Politics & Government

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 03/25/2015

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 Mayor's Show: Youth Involvement in Local Government 03/25/2015

Host Mayor Miro Weinberger speaks with Anna Marchessault, Caroline Saba, both members of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, Danielle Mund and Sandi Omanovic, both City Hall Interns, on their involvement in local government affairs.

Essex Town School District Budget Presentation 03/24/2015

School Board Chair Kim Gleason is joined by Superintendent Mark Andrews in presenting the proposed 2016 Essex Town School District Budget. Schools in the Essex Town School District are: Essex Elementary School, Founders School (grades 4 and 5), and Essex Middle School. More information: http://www.edline.net/pages/Essex_Town_SD

Essex Junction Trustees 03/24/2015

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. The position of president and vice president are decided (appointed) through a vote of the board itself. This was a function of a charter update at the 2010 annual meeting. 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. Agenda items for this meeting can be found at: http://essexjunction.org/

Colchester Selectboard 03/24/2015

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

Municipal Updates: Burlington City Update 03/23/2015

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. http://www.burlingtonvt.gov

Watch the full meeting here: Burlington City Council Meeting

Municipal Updates: Williston Town Update 03/23/2015

Town Manager's Report to the Selectboard for March 23, 2015. The Selectboard meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Williston Town Hall. http://www.town.williston.vt.us

150th Anniversary of the Burlington Police Department 03/23/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy makes a special presentation to the Burlington Police Department on the occasion of its 150th anniversary celebration, held in conjunction with the annual Queen City Police Foundation luncheon.

Under the Dome: Education Financing & Restructuring 03/23/2015

Chittenden County Senator David Zuckerman(P/D) is joined by House Education Committee Chair Dave Sharpe (D-Addison 4), Representatives Kurt Wright (R-Chitt 6-1), Tim Jerman (D-Chitt 8-2) to discuss education.

Williston Selectboard 03/23/2015

The Selectboard is a five member elected board. There are three positions elected for a three year term and two positions elected for a two year term on a staggered basis. The board is responsible for setting the general policy direction, passing ordinances, setting the tax rate, reviewing the budget, supervising the Town Manager and a host of other related tasks. Find the full minutes for this meeting at Williston website.

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!