NRPC ratifies FY25 audit, updates reserve policy and moves regional plan toward public hearing The Northwest Regional Planning Commission ratified its FY25 audit (single audit required), approved clarifying changes to its reserve fund policy, and set a timeline for final comments and a warned public hearing on the regional plan ahead of a March adoption vote.

The Northwest Regional Planning Commission just ratified its FY25 audit, revealing a strong financial position and setting the stage for an important public hearing on the regional plan!

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Rural Community Transportation outlines fare‑free microtransit, role in Franklin and Grand Isle counties Rural Community Transportation (RCT) told the Northwest Regional Planning Commission it began serving Franklin and Grand Isle counties on Jan. 1, will operate fare‑free microtransit and on‑demand services, and plans to subcontract local provider CIDER for Grand Isle service while pursuing data‑driven expansion and volunteer recruitment.

Rural Community Transportation is revolutionizing transit in Franklin and Grand Isle counties with innovative, fare-free microtransit services that have dramatically boosted ridership—could this be the future of rural transportation?

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NRPC staff reviews 2025 work: $5M invested in brownfields, $2M contracted for clean‑water projects and housing targets set NRPC staff summarized a year of work including brownfields assessments and clean‑water contracts, housing‑support projects and traffic/rail‑trail inventories; the commission recognized long‑serving members and set a near‑term plan timeline.

NRPC's year-in-review reveals a staggering $5 million investment in brownfields and $2 million for clean-water projects, all while setting ambitious housing targets for the future!

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NRPC says Land Use Review Board praised plan goals but asked for more map detail; staff aims for March adoption NRPC staff told the commission the Land Use Review Board found the regional plan compliant with planning goals but returned 45 pages of comments asking for more information and map adjustments on several future land‑use areas; staff will gather documentation and community concurrence letters and hopes to warn an adoption hearing for the March board meeting.

The NRPC's regional plan received a thumbs up for compliance, but with 45 pages of requests for more details on future land use—what's next for Grand Isle County?

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NRPC approves Franklin town plan and OKs 3% municipal assessment increase for FY2027 The NRPC board approved the Town of Franklins plan, confirmed Franklins active planning and granted a positive energy determination; the commission also approved a 3% municipal assessment increase for fiscal year 2027, with one commissioner abstaining from votes.

The NRPC has given the green light to Franklin's town plan and approved a 3% municipal assessment increase for FY2027—what does this mean for the community's future?

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NRPC outlines QISP role, steep phosphorus targets and $10M-plus in state funding for Missisquoi Basin NRPC staff described the commissions role as a clean-water service provider (QISP) for the Missisquoi and Lamoille basins, citing annual phosphorus reduction targets, examples of funded projects and formula grant funding that will top roughly $10 million for the Missisquoi Basin by FY2026.

The NRPC is on a mission to cut phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain by over 60% with groundbreaking projects and $10 million in state funding!

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Northwest Regional Planning Commission launches YouTube channel for community engagement Commission announces YouTube channel and resource website for ethical leadership and community outreach.

The Northwest Regional Planning Commission just launched a YouTube channel to boost community engagement and transparency—are you ready to get involved?

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