Politics & Government

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 09/20/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward5 meet Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street.

Debbie Ingram (D), Chittenden County Senate Candidate 09/20/2012

Host Linda Brownell speaks with Debbie Ingram (D), Candidate a Chittenden County Senate. More information at: www.IngramForSenate.com facebook.com/IngramForSenate twitter @IngramForSenate

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger: New Waterfront and Railyard Enterprise Project 09/20/2012

Mayor Miro Weinberger, together with Vermont Agency of Transportation Secretary Brian Searles, announce a new waterfront and railyard access project to connect Pine and Battery streets.

South Burlington Steering Committee 09/19/2012

The South Burlington Steering Committee is made up of the City Council and School Board. Steering Committee meetings are held several times each year to discuss issues relevant to each board's work. This meeting agenda includes: Overview of TIF application; Updates on Interim Zoning work; F-35's Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

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 6pm. Check the City's website for updated information. www.sburl.com

Governor Peter Shumlin: Weekly Press Conference 09/18/2012

Gov. Peter Shumlin holds his weekly press conference at the Burlington International Airport announcing the 2nd year of expanded winter/ski service with Porter Airlines direct flights to Toronto, North america's fastest growing city. Joining the Governor for this announcement: Burlington Mayor, Miro Weinberger, Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lawrence Miller, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Megan Smith and Vermont Ski Areas Association President Parker Riehle.

Other topics discussed at the press conference include: State Police Sgt. Deeghan's case; Transparency on Gov. Shumlin's 'tweets'; Governor Debates

: South Burlington City Council 09/18/2012

Legislative Report: Democratic Candidates for Chittenden 6-3 09/17/2012

Representative Joey Donovan (D) speaks with the two Democraticc Candidates for Burlington's Chittenden 6-3 Seat, Jill Krowinski and Curt McCormack.

Winooski City Council 09/17/2012

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

WDEV Tunbridge Attorney General Debate 09/14/2012

Attorney General Candidates debate including Jack McMullen (R) and Bill Sorrell (D). Hosted by Mark Johnson.

WDEV Tunbridge Lt. Governor Debate 09/14/2012

Lt. Governor Candidates debate including Phil Scott (R) and Cassandra Gekas (D). Hosted by Mark Johnson.

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!