Events

VCRD's Community Visit program is a three-month series of public meetings that includes:

Community Visit Day:
Kick-off Forums

Wed, November 17th 4:30-8:30pm

Community shares challenges and ideas in focus forums.

Community Meeting Day

Tues, December 14th
6:30-9:00pm

Community members prioritize action items and sign up for task forces.

Community Resource Day

Wed, January 12th 2022
6:30-9:00pm

Task forces create action plans and work with a Resource Team to identify next steps.

Community Visit Day - November 17, 2021

On November 17, Milton community members came together to discuss assets, challenges, and ideas for their future in 6 in-person forums on topics chosen in advance by a steering committee of local leaders: Milton’s Economy; Infrastructure: Broadband, Housing, Transportation; Addressing Individual & Family Needs; Belonging in Milton; Community Engagement; and Things to do in Milton: Recreation, Arts & Entertainment. Zoom sessions were also held for those that couldn't join in person. Both in person and online sessions will be joined by a listening team of federal, state, business, nonprofit and philanthropic leaders. Participants came together for a free community dinner with live music.

Click here to see the notes from the forums, a follow-up focus forum with Milton High School students, and ideas shared through surveys here (Updated 12/10/21).


Community Meeting Day - December 14


Milton community members came together to review, discuss, and vote to prioritize ideas for action shared in November forums (see forum notes from the November 17th session). Through a dot-voting exercise, participants - both in person and online - whittled the list of 21 action ideas to 3 priorities and then signed up to join local task force groups that will move them forward:

  • Build a Milton Recreation, Fitness, and Community Center

  • Develop a Downtown Core for Milton

  • Recruit and Support Local Businesses


You can view a full recording of the event courtesy of Lake Champlain Access TV on their website.


Community Resource Meeting - January 12, 2022


Milton community members came together for the final step in the Milton On The Move process. Each of the task forces began to build action plans, set the scope of their work, and met with a visiting team of resource providers and experts to identify available resources and funding opportunities. Join a task force today! The Milton on the Move Report and Action Plan includes the action plans and resource team recommendations and contact information.