NRPC News

2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update – New Changes for You and Your Community
For more information on this Regional Plan update, click here.
Visit us at one of our mobile open houses throughout the region in June.

RFP – Audit Services
For more information on this RFP, click here.

Call for Applications – Project Development Funding
For more information on this application, click here.

NRPC – May Newsletter
To view this newsletter, click here.

Open Meeting Law Refresher
To view the video click here. To view the PDF click here.

Act 181 (H. 687, 2024) – Act 181 was enacted on June 17, 2024, making major changes to Vermont’s land use planning and regulatory framework to strengthen place-based regulatory recognition and investments guided by regional planning and municipal action.
For more information on Act 181 click here.
View the Act 181 Training for Municipal Officials Video here

Recently Released Septic Guide Available!
A Guide to Owning and Operating a Septic System in NW Vermont (2024).

Adopted – Northwest Regional Plan Amendment: Regional Energy Plan
To view the Regional Energy Plan click here.

Essentials in Vermont Land Use Planning & Regulation – New Board Training
Slide presentation is here. Video is here.

Creating an Accessory Apartment or Converting Your Home to a Duplex?
Click here to learn more.

Electric Vehicle Charger Funding Available!
Go to Charge Vermont website for more information.

Road Construction Updates
For more information, click here.

Calendar of Events

June 2025

Northwest Regional Plan - Mobile Open House

ST. ALBANS CITY – Saturday, June 14, 9am-noon
Farmer’s Market at Taylor Park, N. Main St., St. Albans, VT 05478
General Events Poster | 2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update

Brownfields Steering Committee Meeting

Monday, June 16, 1pm
Agenda | Brownfields Steering Committee

Northwest Regional Plan - Mobile Open House

RICHFORD – Monday, June 16, 4-6pm
Main Street Market Grocery Store, 44 Main St, Richford, VT 05476
General Events Poster | 2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update

Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 5:30pm
Agenda | Executive Committee

Juneteenth National Independence Day - Office Closed

Thursday, June 19

Northwest Regional Plan - Mobile Open House

ST ALBANS TOWN – Thursday, June 19, 4:30-7:30pm
Farmer’s Market at St. Albans Bay Park, Lake St, St Albans Bay, VT
General Events Poster | 2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update

Northwest Regional Plan - Mobile Open House

GRAND ISLE – Saturday, June 21, 9am-noon
Emmons Market, 193 US-2, Grand Isle, VT 05458
General Events Poster | 2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update

Northwest Regional Plan - Mobile Open House

ENOSBURGH – Monday, June 23, 2-4pm
Flying Disc Coffee Shop, 342 Main St, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
General Events Poster | 2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update

Northwest Regional Plan - Mobile Open House

ENOSBURGH – Monday, June 23, 5:30-7:30pm
Enosburgh Summer Sounds of Music, Main St., Enosburg Falls, VT
General Events Poster | 2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update

NRPC Board Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 25, 6:30pm
Agenda | Board of Commissioners

Northwest Regional Plan - Mobile Open House

GEORGIA – Thursday, June 26, 4-6pm
Georgia Market, 962 Ethan Allen Hwy, Georgia, VT 05454
General Events Poster | 2026-2032 Northwest Regional Plan Update

Northwest Regional Planning Commission Statement of Inclusion

Adopted by the Board of Commissioners

NRPC celebrates diversity and welcomes all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. NRPC wants everyone to feel and be safe and welcome in the communities we serve. We formally condemn racism and discrimination in all of its forms, and commit to fair and equitable treatment of everyone in our communities. NRPC strives to ensure all of our actions, policies, and operating procedures reflect this commitment. NRPC has and will continue to support its member communities as places where all individuals can live freely, express their opinions, and feel a sense of belonging. For more information on the NRPC Statement of Inclusion click here.

NRPC PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

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Northwest VT Healthy Roots Collaborative is now a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Opportunity (CVOEO).