Neighborhoods

Burlington Community Forum - Neighborhood Watch Program 01/16/2013

Burlington Police holds an informational session soliciting ideas and suggestions on establishing a 21st Century version of Neighborhood Watch for citizens, businesses, and neighborhoods in the City. As neighbors and businesses seek ways to remain engaged in community safety and health one topic that is often discussed is the idea of re-invigorating a Neighborhood Watch Program.

Burlington Development Review Board 01/15/2013

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office.

Feminist Media Review: Host Peggy Luhrs 01/14/2013

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 01/10/2013

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Burlington Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 01/10/2013

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 2 & 3 meet the second Thursday of the month. Meeting place: McClure Multi-Generational Center 241 North Winooski Avenue, Next to QTees.

AGENDA ITEMS Include: Elected Officials Update, Public Works Snow Plow Update, School Budget Presentation/Discussion, School Commissioners Update, Partnership for Change

Burlington Ward 1 NPA Meeting 01/09/2013

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 1 meets the second Wednesday of the month. Meeting place: UVM's Memorial Lounge Waterman Building.

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: FY 14 Draft Budget Proposal 01/03/2013

Draft Budget Proposal for FY 14 with Alan Matson, Finance Chair, Jeanne Collins, Superintendent, and David Larcombe, Budget Specialist. For more information visit the district web site: www.bsdvt.org

Artful Word: Burlington Earthclock Winter Solstice 12/21/2012

Community producer James Gero's winter solstice video.

Burlington Development Review Board 12/18/2012

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office.

Burlington Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 12/13/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 2 & 3 meet the second Thursday of the month. Meeting place: McClure Multi-Generational Center 241 North Winooski Avenue, Next to QTees.

AGENDA ITEMS Include: City Councilor Rachael Siegal will lead a discussion on the city’s Ward Redistricting. Women Helping Battered Women’s Janice Santiago will discuss the “Safe at Work Network”. Director of Code Enforcement to discuss some specific options for residents to report nuisance complaints like trash or dumping on the greenbelt. Champlain Housing Trust’s Michael Monte updates Bright St development proposal.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!