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Let's Take Action: Rockingham Community Visit Report and Action Plan - March 2020 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Rockingham. Read the Report & Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Build a Youth Center; Advance Community Energy, Efficiency, and Resiliency; and... read more |
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POSTPONED: Barre Community Forums to Share Ideas for the Future POSTPONED. WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING THE FORUMS FOR A LATER DATE. All members of the Barre community are invited to join with friends and neighbors on April 7th to discuss assets, challenges, and ideas for the future of Barre! Forums will be... read more |
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Wheelock's Future Report and Action Plan - March 2020 Through the Wheelock's Future process, community members came together to identify and prioritize goals, foster local leadership, connect to resources and develop and realize achievable action plans. Through 2 public meetings, community members... read more |
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POSTPONED: Mendon on the Move: Community Forums to Set Direction for the Future of the Community POSTPONED. WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING FOR A LATER DATE. On April 2nd, all members of the Mendon community are invited to kick off a process to set direction for a vibrant, prosperous, and dynamic future. This process will engage the entire community... read more |
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Poultney Comes Together - Update and Implementation Plan In March 2019, over 200 Poultney residents came together to discuss the impacts on the town associated with the closing of Green Mountain College, and to consider what community residents could do to address the challenges facing Poultney and... read more |
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Rockingham Community to set priorities, January 8th On Wednesday, January 8th, all members of the Rockingham Community (which includes Bellows Falls, Saxton's River, and the unincorporated villages) are invited to participate in the second phase of the Let's Take Action: Rockingham Community Visit.... read more |
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Westford's Future Report and Action Plan - November 2019 Through the Westford's Future process, community members came together to identify and prioritize goals, foster local leadership, connect to resources and develop and realize achievable action plans. Through 2 public meetings, community members... read more |
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Greater Greensboro Report and Action Plan - November 2019 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Greensboro. Read the Report & Action Plan. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Build Community Wastewater Infrastructure; Improve Community Walkability and Bike-... read more |
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Revitalizing Guilford's Grange Hall When VCRD brought a Community Visit process to Guilford in 2013, it quickly became apparent that there was an abundance of excitement and energy to build upon the town’s assets and set trajectory for the future. Through the Community Visit process... read more |
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Poultney Comes Together Report and Action Plan - August 2019 Over 200 residents came together to think about the impacts of the closing of Green Mountain College on their community and the actions community members could take to advance community and economic development projects that could improve the... read more |
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Our 4-Town Future Community Visit Report - July 2019 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in the 4-Town region of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford and Tunbridge. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Develop Area Housing and Build a... read more |
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Greater Greensboro Community Visit Day - July 17 On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, all members of the greater Greensboro community are invited to participate in a series of forums in town to share their concerns and ideas. VCRD will bring a team of federal, state, business, nonprofit, and philanthropic... read more |
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Our 4-Town Future Community Action Plan to Be Developed on May 21st The Vermont Council on Rural Development will hold its last major session in the "Our 4-Town Future" Community Visit process on May 21st at the Sharon Academy High School; all community members are welcome to help line up action plans to move... read more |
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The 4-Town region of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, and Tunbridge to set priorities, April 25 On Thursday, April 25th, all community members of the 4-Town region of Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, and Tunbridge are invited to participate in the second phase of the "Our 4-Town Future" Community Visit. The session will be held from 6:30-9pm at... read more |
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Montgomery Thrives Community Visit Report - January 2019 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Montgomery. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Improve Village and Center Traffic Flow and Pedestrian Safety; Develop Community... read more |
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Wallingford Community Visit Report - 2018 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Wallingford. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Support Business and Economic Development; Build Multi-Use Trails and River Access and... read more |
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Making It Happen: Vermont Community Leadership Summit Over 500 current and emerging leaders from towns and cities throughout Vermont came together at the Making It Happen! Vermont Community Leadership Summit on October 1, 2018 at Castleton University to learn new skills from each other and statewide... read more |
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ReNewport Community Visit Report - 2018 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Newport. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Enhance and Market the Newport Tourism Experience; Support and Attract Businesses and... read more |
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Burke Community Visit Report - 2017 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Burke. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Revitalize Village Infrastructure; Expand Educational Facilities; and Improve Village... read more |
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Lyndon Community Visit Report - 2017 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Lyndon. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Support business growth and economic development; Establish a unified recreation program... read more |
