Environment

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Update on State’s Ongoing Flood Response and Recovery Efforts 07/25/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and state emergency response officials will provide a briefing on the State’s ongoing response and recovery efforts resulting from catastrophic flooding in Vermont communities.

Following remarks, the Governor and officials will be available for questions from members of the media.

Senator Peter Welch: Call for Swift Support for Vermont Farmers After Flooding 07/24/2023

From the Office of Senator Welch and Governor Phil Scott:

U.S. Senator Peter Welch, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts, and Vermont state and local agriculture stakeholders visit Paul Mazza Fruit & Vegetable in Essex Junction, Vermont to survey damage to the farm and call for coordinated support for Vermont farms at all levels of government. Following the tour, the group is available for a gaggle with press.

Flooding Impact at New Farms for New Americans 07/24/2023

Town Meeting TV's Jordan Mitchell chats with Alisha Laramee, Program Coordinator for New Farms for New Americans, and other farm workers, about their recent experiences at the farm and how they have been impacted by flooding in the Intervale.

New Farms for New Americans is a program of AALV that connects refugee and immigrant families with land and resources to grow food. The program helps families to continue agrarian traditions, address food insecurity, and grow culturally significant crops.

For more information visit: www.aalv-vt.org/farms | www.intervale.org/nfna

Junction City News: Tree Advisory Committee 07/24/2023

From the City of Essex Junction:

Host Regina Mahony, City Manager, is joined by Chair of the Tree Advisory Committee, Nick Meyer, and Tree Warden Warren Spinner to discuss the Tree Advisory Committee.

For more info: www.essexjunction.org/

Montpelier Flood Aftermath July 2023 07/23/2023

The aftermath of Montpelier's catastrophic flooding. Featuring interviews with a Montpelier resident, a volunteer assisting in the cleanup, and a local business owner.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Update on State’s Ongoing Response to Flooding State of Emergency 07/21/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and state emergency response officials provide another briefing on the State’s ongoing response to catastrophic flooding in Vermont communities.

Following remarks, the Governor and officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Neighborhood Media Internship Program: Aftermath of Flooding at the Intervale Center 07/13/2023

The Neighborhood Media Interns visit the Intervale Center days after a tremendous flood hit the area to get an idea of people's reactions and the impact of the storm.

Tickborne Diseases in Vermont 07/12/2023

From WOA:

VT Public Health live presentation on Tickborne Diseases in Vermont, Windsor VT Library.

Montpelier Flooding July 2023 07/11/2023

Footage of flooding found through Montpelier after heavy rain fall.

Skywatch: F-35 Is Not Good For Business, Jobs, and Housing 07/10/2023

From Skywatch:

Hosts Jimmy Leas and Danaka Katovich interview guest Ashley Adams. Ashley Adams owns a truck frame manufacturing company located on Airport Parkway across the street from the north end of the runway at Burlington International Airport. She also owns fourteen rental units nearby. She has first hand experience with the F-35 and its effect on business, jobs, and housing.

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Summer Video Production Internship - Applications Open

Town Meeting TV is hiring two paid interns to join our production team for the summer! The program will run from Monday, June 24th until Friday, August 16th (8 weeks). $17 an hour, approximately 8 hours per week. We are looking for folks who have basic or intermediate experience with video recording and editing on Adobe Premiere. Interns will work with the Town Meeting TV Co-Directors to pick stories or events that they would like to cover in our community, practice outreach skills, then shoot and edit video that will be broadcasted on Town Meeting TV's YouTube and cable channels. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter (including why they are interested in this position and any relevant experience) to Jordan at jmitchell@cctv.org. Applications close Friday, May 24th at 5:00PM. For more information, please contact outreach@cctv.org or call 802-862-3966.