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September
9/23, 12:00pm: Green Infrastructure Meeting Option 1 [Full]
9/29, 6:00pm: Green Infrastructure Meeting Option 2 [Spots still open]
9/30, 6:00pm: Bolton Community Engagement Kick-Off Event
October
10/6, 9:00am: CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
10/7, 5:45pm: CCRPC Executive Committee Meeting
10/12: Columbus Day [CCRPC Office Closed]
10/13: LEPC-1 Meeting
10/20: Vermont Collective Impact Conference [Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee]
10/21, 5:30pm: CCRPC Commission Training # 2
10/21, 6:00pm: CCRPC Commission Meeting
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CCRPC
Commission Representatives
Bolton: Joss Besse
Buel's Gore: Garret Mott
Burlington: Andy Montroll, Chair
Charlotte: Jim Donovan
Colchester: Marc Landry
Essex: Jeff Carr
Essex Junction: Dan Kerin
Hinesburg: Andrea Morgante
Huntington: Barbara Elliott
Jericho: Catherine McMains
Milton: Lou Mossey
Richmond: Chris Granda
Shelburne: John Zicconi
South Burlington: Chris Shaw
St. George: Jeff Pillsbury
Underhill: Brian Bigelow
Westford: Dave Tilton
Williston: Chris Roy, Vice Chair
Winooski: Michael O'Brien
For more information, including Commission agendas and minutes, schedule and resources, click here. |
CCRPC Weekly Traffic Alert
Sign up today to stay in the know about roadway and construction work happening in Chittenden County.
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Around the County: Featured Photo of the Month
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Green Mountain Stage Race in Downtown Burlington on Labor Day
Photo by Lee Krohn
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United Way Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for ways to volunteer this fall? Check out short-term and special event volunteer opportunities with the United Way for the coming months.
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Volunteer with Neighbor Rides
Neighbor Rides is a strategic initiative of United Way of Chittenden County supported by a dynamic group of community partners that brings people and places together to help meet the transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. This partnership uses volunteer drivers to leverage government and community-funded transportation programs and help more people by decreasing the cost per ride.
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Have You Joined Front Porch Forum?
In a recent survey, nearly four times more FPF members reported feeling "very informed" about local community issues since joining FPF than before they subscribed.
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How Much Does Your Car Really Cost?
Use this calculator to better understand the personal costs of owning and driving a vehicle.
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As we slowly make our way toward cooler temperatures, fall conferences and learning opportunities are taking place all over the state -- and we have an exciting one to share with you.
On October 20 at the Lake Morey resort in Fairlee, we will be co-hosting the first Vermont Collective Impact Conference. At this one-day conference, we will convene community partners, business leaders, nonprofits, policy makers, government at all levels, funders, advocates and other stakeholders to explore how we can build our communities through Collective Impact.
Collective Impact is the commitment of a group of people representing different sectors to a common agenda for solving a specific problem. Diverse partners participate, having recognized that no one organization will achieve success without the others. Collective Impact is a concept that's central to our 2013 ECOS Plan, and imperative to meeting our local, regional, and state goals.
This conference will feature a leader in the field of Collective Impact, and is brought to you by the United Way of Chittenden County, the University of Vermont Medical Center, the Vermont Community Foundation, and the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission.
We hope you will consider participating in this unique opportunity to learn more about how Collective Impact can be used in your community to help advance initiatives and promote positive change. Agenda, program details and registration are available at VermontCollectiveImpact.org.
Best regards,
Charlie Baker Executive Director |
CCRPC's Melanie Needle Wins Roots of Prevention Award
CCRPC Senior Planner Melanie Needle was just announced the winner of the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community Roots of Prevention Award! This annual award acknowledges an individual who has positively impacted Burlington by providing prevention opportunities and supporting health and wellness in the community. Melanie will be accepting the award at a ceremony on October 21. Congratulations, Melanie!
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CCRPC Blood Drive a Success
The American Red Cross turned the CCRPC conference room into a blood donation center on August 27th for the CCRPC's second hosted blood drive. During the drive, 18 units of blood were collected - four more than last year. Thank you to everyone who participated in this event!
