On June 9th, 2026, KVCOG welcomed municipal officials, partner organizations, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors from across the region for our 4th Annual Planning Day & General Assembly Meeting at the Poulin-Turner Union Hall in Skowhegan.
The event brought together local leaders to learn about current issues affecting Maine communities, explore available resources and funding opportunities, and network with fellow municipal officials and partner organizations. Attendees participated in a full day of educational sessions focused on housing, community development, redevelopment, land use, municipal digitization, environmental policy, and state funding opportunities.
During the General Assembly Meeting, member communities gathered to discuss KVCOG business and continue guiding the organization's regional priorities and initiatives.
KVCOG would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees who helped make this year's event a success.
Presentation Materials & Contact Information
Session I – Housing & Community Development
Hilary Gove
Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA)
Presentation: Housing Opportunity Program, LD1829 & LD2173
hilary.gove@maine.gov | (207) 287-6622
Steve McDermott & Robyn Wardell
Genesis Community Loan Fund
Presentation: Housing & Community Development Resources
steven@genesisfund.org | robyn@genesisfund.org | (207) 844-2035
View the MOCA & Genesis Fund Presentation HERE
Session II – Redevelopment & Land Use
Gabe Gauvin
Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority
Presentation: Redevelopment & Land Use
ggauvin@maineredevelopment.org | (207) 620-2960
Breakout Session #1
Vanessa Berry
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Presentation: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Implementation Updates
vberry@nrcm.org | (207) 200-5927
Peter Vernon
iWorq Systems
Presentation: Digitization of Municipal Permits
pvernon@iworq.com | (435) 271-6273
Breakout Session #2
Samantha Horn
Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA)
Presentation: Current Initiatives & Funding Opportunities
samantha.horn@maine.gov | (207) 441-2969
View the MOCA Presentation HERE
Zachary S. Dumont
General Code
Presentation: Digitization of Municipal Codes
zdumont@generalcode.com | (585) 761-0171
Thank You to Our Exhibitors & Sponsors
We would also like to thank the organizations that participated as exhibitors and sponsors. Their support and willingness to share information and resources with attendees contributed greatly to the success of the event.
We appreciate everyone who joined us and look forward to seeing you at Planning Day 2027!