Keep up to date on all the happenings of the Rutland Regional Planning Commission so your community doesn't miss out on the many new events, programs, and opportunities!
Please come and hear about a serious problem that is killing and harming our raptors and other wildlife and even possibly your dog! The issue? Anticoagulant rodenticides or ARs. Learn more about this current generation of poisons used to kill rodents and about new research and alternative solutions to the use of these poisons. Guest […]
Join Southern Vermont Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The University of Connecticut (UConn) Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB), and other regional partners for an afternoon of brownfields discussion. Date: Wednesday, June 4th Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: The Great Hall, Springfield VT Sponsor: Stone Environmental Registration Link: Southern Vermont Brownfields Roundtable Tickets, Wed, Jun […]
Benson is updating its 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan! The Plan serves as a guidebook for identifying and addressing local risks and vulnerabilities, helping Benson become more resilient to natural hazards. Learn more about the process and opportunities to participate at https://tinyurl.com/benson-lhmp25.
Join us for an Open Meeting Law Training with the Vermont Secretary of State for municipal officials in the Rutland Region! With so much turnover on Town Meeting Day, we believe it is important for all our new and returning selectboard, planning commission, and other public board members to understand the best practices for complying with […]
Exciting news! Development of a Management Plan for the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail is underway, and we need your input. Our goal is to create a community-driven vision and blueprint of strategies to enhance our connection to the trail, boost the local economy, and pave the way for future investments. We would appreciate hearing your ideas and experiences, so […]
Introduction: The RRPC invites municipal leaders and staff to attend a focused training session on Act 181, Vermont’s new land use legislation. This session will help your community understand how Act 181 will:• Change the Act 250 permitting system• Update the State Designation Programs• Influence the Regional Future Land Use Map Why it matters: This […]
Vermont’s Solar for All program needs your help! The Residential Assistance in Solar Energy (RAISE) Program will provide financial support to help Vermonters, with low incomes, install small solar panels on their homes, saving money on energy bills. In April, the Vermont Department of Public Service is hosting four focus group discussions (virtual 4/17, Barre 4/22, Newport 4/23, Bennington […]
Don’t miss your chance to weigh in on the 2025 update to Vermont’s Climate Action Plan! Voice your climate priorities through diverse engagement activities. Choose from in-person options around the state or virtual events. Climate Councilors will listen and then consider public input when revising the Plan (due July 1, 2025). The Rutland event will […]
A final draft of the Fair Haven Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update is now available for public review and comment. The comment period is open from April 1 to April 15, 2025. View the draft plan at Town Hall or online at: tinyurl.com/FairHaven-LHMP25.
Rutland City is studying ways to improve the safety of two key intersections on Route 7: at Woodstock Avenue and West Street. Your input is vital as we work together to make these intersections safer for everyone. Share your thoughts by taking the Public Input Survey: https://tinyurl.com/IntersectionScopingSurvey Survey open until April 15, 2025. For more information […]
The final draft of the Rutland City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is now available to encourage input from local officials and the public. The comment period is open from March 17 – April 21, 2025. View the final draft Plan at City Hall (1 Strongs Ave) or online at: https://tinyurl.com/rutlandlhmp25.