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Correction
In the August newsletter, we incorrectly noted that Bill Aswad served the Old North End of Burlington in the Vermont State Legislature; Bill served the New North End of Burlington.
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Active Transportation Plan Update: Get Involved!
The CCRPC's Active Transportation Plan is underway and there are several ways for the public to get involved now and over the next couple months. 1.) Check out this interactive map to get information and provide your feedback. This is a user-friendly application with easy to follow instructions allowing comments of all kinds to be inserted at any location in the county. 2.) From October 22-24, there will be several mini-charrettes around the county to engage the public in small-scale walk bike demonstration projects. While not all locations are finalized yet, we will definitely be in Jericho, Hinesburg and Milton. More information on further locations/times are forthcoming in the next newsletter. For more information on this project please contact Peter Keating.
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VTrans Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): Application Deadline is 10/16
VTrans is accepting applications for TAP funding. This year, roughly 50% of the funding is reserved for environmental mitigation projects relating to stormwater and highways. [Learn More]
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Northern New England Intercity Rail Initiative: Public Hearings
VTrans and the Massachusetts DOT are leading a regional intercity rail study known as the Northern New England Intercity Rail Initiative. The proposed service will provide both long-distance and regional passenger train services along a 470-mile corridor. These trains will cover longer distances than commuter trains and connect communities across New England, Quebec, and New York. Learn more about this study at one of the upcoming public meetings. [Learn More]
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New Go! Stations Connect Your Transportation Options
Going from bike to bus to carsharing to foot just got a whole lot easier. Go! Stations in Winooski and Burlington are the first in the northeast to be equipped with BikeLink™ card accessed bike lockers. Check out Channel 5 news coverage of the bike locker launch here, and more details, including a station map, in the Go! Station flyer.
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Transportation Project News & Updates
For a full list of transportation projects, visit the CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee website; a full project list is provided in every TAC agenda and is updated regularly. [View the latest TAC agenda]
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 1
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Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity
The Working Lands Enterprise Board has announced the availability of over $500,000 in grant funds for the 2016 program year. The application period will open on October 1 with grants targeting essential, catalytic investments in Vermont's farm and forest economy. Grants will be available to Vermont agriculture and forest sector businesses, as well as service providers that provide the critical technical assistance needed for business growth. [Learn More]
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October is Vermont Manufacturing Month
Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center invites manufacturers across the state to showcase their businesses on October 2nd by sharing their story with the public and hosting a tour of their facilities. Organizers for MFG Day 2015 have just released a free package of multimedia resources to use to engage audiences and raise awareness. [Learn More]
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Vermont's Clean Energy Economy Grew 6.2 Percent, Employs 16,231
Vermont's clean energy economy continues to grow and create jobs for Vermonters, according to a report released by Governor Peter Shumlin and the Department of Public Service. [Learn More]
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 3 & 4
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COMMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 10/15 for the Final Draft Plan to Restore Lake Champlain
The EPA is extending the public comment period on the Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the 12 Vermont segments of Lake Champlain until October 15, 2015. Information on the TMDLs and how to submit comments can be found on the EPA website.
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Regional Climate Forum in Burlington on 10/29
Vermont businesses and nonprofits are addressing climate change -- both its challenges and opportunities. Their creative solutions are a growing part of our state's economy. What are your experiences? Do you have ideas around how Vermont can grow jobs and nurture innovative business development in sectors ranging from clean energy, to recycling, transportation systems, and thermal efficiency? Join the Vermont Council on Rural Development and local business leaders at a series of regional forums. [Learn More]
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants: Application Deadline is 10/31
The Department of Housing and Community Development in partnership with the Agency of Natural resources has announced a third round of approximately $44,000 in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants for Designated Downtowns and Village Centers. Any municipality with a Designated Downtown or Designated Village Center may apply for funding. [Download the Application]
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Promoting Green Infrastructure in Chittenden County
The CCRPC will host two discussions in September to dive deep into the issue of Green Infrastructure in Vermont. The Wednesday, 9/23 discussion is full, but spots are available for the Tuesday, 9/29 (6-8:30pm) session. Contact Dan Albrecht with any questions and to sign up.
