Politics & Government

Why Politics? What Young Professionals are Doing About Vermont's Future 10/10/2012

Three young professionals answer questions submitting from Vermont Young Professionals membership and the audience related to the future of Vermont. Learn why they got involved in the process, how they are working to improve the outlook for young people in the state, and what role you can play as well.

Moderated by: Jessica Gingras - Panelists: Jill Krowinski, Tim Ashe, Paul Dame

Burlington Electric Commission 10/10/2012

Regular meetings are held in the auditorium at Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont.

Candidate for Vermont State Treasurer - Wendy Wilton 10/10/2012

Vermont Candidate for State Treasurer - Wendy Wilton (R). Jessica 'Jessy' Diamondstone (LU), Beth Pearce (D), and Don Schramm (P) did not attend the forum.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Hunger in Vermont 10/09/2012

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) addresses dramatic decreases in donations through The Emergency Food Assistance Program, which provides food at no cost to low-income Americans in need of short-term hunger relief through organizations like the Vermont Foodbank. The Senator is joined by Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles and Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf Executive Director Rob Meehan.

Essex Junction Trustees 10/09/2012

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. The position of president and vice president are decided (appointed) through a vote of the board itself. This was a function of a charter update at the 2010 annual meeting. 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. Agenda items for this meeting include:

Colchester Selectboard 10/09/2012

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

Vermont Governor Candidates - Peyton, Ericson, Eagle 10/09/2012

Vermont Candidates for Governor - Emily Peyton (I), Cris Ericson (Marijuana Party), Dave Eagle (LU). Peter Shumlin (D), Randy Brock (R), and Annette Smith (Write-in for Governor) are not attending the forum.

Vermont Attorney General Candidates Sorrell, McMullen, Stanak, Jackowski 10/08/2012

Vermont Attorney General Candidates - Incumbent Bill Sorrell (D), Jack McMullen (R), Ed Stanak (P), Rosemarie Jackowski (LU).

Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos 10/08/2012

Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos (D/R/P). Mary Alice Herbert (LU) did not attend the forum.

Uncontested House Candidates District 8-1 and 8-3 Essex and Westford 10/05/2012

Uncontested Vermont House Candidates for seats serving Essex and Westford. Incumbents Debbie Evans (D), and Linda Myers (R), serving Chitt 8-1 and Martha Heath (D) serving Chitt 8-3.

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!