Economy & Business

Artful Word: Shelburne Farms Old Time Farm Fest 07/29/2011

Community producer James Gero's video on annual Green Mountain Draft Horse Field Day on July 29, 2011.

Bilingual Burlington 07/28/2011

Steve Norman talks with Burlingtonians about how to make Burlington more French-friendly. For more information about this program and how to be involved email Steve Norman at: stevenorman@fastmail.fm or go to www.aflcr.org.

Commissioning of State's Largest Solar Installation in South Burlington 07/27/2011

382 solar trackers composed of more than 9,000 individual panels make up Vermont’s largest solar installation, commissioned in South Burlington, Vermont. Joined by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin and Lt. Governor Phil Scott, the Williston-based AllEarth Renewables hosts the many businesses and partners involved in the 2.2 MW solar farm. The project, part of the state’s innovative Standard Offer program, uses the Vermont-made AllSun Tracker – pole-mounted solar energy systems that use GPS and wireless technology to orient with the sun throughout the day to produce more energy than fixed solar.

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 07/26/2011

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. Ward5 meet Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street.

Vermont Sudanese Community Celebrates the Independence of South Sudan 07/23/2011

South Sudan Independence Day Celebration

10th Annual Essex Junction Block Party 07/23/2011

Annual Community event celebrating the people and businesses of the Village of Essex Junction.

Town of Colchester Announces Plans to Purchase Camp Holy Cross 07/22/2011

Officials from the Town of Colchester announce the signing of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Burlington. The Agreement authorizes the Town of Colchester to acquire the entirety of the most unique property known as Camp Holy Cross. The Agreement sets a purchase price of $4.5 million. The question will be presented to the voters at a special election to be held October 4, 2011.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 07/19/2011

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. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

UVM Extension Service Building Capacity Project: Developing Volunteers 07/18/2011

Learn about non-profit volunteer development as part of the University of Vermont Extension Service's Builiding Capacity Project. The program is narrated by UVM's Ellen Rowe, Ed. D. and features Sarah Kleinman, June Jones and Andrea Houlihan. For more information visit http://www.uvm.edu/extension/

Green Mountain Patriots Forum on Vermont Health Care Law 07/14/2011

Sponsored by the Green Mountain Patriots, speakers discuss important information not currently being discussed about the potential financing of the health care system and the outcomes of the forthcoming changes that will impact all Vermonters. Dr. Robert Letovsky, who has lived in Canada and currently resides in Vermont contrasts the Canadian health care system with the current US system, and the Vermont plan for single payer health care. Other speakers include John McClaughry of the Ethan Allen Institute, Robert Maynard of True North Reports , and Wendy Wilton, Rutland City Treasurer.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!