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Form-Based Standards for Municipal Plans | Randall Arendt

December 12, 2018

VIDEO RECORDING: Presentation by land use planning expert, Randall Arendt, on form-based approaches to regulating development design in small communities with limited staff.

Vermont Public Transit Policy Plan Forum

December 4, 2018

Regional forum to gather input on existing public transportation services, gaps and challenges, and solutions. Forum will be held at the Vermont Department of Health Community Room from 1-3PM on December 18. Click here for more information.

BCRC Q&A Meetings with Municipal Officials | Nov 27&29

November 9, 2018

Tues, Nov 27 & Thurs, Nov 29 at 6:30pm: November 27, 6:30 PM at the Sunderland Town Offices and November 29 at 6:30 PM at Cole Hall in Shaftsbury. Continue reading for more info...

National Take a Hike Day at Ninja Trail in Bennington

November 9, 2018

Saturday, Nov 17 at 10am: RiseVT, BCRC, and ACT are hosting a local hike on the Ninja Trail in Bennington as part of National Hike Day. See details...

BCRC Bylaw Revisions for Review and January Vote

November 8, 2018

Proposed revisions to the BCRC Bylaws will be voted on at the January BCRC meeting. Review the proposed changes...

BCRC Executive Committee Meeting with BCIC

October 2, 2018

October 10, 2018: BCRC and BCIC will hold a joint meeting in the The Bank of Bennington at 12PM. Please see the agenda here.

Public Meeting - Manchester Park and Ride Improvement Study

October 2, 2018

October 25, 2018: VTrans will be hosting a public meeting to gather input on the needs and issues of the existing park and ride lot at 5PM at Manchester Town Hall. For more information, please see the notice here.

Request for Qualifications - Solid Waste Alliance Education and Outreach Program

October 1, 2018

October 26, 2018: Bennington County Regional Commission, on behalf of the Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance (BCSWA) is requesting qualifications from parties interested in developing and implementing an education and outreach program for businesses, schools, institutions, event organizers and members of the public to implement significant parts of the BCSWA Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP).

Public Meeting Notice - Vermont Aviation System Plan

September 24, 2018

October 9, 2018: VTrans is hosting a public meeting to discuss the future of aviation in Vermont, and updates to the Aviation System Plan, which will guide development of public-use airports in the coming years. For more information, please see the notice here.

BCRC Energy Committee Mtg - Oct 5 at BCRC Offices

September 19, 2018

October 5, 2018: The Energy Committee will meet at BCRC offices in Bennington, VT. More details posted on the Energy Committee page...

BCRC Executive Committee Mtg - Sept 26 in Arlington, VT

September 18, 2018

Sept 26, 2018: The Executive Committee will meet in Arlington, VT. More details posted on the Executive Committee page...

Draft North Bennington Village Plan for Review

September 17, 2018

Village of North Bennington, VT - The Planning Board has prepared a Village Development Plan for public review. A public hearing is being planned for October 2018. More details to come...

Form-Based Codes in Municipal Plans | Public Workshop

September 4, 2018

Oct 17, 2018 at 5PM: There will be a meeting of the Commission to hold a public hearing on the Sunderland Town Plan and host presentations on local and regional healthy community initiatives...

BCRC Meeting & Public Hearing - September 20
at Bennington Masonic Hall

August 31, 2018

Sept 20, 2018 at 5:30PM: There will be a meeting of the Commission to hold a public hearing on the Sunderland Town Plan and host presentations on local and regional healthy community initiatives...

Healthy Community Planning Primer Launched

August 29, 2018

Bennington County, VT - The Bennington County Regional Prevention Partnership (RPP) has published a community planning primer for promoting healthy communities through substance misuse prevention...

Invitation for Bids - Culvert Repair

July 17, 2018

Village of North Bennington, VT - Project consists of concrete box culvert wall and wingwall repair and improvement of upstream bed material. Bid packages and plans available at the offices of the Village of North Bennington. Sealed bids due Friday, August 3rd at 3pm.

BCRC Meeting & Public Hearing - July 26
at Lake Shaftsbury State Park

June 22, 2018

July 26, 2018 at 5:30PM: There will be a meeting of the Commission to hold a public hearing on the Pownal Town Plan, host a presentation on the Green Mountain National Forest, and enjoy a pavilion picnic...

Stark Street Pop-Up Park | June 16 & 17 | 2-5pm

June 11, 2018

Bennington | Bike and walk to Stark St Park: Two-day event to deploy and assess possible new amenities at the park. Stop by and share your thoughts

Upcoming Meetings | Input on Regional Economic Dev.

June 11, 2018

Southern VT Economic Development Strategy: An initial set of public meetings will be in both Bennington and Windham for residents and business owners to provide input on a regional development strategy...

