Politics & Government

Interview and Press Conference with Dr. Helen Caldicott 03/29/2010

Dr. Helen Caldicott is internationally renown for her work to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the necessary changes in human behavior to stop environmental destruction. She is interviewed by Nick Carter and Sam Mayfield on her visit, followed by a press conference addressing Vermont's future relationship with Vermont Yankee.

Media is invited to a press conference with Dr. Caldicott on Monday, March 29th, 3:30-4:00 pm at Main Street Landing in Burlington (in the lobby area). Contact Jarred Cobb/Greenpeace for press conference details: or 802 881 0315/Cell: 603 770 8679.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Village of Essex Junction Budget and Ballot Presentation 03/29/2010

Village Manager David Crawford and Trustees present the budget and articles to be voted on by Village residents during the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Near & Far: Dot Maver - National Peace Academy 03/26/2010

Richard Kemp's guest is today Dot Maver, who was the 2004 campaign manager for Dennis Kucinich's Presidential Campaign and has been involved in peace work for decades. Dot is currently the Executive Director of the National Peace Academy headquartered at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Burlington Center for Community and Neighborhoods - Neighborhood Night of Success 03/25/2010

The Neighborhood Night of Success is an opportunity to come together and celebrate what makes Burlington a great place to live, work and play. Individuals, groups and businesses are honored for their work. The event is sponsored by AARP, Merchants Bank and Burlington's Center for Community and Neighborhood, a division of CEDO.

The Burlington Power Program - Solar Financing Made Easy 03/24/2010

DC Energy Innovations, quality installers of solar electric and wind energy systems, presents a free seminar focusing on the Burlington POWER program. The POWER program was recently approved by city voters this past Town Election Day. It is the first of its kind in Vermont. It allows the Burlington Electric Department to borrow money and loan it to city property owners (homeowners or businesses) who pay property taxes to invest in solar electric and other energy efficiency systems for their buildings. The loans are long term (up to 20 years) and at a low interest rate. The seminar will cover basic information about solar electric systems - what they look like, how they work, how much power they produce and ballpark costs. We will then be joined by Chris Burns, from the Burlington Electric Department, who will talk about the POWER program in detail. He will discuss the goals of the POWER program, how it will work and where BED is in the process of developing it.

Wonderful World of Sustainable Transportation: Bike Recycle Vermont - A Program of Local Motion 03/23/2010

Chittenden County Transit Authority General Manager Chris Cole, Local Motion Director Chapin Spencer, Annie Bourdon of CarShare Vermont and other transportation leaders discuss transportation issues, ideas and initiatives. This month, Chapin speaks with Mark Rowell, BRV Shop Manager, Dan Hock, BRV AmeriCorps*VISTA and Christine Hill, BRV volunteer on 'Bike Recycle Vermont'

Colchester Selectboard 03/23/2010

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

Essex Junction Trustees 03/23/2010

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.

Congressman Peter Welch: Health Care Town Hall Meeting by Telephone 03/22/2010

Representative Welch talks with Vermonters on the outcome of this weekend's vote on comprehensive health care reform.

Nuclear Free Future: How Much Does Vermont Yankee Cost Vermonters 03/22/2010

Host Margaret Harrington is joined by Representative Suzi Wizowaty and Maggie Gundersen to discuss the financial and other costs associate with Vermont Yankee.

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!