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Artful Word: Journey of Ice - Ice Out 04/10/2019

Journey with award-winning producer, James Gero on a unique visual experience. Voyage into a world of undulating waves and sparkling diamond-like ice. Behold and wonder a world in flux, transitioning and signaling the seasonal pathway to warmer climes. Depart frozen Lake Champlain's winter landscape, barren and windswept, into a region of hopeful renewal. Take a step out of winter and herald spring. Ice out is an exceptional and breathtaking climax of a melting lake. We never see ice freeze, yet now the journey of winter ice is coming full circle and the warmth of summer is a welcoming portent of hope.

Burlington Electric Commission 04/10/2019

The Burlington Electric 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 businesses. Regular meetings are held in the auditorium at Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont.

Burlington Democrats: Burlington City Update 04/10/2019

Sam Donnelly, Democrat Youth Activist, sits down with Franklin Paulino, Burlington City Councilor, North District, and Olivia Pena, Ward 1 Chair, Burlington Democratic Party, to discuss issues facing the community.

Essex Junction Trustees and Essex Selectboard Joint Meeting 04/09/2019

Essex Junction Village hosts a special joint meeting of Essex Junction Village Trustees and Essex Town Selectboard at 81 Main Street.

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.

Operation City on a Hill: The New Colossus 04/09/2019

"The New Colossus" is a reference to the poem inscribed at the base of the Statue of Liberty, contrasting it with the ancient Colossus of Rhodes. This episode revisits the period surrounding the abolitionist movement and the role that immigrants played in defining what it means to be an American.

Colchester Selectboard 04/09/2019

The Colchester Selectboard 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 Selectboard 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 the town website. If in doubt contact the Town Manager's Office at (802) 264-5500.

Peter Welch Meets with Vermont Public Access TV Leaders to Discuss Threats to Cable and Internet Access 04/08/2019

Congressman Peter Welch joins leaders of Vermont’s community media movement for a roundtable discussion of federal threats to public, educational, and government (PEG) access, local franchising authority, and open networks.

More than a dozen Vermont access leaders gathered at Channel 17/Town Meeting TV Studios including:

Kevin Christopher, LCATV - Colchester & President of Vermont Access Network (VAN); Elizabeth Malone, NWATV- St. Albans; Cor Trowbridge, BCTV - Brattleboro; Jess Wilson, RETN - Burlington; Lisa Byer, CAT-TV - Bennington; Angelike Contis, MMCTV - Richmond; Jared Gunnel, SAPA-TV - Springfield; Jamie Dimick, KATV - St. Johnsbury; Lauren-Glenn Davitian, CCTV - Burlington; Keith Berkelhamer, Mad River Valley Television - Waitsfield; Kurt Broderson, MCTV - Middlebury; Bob Ellis, GNAT TV - Manchester; Helen Riehle, Channel 17/ Town Meeting TV - Burlington; Erin Malone, CCTV - Burlington; Shay Totten, CCTV - Burlington; Greg Epler Wood, Vermont Access Network; and Scott Campitelli, Vermont Access Network.

What's Up Williston: The Future of the Newly Owned Catamount Center and the Growth of Taft Corners 04/08/2019

This month Catamount Outdoor Family Center Operations Manager Tag Carpenter joins host Erik Wells to provide an overview of the activities offered at the Center and discusses the Town’s recent purchase of the property as a new community forest. Later, Williston Planning Director and Zoning Administrator Matt Boulanger stops by to discuss growth planned for the Taft Corners area of town and answers some common questions about the development review process. Finally, we take a look at upcoming events and happenings around town in the Community Notebook.

Feminist Media Review: Memory and Forgetting 04/08/2019

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks about her experience of the banning of feminist speech.

Burlington City Council Work Session 04/08/2019

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.

This is a Special Meeting City Council Work Session Regarding Water Resources Organizational Assessment & Recommendations.

Murdered but not Silenced: Rosa Luxemburg – for the 21st Century 04/06/2019

2019 marks the centenary of the murder of visionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg, who fought to create a society based on justice and equality. Her legacy is very much alive in the political struggles of our own age. Three activist-scholars come together to address key elements of this inspiring revolutionary’s life and work. Helen Scott provides a contextual overview; Nancy Holmstrom explores Luxemburg’s significance for feminism; and Alyssa Adamson discusses Luxemburg’s commitment to anti-imperialism. The panel presentation is followed by a discussion facilitated by Nancy Welch.

Stump the Chumps: Burlington Trivia with Bunny Basaillon 04/05/2019

Hosts Bill Keogh and Joey Donovan sit down with Bunny Basaillon, a former multi-sport athlete at Burlington High School, and Chuck Avery, a local trivia expert.

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: The Supreme Court Now 04/05/2019

Jared Carter, Assistant Professor of Law, Vermont Law School

Part of the Education and Enrichment for Everyone series in South Burlington, Vermont. For more information visit EEEVermont.org.

What's Going On?: April Fools 04/05/2019

Sandy Baird is joined by Kurt Mehta, Ian Stokes, and Marc Estrin to discuss the current situation of Julian Assange.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Essex Westford School District Candidate Forum 04/05/2019

Candidates: Joanne Jewell and Todd Odit

Moderator: Lauren-Glenn Davitian

Looking Back 04/05/2019

A look back at some interviews with Burlington residents from past years.

Essex Junction Planning Commission 04/04/2019

The five members of the Essex Junction 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.

"Release the Report" Day of Action 04/04/2019

The Release the Report national day of action - with events in over 300 towns and cities nationwide.

What: "Release the Report" day of action
When: Thursday, April 4, 5:00 PM
Where: Federal Building/Post Office, Elmwood Ave. We marched on Pearl, S. Winooski Ave, and Main to City Hall for rally., 11 Elmwood Ave, Burlington

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 04/04/2019

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. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month.

Meeting place: The Greek Orthodox Church at 600 South Willard Street

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 22 - Defiende tus derechos 04/04/2019

Hoy, 4 de Abril, hablaremos y revisaremos juntos como es una hoja de orden de arresto de migración y que hacer si eres detenido en tu auto o casa. Tambien, compartiremos fechas importantes de organizaciónes hermanas como 350VT y Rights and Democracy. Ayudanos a compartir el video con el resto de la comunidad.

Today, April 4, we will talk and review together about what is an immigration arrest warrant sheet and what to do if you are stopped by immigration agents. Also, we will share important dates of sister organizations like 350VT and Rights and Democracy. Help us share the video with the rest of the migrant community.

For more information, please visit: migrantjustice.net

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Congressman Peter Welch Joins Vermont Access Network for a Public Access Roundtable

Congressman Peter Welch will join leaders of Vermont’s community media movement for a roundtable discussion of federal threats to public, educational, and government (PEG) access, local franchising authority, and open networks on Monday, April 8th.