Hartland Completes ADA Accessible Trail at 17-Acre Wood
— The town of Hartland, Vermont has completed construction of an ADA accessible trail at the 17-Acre Wood, making outdoor recreation more accessible to all community members... Read more →
Highlights
Highlights are generated by Local Minutes to document successes and effective practices found in public records across Vermont. We share these highlights to help communities learn from each other and to recognize the valuable work being done throughout the state.
Brandon Expands Tool Lending Program with Weatherization Resources
— Brandon's Energy Committee has developed a tool lending program that includes a mobile "ToolShip" and weatherization resources available through the Brandon Free Public Library... Read more →
West Windsor Becomes First Vermont Town to Issue Dark Sky Week Proclamation
— West Windsor's Selectboard unanimously approved a proclamation declaring April 21-28, 2025 as International Dark Sky Week, becoming the first Vermont municipality to do so... Read more →
Vermont Master Naturalist Program Expands Across Multiple Towns
— The Vermont Master Naturalist Program is expanding to include Williston, Richmond, and Huntington in a collaborative watershed-focused initiative... Read more →
Calais Establishes GMRS Radio Network for Emergency Communications
— The Calais Emergency Management Committee has implemented a GMRS radio network to improve emergency communications within the town... Read more →
Westford Provides Childcare at Town Meeting to Increase Accessibility
— The town of Westford implemented childcare services at Town Meeting, making it easier for parents to participate in local governance... Read more →
Mad River Valley Towns Added to Local Minutes
— Local Minutes has indexed the documents found on the websites for Warren, Moretown, Waitsfield, and Fayston... Read more →
Brattleboro Commission Researches Vermont Town Governance Models
— Brattleboro's Charter Revision Commission conducted extensive research on municipal governance models across Vermont, offering insights for other towns considering changes... Read more →
Mad River Valley Conservation Commissions See Progress on Knotweed Eradication
— The conservation commissions in Vermont's Mad River Valley have demonstrated effective methods for controlling Japanese knotweed, according to multiple municipal records from across the state... Read more →
Local Minutes to Feature Notable Updates from Across Vermont
— Local Minutes will now feature recent positive developments in municipalities throughout Vermont in its "Highlights" section... Read more →