Politics & Government

Senator Bernie Sanders: Vermont After School Programs Receive Federal Funds 06/17/2011

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) secured $500,000 from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice towards after school programs. The Vermont Department of Education will administer the money. The awards will be split between 27 school programs and will reach more than 2,500 students. Program funding ranges between $7,000 and $46,470 and provide a variety of programs across all grade levels. Three summer programs are featured at the press conference: Linking Learning to Life in Burlington and Bradford; Girls Move Mountains based in Montpelier; and the Fairfield Summer Program in Fairfield.

Burlington Electric Department Open House on Smart Grid Technology 06/16/2011

Smart Grid technology is being rolled out across the state as Vermont received Federal Stimulus monies for it's deployment.

Judge Ben: Representation in Juvenile Court 06/16/2011

Judge Ben Joseph hosts Trine Bech, Executive Director of Vermont Parent Representation Center. VPRC is a newly formed not-for-profit public interest law and policy organization with a mission “To ensure through advocacy and support that children who can live safely with their parents are afforded a real opportunity to do so.”

: South Burlington City Council - Transportation Public Meeting 06/16/2011

The South Burlington City Council is made up of 5 citizens who live in the City of South Burlington, elected at-large by the voters of the City. These five councilors sit with 2-3 year terms expiring in an annual rotation. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month to conduct business of the City and carry out the provisions of the City Charter. Special or emergency meetings can be called in the event that an urgent need arises for City Council authorization. Normally, City Council meetings are held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 7pm.

Burlington Park, Arts and Culture Committee 06/15/2011

The City of Burlington's Park, Art and Culture Committee meeting. Taped by community producer Phil Lavigne. More information on the Board's makeup and meeting times and agendas can be found here.

Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association Open House and Protest 06/15/2011

Sponsored by Liquid Measurement Systems and underwritten by the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VTPTAC), this high-profile event will feature and showcase sensors, electronics and robotics as high-growth sectors and market opportunities for Vermont's economy and Vermont Chamber members, as well as an impressive lineup of speakers from the above industry leaders that will discuss supply chain and sourcing opportunities. Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association.

Simultaneous to the Vermont Chamber event was a protest outside by members of 'Peace' organizations including 'No Lockheed' and the 'Peace and Justice Center', unhappy with Vermont engaging with 'war economy' businesses in an effort to promote state business development.

Colchester Selectboard Part 2 06/14/2011

The Town of Colchester Select Board meets at 7:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Colchester Meeting House (formerly the white church) on Main Street in the village. However, sometimes special meetings, locations and times are arranged. Check Select Board Agendas which are posted around town at various locations and always at the Library and the Post Office, as well as in the lobby of the Town Offices and on this website. If in doubt contact the Town Manager's Office at 264-5500

Public Service Announcements: State Treasurer's Office: Unclaimed Property Spot 06/14/2011

State Treasurere's Office: Unclaimed Property Spot. For more information, please click here.

Colchester Selectboard Part 1 06/14/2011

Watch part two here.

Progressives Today: Richard Kemp on Reapportionment 06/14/2011

Host Richard Kemp speaks on census reapportionment.

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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!