AARP Vermont is proud to announce that the Town of Milton’s Age-Friendly Action Plan (2025–2030) has been officially approved by AARP and adopted by the Milton Selectboard. This milestone represents a significant step in Milton’s ongoing commitment to becoming a more inclusive, accessible, and livable community for residents of all ages.
Vermont officials have taken multiple steps over the last year to make the state more age-friendly—part of a 10-year roadmap called Age Strong Vermont.
Are you a regular biker, an occasional rider or thinking about breaking out the old two-wheeler? In a recent survey released by AARP, older cyclists reflect on their bicycling preferences and experiences and reveal trends among the 50+ population. Many consider cycling to be a staple of their lives and can't envision ever not being able to ride a bike
AARP Vermont has selected seven small organizations with big plans to receive Community Action Grants in support of their efforts to make their communities more livable as they respond to the many impacts of COVID-19. This year’s awards totaling some $10,000 are focused on a wide range of projects to enhance the community and promote livability. The initiative is part of an AARP Vermont program aimed at preparing Vermont cities and towns for the rapidly aging demographic shift that recognize the assets and opportunities in the areas of housing, mobility and community engagement.
Join AARP members and others for a discussion of the new composting regs and community gardening as it happens down at the Burlington Intervale. Presenters Ron Krupp and Fred Schmidt garden together at the Tommy Thompson Community Garden located in the Intervale. Both are lifelong gardeners: Ron's written several books on gardening and will be glad to share and answer questions. Fred began serious gardening in 1963 as a Peace Corps volunteer teaching agricultural diversification on a rubber plantation in Malaysia. They have volunteer as garden site coordinators at the Intervale for many years.
On June 4, AARP Vermont presented a webinar on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and how to navigate the regulatory hurdles and other challenges to plan and develop this form of housing. The webinar covered ADU benefits, shared architectural design ideas, the latest zoning regulations, and the steps required to get an ADU permitted and built in Burlington. The event was well attended.