COVID-19

The Caremongers - Dispatches from the Frontline: Abel Luna of Migrant Justice 04/16/2020

Town Meeting TV talks with Abel Luna of Migrant Justice about the challenges migrant workers face and the community-based work supporting their well-being and economic security.

The Caremongers - Dispatches from the Frontline: Julie Rubaud of Red Wagon Plants! 04/16/2020

Town Meeting TV talks with Julie Rubaud of Red Wagon Plants on preparing for an uncertain spring and ways Vermont farmers are working together to feed our community.

Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall: Employee Safety and Workers’ Compensation Amid COVID-19 04/16/2020

A discussion surrounding workers’ compensation issues facing employers including coverage of workers, filing claims and reporting of injuries, as well as updates on worker safety during COVID-19.

Speakers: Stephen Monahan (Director, Workers’ Compensation Division), Dan Whipple (Manager, Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Kevin Gaffney (Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation)

Online Link: https://bit.ly/VTLaborTownHall_April16

The Caremongers - Dispatches from the Frontline: Mary Danko and the Fletcher Free Library 04/15/2020

Town Meeting TV talks with Mary Danko, Director of the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, Vermont, about how the library is providing creative remote programming to a housebound community.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/15/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger, members of the Administration, and community partners provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. This briefing includes an update from the University of Vermont Medical Center, news and stories from the City’s Resource & Recovery Center, the latest information about the federal Paycheck Protection Program in Vermont, and other topics.

Mayor Miro Weinberger

Dr. Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Vermont Medical Center

Luke McGowan, Director of CEDO

Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person in the Champlain Room at City Hall if needed for your coverage (please note the change in location). For all others, please join via one of three options:

· Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/981431445

· Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MiroBTV/

· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445

Relevance: 2 days

Governor Phil Scott: Governor Scott and Administration Officials COVID-19 Update 04/15/2020

Governor Phil Scott and members of the administration hold a media briefing to update Vermonters on the State's response to COVID-19.

Children and Young Adults' Mental Health During the Coronavirus 04/15/2020

The mental health and self-care of everyone dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic is stressed. Learn strategies to support the mental health and self-care of children and young adults while managing this crisis with the University of Vermont's free, informational webinar Wednesday, April 15th from 12:00 - 1:00pm (EST).

Facilitated by Thomas Delaney, PhD, Andrew J. Rosenfeld, MD, David Låg Tomasi, Ph.D., Ed.D.- Ph.D., M.A., MCS, AAT, and Annie Valentine, MEd, UVM's mental health experts offer suggestions for parents to look for signs of concern, strategies to support this age group, and self-care tips and resources to help parents and families.

Topics for Discussion:

- History of disease, disaster, and mental health
- Landscape of mental health pre-COVID-19
- Strategies and coping methods for parents of children and young adults
- National and Vermont state resources

Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall: Unemployment Insurance Update for Employers 04/14/2020

This virtual town hall provides updates and information for employers about unemployment insurance and attendees ask questions of department staff.

Speakers: Cameron Wood (Director, Unemployment Insurance)

Online Link: https://bit.ly/VTLaborTownHall_April14

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/14/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger and community partners provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. This briefing includes an update on the COVID-19 recovery site, information about the virtual Town Hall meeting on mental health and addiction during COVID-19 that the City is hosting on Thursday, a daily spotlight of a cultural resource, and other topics.

· Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/981431445

· Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MiroBTV/

· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445

Relevance: 2 days

Lake Champlain Chamber: Dispatch from Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce 04/13/2020

Town Meeting TV speaks with Tom Torti (President) and Cathy Davis (Executive Vice President) of Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce on how the Chamber is supporting local businesses, the state and federal response, and the challenges of looking into the future of the economy.

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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!