Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
38 Ascutney Park Road
Ascutney, VT 05030
802-674-9201
Ascutney, VT 05030
802-674-9201
Translate page:Click here to translate page to other language options with : Google Translate Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) member towns include Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Reading, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, and Windsor.
Mount Ascutney Regional Commission advocates for the needs of our member towns and seeks collaborative strategies to address local, regional, and state opportunities and concerns.
One of our primary purposes is to provide technical services to town officials and to act as a resource for local governments. We help mediate inter-jurisdictional planning and development issues arising between member communities; facilitate discussion and understanding between local and state entities; and develop plans, policies, strategies, and procedures for addressing issues that are regional in scope. Office ScheduleMost of our staff are still working remotely,
the office is usually open Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 PM Phone # 802-674-9201 The office will be closed on the following holidays:
Check out Springfield's New Website: Springfield802.com SurveysMARC Road Users Safety Survey:
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LATEST NEWSAffordable Housing Incentive SurveyThe Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB), the Land Access and Opportunity Board (LAOB), and the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) invite you to participate in a brief 9-question, nonscientific survey, which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping a report to the General Assembly on strategies for expanding affordable housing options in and around Vermont’s downtowns and village centers.
Thank you for your time and commitment to building vibrant, inclusive communities! Affordable Housing Incentives Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7MZT9VS For more information - reach out to Erin Ladd MARC Comprehensive Safety Action PlanLast year, MARC was awarded a Federal grant from US DOT to develop a comprehensive safety action plan with a goal and strategies to get to zero deaths on MARC roadways for all road users. As part of this effort, we have collected data on serious and fatal injuries on MARC roadways which you can see here:
StoryMap: Mount Ascutney Safety Action Plan We would also like to know what the data doesn’t show, which is when and where you feel unsafe on MARC roadways. Survey: MARC SS4A Input Tool Reach out to Logan with any questions. [email protected] Housing Snapshots & ResourcesWe’re excited to announce two new resources available on our website to support housing and community development!
First, explore our comprehensive Funding Resources chart, summarizing various housing funding opportunities, eligible project types, and key information to help you navigate available resources. Additionally, check out the new Housing Snapshots, featuring profiles for our 10 towns with detailed data on household demographics, housing trends, affordability, and more. These snapshots provide valuable insights to inform local planning and decision-making. Construction Continues at Central + Main in Downtown Windsor
Just Released: 2024-2025 LWCF Community Grant The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supports the development of public outdoor recreation opportunities across Vermont, with a focus on creating parks and open spaces, enhancing recreation areas and facilities, and protecting wilderness areas and forests. This grant funds the acquisition of land for parks and public outdoor recreation, the development of new outdoor recreation facilities, and the renovation of existing facilities for outdoor recreation. The timeline for the 2024-2025 LWCF community grant round is now available on FPR's website. This grant round will open in October 2024. Interested applicants can review the information and federal grant manual posted at https://fpr.vermont.gov/land-and-water-conservation-fund. Additional resources, including all application materials, will be available online by October 2024. Submit Your STIC Incentive Award Application!
Do you have any innovative project ideas that could benefit VTrans? You have the opportunity to secure up to $125,000 in Federal funding for your project. Submit an application here: STIC Incentive Award Application. Applications will be reviewed by the STIC Executive Team, who will base their award selections on a project's alignment and fit with VTrans and FHWA goals and priorities. A final report is required upon completion of the project. |