land Use Planning & Regulation – New Board Training
Slide presentation is here. Video is here.
Open Meeting Law Changes July 1, 2024
Changes may be found here.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
VT League of Cities and Towns ARPA information may be found here. State Fiscal Recovery Funds for Municipalities presentation, click here.
Calendar of Events
February 2025
NRPC Board Committee Meeting
March 2025
Town Meeting Day
Project Review Committee Meeting
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
Brownfields Steering Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
NRPC Board Committee Meeting
April 2025
Project Review Committee Meeting
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Brownfields Steering Committee Meeting
NRPC Board Committee Meeting
Northwest Regional Planning Commission Statement of Inclusion
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners
NRPC celebrates diversity and welcomes all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. NRPC wants everyone to feel and be safe and welcome in the communities we serve. We formally condemn racism and discrimination in all of its forms, and commit to fair and equitable treatment of everyone in our communities. NRPC strives to ensure all of our actions, policies, and operating procedures reflect this commitment. NRPC has and will continue to support its member communities as places where all individuals can live freely, express their opinions, and feel a sense of belonging. For more information on the NRPC Statement of Inclusion click here.
NRPC PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
Northwest VT Healthy Roots Collaborative is now a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Opportunity (CVOEO).