Under the Dome - Your Direct Line to Elected Officials

January 12, 2016

Keep tabs on the Vermont Legislature in 2016 as Channel 17/Town Meeting Television goes "Under the Dome" with live interviews with legislators and lobbyists, starting January 25, 2016. Join the conversation with your questions and observations each Monday at 11 a.m. 

Revealing Video Collection of Bernie Sanders Early Political Life Released

December 16, 2015

What America is only lately coming to know, Burlingtonians have known for more than three decades--that Bernie Sanders is a man who is forthright, candid and intense. But the message he delivers of progressive reform is starting to ring true with an ever-widening swath of voters.

Get to Know Bernie Better: Vintage Video Collection of Sanders' Early Political Days Now Available

December 12, 2015

CCTV announces a limited edition of Positively Bernie, an hour-long DVD that looks back on the early political life Bernie Sanders. Thoughtfully curated, this highly revealing collection paints an intimate portrait of the man who was nationally credited as one of America's best mayors and who may one day serve as the nation's chief.  Get yours now for $25 at www.PositivelyBernie.com

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December 02, 2015

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November 10, 2015

Seeking Channel 17 Trustee from Winooski

November 06, 2015

Channel 17/ Town Meeting Television is seeking a Trustee to serve from the City of Burlington VT. Ideal candidates are interested in civic participation and local government. Position now open.

Want to Keep BT Local? Be Part of the Discussion on December 9th!

November 06, 2015

The clock is ticking. The City of Burlington has less than two years to sell Burlington Telecom. The City Council will vote on criteria that will be used to determine a buyer for BT in early 2016. What do you think the criteria should be to choose the next owner of BT? Don't miss this important public meeting December 9th!

Watch: Vermont Governor Candidates Debate Economic Development

November 04, 2015

As part of an ongoing series on public issues, VTDigger.org invited the candidates to weigh in on economic development. Moderated by VTDigger’s Mark Johnson, the event opened with a brief review of data trends in Chittenden County and Bennington County and moved on to presentations by Republican candidates Lt. Governor Phil Scott, Bruce Lisman and Democratic candidates Matt Dunne and Sue Minter. House Speaker Shap Smith was not able to attend the event in person, but sent comments.

Watch: Vermont Governor Candidates Debate Economic Development

November 04, 2015

As part of an ongoing series on public issues, VTDigger.org invited the candidates to weigh in on economic development. Moderated by VTDigger’s Mark Johnson, the event opened with a brief review of data trends in Chittenden County and Bennington County and moved on to presentations by Republican candidates Lt. Governor Phil Scott, Bruce Lisman and Democratic candidates Matt Dunne and Sue Minter. House Speaker Shap Smith was not able to attend the event in person, but sent comments.

SPEAK UP FOR OUR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUTURE

October 12, 2015

SPEAK UP FOR OUR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FUTURE
Vermont and Burlington officials need to hear from you! Join important conversations about community access TV, ways to keep the Internet free and open, and who controls our telecommunications needs and infrastructure.
 

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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!

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