Politics & Government

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: One Person, One Vote Press Conference on "Outside" Money 02/25/2010

Speaking on the issue of "outside' money influencing the IRV Burlington Ballot Issue (#5) is Dave Hartnett, John Ewing, and Sandy Baird.

Colchester Selectboard Public Hearing on Campus Connector Road Condemnation and Necessity Proceedings 02/24/2010

The Town of Colchester Select Board meets at 7:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Colchester Meeting House (formerly the white church) on Main Street in the village. However, sometimes special meetings, locations and times are arranged. Check Select Board Agendas which are posted around town at various locations and always at the Library and the Post Office, as well as in the lobby of the Town Offices and on this website. If in doubt contact the Town Manager's Office at 264-5500

Colchester Selectboard 02/23/2010

Vermont Yankee Forum in Winooski 02/23/2010

Slated as an informative forum on Vermont Yankee to talk about the Senate vote on the re-licensing of Vermont Yankee and the resolution on the Winooski town meeting ballot. Speakers include: Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin, Arnie and Maggie Gundersen, Senator Tim Ashe, Mark Floegel, James Marc Leas and others. Moderated by Winooski resident, Robert Millar.

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: 2010 Winooski Write-in School Board Candidate Bob Dimasi 02/23/2010

School Board write-in Candidate Bob Dimasi, running for Winooski School Board 3-year seat against Jennifer Corrigan.

Wonderful World of Sustainable Transportation: Bicycling and Walking in Burlington 02/23/2010

Chittenden County Transit Authority General Manager Chris Cole, Local Motion Director Chapin Spencer, Annie Bourdon of CarShare Vermont and other transportation leaders discuss transportation issues, ideas and initiatives. Today's show is hosted by Chapin Spencer who talks with Adele Dienno, Membership & Special Events, Local Motion and Will Flender, Burlington Walk/Bike Council.

Essex Junction Trustees 02/23/2010

The Essex Junction Trustees is the governing, legislative body for the Municipality of the Village of Essex Junction. The five member board is elected at large within the Village. The board includes the position of Village President. Unlike the appointed chairs of select boards or city councils, the position of president is elected by Australian ballot by Village voters. The three year terms of the Trustees are staggered to provide continuity. The Trustees usually meet twice per month on Tuesday evenings in the meeting room at the Village municipal office building at Five Corners The public is invited to attend all meetings, and may address the board or ask questions during a special “public to be heard” section at the beginning of each meeting.

Winooski City Council 02/22/2010

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.onioncity.com

Town Meeting Day Election Forums: 50% Matters Press Conference: Governor Howard Dean Announces Opposition to Question 5 02/22/2010

“50% Matters” is a grassroots organization led by campaign manager Helen Hossley from the New North End of Burlington, with Burlington-based co-chairs Rep. Jason P. Lorber and Rep. Mark Larson. In this press conference, former Vermont governor Howard Dean announces his opposition to question 5.

Vermont Confidential : Expansion of Low Power Community Radio 02/22/2010

Host Nick Carter speaks with Kate Blofson of Prometheus Radio Project, on Low Power Radio and the 'Local Community Radio Act'l, passed by the House and awaiting Senate action.

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!