The White River Partnership (WRP) has received two grants to implement community planning and on-the-ground restoration projects to improve flood resilience in the Upper White River valley, which includes the towns of Granville, Hancock, Pittsfield, Rochester, and Stockbridge. The High Meadows Fund (HMF) mission is to promote vibrant communities and a healthy natural environment while …
Posted: December 18, 2014 by wrp_admin
WRP receives grants to improve flood resilience
The White River Partnership (WRP) has received two grants to implement community planning and on-the-ground restoration projects to improve flood resilience in the Upper White River valley, which includes the towns of Granville, Hancock, Pittsfield, Rochester, and Stockbridge. The High Meadows Fund (HMF) mission is to promote vibrant communities and a healthy natural environment while …
Posted: September 3, 2014 by wrp_admin
Royalton Buyout Committee seeks input
The newly-formed Royalton Buyout Committee (Committee) invites community members to provide input about public uses of the four FEMA buyout sites in Royalton by completing an online survey and attending a public meeting on September 17. The Committee is chaired by Ernie Amsden and includes representatives from the Conservation, Planning, and Recreation Commissions. Committee members …
Posted: August 14, 2014 by wrp_admin
33 attend Bethel buyout meeting
33 people attended a public meeting on Thursday, August 7 at the Bethel Town Hall to discuss improvements to 4 town-owned buyout properties. 15 Miller Drive, 251 Marsh Meadow Road, 132 Spring Hollow Road, and 2811 Gilead Brook Road were substantially-damaged during Irene. The town received FEMA and matching funds to purchase the properties and …