1. Policy Research Shop Support for the Policy Research Shop is provided by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education. Policy Research Shop Regionalization in Vermont Benefits and Challenges of Regionalization in Windsor, West Windsor, Hartland, and Weathersfield The contents of this report were developed under grant P116B100070 from the U.S. Department of Education. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Prepared By: Amy Couture Andres Ramirez Brandon DeBot

2. Policy Research Shop What is regionalization Case studies Options for Windsor, West Windsor, Hartland, and Weathersfield Recommendations Overview

3. Policy Research Shop Benefits of Regionalization? Extend manpower Accessibility to equipment Spread fiscal burdens Pursue joint goals

4. Policy Research Shop Drawbacks of Regionalization? Differences in priorities Population size Loss of control Costs of standardization Communal costs

5. Policy Research Shop Case Studies Ashby and Townsend, MA (Police and dispatch services) Barre, Berlin, and Montpelier, VT (General services) Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Norwell, and Scituate, MA (Fire services)

6. Policy Research Shop Town Analysis Comparative town characteristics Cost distribution considerations

7. Policy Research Shop Plausible Areas for Regionalization Capital equipment purchases Administrative services Zoning for rural areas

8. Policy Research Shop Services to Maintain Emergency Medical Services School systems Police force

9. Policy Research Shop Thank You Questions?