Sports & Recreation

Perkins Pier Siting Study Public Outreach Meeting 03/16/2021

Burlington's Parks and Recreation Department holds a public hearing about Perkins Pier - what works, what doesn’t, and what could be envisioned for the future of the site.

Stump the Chumps: Charlie's Boathouse - Tribute to Charlie Auer 02/26/2021

Bill Keogh and Joey Donovan are joined by Charlie Auer, owner of Charlie's Boathouse.

Charlie Auer passed away February 17th, 2021 at the age of 89. In tribute, Bill Keogh says a few words about Charlie and his impact on Burlington before re-airing this episode of Stump the Chumps.

Positively Vermont: The Catamount Trail Association 01/11/2021

Host Dennis McMahon speaks with Greg Maino, Communications Manager of the Catamount Trail Association.

The Catamount Trail Association is a passionate group of backcountry enthusiasts. They have been working since 1984 to create North America’s longest backcountry ski trail, and to expand access to Vermont’s mountain lands. The group believes days spent in the woods with friends are powerful, and that those experiences should be open to everyone. The Catamount Trail Association is a membership and volunteer supported organization.

For more info please visit www.catamounttrail.org

Stump the Chumps: Trivia with Dave Hartnett and Rosaire Longe 12/10/2020

Bill Keogh and Dave Hartnett are joined by Rosaire Longe on the latest virtual installment of Stump The Chumps!

VTDigger FAQ - Covid Winter and Skiing with Win Smith 12/09/2020

Many experts see skiing as a safe, socially distanced option for getting out of the house this year — but Covid-19 is still expected to have a major effect on winter sports areas. What can skiers expect at the slopes? How are resorts ensuring the safety of their guests? And how will state regulations affect skiers and operators? Win Smith, former owner of Sugarbush Resort, joins VTDigger to answer reader questions about the ski season.

More information: vtdigger.org/coronavirus

Maple Street Bike Park - Dig in the Dirt Day 11/03/2020

Ken Signorello and Irene Wrenner share local news about the bike recreation park in Maple Street Park, Essex at the volunteer Dig in the Dirt Day.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City Hall Park Re-Opening 10/16/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger and community partners celebrate the re-opening of City Hall Park. The re-opening ceremony includes reflections on the transformation of the park and the official launch of the new fountain, and will be followed by two days of programming to introduce the community to the revived park.

Mayor Miro Weinberger

Doreen Kraft, Burlington City Arts

Thomas Leavitt, Northfield Savings Bank

Katharine Montstream, Montstream Studios

Jeff Hodgson, Wagner Hodgson

V.J. Comai, City Arborist

Ernie Pomerleau, Pomerleau Real Estate and Pomerleau Family Foundation

Myle Truong, King Street Center

Students from the King Street Center

Stump the Chumps: Going Virtual with Rosaire Longe and Tom Little 08/27/2020

Bill and Joey are joined by Rosaire Longe and Tom Little on this virtual edition of Stump the Chumps.

Migrant Farmworkers' Regional Soccer Tournament 2020 08/01/2020

Migrant Justice and a series of local sponsors host the final match in a regional soccer tournament played by teams of migrant farmworkers from around New England. The event is held at Leddy Park in Burlington, Vermont's New North End.

For more information visit MigrantJustice.net.

Hometown Media Awards 'Stay At Home' Celebration 2020 07/09/2020

The Alliance For Community Media Conference was cancelled for in person meeting and learning, but the Hometown Media Awards celebration proceeded. Here are some excerpts of the winners from this year competition.

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!