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Announcements & Updates
Thanks to DHCD for the Town Report Contest
We extend a big Thank You to the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development for sponsoring the Town Report Contest – and to all the judges for the significant care and time they put into scoring every entry.
VLCT's Unemployment Insurance Trust Remains Steady and Reliable
The directors of the VLCT Employment Resource and Benefits Trust, aka the UI Trust, have lowered the overall rates and set the taxable wage base for 2026. They also approved returning $100,000 to UI Trust members as credits toward 2026 contributions.
State Has Posted All Road Salt Contracts for This Season
See the five new road salt contracts that are now available on the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) website.
New Resources
Best Practices for Committees to Work Effectively with Municipal Leaders
Explore tips for committees to build trust and coordinate effectively with local government leaders, align their work with local priorities and capacity, and implement plans.
Short-Term Rental Regulations Overview and Model Ordinance
This new model ordinance, with guidance, is from VLCT’s Municipal Assistance Center attorneys.
Presentations from 11/8/25 Short-Term Rental Policy Retreat
These resources support a deeper understanding of Vermont law on short-term rental regulation and the statewide effects of short-term rentals.
Events Calendar
Grants and Funding Chat: Community Development
Wed 11/12, 1 PM – 2 PM
Learn what is meant by community development, why it matters for your municipality, and various ways to foster and fund it.
Northeast Region Selectboard Meet-Up
Wed 11/12, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
In Person: Newport City Gateway Center
All selectboard members, city councilors, and village trustees from the northeast region of our state (Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties) are invited to meet each other, network, and share their successes and challenges.
Communication Tools for Building Community & Trust: Crowdsourced Tips!
Thu 11/13, 9 AM – 9:45 AM
Join Kathleen Ramsay, VLCT's Municipal Operations Specialist, for an insightful event designed to empower your community-building efforts.
Workplace Matters: Internal Communication Essentials for People Leaders
Thu 11/13, 12 PM – 1 PM
A session for all people leaders to explore and practice strategies for communicating clearly, consistently, and effectively to share information, foster transparency, and build trust through two-way communication that keeps teams informed and engaged.
Public Records Requests and Law Enforcement: How to Respond Legally and Effectively
Fri 11/14, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us for a practical session on Vermont’s “Access to Public Records” law, where you’ll learn how to handle requests, responses, exemptions, and redactions, especially those involving law enforcement records.
Where & How Act 250 Will Expand: Tier 3 and the New Road Rule
Wed 11/19, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Learn how upcoming Act 250 changes, including the new Road Rule and Tier 3 rules, will expand jurisdiction in 2026 to better protect Vermont’s natural resources and limit forest fragmentation.
Bennington County Selectboard Meet-Up
Thu 11/20, 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
In Person: Dorset Town Hall
All selectboard members and village trustees from Bennington County are invited to meet each other, network, and share their successes and challenges.
Partner Events
Modern HR Challenges: Balancing Compliance, Compassion, and Business Goals
On Thu 11/20 from 2 PM to 3 PM, Acrisure will host this webinar free of charge for ALL VLCT members. In today’s workplace, HR professionals face the complex task of aligning regulatory compliance with empathetic employee engagement – all while driving strategic business outcomes. This webinar will explore how to navigate these competing priorities, offering practical insights and real-world strategies to help HR leaders foster a compliant, compassionate, and performance-driven culture. Registration is required, so be sure to sign up in advance.
Partner News
NLC's 2025 City Summit will be in Salt Lake City 11/19–11/22. One presenter in the Civility track will be Tim Shriver, who co-created The Dignity Index with our Town Fair 2025 keynote speaker, Tami Pyfer.
Acrisure’s Latest Employer Compliance News
Find up-to-the-minute reminders concerning employee benefits such as health insurance.
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