The CCRPC will host a winter blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, February 26th from 11am-4pm in our main conference room. [Sign Up to Donate]

We are aware of a few issues currently affecting the way our website (ccrpcvt.org) displays. This should not affect the ability to access content, but if you are having trouble locating something, please contact Emma Vaughn. Stay tuned for a new CCRPC website in March!

Joss is a repeat CCRPC Board member, his first appointment in 1986. He has served on, chaired and vice chaired several CCRPC committees during his many years of service. Now retired, Joss was previously the Director of Community Planning and Revitalization at the Department of Housing and Community Development. Joss joined the Bolton Town Selectboard in 1986, and has since been active in the Town, including serving as Town Moderator for a number of years, conservation work on the Town forest, and currently chairing a committee of past Selectboard members to complete a capital plan and budget. Joss continues to serve his community, believing that working together to solve the challenges our towns are facing -- transportation, water quality, natural resources, economic development -- is key to success. In his spare time, Joss is an active skier and enjoys racing his sailboat on Shelburne Bay.

Andy served on the Burlington City Council from 1994-2009, including as president from 2001-2005. He has been serving on Burlington's planning commission since 2009. Professionally, Andy is a founding partner of Montroll, Backus & Oettinger, PC, a Burlington-based law firm serving a wide range of clients. Andy's focus is on representing clients in business and corporation matters, general and commercial litigation, zoning and land use, wills and estates, mediation, and employment law matters, as well as telecommunications and regulatory law. Andy has always been driven to public service. With respect to serving on the RPC, he enjoys helping to develop the vision for our region's future and then helping to carry out that vision. He also enjoys working with such a great staff at the RPC and with the representatives from all of the other member municipalities and partners. Andy and his wife, Barbara Anne (who is the lead principal at the Charlotte Central School) have two great kids, Sarah and Elliott, who are both students at Burlington high school. Sarah is currently attending a school in Wisconsin for the spring semester that focuses on environmental stewardship, returning to Burlington in the fall. Last year, Elliott was a legislative page at the statehouse in Montpelier. Andy enjoys spending time with his family and friends during his free time.

Chris joined the organization in 2014. He works as a reading specialist and instructor at The Stern Center in Williston. He's been involved on South Burlington Boards and committees since 2000 -- having served on the Natural Resources Committee, Planning Commission, Board of Civil Authority, and City Council. He has worked variously over that time on wetlands protection, pesticide issues, open space preservation, form-based code implementation, neighborhood transitions, TIF finance planning, bonding capacities, tax abatement/assessment, election issues and traffic/transportation challenges. He also serves CCRPC on the All-Hazards Mitigation Committee, Active Transportation Committee, and Long-Range Planning Committee. He enjoys the nuts and bolts of transportation and land use planning, having been a logistics executive for 25 years previously. He brings a lot of that skill set to our work. He enjoys walking his dog or snowshoeing on the trails and bike paths of his neighborhood and seeing how far they can connect to the wonderful woods, water and views that surround him. In his spare time, he performs a lot of his city volunteer work and catches up on his regular work.

Can we transform Main Street into a street where people of all ages and abilities are comfortable walking and biking? Attend a public meeting on 2/25 to learn about walk and bike projects on Main Street, and provide your input. [Learn More]

In an effort to ensure safety for all and full access for snow plows, drivers who park illegally at the Richmond Park & Ride will be issued a ticket or their vehicle may be towed. Please park only in marked locations when using this facility.

Registration is now open for the 2016 Vermont Walk/Bike Summit, April 1-2 in Rutland. For full details about speakers, session topics, schedule and to register, visit walkbikesummitvt.com.

The CCRPC is hosting a webinar series presented by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. Participation is free and individuals can attend the webinars at the CCRPC office. Webinars take place the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. [Topics & Schedule]

The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual small BIZ VT summit on March 30. This event is focused on providing opportunities for small business owners, and future owners, to directly connect with resources that will assist them with starting a business or growing their current business. [Learn More]

This trade show is dedicated to showcasing the great variety of Vermont-made products, from furniture, specialty foods, clothing, wines and much more. [Learn More]

The Library of Conservation Success Stories, a searchable online resource from the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions, is now available. Whether you're thinking of engaging in a specific project with your commission, or just wondering what others have done, searching the site is easy. [Learn More]

Join hundreds of early childhood professionals, parents and employers in meeting with policymakers and legislators at Early Childhood Day at the Legislature on Wednesday, March 9 at the State House and the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier. [Learn More]

The annual deadline for submitting Local Emergency Operations Plans is approaching. In order to meet Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund and grant requirements, all Vermont municipalities must update and adopt a Local Emergency Operations Plan between town meeting day (March 1st) and May 1st and submit this updated plan to their Regional Planning Commission. [Learn More]

DEMHS will be hosting a series of Springtime Flooding Seminars across Vermont during the week of March 14th. All seminars will begin at 10:00 a.m. and there are five locations throughout the state. [Learn More]

For questions regarding emergency preparedness, including LEPC 1, please contact Lee Krohn in the CCRPC office.

The second statewide Walk/Bike Summit will be held in Rutland, Vermont on April 1-2, 2016. [Learn More]

All nonprofit staff, board members volunteers and friends are invited to attend this yearly event. Come network with colleagues and legislators, learn about important issues that have direct bearing on your work and experience the legislative process. [Learn More]

This annual event provides peer-to-peer learning for regional transportation planners, state DOT representatives, and their partners. [Learn More]