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?
Click here to learn more.

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
For more information, click here.

Window Dressers: Save You Money and Help Your Community
For more details on this, visit here.

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

Wednesday, February 26, 6:30pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Board of Commissioners

March 2025

Town Meeting Day

Tuesday, March 4 – Office Closed

Project Review Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 12, 6pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Project Review Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 13, 6:30pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Transportation Advisory Committee

Brownfields Steering Committee Meeting

Monday, March 17, 1pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Brownfields Steering Committee

Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 18, 5:30pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Executive Committee

NRPC Board Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 26, 6:30pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Board of Commissioners

April 2025

Project Review Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 6pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Project Review Committee

Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 6:30pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Transportation Advisory Committee

Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 5:30pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Executive Committee

Brownfields Steering Committee Meeting

Monday, April 21, 1pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Brownfields Steering Committee

NRPC Board Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 30, 6:30pm
Agenda | Zoom Link | Board of Commissioners

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

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Northwest VT Healthy Roots Collaborative is now a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Opportunity (CVOEO).