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Senator Bernie Sanders announced federal funding he secured for equipment and renovations at 34 senior centers across the state. Joining Senator Bernie Sanders; Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, associate state director for AARP Vermont; Diane Novak, executive director of the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging; and Vermont senior citizen center directors.

The City of Burlington held a public meeting for residents, businesses and community organizations to provide input on a potential partnership with Google on a fiber-optic network in Burlington. More information about the Google effort can be found at: www.ci.burlington.vt.us/mayor/google - www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/ or by calling the Mayor's office at 865-7272.

Volunteers In Medicine recruits retired medical professionals to provide free health care in clinics around the country - serving the working uninsured. www.volunteersinmedicine.org

UVM Faculty Union held this forum on Single-Payer Health Care in Vermont. The panel, comprised of, Dr. Andy Coates, Physicians for a National Health Program, Dr. Deb Richter, Vermont for Single Payer, Con Hogan, former Heatlh and Human Services Director, and Judith Cohen, professor of Nursing at UVM.

A day focusing on one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time, The Vermont Global Health Coalitioin and St. Michael's College have sponsored a series of events dealing with the 'Crisis in the Congo'.  This program features Kambale Musavuli, Student Coordinator and Spokesperson for 'Friends of the Congo'.

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found here. Special Meeting to discuss Burlington Telecom.

The City of Burlington facilitates this public meeting presented by the VT Agency of Transportation on the proposed plans for the Shelburne Street Roundabout. For more information contact: Burlington Public Works Dept. 863-9094

Author of more than 20 articles and Books, Tim Wise is one of the most prolific and provocative speakers in the nation on race, antiracism, and white privilege.

A day focusing on one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time, The Vermont Global Health Coalitioin and St. Michael's College have sponsored a series of events dealing with the 'Crisis in the Congo'.  This program features Keynote Address by Stephen Lewis, Co-Director, AIDS-Free World; Special Envoy to the UN for HIV/AIDS in Africa, 2001-2006; author of best-selling book, Race Against Time.

Studio discussion with three Chittenden County Representatives on their committee work, initiatives and perspectives on the session. Hosted by Nick Carter. Under the Dome is sponsored by: Subscribers of Channel 17/Town Meeting TV; National Life Group; Fletcher Allen Health Care, Entergy Vermont Yankee, Kimbell Sherman Ellis and Green Mountain Power.

Senator Bernie Sanders; Jack Donnelly, executive director of the Community Health Center of Burlington; Dr. Patti Fisher, medical director of the center holds a press conference on free medical exams, testing (March 14th.).

By creating mentoring relationships that foster a love of reading and language, Everybody Wins! Vermont increases children’s prospects for success and engages a diverse range of volunteers in their community schools. Lauren-Glenn Davitian hosts members of Everbody Wins! Vermont.

Debating Championships held at University of Vermont.

Bruce Wilson hosts NYC DJ Raul on United College Club's Tenth Year Celebrations.

Senator Patrick Leahy announces the funding for a 'Simulator Training Program', a collaboration among Fletcher Allen, the University of Vermont, and the Vermont National Guard.

Helen Benedict, both a novelist and professor of journalism At Columbia University, specializes in the Iraq war, women's issues, race and literature. She is the recipient of the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism in 2008. Women soliders are participating in combat more than ever before, but only one in ten soldiers is female, making them painfully alone, thus the title of her latest nonfiction 'The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq'.

"Winter Gathering" of Native People at ECHO - The State of Modern Indigenous Culture. Panel discussion.

Channel 17's Election Night Coverage

Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington. This month host Ron Wannamaker and co-host Erica Donnis speak with UVM Libraries' Center for Digital Initiatives staff: Robin Katz, Mary Van Buren-Swasey, and Dan DeSanto on 'Local History Resources Online'.

Host Terry Jeroloman with guest Richard Kemp.

 

 

CCTV Productions produced this video for the Burlington Electric Department. It uses the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the McNeil Generating Station to tell the larger story of the Burlington Electric Department's leadership on energy issues and encourages other Vermont communities to look at innovative ways to secure their energy future.  For more information visit www.burlingtonelectric.com.

Instant Runoff Voting Interviews at the Burlington City Hall before and after the IRV Debate.

