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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. 

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Committee on Finance - Testimony of S. 181 Community Media Public Benefit Bill 02/01/2024

Testimony of the Community Media Public Benefit Bill S.181 at the Senate Committee on Finance.

On Thursday, Senate Finance heard testimony from Legislative Counsel Maria Royle regarding some of the assertions made by industry witnesses opposing S.181. She was asked to respond to alleged legal and market concerns, and offered her legal opinions.

S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: South Burlington Budget and Ballot Items Presentation 02/01/2024

Presenters: Jessie Baker- City Manager; Tom DiPietro - Public Works Director

Moderator: Bobby Lussier

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

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington Ballot Items Presentation 02/01/2024

Presenter: Katherine Schad - Burlington's Chief Administrative Officer

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 Senate Committee on Finance - Discussion of Communication Union Districts 01/31/2024

Discussion of Communication Union Districts at the Senate Committee on Finance.

On Wednesday, the CUDs were in the Senate Finance Committee to give an update on their status and answer questions from the committee.

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Government Operations - Testimony of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law 01/31/2024

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

On WEDNESDAY, the committee had discussion and took additional testimony on S.55. The committee heard from the Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies, the Rutland Regional Planning Commission, the Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association, and the Attorney General's office.

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

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Celebrate Winooski’s Successful TIF District 01/31/2024

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott holds his weekly press conference in Winooski to celebrate the pending closure of Winooski’s successful 20-year TIF District. Joining the Governor will be Mayor Kristine Lott, Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein, Representatives Daisy Berbeco and Taylor Small, former Mayor Clem Bissonette and community partners.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington Mayoral Candidate Forum 01/31/2024

Candidates: Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (P), Joan Shannon (D), Will Emmons (I), Chris Haessly (I)

Moderator: Elaine Haney

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

Don MacDonald Talks: Baseball 01/30/2024

Bobby Lussier, CCTV, interviews community producer and Vermont Baseball Hall of Fame member Don MacDonald about local baseball history.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Williston Budget and Ballot Items Presentation 01/30/2024

Presenters: Erik Wells - Town Manager; Shirley Goodell-Lackey - Finance Director; Ted Kenney - Selectboard Chair

Moderator: Bobby Lussier

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

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