Homelessness in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
28 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
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Committee to discuss housing pilot, unhoused solutions, and liaison pick
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will meet to review an update on the Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot, continue discussions on solutions for the unhoused community, and select a liaison to the Twin Pines Housing Task Force. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and…
Hartford housing committee to discuss small-scale housing pilot and unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness is meeting to review updates on the Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot, including a report from an ADU financing forum and preparation for the program launch. They will also continue discussions on solutions for the unhoused community and hear committee news…
Committee to launch small-scale housing pilot, discuss unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will review February minutes, get an update on the Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot project, and continue discussing solutions for the unhoused community. Members will also share news, including an AARP ADU course.
Committee to hear housing updates, discuss unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness is meeting to discuss housing and homelessness issues. The agenda includes updates on the Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot project and the 802 Homes initiative, a presentation on manufactured home parks, and continued discussion of solutions for the unhoused…
Selectboard approves ambulance contract extension and bridge engineering contract
The Marshfield Selectboard approved a two-year extension of the East Montpelier Ambulance contract with a 20% annual increase, and approved a contract with T.R. Fellows Engineering to evaluate damage to the Martin Covered Bridge abutments, a FEMA project. The board also discussed a draft design for Cross VT Trail…
Committee to discuss housing pilot, 802 Homes, unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness is meeting to review updates on the Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot and the 802 Homes initiative, and to continue discussing solutions for the unhoused community. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of December minutes, and committee member…
Hartford housing committee meets to review 2025 town report and 2026 schedule
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will review the town’s FY2025 report, approve a draft 2026 meeting schedule, and receive updates on local housing initiatives including Hartford’s Big Little Build pilot project and the 802 Homes program. The meeting will also continue discussions on solutions for the…
Hartford Conservation Commission to discuss town forest, Maanawaka encampment cleanup
The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several conservation matters, including the town forest, the Maanawaka Conservation Area, and a budget update. They will also review Vermont Wetlands Rules and hear updates on the Ottauquechee Trail. The agenda includes a discussion of cleaning…
Hartford committee reviews small-scale housing pilot and homelessness solutions
The Hartford Housing & Homelessness Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot project and the 802 Homes initiative. Members will also continue conversations about solutions for the unhoused community and receive a budget presentation from the Planning & Development…
Conservation Commission to discuss Maanawaka management plan and herbicide use
The Hartford Conservation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the Maanawaka Conservation Area management plan, a powerline herbicide application, and cleanup of a homeless encampment. They will also review town forest projects such as chestnut tree planting and a wildlife…
Committee to review housing pilot project and unhoused solutions
The Hartford Housing and Homelessness Committee is meeting to review updates on the Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot project and continue discussions on solutions for the unhoused community. The agenda includes debriefs on a Selectboard update and a screening event, along with public comment and approval of…
Conservation Commission to discuss Maanawaka management, herbicide, encampment
The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including amendments to its bylaws, the Maanawaka Conservation Area management plan, a powerline herbicide application, and a homeless encampment at Maanawaka. The commission will also hear updates on the town forest, pollinator…
Housing committee to review rental survey, unhoused solutions, and pilot project
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will meet to discuss housing advocacy tools, a small-scale housing pilot project, rental inventory survey results, and solutions for the unhoused community. They will also consider a bylaw change regarding the Selectboard position and approve previous meeting minutes.
Solana Beach School Board accepts $32,819 donation for STREAM programs
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education accepted a $32,819.17 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation for Discovery Labs – STREAM, technology, and PE. The board also adopted a resolution affirming availability of instructional materials for 2025-26 and approved the 2024-25 unaudited actuals…
Committee to discuss housing for disabled, ADUs, and unhoused solutions
The Hartford Housing and Homelessness Committee is meeting to discuss housing issues, including meeting with the Special Needs Support Center about housing for the disability community and with a consultant on ADUs and tiny homes. They will also finalize outreach for a rental inventory survey, continue discussing…
Committee to pick 2025 screening date for unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will continue discussing solutions for the unhoused community, including deciding on a screening date before the end of 2025. They will also review the Hartford's Big Little Build small-scale housing pilot project and approve June meeting minutes.
Hartford housing committee to discuss rental survey, senior housing, unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness is meeting to discuss several housing initiatives, including the distribution status of a rental inventory survey, senior housing solutions, and continued discussions on addressing homelessness. The committee will also receive updates on a small-scale housing pilot…
Hartford housing committee meets to discuss rental survey and senior housing options
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will review past meeting minutes, distribute a rental inventory survey, and discuss senior housing solutions and solutions for the unhoused community. The committee will also update the town website’s housing page and reschedule the June meeting.
Conservation Commission to discuss herbicide use and homeless encampment
The Hartford Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business and several conservation topics. Key items include a proposed herbicide application at Maanawaka Conservation Area, a homeless encampment at the same site, and planning for Trails Day and other community events.
Committee to finalize rental survey, discuss senior and unhoused housing
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will meet to advance its rental inventory survey, including confirming question order and conducting practice surveys. They will also discuss senior housing solutions, continue addressing solutions for the unhoused community, and receive an update on the town's…
Hartford housing committee to review rental survey, senior and unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will meet to discuss next steps for its rental housing inventory survey, explore senior housing options, and continue developing solutions for the unhoused community. The agenda also includes welcoming a new housing specialist and updating the town website's housing…
Hartford housing committee to review rental survey, senior housing, unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will meet to discuss next steps on a rental inventory survey, senior housing solutions, and continue discussions on solutions for the unhoused community. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of December minutes, and updates on the town website housing…
Hartford housing committee to review rental survey, senior housing, unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will meet to discuss next steps on the rental inventory survey, senior housing options, and continued solutions for the unhoused community. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of December minutes, and updates on the town website housing page. The meeting…
Committee to review rental survey, discuss unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness is meeting to discuss next steps on a rental inventory survey, continue conversations about solutions for the unhoused community, and review the Point in Time survey. The committee will also consider participating in the Upper Valley Candlelight Vigil and Memorial on…
Hartford housing committee to review rental survey and tax bill resources
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness is meeting to discuss housing and homelessness issues. They will review a rental inventory survey, assessor data, and a potential list of resources to include in property tax bills. The committee will also continue discussions on solutions for the unhoused community…
DRB to hear three conditional-use applications, including a warming shelter and new apartments
The Development Review Board will hold public hearings on three conditional-use applications: two duplexes on Huntington Street, a warming shelter on Lake Street by Champlain Housing Trust, and eight new apartments on North Main Street by Green Dolphin LLC. The board will also receive planning and enforcement updates…
Hartford housing committee reviews rental inventory and unhoused solutions
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness will discuss next steps for a rental inventory, solutions for the unhoused community, and the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. The meeting will also cover updates on a town housing webpage and preparations for a community block party.
Committee to discuss rental inventory and solutions for unhoused community
The Hartford Committee on Housing and Homelessness is meeting to discuss next steps for the Rental Inventory Workgroup, continue discussions on solutions for the unhoused community, and receive updates on the town website's housing page. The committee will also hear a report from the September 3rd Selectboard meeting…