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This news post will contain updated resources for Town Meeting on March 4, 2025
The Official Warnings - Annual Town Meeting 
Town Meeting ​​​​​MARCH 4, 2025, RICHMOND, VERMONT

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MMCTV will host a Clerk’s Candidates Q&A Discussion for the public to get to know the people on their ballot
Tues. Feb. 11^th at 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Richmond Town Ctr 3rd Floor Conf Rm A  
Richmond…

BOARD OF ABATEMENT
February 13, 2025 6 pm
Town Center Conference Room A, Third Floor
6:00 PM: Public Comment
6:05 PM:
•    Justice of the Peace Organization / oaths / forms
•    Election of BCA…

OFFICIAL WARNING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 4, 2025

The legal voters of the Town of Richmond, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at Camels Hump Middle School, in said Town, on Tuesday,…

The Town Center and Post Office parking lots often get crowded when there are multiple events going on.  The Post Office is having issues with people parking in the “USPS Employee Parking Only” and “N…

Small Business Administration (SBA) Deadline for Vermont

See attached Fact Sheets
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Were You or a Loved One Affected by Flooding?
Vermont Dept. of Mental Health, State of Vermont

Starting Over Strong Vermont (SOSVT) is here to support you. Whether you or someone you care about has…

This page contains updates from VTrans on the Richmond Bridge #29 Replacement Project

The large culvert on the southern end of Hillview Rd. that was damaged in the July flooding has been repaired. Hillview Rd. is now open to through traffic. 

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 11-9-24 RESULTS

Vermont: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, July 2024
see full Press Release

Key Messages

• President Biden issued two separate major disaster declaration for Vermont that took place…

Two Weeks Left for Vermonters to Apply for Federal Assistance
see full Press Release

Williston, Vt. – Vermonters affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have two weeks…

Disaster Recovery Center in Newport Scheduled to Close on November 9

Williston, Vt. – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Newport City Municipal Building at 222 Main Street is…

Click to view .pdf of General Election 11-05-24 Results

FEMA Releases over $83 million to Help Vermont Communities Rebuild
LINK TO FULL PRESS RELEASE
FEMA has provided the state of Vermont with $83,600,591 in Public Assistance funding to help communities…

Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Election Day

Williston, Vt. – Disaster Recovery Centers for the storms and flooding that took place July 11-13 and July 29-31 will be closed for Election Day,…

Vermonters Have One Month to Apply for Federal Assistance Following July Storms

Vermonters impacted by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have one more month to apply for…

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has extended the deadline in Vermont to apply for disaster loan assistance for physical damages. Survivors in declared counties now…

OFFICIAL WARNING TOWN OF RICHMOND SPECIAL MEETING
November 9, 2024

The legal voters of the Town of Richmond are hereby warned and notified to meet at Camels Hump Middle School in said town on…

Volunteers Green and Browns Ct Project Community Feedback Meeting 10-22-24
​​​​​​​Community Feedback Meeting Flyer

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RICHMOND…

WINTER PARKING BAN
NOW IN EFFECT
Richmond Town Traffic Ordinance
​​​​​​​*A Town Highway is any municipal road, whether it is gravel or paved, or called a road, street, drive, or highway.

There is no…

STARTING OVER STRONG VERMONT (SOS-VT)

”We are here to help. We are here to listen.

​​​​​​​This program is a disaster recovery program designed to support survivors through community outreach and…

Please consider joining the Long Term Recovery Group, RAFT (Recovery After Floods Team):
It is a small group organization with big potential to help lift, or float, our neighbors and local flood…

Town of Richmond – Invitation to Bid (ITB)
TOWN OF RICHMOND OFFICE PROJECT
​​​​​​​https://www.richmondvt.gov/departments/bids-requests-for-proposals-notices
CLICK TO VIEW ITB
-Proposed First Floor…

FY26 Town of Richmond Charitable Appropriations

Each year the Town of Richmond allocates some of the Town budget to assist in funding non-profit organizations that serve residents of the Town of…

See links below for other official Press Releases:

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The Small Business Administration will also be hosting a Disaster Recovery Informational Webinar on Thursday, October 10th from 9am-10am which will include need-to-know/timely details about the…

The Richmond community is invited to meet and ask questions of representatives from the Community Justice Center, Howard Mental Health Community Outreach and our Chief of Police, Anthony Cambridge.

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9/4/24

​​​​​​​EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2024-0​​​​​​​​​​2
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN ZONING APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Selectboard amended…

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides fixed low-interest loans for businesses/non-profits, homeowners/renters and economic injury. View the resources below for more information…

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in the town of Hinesburg at the Hinesburg Town Hall.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​https://www.richmondvt.gov/fileadmin/files/News/2024/08/DR-4810-VT_NR_000…

FEMA Representatives visited Richmond disaster areas from August 23 to 26, 2024. There is still oppotunity to apply for assistance if you have not done so already.
Tyler Machia, Richmond’s Zoning…

FEMA has recently declared a disaster for Jul 9 - 11, 2024 Vermont Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4810-VT)

FEMA Resources will be updated at the following News Post:
https://ww…

FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE

A Disaster Declaration has been issued by FEMA for the July 9 - 11, 2024 flooding. Chittenden County has been designated to receive Individual Assistance, which is assistance…

The Volunteers Green and Playground will be open by the time of the Farmers Market on Friday, August 16th. The​ Park road will be open for additional parking around the loop at the Concession Stand.…

Hazard Mitigation Funding Programs are available through the State for elevation of homes and buyout of homes in the floodplain. The pre-application deadline is August 30, 2024. All applications must…

The Town of Richmond has submitted a request to the EWP Program (Emergency Watershed Protection​​​​​​ program) for assistance. This program may be able to help with a solution where streams or rivers…