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New EV Charging Station Opens in Essex
Green Mountain Power is installing a new NRG EVgo Freedom Station for electric vehicles at the Essex Outlets, one of the first retail centers in Vermont to host one. Vermont is the first New England state to be added to NRG EVgo's national public fast-charging network. [Learn More]
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Municipal Planning Grants: Applications due 9/30
Awarded annually, the Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program encourages and supports planning and revitalization for local municipalities in Vermont. A wide range of planning activities are eligible for funding. See the FY16 MPG Program Description for details on eligibility, funding and the competitive criteria. [Learn More]
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Get Involved with the Bolton Town Plan Update!
The Bolton Planning Commission is updating the Bolton Town Plan. During September and October, there will be five community forums held to gather input from residents on the future of Bolton. Get involved by attending a forum, making your voice heard, and helping the town plan for the future. The first community event will be held on September 30. [Learn More]
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New Affordable Housing Co-Op Underway in Burlington
Champlain Housing Trust and Housing Vermont are collaborating to build the Bright Street Housing Cooperative that will create 40 new homes on the 1.25 acre brownfield site in Burlington's Old North End. Construction is underway and occupancy is expected in September, 2016. [Learn More]
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Burlington Recognized for National Sustainability Excellence
The City of Burlington was awarded a 4-STAR Community Rating for sustainability excellence. Burlington is the second New England Community and the first Vermont community to achieve certification under the national STAR Community Rating System. STAR is a robust sustainability rating system for cities, towns, and counties, which helps communities evaluate themselves across seven areas related to sustainability, such as built environment; climate and energy; economy and jobs; education, arts and community; health and safety; and natural systems. [Learn More]
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 5, 6 & 8
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We All Belong AmeriCorps Positions Available
The We All Belong Program hosted by CEDO is currently seeking excellent communicators who can work across cultures to support diversity and equity programs and serve in Burlington-area non-profits and city departments. [Learn More]
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Leahy Announces Grants to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse in Vermont
Senator Patrick Leahy announced $500,000 in grants to four Vermont community organizations in the latest round of funding to prevent and address youth substance abuse in the state. Vermont will receive four grants from the program to establish and strengthen community collaboration in support of local efforts to prevent youth substance abuse, including $125,000 to the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community. [Learn More]
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 5
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Vermont Preparedness Conference 2015
The 2015 Vermont Healthcare and EMS Preparedness Conference, sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health, will be held at the Hotel Jay and Conference Center at Jay Peak Resort, Vermont on October 22-25, 2015. Emergency medical service providers from across New England are invited to attend educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and a trade show expo. [Learn More]
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Contact
For questions regarding emergency preparedness, including LEPC 1, please contact Lee Krohn in the CCRPC office.
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Upcoming events in Chittenden County and beyond
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NNECAPA Annual Conference: October 1-2
The Northern New England Chapter of American Planning Association is having their annual conference in Portland, Maine. The theme this year is Resource, Engage, Succeed. [Learn More]
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Envisioning Vermont Conference: October 6
The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board conference will include a mixture of workshops, discussions, field trips, and speakers to provide fresh perspectives and inspiration around themes that cross the boundaries between housing and conservation such as energy, climate action, and food access. [Learn More]
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Renewable Energy Vermont Conference and Expo: October 8-9
This year's conference, Leading the Energy REVolution, will be held at the Sheraton in Burlington. [Learn More]
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Vermont Collective Impact Conference: October 20
At this statewide, one-day conference, we will convene community partners, business leaders, nonprofits, policy makers, government at all levels, funders, advocates and other stakeholders to explore how we can build our communities through Collective Impact. [Learn More]
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Vermont Development Conference: November 4
Join more than 275 development and real estate professionals for a full day of networking, seminars and workshops. [Learn More]
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