Politics & Government

Gross National Happiness USA Conference: International Panel 06/01/2010

What are progress indicators and how are they being used around the world to enhance well-being. Panelists Susan Andrews, Future Vision Institute, Ron Coleman, GPI Atlantic, Robert Costanza, Gund Institute for Ecological Economies and Karma Tshiteem, Secretary of Bhutan's Gross national Happiness Commission. Moderated by Dot Maver, National Peace Academy.

Winooski City Council 06/01/2010

Special Council Meeting to review the special fund budgets for the parking garage, water, waste water, and storm water. The key issue will be anticipating the cost associated with increased storm water permit conditions. No decisions will be made at this session.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Federal Funding for Army National Guard Outreach and Childcare 06/01/2010

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, the Vermont National Guard adjutant general, announce federal funding that the senator secured to continue Vermont’s model veterans’ outreach program. They also announce a new childcare program for Vermont National Guard families.

Gross National Happiness USA Conference: Keynote Speaker Karma Tshiteem 06/01/2010

Keynote address by Karma Tshiteem, Secretary of Bhutan's Gross National Happiness Commission.

Public Hearing: Campus Connector Road Condemnation 06/01/2010

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 Board Public Hearing South Burlington Solar Project 06/01/2010

The Vermont Public Service Board public hearing the planned construction of 380 solar panels, on a nearly 40 acre parcel of land in South Burlington, of of Dubois Drive. The panels will sit atop computerized trackers that automatically track the sun across the sky, and are expected to produce enough energy to power 400 Vermont homes. Burlington-based VESCO, is the applicant.

Vermont Council on World Affairs: Eco-Journalism, A Project for Uzbekistan 05/28/2010

Host Nick Carter speaks with a delegation of journalists visiting from Uzbekistan, part of the U.S. State Department's INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. The Vermont Council on World Affairs serves as hosts to these delegates and others visiting the area. Ms. Honiya Asilbekova, Mr. Pavel Kravets, Ms. Luiza Mahmudova, Mr. Sergey Naumov, Ms. Natalya Shivaldova.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Telephone Conference Call About Energy Legislation 05/27/2010

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) discusses legislation he is introducing to ban offshore drilling along America’s ocean coastlines and increase fuel efficiency in American cars..

Burlington Mayor's Show: Summer Events 05/26/2010

Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss hosts Nancy Bove of the Parks and Recreationa Department, and Ron redmond of the Church Street Markteplace to discuss Burlington Summer Events.

Colchester Selectboard 05/25/2010

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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!