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CEDO Annual Civic Awards 04/30/2019

For many years, Burlington has recognized and celebrated community members whose leadership and work has advanced social equity, environmental stewardship and civic engagement efforts. If you know someone whose efforts and passion brings positive differences in people's lives or has improved our community's vitality, thank them by nominating them for the Peter Clavelle or Herb Bloomenthal Awards. Nominations are due by Wednesday, April 10th, and the Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 30th (Food & Networking will begin at 4:30, and the Official Awards Ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm) in Burlington City Hall's Contois Auditorium.

Burlington Police Commission 04/30/2019

The Burlington Police Commissioners meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Burlington Police Department Community Room, 1 North Avenue. There is a Public Forum at the beginning of each meeting where members of the public may address the Commission.

Meetings are noticed via the Burlington Police Department website, the City of Burlington website, and via local media. If a meeting is cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled, information will be on the BPD website, the City website, and via local media. When possible, a sign will also be posted on the Administrative entrance door to BPD.

The latest approved Police Commission Meeting Minutes and Upcoming Meeting Agendas are posted on their website at: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/police

Winooski Planning Commission: Winooski Planning Commission 04/25/2019

The Winooski Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The Planning Commission is responsible for setting out land use and development policies for the City, as adopted by the City Council. Vermont statute lays out broad policies; these are tailored locally in each community.

Essex Planning Commission 04/25/2019

Town of Essex Planning Commission meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 6:30 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call (802) 878-1343.

Burlington Wards 4 and 7 NPA Meeting 04/24/2019

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. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month.

Meeting place: Burlington Department of Public Works Conference Room, 645 Pine Street.

Chittenden Solid Waste District 04/24/2019

Chittenden Solid Waste District's mission is to provide efficient, economical, and environmentally sound management of solid waste generated by residents and businesses within its member towns and cities of Chittenden County.

Williston Development Review Board 04/23/2019

The Williston DRB consists of a seven member Board appointed by the Selectboard for staggered three year terms. This Board is responsible for reviewing and approving all proposed development projects. This includes conditional use, variance, site plan, and subdivision approvals. The Board also reviews Certificates of Appropriateness as recommended by the Historical Preservation Committee.

Essex Junction Planning Commission 04/18/2019

The five members of the Essex Junction Planning Commission are appointed by the Village Trustees. The commission meets on the first and third Thursday of each month to review development applications, update the Land Development Code, and assist in the update of the Comprehensive Plan.

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 04/18/2019

Meeting place: City Market Community Room, 207 Flynn Avenue.

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission 04/17/2019

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) promotes cooperation among the 19 municipalities of the Chittenden County region.

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Congressman Peter Welch Joins Vermont Access Network for a Public Access Roundtable

Congressman Peter Welch will join leaders of Vermont’s community media movement for a roundtable discussion of federal threats to public, educational, and government (PEG) access, local franchising authority, and open networks on Monday, April 8th.