Act 250 permitting reform fizzles out
The committee took testimony until they ran out of witnesses, Klein said, but lost interest in pursuing the bill. They never held a vote on the bill.
Court rules in favor of citizen access in Act 250
For immediate release April 26, 2012 Contact Brian Shupe Phone:802-223-2328 x 120 or 802-498-5300 Montpelier, Vt – The Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court today ruled decisively in favor of citizen participation in Act 250 proceedings in a case involving a proposed development in Bennington. The Vermont Natural Resources Council and a group of [...]
Slayton: Working landscape is Vermont’s signature
The working landscape was made, acre by acre, sugarbush by woodlot, and field by field by the working Vermonters who came before us and who live here today, working the land.
Act 250 revision bill limps into Senate
“Under present law, to establish you have a particularized interest, you have to basically win your case before you get party status,” said Sen. Dick McCormack.
Ewing: A proactive approach to wind development badly needed
Under the present situation, there is no advance opportunity to understand where the next proposal will occur, and to what extent these projects will cumulatively compromise the beauty of our mountains.
Patten: Vermont’s investment in quality of life pays off
By conventional measures, Vermont is not “friendly” to business. Our high taxes and tough regulations are supposed to make us unattractive to business investment. But the data in many recent articles and reports indicate that our quality of life is a real engine of economic development.
The Supremes: The Mormon theme park and Act 250
In Vermont, an applicant gains a vested right in the governing laws and regulations in existence when a complete permit application is filed.
Courtney: Environmental regulatory agencies need revamping
Over the past four decades, Vermont has enacted a patchwork of planning and regulatory systems to guide land development while protecting our natural resources. And although the state’s planning and zoning laws, water quality standards, Act 250 and other regulations might be protective, effective and user-friendly in and of themselves, they often work poorly together, costing Vermonters and state government more than we can afford.
State files proposed archaeology rule change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Mace (802) 828-5229 February 24, 2010 Revised Rule Clarifies Protection Of Archeological Sites and Historic Resources MONTPELIER, Vt. – The state has officially filed a proposed revised rule for protecting archeological and historical sites during development, beginning the formal process of review. Officials with the Agency of Commerce and Community [...]
Video footage: Gube race 2010. All five Democratic candidates are on the same green page
It’s not clear yet what will distinguish any one candidate from another in the 2010 governor’s race.
