Sports & Recreation

CHIPS 5k 05/16/2018

Eliza Kuchuk, Director of Youth Engagement at Essex Chips, and Kim Gleason, who is a mentor with the organization, discuss FriendCHIPS Youth Mentoring. FriendCHIPS is a school-based program at Essex Westford School District that matches a caring adult with a student for one hour per week. There is a 5K Fun Run fundraiser to support the program and gain awareness on Saturday, May 19th at 9:30 am at Founders Memorial School.

For more information, please visit: www.essexchips.org/friendchips

Event Registration: friendchips5k2018.eventbrite.ca

On the Waterfront: The Sara Holbrook Center 05/16/2018

Melinda Moulton speaks with the Executive Director of the Sara Holbrook Center, Leisa Pollander, and the Associate Director Kathy Fleury.

Burlington Public Works Commission 05/16/2018

The Burlington Public Works Commission represents the citizens of Burlington in determining and demanding appropriate departmental performance.

For more information contact Chapin Spencer at (802) 863-9094.

Normal meeting date is the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Burlington Wards 1 and 8 NPA Meeting 05/09/2018

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. Wards 1 & 8 meet the second Wednesday of the month.

Meeting place: McClure Lobby Conference Room, FAHC/UVM Medical Center

Municipal Updates: Burlington City Update 04/30/2018

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, 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.

Vermont Parks Forever 04/30/2018

Mariah Riggs, Director of the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, interviews Sarah Alberghini Winters, Executive Director for Vermont Parks Forever.

For more info visit: http://vermontparksforever.org/

True North Reports TV: Guns, Guns, and More Guns Part 2 04/20/2018

Michael Bielawski continues the discussion on guns and specifically delves into the three gun bills that Governor Phil Scott recently signed into law (S.55, H.422, and S.221) and the potential political fallout for Governor Scott because of this decision. Guest Lou Varricchio calls in via the phone to join the discussion.

For more information visit www.TrueNorthReports.com

On the Waterfront: Sail Away! Lake Champlain Sailing Center 04/18/2018

Melinda Moulton interviews Owen Milne, Executive Director of the Lake Champlain Sailing Center, about his new position with the organization and about the Sailing Center's mission and goals.

Positively Vermont: The Vermont Historical Society's Auto Racing Exhibit 04/16/2018

Dennis McMahon interviews guest Amanda Kay Gustin, Public Program Manager at the Vermont Historical Society, about the new exhibit, Anything for Speed: Automobile Racing in Vermont, opening April 28th at the Vermont History Center in Barre.

Anything for Speed explores the excitement and passion of a century of automobile racing in Vermont. From the earliest days of experimentation and quirky traditions to beloved local tracks and talented professionals, auto racing is an important part of Vermont’s story. Join us as we connect you to the people, the places, and of course the cars that have driven into history.

For more information: vermonthistory.org

Vermont State House Special Event - Bill Signing Ceremony 04/11/2018

Governor Scott Bill Signing Ceremony (S.55, S221, H.422)

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!