BCRC Executive Committee Mtg - June 14 in Arlington, VT

June 6, 2018

June 14, 2018: The Executive Committee will meet in Arlington, VT. More details posted on the Executive Committee page...

Request for Proposals - Lye Brook Berm Removal

Updated June 1, 2018

Due June 15th by 5pm: BCRC is seeking proposals for the study of potential impacts of partial or full removal of a berm along the Lye Brook in Manchester, VT. The attached RFP provides details on the project and requirements for a proposal. Also included is a study completed by engineering students from the University of Vermont who completed assessments of the area.

Road Foremen Supervisor Safety Training in Bennington

May 24, 2018

June 27th from 10am - 1pm at the Bennington Highway Garage: VTRANS instructor will review OSHA's Employer Responsibility points and provide guidance and resources to meet these requirements. RSVP by June 21st.

Land Use Essentials Trainings on June 11th and 13th

May 8, 2018

Monday, June 11th at 4:30pm - Solomon Wright Public Library in Pownal Weds, June 13th at 4:30pm - Sunderland Town Offices - Please join us for a workshop on the basics of land use planning for municipal officials...

BCRC Housing Forum - Presentations Available

April 20, 2018

Presentations from the Housing Forum on Weds, April 18th are posted...

BCRC Annual Meeting - RSVP by May 11th

April 20, 2018

May 17, 2018 at 5pm - West Mountain Inn - Arlington, VT - Please join us for the Annual Meeting of the BCRC...

Bennington Bike/Ped Study for North St Area

April 20, 2018

The BCRC completed a report to identify transportation infrastructure problems and projects to address them in an area centered on North Street and the US 7/Kocher Drive intersection...

BCRC Executive Committee Mtg - April 12 in Arlington, VT

April 2, 2018

April 12, 2018: The Executive Committee will meet in Arlington, VT. More details posted on the Executive Committee page...

April is Bennington County Career Month

March 27, 2018

Beginning March 28, and lasting through the month of April, Bennington County is celebrating local career development opportunities with a series of events in the area. See full schedule of activities...

BCRC Housing Forum - Weds, April 18th in Bennington

March 26, 2018

Weds, April 18 at 5:30pm: A housing forum covering current housing statistics by town, municipal strategies to improve housing, and private, public, and non-profit housing development initiatives...

Request for Proposals - Independent Auditing Services

March 5, 2018

Due March 26 by 5pm: The BCRC seeks auditing services for FY'18 through FY'20. Questions regarding RFP must be directed to Stacey Eggsware, Financial Director, no later than March 14...

Public Hearing for Bennington Town Plan - Energy Chapter

February 20, 2018

March 15 at 5:30pm: At the next commission meeting, there will be a public hearing on the confirmation of the Town of Bennington's Town Plan, which was recently amended to incorporate an Act 174-compliant energy element. Meeting will be at Bennington Project Independence...

Request For Qualifications - Historic Depot Roof Repair

February 12, 2018

Village of North Bennington, VT - Project consists of removal and replacement of all membrane roofing as well as inspections and repair/replacement of associated roof infrastructure. RFQs due Tuesday, March 13th at 5pm. Contact Jim Sullivan, Local Project Manager.

BCRC Joint Committees Mtg - Feb 22 at BCRC Offices

February 12, 2018

February 22, 2018 at 4:30 PM: The Plan Review Committee and Energy Committee will have a joint meeting at BCRC offices. More details about the meeting are posted on the committees' pages...

BCRC Executive Committee Mtg - Feb 7 in Arlington, VT

January 30, 2018

February 7, 2018: The Executive Committee will meet in Arlington, VT. More details posted on the Executive Committee page...

Invitation for Bids - Sidewalk Construction

January 30, 2018

Village of North Bennington, VT - Construction of new concrete sidewalks, granite curb, and signs. Bids due Thursday, March 1st at 2pm. Pre-bid conference February 14th. Contact Jim Sullivan, Local Project Manager...

Invitation for Bids - Construction of Multi-use Path

January 29, 2018

Town of Bennington, VT - Construction of Applegate to Willowbrook Path, consisting of 480 feet of multi-use pedestrian path. Bids due Thursday, March 1st at 2pm. Contact Mark Anders, Municipal Project Manager...

Southern Vermont Housing Summit

January 22, 2018

Friday, February 9th from 1pm -4pm. Highlighted topipcs will include housing supply and demand data, a panel discussion on housing products, and housing programs and tools. All are welcome!...

New Forest Connectivity Requirement for Town and Regional Plans

January 2018

In 2016, the Vermont legislature passed Act 171, an act relating to timber harvesting. The legislation requires, among other stipulations, that municipal and regional plans indicate important forest blocks...