WRC to Host Basics of Land Use Planning Training & Act 181 Workshop for Municipal Officials
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The Windham Regional Commission will host a Basics of Land Use Planning training on May 28th at 12 pm and an Act 181 Workshop for Municipal Officials on June 5th at 6 pm. Both trainings will be held remotely via Zoom. Please see below for additional details and the Zoom meeting access information. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Bachler, Senior Planner, at 802-257-4547 ext. 112 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Basics of Land Use Planning Training: Wednesday, May 28th from 12 – 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
The Basics of Land Use Planning training provides an overview of the statutory authority for planning and zoning in Vermont, and best practices for meetings, public hearings, and the decision-making process. The training is geared towards Planning Commission, ZBA, and DRB members, and municipal staff. The training will be recorded and posted on WRC’s website.
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Act 181 Workshop for Municipal Officials: Thursday, June 5th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
This workshop will cover the history of Act 181, new requirements for municipal and regional plans, changes to Act 250 jurisdiction and the State Designation Program, and WRC’s process for collaborating with municipalities and implementing these changes. The workshop will be recorded and posted on WRC’s website for viewing. WRC will begin work with its member towns to implement the Act 181 requirements in the fall of 2025.
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