Vermont

Preservation Burlington: Treehouse Hardwoods and Millshop 03/23/2017

Hosts Liisa Reimann Rivera and Ron Wanamaker speak with Jeremy Ravelin from Treehouse Hardwoods this month to talk about hand planes and making traditional mouldings by hand for "your old house."

More information on Preservation Burlington.

Liisa Reimann Rivera - Originally from England, Liisa has lived in Burlington since 2006. She earned her Master's in Historic Preservation from the University of Vermont and is a principal with Blue Brick Preservation. Liisa lives in a 1954 ranch house, whose historic wooden windows she thinks are of a genius design seldom seen since, in Burlington's New North End. Liisa's passions include historic industrial buildings, firehouses and little-known builder-architects of the vernacular landscape.

Ron Wanamaker - Ron has been a member of the Board since 2007 and has served as Vice President and President. A passionate preservationist, he continues to serve on the Education Committee for Preservation Burlington and is also a member of Burlington’s Design Advisory Board. A contractor since 1988, he has lived and worked in Burlington since 1998 and managed Wanamaker Restoration as well as Champlain Valley Millworks.

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: An Archaeological History of Chittenden County 03/19/2017

AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL HISTORY OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY WITH JESS ROBINSON, STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST

State Archaeologist Jess Robinson will present an overview of Chittenden County's Precontact Native American history from the arrival of its first inhabitants approximately 13,000 years ago through to their contact with Europeans. A question and answer session will follow.

For more info visit: http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/

Public March to Support Detained Migrant Worker Activists 03/18/2017

On Friday, March 17th Channel 17/Town Meeting TV community producer Enrique “Kike” Balcazar, producer of Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante, the popular Spanish language program for Vermont migrant farm workers, was one of three people detained and arrested by U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) officials last week. Enrique’s arrested colleagues include Zully Palacios and Alex Carrillo.

Enrique Balcazar is a remarkable champion of free speech and an inspiring advocate for Vermont migrant farm workers. Channel 17/Town Meeting TV recently nominated Enrique for a national Hometown Media Award with the Alliance for Community Media for his important work as producer and host of Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante.

In less than 12 hours notice, hundreds of people turned out to show their support for Kike, Zully, and Alex.

Mayor's Town Hall on the Opiate Crisis 03/16/2017

Despite the hard work of many state and local agencies and individuals that undoubtedly has saved lives, opioid-related deaths in the State of Vermont increased by 38 percent in 2016, a stark reminder that we must do more to turn the tide of the opioid crisis.

Mayor Weinberger, Chief del Pozo, and State's Attorney Sarah George host a Town Hall Meeting where the City explains its approach to the public and encourages community awareness of the opioid crisis. The City has also released a draft of 11 principles to guide its efforts to address this crisis, and we are asking you to weigh in as we finalize this document and bring it before the City Council.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Rights & Democracy Burlington City Council Candidates Panel 02/24/2017

Rights & Democracy Burlington City Council Candidates Panel.

City Counsel Candidates include:

Abdullah Sall Confirmed (Abdullah Burlington)

Joan Shannon City Councilor

Charles Winkleman for East District City Council

Genese Grill for City Council

Richard Deane for Burlington City Council

Jane Knodell for Burlington City Council

Charles Simpson VT

Burlington City Market The Dish: A Series For Inquisitive Eaters: Vermont Culinary Traditions 02/22/2017

Vermont is nationally known for its strong food and farm heritage, dating back thousands of years. In this Dish discussion, we’ll explore the ways that our production of dairy products, maple syrup, and fruits and vegetables are similar to earlier times, as well as some recent innovations that are quite different. This program dives into Vermont’s culinary traditions to learn about the way people cooked and ate over the centuries, from indigenous Abenaki to European settlers. The program also explores what Vermonters are doing today to keep that culinary history alive, and how they are forging new traditions. Brought to you by City Market and the Intervale Center with special thanks to ArtsRiot.

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Ethan Allen – Prisoner of War 02/19/2017

Willard Sterne Randall, Ethan Allen's biographer, explores Allen's capture and captivity and the 954-day ordeal he endured as a British POW in the Revolution, adding new evidence on the details of his exchange-- facilitated by Alexander Hamilton --and return to Vermont to recover.

For more info visit: http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/

The Trump Effect: What Sociologists Can Tell Us About the 2016 Election 02/02/2017

Featuring Professors Katrinell Davis, Lutz Kaelber, Tom Macias, Tom Streeter, and Jennifer Strickler.

How do we understand the sociological factors that led to the election of Donald Trump? What role did the media play? How will Trump’s presidency affect issues such as reproductive rights, immigration, and the social safety net?

The University of Vermont's sociology faculty will explore the social forces that define our current moment.

Preservation Burlington: Raising a Building Near the Winooski Bridge 01/26/2017

Hosts Liisa Reimann Rivera and Ron Wanamaker discuss raising the building near the Winooski bridge with Jay White, Architect.

More information on Preservation Burlington.

Fight for 15! - Rally and Speak-out for $15 Minimum Wage in Vermont 01/23/2017

Vermonters rally and speak out at the Burlington City Hall for a $15/hr minimum wage in Vermont.

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

Town Meeting TV is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship program. Join up to 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 16-20 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of January 2025 to the beginning of June 2025, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort. Click here to apply!