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Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Financial Literacy for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence 02/06/2024

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials will hold their weekly press conference.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington City Council Ward 1 Candidate Forum 02/06/2024

Candidates: Carter Neubieser (P), Geoff Hand (D)

Moderator: Elaine Haney

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Lake Champlain Chamber - Burlington Mayoral Candidate Forum 02/06/2024

This forum is presented in partership with the Lake Champlain Chamber. 

Come hear from major party candidates in the highly consequential Burlington Mayoral election! The last decade has highlighted the Burlington Mayor's importance and impact on the region and the state. Soon, Burlingtonians vote for this consequential office after a 12-year incumbent stepped down.

Participating Candidates: Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (P), Joan Shannon (D)

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit: bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

To learn more about Lake Champlain Chamber visit: https://lccvermont.org/

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Kick-off Construction of the Great Streets Main Streets Project 02/05/2024

From the Mayor's Office:

Mayor Miro Weinberger and community partners gather to announce and kick-off the start of construction on the transformative Great Streets Main Street Project. Joined by Chapin Spencer, Director of Department of Public Works, City of Burlington; Hannah King, Ward 8 Burlington City Councilor; Peggy O’Neill-Vivanco, Chair of the Public Works Commission; and Jay Wahl, Executive Director, The Flynn.

For more information visit: https://greatstreetsbtv.com/main-st-construction

Burlington Board of Finance 02/05/2024

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Board of Finance, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/BOF/Schedule.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Essex Budget and Ballot Items Presentation 02/05/2024

Presenters: Greg Duggan - Town Manager; Andy Watts - Selectboard Chair

Moderator: Bobby Lussier

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Environment and Energy - Discussion of H.755 Communication Union Districts 02/02/2024

Discussion of H.755 Communication Union Districts at the House Committee on Environment and Energy.

On Wednesday, the House Environment and Energy committee discussed H.755 which would amend Vermont law as it pertains to communications union districts, particularly with regard to mergers, governance, and business practices.

H.755 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Environment/Bills/H.755/Drafts,%20Amendments,%20Legal%20Documents/H.755~Maria%20Royle~as%20Introduced~1-31-2024.pdf

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Government Operations - Review of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law 02/02/2024

Review of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law at the House Committee on Government Operations.

On Friday, the committee reviewed the latest draft of the bill from Leg Counsel - version 2.1. One of the primary additions was some terminology around the requirements for retention of audiovisual recordings, with the following language inserted: “For a minimum of 30 days following the approval and posting of the official minutes for an electronic or hybrid meeting, the public body shall retain the audiovisual recording of the meeting and shall post the recording in a designated electronic location.” The Committee also discussed the sequencing of effective dates, but no decisions were made. They will discuss the bill again next Wednesday for possible markup and vote.

S.55 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0055/S-0055%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Winooski Budget and Ballot Items Presentation 02/02/2024

Presenters: Kristine Lott - Winooski Mayor; Elaine Wang - City Manager; Thomas Renner - Deputy Mayor

Moderator: Ali Dieng

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2024 coverage visit bit.ly/TownMeeting2024

Metamorphosis: Reimagining the Bones of an Old House 02/01/2024

Interview with Tom Locatell conducted by Dan Higgins at the O'Brien Center in Winooski. From The Photo Lounge Archives. 

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