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Woodchuck Report: Host Bonnie Scott 08/14/2015

Host Bonnie Scott talks about the issues of the day.

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Governor Peter Shumlin: Lake Champlain Cleanup Efforts 08/14/2015

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin is joined by taff with the Environmental Protection Agency to share efforts at Lake Champlain Cleanup.

Essex Planning Commission 08/13/2015

While construction on the Municipal Offices takes place, Planning Commission meetings are being held at the Police Station Community Room. Normally, the 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.

Congressman Peter Welch: Logic Supply Grand Opening Event 08/13/2015

Rep. Welch attends the grand opening of the Logic Supply’s newly expanded headquarters in South Burlington, and gives brief remarks on the state of the art facility.

http://www.welch.house.gov

Health in Aging: My Five Wishes 08/13/2015

A panel discussion about the options available as we age. This months discussion is about the My Five Wishes program along with the steps to be made to ensure final wishes are carried out as they should be.

The Poetry Show 08/13/2015

Ibnar Avilix, a Socio-economic Activist/Artist, Blixtar Alizarin Avilix, Painter and Poet, are joined by Charlotte Norris-Brown, Sometime Poet/Partially Retired Nurse. More information at www.avilix.org and sossblogdotcom.wordpress.com

Burlington Electric Commission 08/12/2015

The commission is a citizen body appointed by the Burlington City Council to oversee Vermont’s largest municipally owned electric utility and exclusive provider of electricity to Burlington residents and busnesses. Regular meetings are held in the auditorium at Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont.

https://www.burlingtonelectric.com/about-us/who-we-are/board-electric-commissioners

Nuclear Free Future: The Iran Nuclear Deal 70 Years After Hiroshima and Nagasaki 08/12/2015

Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear views the Iran nuclear agreement in the context of the 70 year history started by the Manhattan Project and the US nuclear bombing of Japanese cities

Nuclear Free Future Host Margaret Harrington interviews Kevin Kamps, Nuclear Waste Watchdog, of Beyond Nuclear on the importance of the Iran Nuclear Deal and the consequences if it is not passed by US Congress. He discusses nuclear power’s direct relation to nuclear weapons and the tangled history of the Atomic Age.

www.beyondnuclear.org

Burlington Democrats: South End Updates 08/12/2015

Ward 5 City Councilor, Chip Mason, speaks with Adam Brooks, Executive Director of SEABA (South End Arts and Business Association). For more info on Burlington Democrats, vist: www.burlingtondemocrats.org/

Burlington Telecom Advisory Board 08/12/2015

The advisory board (meetings are 2nd Wednesday of the month) is made up of: David Provost, Joan Shannon, Karen Paul, and Clem Nilan, Theresa Alberghini DiPalma, Tim Halvorson. Agenda: http://www.burlingtontelecom.net/About-Us/Burlington-Telecom-Advisory-Board

2015 Vermont Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference - Captives 101: Base Camp 08/11/2015

VCIA's 30th Annual Conference! VCIA's captive insurance conference is well known for its high quality educational content. This session will recognize the many benefits and gain a basic overview of captive insurance companies and RRGs. An esteemed panel comprised of a Vermont regulator, a captive consultant, a captive owner and a risk retention group member will cover the basics of captives and RRGs from their unique perspectives.

Colchester Selectboard 08/11/2015

The Town of Colchester Select Board meets at 7:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Colchester Meeting House (formerly the white church) on Main Street in the village. However, sometimes special meetings, locations and times are arranged. Check Select Board Agendas which are posted around town at various locations and always at the Library and the Post Office, as well as in the lobby of the Town Offices and on this website. If in doubt contact the Town Manager's Office at 264-5500

Essex Junction Trustees 08/11/2015

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. The position of president and vice president are decided (appointed) through a vote of the board itself. This was a function of a charter update at the 2010 annual meeting. 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. Agenda items for this meeting can be found at: http://essexjunction.org/

Progressives Today: Fair Housing 08/11/2015

Host Richard Kemp speaks with Ted Wimpey, Director of the CVOEO Fair Housing Program. More information: Progressive Party - PO Box 281 - Montpelier, VT 05601 - 802.229-0800 www.progressiveparty.org

Governor Peter Shumlin: Gov. Shumlin Press Conference - Health Connect Update 08/11/2015

Outline the progress being made on Vermont Health Connect moving toward the Nov. 1 open enrollment.

2015 Vermont Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference - Captives 102: Basic Trails of Captive Taxation 08/11/2015

The experienced panel provides the building blocks for understanding of a captive’s taxation life cycle from formation to maturity, discussing the potential tax pitfalls along the way. Topics will include: how to qualify as an insurance company for tax; the implications of qualifying; special considerations in calculating tax expense; and tax elections to consider. The panel summarizes what other taxes the captive or its insured may be exposed to including premium taxes, excise taxes and state income taxes. And no session on taxation today would be complete without an update and overview of the Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA).

Burlington College Land Meeting 08/11/2015

A community forum on the former Burlington College land, with a report on information to date, what works on the property and a sketch site framework. The public will hears from the partners, community members and provide additional feedback in a variety of formats. More info: www.burlingtoncollegeplan.com www.saveopenspaceburlington.org

Municipal Updates: Essex Junction Update 08/11/2015

Essex Junction Update 8/11/2015.

Feminist Media Review: Host Peggy Luhrs 08/10/2015

Host Peggy Luhrs.

Burlington City Council 08/10/2015

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, often 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. http://www.burlingtonvt.gov

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