Politics & Government

Don't Frack Vermont Forum 03/28/2012

This panel discusses on the implications of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” for natural gas in Vermont. VPIRG co-hosts this public forum alongside VNRC, and 350.org bringing International, and local experts tell their stories. The panelist included Bill McKibben – author, environmentalist and Schumann Distinguished Scholar, Middlebury College, Paul Burns – Executive Director, VPIRG, Wes Gillingham – Program Director, Catskill Mountainkeepers, a leading anti-fracking group in NY, Tracy Bach – Professor of Law, Vermont Law School, and Ginny Lyons – Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee. This video is produced by Arthur Hynes.

Lake Champlain Chamber: Press Conference on Cloud Computing or Software as a Service 03/28/2012

Speakers include members of the Vermont business community and State Senators Vince Illuzi and Diane Snelling, Representatives Sam Young, Heidi Scherermann. Recorded at the offices of Dealer.com. More information on the issue visit: Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce .

Burlington Mayor's Show: Bob Kiss Retrospective 03/28/2012

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Mayor's Assistant Joe Reinart and Mayor Bob Kiss on his 6 years as Mayor of the Queen City.

St. Michael's College: L.Z. Granderson, National CNN Columnist - "DARE YOU TO MOVE" 03/28/2012

"Dare You To Move" is an account of LZ Granderson’s journey from poverty, physical abuse, and gang culture in Detroit to being the most openly gay man working in sports today. The one time Detroit gang member is now a sought-after commentator on pivotal topics such as race, gender and politics, in addition to sports. LZ Granderson is African-American, openly-gay, Christian, and one of ESPN’s most popular columnists. Sponsored by Saint Michael’s Common Ground, as well as Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Activities, Residential Life and Athletics.

Under the Dome: Under the Golden Dome: Week 12, 2012 03/27/2012

Twelfth of the 2012 Vermont Legislative Session. Produced by Rick McMahan

Essex Junction Trustees 03/27/2012

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.

Colchester Selectboard 03/27/2012

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

City Council Work Session 03/26/2012

Burlington City Council work session.

Burlington Board of Finance 03/26/2012

The City of Burlington's Board of Finance meeting. Their responsibility is to allocate the city's funds into appropriate departments. More information on the Board's makeup and meeting times and agendas can be found here.

: South Burlington City Council 03/26/2012

The South Burlington City Council is made up of 5 citizens who live in the City of South Burlington, elected at-large by the voters of the City. These five councilors sit with 2-3 year terms expiring in an annual rotation. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month to conduct business of the City and carry out the provisions of the City Charter. Special or emergency meetings can be called in the event that an urgent need arises for City Council authorization. City Council meetings are held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 6pm.

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!