Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission

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Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission (SWCRPC) is a compact of ten municipalities in southeastern Vermont, founded in the late 1960s. The ten member towns are Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Reading, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, and Windsor. The Region is bordered by the Connecticut River on the east, Windham County on the south, and Rutland County on the west.

Weatherization Workshops – September and October

Efficiency Vermont is sponsoring a series of Weatherization Skillshops throughout the state in September and October 2013. The Skillshops are designed to help homeowners:

• Gain the knowledge and confidence to weatherize your home,
• Get a basic overview of building science from a certified Home Performance with Energy Star contractor,
• Have an opportunity for hands-on practice in weatherization skills,
• Receive guidance on how to participate in Efficiency Vermont’s Home Performance with Energy Star incentive program.

The Skillshops are scheduled for Middlebury (9/7), Manchester (9/14), Brattleboro (7/21), Essex (10/5), Barre (10/12) and Thetford (10/19). All are welcome to attend a Weatherization Skillshop. Each skillshop will run from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The registration cost is $25/individual which covers lunch, cost of the presenters, and a guidebook. More information about Efficiency Vermont’s DIY program and about signing up for the Weatherization Skillshops can be found here.

Press Release

For Immediate Release

September 10, 2013
 

East Central Vermont Conducting Strategic Economic Development Planning Process

TRORC will organize and participate in an intensive, locally-driven strategic planning process. Community leaders will be guided through a series of six planning sessions, about a 14-hour process, resulting in a comprehensive strategic plan for the region. This process will also guide community leaders as they implement strategies identified during these sessions. The planning sessions are scheduled for October.

“This is an important opportunity for the 40 towns in East Central Vermont,” said Bill Emmons, TRORC Board Chair. “This planning process will help us identify key economic opportunities and quality of life issues. We are excited about partnering with the Consortium for a Sustainable East Central Vermont on this crucial project.”

A steering committee comprised of a cross-section of community, business and non-profit leaders will participate in six key planning sessions.  In addition, five public forum sessions also scheduled for October are designed for the entire community to provide ideas.  These “Voice of the Community” sessions will give members of the community a chance to help select priorities for economic development.

Kevin Geiger, TRORC Senior Planner, said, “This planning process supports local community planning efforts that tie together community development and economic development through the common focus on our quality of life. This will assist our greater East Central Vermont region in addressing challenges that are interrelated but are often not addressed comprehensively, including strong downtowns, greater access to jobs,  improved education and health, reduced energy use, strategic investment in  infrastructure and resource conservation.”

For more information about the strategic planning process and its meeting schedule, go to ecvermont.org or contact Loralee Morrow at 802-457-3188 or via email at lmorrow@trorc.org.