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VICII: Demolition of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - A Matter of Religious Accommodation? 03/20/2024

From VICII:

Judge granted the Catholic Church the green light for demolition despite opposition from preservation groups.

Join VICII, the Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement, Attorney John Franco, and Citizen Journalist Sandy Baird Esq., in analyzing why the destructon of the Cathederal is considered a matter of religious accomodation, and what legal frameworks are involved in the balance between religious autonomy and preservation efforts.

Vermont Interfaith Action: Faith and Climate Action 03/19/2024

Host Debbie Ingram, Executive Director of VIA, chats with VIA Leaders Rev. Devon Thomas, Catherine Bock, and Nancy McClellan to discuss faith and climate action.

Decriminalize Vermont: decrimvermont.org
Drug Policy Alliance: drugpolicy.org

More information at: (802) 651-8889 | office@viavt.org | www.viavt.org

The Caroline Fund Women's Day Award 2024 03/17/2024

From The Caroline Fund:

The Caroline Fund is delighted to announce the recipients of its Women's Day Award: Jacob Borgre, Thato Ratsebe, and AALV. Join us to celebrate and honor their exceptional contributions to the empowerment of women and their families within our communities.

Congratulations to the winners for their unwavering dedication and impactful efforts.

Burlington Police Commission 02/27/2024

For more information on the Burlington Police Commission and its current procedures and meeting dates, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/Police/Police-Commission.

Burlington Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony February 2024 02/01/2024

Burlington Police Department swears in new officers.

For more information visit: www.burlingtonvt.gov/police

Burlington Progressives TV: City Councilor Candidates Will Anderson and Marek Broderick 02/01/2024

From Burlington Progressives TV:

Host and city councilor candidate Gene Bergman (P)* (Ward 2) is joined by city councilor candidates Will Anderson (P) (Ward 6), and Marek Broderick (P) (Ward 8) to discuss their campaigns.

For more information about their campaigns and elections visit: www.genebergmanforcitycouncil.org | www.wa4btv.org | www.twitter.com/MarekBTV | www.burlingtonvt.gov/CT/Elections

Voting Information:

If your voter registration is current, you should receive a ballot in the mail by February 20.
You may vote early by mail (by February 28), drop off your ballot at City Hall or to a secure city drop box before March 5, or vote in person at your ward’s polling place on March 5.
If don’t receive a ballot in the mail, or have recently moved: Vermont has same day voter registration. You can show up to your polling place on March 5, register there and vote.

Useful Voting Links/Contacts:

Register to vote, voting info, polling places: www.burlingtonvt.gov/CT/Voter-Registration-Info
Not sure which ward you are in, or if you’re already registered to vote? Call the City Clerk’s office at (802) 865-7000 during business hours.
New: all legal residents may vote in Burlington’s local elections, regardless of citizenship status. Register to vote using this form: City of Burlington All Legal Resident Voter Registration Form
Local election info translated into French, Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, Somali, and Swahili: www.burlingtonvt.gov/ct/language-support

Burlington Progressives TV: City Councilor Candidates Carter Neubieser and Lee Morrigan 01/23/2024

From Burlington Progressives TV:

Host and Councilor Joe Magee is joined by city councilor candidates Carter Neubieser (P) (Ward 1) and Lee Morrigan (P) (Ward 7) to discuss their campaigns.

For more information about their campaigns and elections visit: www.carterforbtv.com | www.leeforburlington.com | www.burlingtonvt.gov/CT/Elections

Voting Information:

If your voter registration is current, you should receive a ballot in the mail by February 20.
You may vote early by mail (by February 28), drop off your ballot at City Hall or to a secure city drop box before March 5, or vote in person at your ward’s polling place on March 5.
If don’t receive a ballot in the mail, or have recently moved: Vermont has same day voter registration. You can show up to your polling place on March 5, register there and vote.

Useful Voting Links/Contacts:

Register to vote, voting info, polling places: www.burlingtonvt.gov/CT/Voter-Registration-Info
Not sure which ward you are in, or if you’re already registered to vote? Call the City Clerk’s office at (802) 865-7000 during business hours.
New: all legal residents may vote in Burlington’s local elections, regardless of citizenship status. Register to vote using this form: City of Burlington All Legal Resident Voter Registration Form
Local election info translated into French, Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, Somali, and Swahili: www.burlingtonvt.gov/ct/language-support

Burlington Police Commission 01/23/2024

For more information on the Burlington Police Commission and its current procedures and meeting dates, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/Police/Police-Commission.

Vermont Interfaith Action: Legislative Priorities 01/18/2024

Host Debbie Ingram, Executive Director of VIA, chats with Rev. Elissa Johnk, VIA Board Member, about legislative priorities in the ongoing legislative session.

Decriminalize Vermont: decrimvermont.org
Drug Policy Alliance: drugpolicy.org

More information at: (802) 651-8889 | office@viavt.org | www.viavt.org

Vermont Auditor Doug Hoffer: Efficient & Effective State Government in 2023 01/15/2024

Vermont Auditor Doug Hoffer takes stock of the work his office accomplished in 2023. The mission of the Auditor is to hold State government accountable by making sure the agencies are efficient and their programs are effective. Hosted by Lauren-Glenn Davitian, CCTV.

Featured Story

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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