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

June 11, 2018

Bennington | Bike and walk to Stark St Park: 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...

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.

Invitation for Bids - Culvert Repair

May 31, 2018

Village of North Bennington, VT - Project consists of culvert wall and wingwall repair, improvement of upstream bed material/slope, and removal of tree stumps. Sealed bids due Wednesday, June13th at 3pm to the offices of the Village of North Bennington.

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...