Neighborhoods

In the World of Winooski: City Update, Winooski Farmers Market and the shift to a Community Parks and Recreation Model 07/28/2015

Winooski City Mayor and host Seth Leonard speaks with Charlotte Roozekrans, Manager of the Winooski Farmers Market. Charlotte will give an update on how the market is progressing in 2015, along with some of the unique and innovative programming for kids that is available.

The Mayor is later joined by Ray Coffee, Winooski Director of Community Services, and Ethan Hausman, Winooski Recreation and Parks Manager. Updating the shift of Winooski's Community Services Department to a Parks and Recreation Model, and what that means for the future of services in the community. For more information: www.winooskivt.org or Follow on Facebook

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 07/22/2015

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.

More on Redistricting: http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/Ward-Redistricting/

Burlington Development Review Board 07/21/2015

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office. See agendas and more info about the DRB here.

Where Do We Go From Here? On The Hiring of Burlington's Police Chief. 07/21/2015

Genevieve Jacobs and Bill Oetjen, both local Burlington residents, host a discussion of the process for hiring Burlington's newly appointed Police Chief, Brandon del Pozo.

Williston Development Review Board 07/14/2015

The Williston DRB consists of a seven member Board appointed by the Selectboard for staggered three year terms. This Board is responsible for reviewing and approving all proposed development projects. This includes conditional use, variance, site plan, and subdivision approvals. The Board also reviews Certificates of Appropriateness as recommended by the Historical Preservation Committee. Agenda can be found here:
http://www.town.williston.vt.us/

: Chamberlin Neighborhood Airport Planning Committee 07/13/2015

The City South Burlington City Council Committee meeting on the Chamberlin Neighborhood and Burlington International Airport. Agenda includes: Call to Order; Changes to Agenda; Approve Minutes; Public Comment Period on Items NOT on the Agenda; Review/Analysis of themes from the Community Forum: (a) Themes 3 & 4 as discussed at June 25 meeting: Noise and Land Use, (b) Possible discussion of other themes as identified; Consider options for additional community /stakeholder input; Other Business; Adjourn. www.sburl.com

Feminist Media Review: Host Peggy Luhrs 07/13/2015

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks with guest Aron Meinhardt, a local filmmaker, about the issues of the day.

Burlington Ward 1 and Ward 8 NPA Meeting 07/08/2015

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's eight Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 1 and 8 meet the second Wednesday of the month.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Burlington Mayor Announces New Police Chief Brandon del Pozo 07/07/2015

Mayor Miro Weinberger today announced the appointment of Deputy Inspector Brandon del Pozo as the City’s next Police Chief. Del Pozo comes to Burlington following more than 18 years of service with the New York Police Department (NYPD), including a number of command-level positions. The Mayor has asked the City Council to approve the appointment at its July 13, 2015 meeting, and if approved, del Pozo would take up his position from Acting Chief Jannine Wright effective September 1, 2015.

Draft Residential Parking Management Plan 07/07/2015

Burlington Residential Parking Advisory Committee Draft Residential Parking Management Plan. Since the last public meeting on April 14, there have been additional neighborhood meetings to discuss the Plan. Many of the draft strategies have been refined based on feedback from these meetings. The Advisory Committee will be asked to provide comments and guidance on the content of the draft report, advising the city on the content before this draft is advanced for discussion at the July 15 meeting of the Public Works Commission. As always, the public will be provided ample opportunity within the agenda to provide further input under agenda item 6. The meeting agenda is as follows:

1. Welcome and Introduction -Nicole Losch

2. Purpose and Goals of the Residential Parking Management Plan-Nicole Losch

3. Comments by Mayor Weinberger (tentative)

4. Presentation of the Key Recommendations-Robert Chamberlin, RSG

5. Comments and Discussion, Advisory Committee, facilitated by DPW staff

6. Comments and Discussion, the Public, facilitated by DPW staff

More information at: www.parkburlington.com

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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!