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South Burlington City Council 01/21/2020

The South Burlington City Council is made up of 5 citizens who live in the City of South Burlington, elected at-large by the voters of the City. These five councilors sit with 2-3 year terms expiring in an annual rotation. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month to conduct business of the City and carry out the provisions of the City Charter. Special or emergency meetings can be called in the event that an urgent need arises for City Council authorization. City Council meetings are normally held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 7pm.

Check the City's website for updated information: www.sbvt.gov

Essex Selectboard 01/21/2020

The Town of E ssex Selectboard meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the first and third Mondays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 7:00 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call (802) 878-1341.

Municipal Updates: Williston Town Update 01/21/2020

Town Manager's Report for the Williston Selectboard. The Selectboard meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Williston Town Hall. For more information visit www.Town.Williston.vt.us.

Burlington City Council 01/21/2020

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, often three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and repeat on Channel 17 at the air times listed below.

Artful Word: James Gero Commentary - Stop Tyranny, Impeach Schumer 01/21/2020

James Gero comments on recent political events and the history of Waco, Texas.

Colchester Planning Commission 01/21/2020

The Colchester Planning Commission meets at 7:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Colchester Town Offices, 781 Blakely Road. The meetings are held in the Outer Bay Conference Room on the third floor. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Department of Planning and Zoning.

Winooski City Council 01/21/2020

Winooski City Council are the elected residents representative and accountable to the City of Winooski at large. Their Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at Winooski City Hall. To learn more about Winooski's City Council and to view their agendas and minutes, visit winooskivt.gov

Under the Dome: Governor's Budget Address 2020 01/21/2020

Governor Phil Scott addresses the Vermont State legislature with his proposed budget. Provided by ORCA Media.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebrations: Panel Discussion - What Will the Fight for Civil Rights Look Like in the 2020s? 01/20/2020

Young professionals will share their experiences, challenges, and opinions of best practices for education and career success for their age group. Panelists will present ways to improve pathways for youth and young professionals of color and the challenges different industries face in recruitment, support, and retention.

Panelists:
Crystol Dejohnette, Masters of Social Work at University of Vermont and Spectrum Multicultural Youth Program Intern
Yusuf Abdi, University of Vermont Undergraduate Student
Mohamed Jafar, Community Justice Center
Sarah Childs, Assistant Director of University of Vermont Mosaic Center
Tino Rutanhira, Product Manager at Dealer
Dorcas Loheese, University of Vermont Undergraduate Student
Marylyn Segura, Spectrum Multicultural Youth Program AmeriCorps

Ali's Corner: The New American Voting Event and the Non-Citizens Voting Ballot Item 01/20/2020

Diversity is our gift and our future. What does is mean to engage New Americans in our democracy by providing what is needed for equity and access?

Host: Ali Dieng

Guests:

Mohamed Jafar - Community Activist, Project Manager for NAVE
Lal Pradhan - Nepali Multilingual Liaison for BSD

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebrations: Panel Discussion - Career Navigation and Higher Education Attainment for Young Professionals of Color 01/20/2020

Young professionals share their experiences, challenges, and opinions of best practices for education and career success for their age group. Panelists present ways to improve pathways for youth and young professionals of color and the challenges different industries face in recruitment, support, and retention.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebrations: Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance 01/19/2020

This is an event created by the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his effect in our country. This year's keynote speakier is Mayor Steven Reed, the First African American mayor to be elected in Montgomery, Alabama. The event also features the local Congolese Choir, New Alpha Missionary Baptist Church Choir, and the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards.

True North Reports TV: Towns in Trouble 01/17/2020

Host Michael Bielawski is joined by David Flemming of the Ethan Allen Institute to discuss a report on the financial health of towns in Vermont.

For more information:

http://truenorthreports.com

Mr. Scammer – Medicare Fraud 01/17/2020

Guests Laura Bill and Ken Fredette, of SMP/COVE, join Elliott to discuss the increase of Medicare fraud.

This program was downloaded from the Vermont Media Exchange and can be viewed on the website of the original public access station.

For a complete list of Vermont’s public access stations, please visit the Vermont Access Network website at vermontaccess.net/amo.

Service Rendered: Straight Talk Vermont 01/16/2020

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A Conversation with Environmental Author Carolyn Finney 01/16/2020

The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) presents this conversation on environmental justice with host and VNRC Board Member Kesha Ram and guest and renowned author Carolyn Finney.

Sustainable Williston - Single Use Plastics Forum 01/16/2020

Lead presenter Maggie Eaton shares her experience of working on the Vermont plastics campaign since March 2019, including the passage history of the Vermont House and Senate plastics bills and how the new legislation will be implemented. She offers perspective on why this new law is so important - how plastics get into our environment, where they go and what they do to animals, us, and the natural world. Maggie also offers tips on how to live without single use plastics.

Co-presenter Ethan Hausman answers questions about plastics recycling in our community. He explains what makes a particular plastic item recyclable, how to interpret the “resin codes” on plastics, and helps clarify your understanding of bio-plastics and compostables.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 29 - Acuerdo legal con el DMV / Agreement with the DMV 01/16/2020

Los trabajadores lecheros en Vermont representados por Justicia Migrante da un paso importante para cerrar un acuerdo con el Departamento de Motores y Vehículos (DMV) para finalizar la colaboración con ICE.

Migrant Justice closes a legal agreement with the Department of Motor Vehicles after a little more than a year of filing a lawsuit to end the discriminatory collaboration between ICE and the Border Patrol.

Burlington Airport Commission 01/15/2020

The Burlington Airport Commission meets on the first and third Monday of every month in the M. Robert Blanchard Conference Room in the Burlington International Airport.

The public is encouraged to attend and provide input during the Public Forum portion of each meeting.

For more information on the Burlington Airport Commission, visit the website www.btv.aero/airport-guide/airport-commission or telephone (802) 863-2874, extension #201.

Burlington Public Works Commission 01/15/2020

The Burlington Public Works Commission represents the citizens of Burlington in determining and demanding appropriate departmental performance.

For more information contact Chapin Spencer at (802) 863-9094.

Normal meeting date is the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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