Politics & Government

Legislative Report: Hosts Reps. Joey Donovan and Mary Sullivan 05/18/2015

Hosts Joey Donovan (D) and Mary Sullivan (D).

Winooski City Council 05/18/2015

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.winooskivt.org

Williston Selectboard 05/18/2015

The Selectboard is a five member elected board. There are three positions elected for a three year term and two positions elected for a two year term on a staggered basis. The board is responsible for setting the general policy direction, passing ordinances, setting the tax rate, reviewing the budget, supervising the Town Manager and a host of other related tasks. Find the full minutes for this meeting at Williston website.

: South Burlington City Council 05/18/2015

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. City Council meetings are normally held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 7pm. Check the City's website for updated information. www.sburl.com

Essex Selectboard 05/18/2015

The Selectboard meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the first and third Mondays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call 802-878-1341. Until further notice, meetings are held in the Police Station Community Room while renovatoins at 81 Main continue.

Burlington City Council Part 1 05/18/2015

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, often three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. http://www.burlingtonvt.gov

Watch Part 2 here.

Ribbon Cutting Cermenony for the New Public Works Headquarters 05/18/2015

The Town shares its pride for this facility and explains how it will serve the town well over the years to come. This project was completed on time and under budget and the building has many interesting energy saving and functional features. More information at Williston website.

Impact of the 2014 Handheld Device Ban While Driving in Vermont 05/15/2015

LEAD-IN intern, Katey Hayes produced this short exploratory video about the impact of the 2014 law banning the use of handheld portable devices while driving on VT roads, during an internship with Channel 17.

True North Reports TV: Governor Shumlin and Tax Wars 05/15/2015

Robert Maynard talks about Governor Shumlins recent disagreement with his party and the current tax issues. www.truenorthreports.com

Burlington Ward 2 and Ward 3 NPA Meeting 05/14/2015

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

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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!