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The Williston 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.

Information on the Burlington Development Review Board is under the City's Planning and Zoning Office.

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.winooskivt.org

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 normally held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 7pm.

Check the City's website for updated information: www.sbvt.gov

Essex Junction Village hosts a special joint meeting of Essex Junction Village Trustees and Essex Town Selectboard at 81 Main Street.

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.

The Town of Essex Selectboard meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the first and third Mondays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 7:00 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call (802) 878-1341.

Feliz dia de las madres/Happy Mothers Day

1ro de Mayo/May Day:

Estuvimos presentes en el primero de mayo poniendo nuestro granito de arena y hablando de las conecciones entre el cambio climático y la migración. Muchos de nosotros salimos de nuestras tierras no por gusto, pero porque las grandes compañías de petróleo entre otras nos estan robando nuestra tierra y dignidad, haciendo muy difícil que nuestras comunidades puedan sostenerse dignamente.

Migrant Justice participated in the May Day event, making the connection between climate change and why people migrate to the USA. Many of us, the farmworkers maintaining the dairy industry, come to the USA not because we want to but because we must. The big oil companies are stealing our dignity and land, making it impossible for our communities to sustain themselves.

Asambleas comunitarias/Community assemblies:

Este sábado 4 de mayo, tendremos una asamblea comunitaria para seguir hablando de nuestros derechos como trabajadores y cómo defenderlos. Estamos en unos tiempos los cuales requiere que nos unamos y luchemos juntos, por esta razón te invitamos a que nos acompañes para hablar de que podemos hacer juntos para defender a nuestra comunidad. Tendremos unas deliciosas carnes asadas, no te lo pierdas.

On May 4, we have our community assembly, where we come together to continue to talk about our human rights and how to defend our basic dignity. We are living in times in which it is necessary to stick together and fight together, therefore we want to invite you to join us and contribute to the conversation about what we can do to defend our community. Also, we will have some very delicious grilled food; don't miss it.

Dia de las madres/Mothers Day

Para nosotros lo latinos el dia de la madre es algo muy especial, muchos estamos lejos de nuestros seres queridos, por eso queremos tomar esta oportunidad para saludar a esas mujeres luchonas que dia a dia luchan para sacarnos adelante. Tenemos una serie de videos y saludos de varios compañeros y compañeras para sus madrecitas. También queremos mandar un mensaje a todas las madres que se encuentran laborando en la industria lechera en Vermont dia a dia para sacar adelante a sus hij@s.

For us, the latino community, Mother's Day is a very special holiday. Many of us are far away from our loved ones, for that reason we want to take the opportunity to congratulate all our hard-working mothers who fight day to day to gives us a better life. We have a series of videos and pictures of Migrant Justice members wishing a happy Mother’s Day to their loved ones. Also, we want to thank all of the mothers who are milking the cows to give their children a better future.

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Alcoholicos anonimos/AA

Muchas veces no reconocemos el alcoholismo como una enfermedad o cómo nos impacta a físicamente y mentalmente o a los que nos rodean. En muchas comunidades hablar del alcoholismo es muy difícil, pero es importante hablar de este tema para aprender cómo vivir de una manera más sana y saludable. Este mayo 11 de 10-11 am en Middlebury hay la oportunidad de llegar y aprender como cuidar nuestra salud y tomar medidas para tratar este problema y la reunión será en español. Lleguemos juntos y eduquémonos cómo vivir mejor y llevar una vida más saludable.

In many communities, talking about problems with alcohol abuse is very difficult and even shameful. Alcohol abuse is a health issue that must be dealt with, because it impacts us physically and mentally and, ultimately, those who surround us. On May 11 from 10-11 in Middlebury, there will be a workshop to learn about how to deal with alcohol abuse and how to go about having a healthier lifestyle. Let's get together and learn together about different ways to be healthier; it will be in Spanish.

For more information, please visit: migrantjustice.net

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, often three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and repeat on Channel 17 at the air times listed below.

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air on Channel 17, typically on Wednesday nights, and live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom).

To watch the full meetings: www.cctv.org/watch-tv/series/burlington-city-council

Town of Essex Planning Commission meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 6:30 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call (802) 878-1343.

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.

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.

The five members of the Essex Junction Planning Commission are appointed by the Village Trustees. The commission meets on the first and third Thursday of each month to review development applications, update the Land Development Code, and assist in the update of the Comprehensive Plan.

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) promotes cooperation among the 19 municipalities of the Chittenden County region.

The South Burlington Development Review Board meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.