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Brighton Community Visit Report - 2017 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Brighton. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Advance a Brighton Recreation Program; Revitalize and Beautify the Downtown; Make... read more |
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Community Profiles UVM's Center for Rural Studies prepares Community Profiles for us to share with our Visiting Resourse Team members in advance of our Community Visit processes. These profiles, compiled from US Census Data and other data sources, include demographic... read more |
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Vernon Community Visit Report - 2016 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Vernon. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas and built task forces to take action to: Develop the Riverfront and Improve Trails and Outdoor Recreation;... read more |
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Video - Vernon Sets Priorities for the Future of the Community As seen on BCTV: http://www.brattleborotv.org/vernon-community-visit-step-2-prioritize Members of the Vernon Community come together to review action ideas, set prioirities for the future, and sign up for task forces to move key prioirites forward... read more |
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Audio ~ WKVT radio podcast: Vitalizing Vernon Jenna Whitson and Art Miller update the Vernon Community Visit process in advance of the July 7th meeting. |
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St. Johnsbury Celebrates Process: May 26, 2016 All members of the St. Johnsbury community are invited to the One-Year Follow up to the 2015 St. J Community Visit Process on Thursday, May 26th, 5-6:30 at the St. Johnsbury School Auditorium. Join with Community Visit Task Force Chairs, key... read more |
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Video ~ BCTV Open Studio: Vernon Community Visit Day As seen on BCTV: http://www.brattleborotv.org/bctv-open-studio/open-studio-vernon-communi... Host Chris Lenois sits down with VT Council on Rural Development Community and Policy Manager Jenna Whitson, Vernon Community Visit Process Chair Art... read more |
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2016 Community Quotes and Policy Work VCRD serves as a convener, catalyst, and leader for Vermont to build and advance policies to support the working landscape, economic innovation, and strong communities! This snapshot shares quotes about our work with communities and our recent... read more |
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Hardwick Community Visit Report - 2016 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Hardwick. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Open a Recreational Center and Expand Recreation Opportunities; Expand Jeudevine Library... read more |
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Video ~ Hardwick Community Visit Vote: Feb 15, 2016 As seen on: http://hctv.us/2016/02/hardwick-community-visit-vote-feb-15-2016/ The VT Council on Rural Development returns to Hardwick to follow up on ideas generated in a series of forums on January 20. From vtrural.org: “The February 15th... read more |
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Craftsbury Community Visit Report - 2015 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Craftsbury. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Advance Craftsbury Land Protection; Improve Cell Phone and Broadband Access; and Build... read more |
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Final Report of the NEK Collaborative "Ideas for the Future of the NEK" Forum Series The “Ideas for the Future of the NEK” forum series was produced by the Vermont Council on Rural Development for the NEK Collaborative to gather ideas and set directions for work to advance the prosperity and vitality of NEK communities. This Final... read more |
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St. Johnsbury Community Visit Report - 2015 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in St. Johnsbury. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 5 priority areas for future action: Improve Community Communications and Promote a Positive Town Image; Develop a St.... read more |
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Swanton Community Visit Report - 2015 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Swanton. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 5 priority areas for future action: Expand Outdoor Recreation Opportunities, River Access, Bike-ability and Bike Tourism;... read more |
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Cambridge Community Visit Report - 2014 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Cambridge. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Plan and Develop a Senior Living Center and Expand Senior Services; Advance a Cambridge... read more |
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Vergennes Community Visit Report - 2014 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Vergennes. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Improve Transportation & Parking; Advance the Vergennes Economy & Expand the... read more |
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Costello Commentary: Vergennes on the Move Vergennes — With all its assets, Vergennes epitomizes so much that Vermont communities statewide strive for: a strong village center, surrounded by a beautiful working landscape, strong, committed community members, a dynamic and balanced downtown... read more |
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Manchester’s Education Task Force Goes Digital Last year, VCRD completed a 6-month Community Visit in the southern Vermont town of Manchester. This process helped Manchester residents whittle 22 issues and ideas about how to focus community efforts to build a better Manchester by 2020 into... read more |
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Guilford Community Visit Report - 2013 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Guilford. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Develop a Small Business Incubation Space in Guilford; Redevelop the Grange Building; and... read more |
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Manchester Community Visit Report - 2013 We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Manchester. Read the Report and Action Plan. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Develop a Small Business Incubator; Become a Biking Center and Destination; Attract... read more |
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Video ~ Manchester 2020 Community Meeting Day, April 11 2013 Over 150 Manchester residents attended the Manchester Community Meeting on April 11th 2013 to select the top priorities for the town to advance through the process. This video is relevant to Manchester community members as well as others interested... read more |
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What's New at VCRD: Community Visits Vermonters across the state know that local action makes our communities vibrant. But local action often needs support from regional, state and even federal levels to achieve goals for prosperity. To respond to this need in Vermont, the Vermont... read more |