As the Department's "board of directors," The Public Works Commission represents the citizens of Burlington in determining and demanding appropriate Departmental performance. The seven Commissioners are appointed jointly by the Mayor and the City Council, and serve for three-year terms. For more information contact: Steven Goodkind, 863-9094

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. At this meeting, the Blue Ribbon Committee on Burlington Telecom delivers their report. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found here. Special Meeting to discuss Burlington Telecom.

In this episode, Richard Kemp takes viewers to Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

CCTV Productions produced this award winning 13-minute video for Mercy Connections and Vermont Works for Women. It tells the story of the Vermont Women's Mentoring Program which connects women leaving prison with mentors in the community. The video includes interviews with program officials, incarcerated women and mentor/mentee pairs. It also features the song "Road to Freedom" by Rebecca Padula and Jess Wilson, written specifically for the project.

The Chittenden County Historical Society presents "An Irish Program" in the Fletcher Free Library's Community Room.  Vince Feeney  speaks on "The Irish in Vermont."  Bill McKone talks on Civil War Capt. John Lonergan, and the first St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Burlington.  Before, between, and after the talks Cindy Hill (Burlington Irish Heritage Festival) plays some Irish tunes.

CCTV produced this video about the Rosie's Girls summer camp for Vermont Works for Women. For more information please visit www.vermontworksforwomen.org.

Development Review Board (DRB) - 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.

Paige McCormick, Community Outreach Coordinator of Service Rendered talks with Keegan Albaugh, Director of the Winooski Underground Teen Center.

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office.

The Media Works for YOUth program students produced this Public Service Announcement in partnership with the Vermont Governor's Highway Safety Council to discourage teen drunk driving through a hard look at consequences.

Vermont Community Foundation grant seeker forum and Common Good Vermont "Tag It" presentation in Vermont Law School in South Royalton, Vermont.

Community producer James Gero's video of the Burlington Mardi Gras Festival.

Richard Kemp's guest is today Noelle MacKay, Executive Director of Smarth Growth Vermont.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Development Review Board (DRB) - 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.

A broad-based effort to build a culture of safety and respect on Burlington's Streets, the Safe Streets Collaborative focus on motorist, clyclist and pedestrian behavior, communicating the repsponsibilities fo each mode in making our streets safe.

The Essex Junction Trustees is the governing, legislative body for the Municipality of the Village of Essex Junction. The five member board is elected at large within the Village. The board includes the position of Village President. Unlike the appointed chairs of select boards or city councils, the position of president is elected by Australian ballot by Village voters. The three year terms of the Trustees are staggered to provide continuity. The Trustees usually meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings in the meeting room at the Village municipal office building at Five Corners The public is invited to attend all meetings, and may address the board or ask questions during a special “public to be heard” section at the beginning of each meeting.

Essex Town Meeting is held at the Essex Community Education Center.  For the Town Meeting warning, visit the Essex website.

The five members of the 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.

Governor Jim Douglas signs H.533, An Act Relating to Military Parents’ Rights at Camp Johnsonand is joined by Adjutant General Michael Dubie, other military officials and legislative leaders.

Continuing saga of the stone circle project on Burlington's waterfront.

 

Vermont Works for Women  

Abenaki Singers - Traditional Wabanaki chants and songs accompanied by hand drum. Interview with Walker and Melody Brook - Dressed in 1609 period costume, Walker and Melody share their insights into being an Abenaki. Abenaki Dancers - Award winning Takara Matthews and Josh Hunt demonstrate some of the dances of a New England Pow-wow. This program is part of the Lake Champlain quadricentennial celebration.

Slated as an informative forum on Vermont Yankee to talk about the Senate vote on the re-licensing of Vermont Yankee and the resolution on the Winooski town meeting ballot.  Speakers include: Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin, Arnie and Maggie Gundersen, Senator Tim Ashe, Mark Floegel, James Marc Leas and others.  Moderated by Winooski resident, Robert Millar.

Burlington Ward 6 Exit Voices

This program includes a brief history about time banking in the United States, as well as the history of time banking in Vermont. The steps to becoming a member of the Burlington Time Bank are included, as well as key concepts for understanding time banking, followed by specific information for navigating the member pages of the Burlington Time Bank web site.