Join us on May 4, 2018 for the Vermont Walk Bike Summit
On May 4, 2018, SWCRPC and the Two Rivers – Ottauquechee Regional Commission are co-hosting the 2018 Vermont Walk Bike Summit in White River Junction. For more information about the event, including the program and registration, visit https://vtwalkbikesummit.com/
Spring RPC newsletter!
Our April newsletter is here! Find out more about our draft energy plan, MRGP updates, emergency management trainings, upcoming household hazardous waste collections and more!
Request for Proposals: Construction oversight for stormwater infrastructure at the Springfield Transfer Station – Due May 11, 2018
The SWCRPC, in partnership with the Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District (ONRCD), the Town of Springfield and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC), invite qualified firms to submit proposals for construction oversight of previously designed stormwater infrastructure at the Springfield, VT transfer station. Proposals should be sent to Chris Yurek, SWCRPC, Post Office Box 320, Ascutney, VT 05030 by no later than the response deadline of May 11, 2018. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Chris Yurek . Click here for more information.
Regional Enhanced Energy Plan – available for review
The SWCRPC has prepared a revised draft Enhanced Energy Plan for the region. We invite residents, town officials other interested persons to review and comment on this draft document. Click here for more information.
Visitor Survey for users of recreational facilities in the Mt Ascutney Area
The towns of Weathersfield, West Windsor and Windsor are working together on recreational and economic opportunities in the three town region. Please take this survey, if you are visiting a recreational facility within Weathersfield, West Windsor and Windsor, Vermont. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Hard copies of the survey are available in the Ascutney Resort warming hut, town offices and other locations in the area. You can also take the survey online.
Request for Qualifications: Professional Planning and Economic Development Consulting Services for the Mt. Ascutney Regional Outdoor Recreation Project – Due April 13, 2018
On behalf of the Towns of Weathersfield, West Windsor and Windsor, the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission (SWCRPC) is seeking a qualified consultant that can assist with assessing the economic impact of outdoor recreation, developing an implementation plan, evaluating the possible economic value of infrastructure projects, and prioritizing them based upon anticipated benefits. Click here for more information.
Energy “Best Practices”
A guidance document was created in 2017 that outlines best practices for municipal enhanced energy planning. The document can be downloaded here. For more information visit our Energy webpage.
Check out http://swcrpc.org/grants/ for more information about programs such as Better Roads, Ecosystem Restoration, and the pilot Grants In Aid Program.
West Windsor Dam Project
In the winter of 2017 SWCRPC, with several partners, completed a project to remove a mill dam to improve flood resiliency in West Windsor. For more information about the project, or to discuss removal of an unwanted dam on your property, contact Chris Yurek or Cindy Ingersoll.