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Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/13/2020

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 on outbreaks in Burlington, an update from the Burlington School District, and information about new resources available from the Fletcher Free Library.
 
Mayor Miro Weinberger
Superintendent Yaw Obeng, Burlington School District
Mary Danko, Director of the Fletcher Free Library
 
Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person at the front conference room at 645 Pine Street if needed for your coverage. For all others, please join via one of three options:
· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445
 
Relevance: 2 days

Governor Phil Scott: Governor Scott and Administration Officials COVID-19 Update 04/13/2020

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

COVID-19 Relief Benefit Concert for Vermonters at Home 04/11/2020

Molly Gray hosts a concert to bring music to Vermont families at home and to benefit Vermont COVID-19 relief efforts. The concert includes performances from artists hailing from around Vermont, including Noah Kahan of Strafford, Caitlin Canty of West Rutland, Pete Bernhard (of the Devil Makes Three) of Putney, Patrick Ross of Newbury and Bow Thayer of Stockbridge. Vermonters are able to enjoy the family-friendly concert from home for free through the campaign’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

The concert features messages of hope and support along with music from the performing artists. To make donations to the Vermont Foodbank’s COVID-19 Hunger Relief Fund, viewers are encouraged contribute here: https://fundraise.vtfoodbank.org/give

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/10/2020

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 on federal aid, an announcement of the City’s Trusted Community Voices program, an announcement of the recipients of the small business grant program, an update on homelessness during COVID-19 – including an update on the North Beach Campground, and other topics.
 
Mayor Miro Weinberger
John Tracy, State Director, Office of Senator Leahy
Phet Keomanyvanh, CEDO
Kevin Pounds, Executive Director of ANEW Place
 
Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person at the front conference room at 645 Pine Street if needed for your coverage. For all others, please join via one of three options:
· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445                           
 
Relevance: 2 days

Governor Phil Scott: Governor Scott and Administration Officials COVID-19 Update - Extending VT's State of Emergency Through May 15 04/10/2020

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

Addiction Recovery Channel: Addiction Recovery Supports During This Time Of Coronavirus 04/09/2020

ARC Host and Producer Ed Baker interviews Gary De Carolis, Executive Director at Chittenden County Turning Point, a large Recovery Center in Burlington, Vermont. They discuss innovative ways to stay connected and deliver essential Recovery Support Services to people in all stages of Recovery.

For more information, please visit: www.edbakermsw.com

Sanders, Leahy, Welch, and Scott Telephone Town Hall on the Coronavirus Pandemic 04/09/2020

Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Patrick Leahy, Representative Peter Welch, and Governor Phil Scott hold a Telephone Town Hall to discuss what's being done on the state and federal level to combat this pandemic, and the necessary next steps to ensure we are helping Vermonters throughout this crisis.

They are joined by the following Vermont experts to discuss the resources available to you and to help answer your questions:

Mark Levine, MD, Commissioner of Health
Patsy Kelso, MD, State Epidemiologist
Michael Harrington, Vermont Department of Labor Acting Commissioner
Darcy Carter, Vermont District Director, Small Business Administration

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/09/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger and members of the Administration provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. Today’s briefing includes an announcement on the next steps for the “Shared Streets for Social Distancing” initiative and what Burlingtonians can expect this weekend, an update on the Burlington Community Mask Initiative, and other topics.
 
Mayor Miro Weinberger
Chapin Spencer, Director of the Department of Public Works
Brian Lowe, City’s Chief Innovation Officer
 
Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person at the front conference room at 645 Pine Street if needed for your coverage. 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

Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall: Employer Services and Rapid Response 04/09/2020

This virtual town hall describes the step-by-step process for employers that feel they may need to lay off employees, such as steps to take, who to notify and work with, as well as what to do when and if they are looking to hire.

Speakers: Cameron Wood (Director, Unemployment Insurance), Cindy Robillard (Business Services Manager), and Dirk Anderson (General Counsel)

Online Link: bit.ly/VTlaborTownHall_April9

The Caremongers - Dispatches from the Frontline: Rachel Jolly on the Burlington Resource & Recovery Center 04/08/2020

Town Meeting TV interviews Rachel Jolly, Operations Manager for the Burlington Resource & Recovery Center (RCC), about common questions, the work ahead, and celebrating spring. For more information: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/resources or call 802.755.7239

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