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Here you'll find the latest information about what's happening at our member organizations, opportunities in the community, and the latest news from the Legislature. Also VAHC Staff share their thoughts about the housing crisis in Vermont.

David Martins

Apr 5, 20111 min read

House Advances Bill Designed To Boost Consumer Protection

Source: VPR News, March 29, 2011, by Ross Sneyd “(Host) The House has given preliminary approval to a bill that advocates say will...

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David Martins

Apr 5, 20111 min read

Vermont House $4.6 billion ‘Big Bill’ for fiscal 2012 moves to Senate

Source: Bennington Banner, March 29, 2011, Chris Garafolo “MONTPELIER — The Vermont House approved the final passage of the $4.6...

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David Martins

Apr 5, 20112 min read

Vermont Downtown Development Board funds $127,594 in transportation projects

Source: vermontbiz.com, March 30, 2011 “Three communities were awarded grants this week by the Vermont Downtown Development Board to...

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David Martins

Apr 5, 20111 min read

CCV helps veterans get an education

Source: WCAX, March 30, 2011 “Unemployment for Vermont veterans returning from Afghanistan is about 30 percent according to the Vermont...

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David Martins

Apr 4, 20111 min read

Johnson Community Housing Ribbon Cutting Rescheduled for April 11 @ 11:30 AM

When: April 11, 2011, 11:30 AM Where: Johnson Community Housing, Johnson, VT The original date for the Johnson Community Housing ribbon...

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David Martins

Apr 3, 20111 min read

My Turn: 3SquaresVT program proven to improve health

Source: Burlington Free Press, April 3, 2011, by Marissa Parisi (E.D. of Hunger Free Vermont in South Burlington) “A recently introduced...

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David Martins

Apr 3, 20112 min read

Champlain Housing Trust’s CEO, Brenda Torpy, responds to single-payer health care proposal

My Turn: Health reform important for nonprofit sector employers, too Source: Burlington Free Press, April 3, 2011, by Brenda Torpy “For...

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David Martins

Apr 3, 20112 min read

Champlain Housing Trust's CEO, Brenda Torpy, responds to single-payer health care proposal

My Turn: Health reform important for nonprofit sector employers, too Source: Burlington Free Press, April 3, 2011, by Brenda Torpy “For...

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David Martins

Apr 2, 20112 min read

House passes transportation bill

The following article discusses the implications of the transportation bill passed by the House on Friday, April 1, 2011. This...

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David Martins

Mar 31, 20111 min read

Pownal mobile home park for sale

Source: Bennington Banner, March 31, 2011, by Keith Whitcomb Jr. “POWNAL — The Barber’s Pond Mobile Home Park is up for sale. As per...

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David Martins

Mar 22, 20111 min read

2010 Mobile Home Park Registry and Report Available

The 2010 Mobile Home Park Registry and Report are available. Some nonprofit parks had lot rent increases while some others had decreased...

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David Martins

Mar 21, 20111 min read

Winter 2011 Fair Housing Newsletter

Take a look at CVOEO’s Winter 2010-2011 Fair Housing Advocate newsletter. The CVOEO Fair Housing...

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David Martins

Mar 21, 20111 min read

Upcoming Fair Housing Training

REMOVING BARRIERS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES: AFFORDABLE HOUSING & AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING...

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David Martins

Mar 18, 20111 min read

VAHC's A*VISTA on Housing in Review: CH. 17

Watch VAHC’s AmeriCorps VISTA, Santina Leporati, talk about her position at VAHC and the work that VAHC does: http://www.cctv.org/watch-t...

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David Martins

Mar 18, 20111 min read

VAHC’s A*VISTA on Housing in Review: CH. 17

Watch VAHC’s AmeriCorps VISTA, Santina Leporati, talk about her position at VAHC and the work that VAHC does: http://www.cctv.org/watch-t...

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David Martins

Mar 17, 20111 min read

More information on upcoming Town Meetings sponsored by Senator Sanders

More information on upcoming Town Meetings sponsored by Senator Sanders to discuss impact of program cuts can be found at: ...

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David Martins

Mar 17, 20111 min read

Barre Town Meeting with Senator Sanders

Saturday, March 19 · 12:00pm – 2:30pm The Old Labor Hall 46 Granite Street Bernie Sanders At a time when the middle class is in...

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David Martins

Mar 16, 20111 min read

Building, energy efficiency subject of meeting

Source: The Manchester Journal, March 16, 2011 “MANCHESTER – A group of community members committed to promoting energy-efficient, ...

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David Martins

Mar 16, 20111 min read

Habitat eyes construction phase

Source: The Manchester Journal, March 16, 2011, by Brandon Canevari “MANCHESTER – With the purchase of the Jennifer Lane properties...

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David Martins

Mar 15, 20111 min read

Report’s housing affordability claim debatable

Source: Housing Matters Blog, March 15, 2011 “The Vermont Economy Newsletter released its annual housing affordability analysis...

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