Politics & Government

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.

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..

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

The Essex Junction Trustees is the governing, legislative body for the Municipality of the Village of Essex Junction. The five member board is elected at large within the Village. The board includes the position of Village President. Unlike the appointed chairs of select boards or city councils, the position of president is elected by Australian ballot by Village voters. The three year terms of the Trustees are staggered to provide continuity. The Trustees usually meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings in the meeting room at the Village municipal office building at Five Corners The public is invited to attend all meetings, and may address the board or ask questions during a special “public to be heard” section at the beginning of each meeting.