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Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 03/21/2013
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.
SeeClickFix - Burlington Code Enforcement 03/21/2013
Bill Ward, Director of Burlington Code Enforcement, speaks with staff on the challenges and successes of their job.
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission 03/20/2013
The Chittenden County Reginal Planning Organization (CCRPC) promotes cooperation among the 19 municipalities of the Chittenden County region. Regular meeting and public hearing.
Burlington Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 03/14/2013
Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 2 & 3 meet the second Thursday of the month. Meeting place: McClure Multi-Generational Center 241 North Winooski Avenue, Next to QTees.
AGENDA ITEMS Include: Elected Officials Update, Public Works Snow Plow Update, School Budget Presentation/Discussion, School Commissioners Update, Partnership for Change
Burlington Ward 1 NPA Meeting 03/13/2013
Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 1 meets the second Wednesday of the month. Meeting place: UVM's Memorial Lounge Waterman Building.
Launch of GO! Chittenden County Transportation Resources 03/08/2013
The Chittenden County Reginal Planning Organization (CCRPC) launch a major new transportation initiative called "Go! Chittenden County" and initiative about new tools and options available to Chittenden County individuals and businesses that want to reduce the economic and environmental impact of getting to work, school, shopping, and more. The project is a collaboration of the CCRPC, Campus Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA), CarShare Vermont, Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA), Local Motion, the Vermont Agency of Transportation/ Go Vermont, Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Energy Investment Corp. (VEIC) and others.
Attending the press conference: Michele Boomhower, Assistant/Transportation Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission - Congressman Peter Welch - Staff from Senator Leahy and Senator Sanders offices - Vermont Deputy Secretary of Transportation Sue Minter - Winooski Mayor Mike O'Brien - Burlington CEDO Director Peter Owens - IBM partners Stephanie Smallwood, Eric Berliner.
Burlington School Commissioners: Kindergarten Registration 03/07/2013
Board Chair Keith Pillsbury and Jeanne Collins, Superintendent, speak with SA Principal Brian Williams, IAA Principal Bobby Riley talking about their magnet schools. Joining the conversation is Magnet School Coordinator, Victor Prussack, encouraging tours and sharing the process of registering and what school choices are available. . For more information visit the district web site: www.bsdvt.org
Burlington Railyard Enterprise Project Public Meeting 03/07/2013
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission along with the City of Burlington sponsor a public meeting on the Railyard Enterprise Project (REP) Scoping Study.
Vermont National Guard - Change of Command Ceremony 03/01/2013
Vermont National Guard - Change of Command Ceremony. Vermont National Guard - Change of Command Ceremony. The ceremony will culminate with the passing of the Green Mountain Boy Flag from Major General Thomas Drew to Brigadier General Steven Cray, symbolizing the transition of leadership from one to the other.
Regional Sustainability Project (ECOS) Update 02/28/2013
Matt Kelly speaks with Charlie Baker, Executive Director of CCRPC, Penrose Jackson, Director, Community Health Improvement, Fletcher Allen Health Care / Co-Chair ECOS Steering Committee and Frank Cioffi, President GBIC~Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation and Cynosure, Inc., on an update to the ECOS Project. The ECOS Project – a 2 year regional sustainability initiative funded with a $1 million grant from the HUD Sustainable Communities Project is nearing its completion. Find out what has been done and the outcomes.
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission is the primary agency providing the staff support for this endeavor. The project represents a once in a generation opportunity for the Chittenden County region to address long-term sustainability by developing a vision, goals and strategies that promote appropriate governance and development while ensuring social equity for the region’s population.
The results of the effort will be used in updating the Burlington Legacy Plan, the County’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the Chittenden County Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Chittenden County Regional Plan. This initial meeting will introduce the project Steering Committee, review the partnership agreement and project work plan including proposed public engagement activities.
Featured Story
Bernie Sanders and The Danish Ambassador to the US, Live on TV and the Web
Tune in live on Burlington Telecom Channel 317 or live online at www.CH17.TV on May 18 at 1 p.m. for Senator Bernie Sanders and his special guest Peter Taksoe-Jensen, Denmark’s Ambassador to the United States.
