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Chittenden Democrats: Preview of the 2018 Legislative Session 12/04/2017

Rep. Mike Yantachka and Senator Ginny Lyons preview the 2018 Legislative Session.

What the Hell Happened on Monday Night? - With City Councilor Max Tracy 12/01/2017

Max Tracy, Burlington City Councilor from Ward 2, sits down with viewers and goes over what happened at Monday night's Burlington City Council meeting regarding the sale of Burlington Telecom, the events leading up to the meeting, and to take any questions from the public.

Artful Word: Burlington City Arts Artist's Talk - Unlawning America with Professor Brian Collier 11/30/2017

The Artful Word presents an artist's talk on the de-lawning of America with Professor Brian Collier.

Leaders for Change Nominee Herb Sinkinson 11/30/2017

Herb Sinkinson invites viewers to cast their votes for the Leaders for Change Award presented by California's Catalyst for Change Organization.

Herb's work with the Burlington, Vermont Probation and Parole Board of the Department of Corrections has been nominated for this award due to their work in Community-Based Restorative Justice.

Channel 17's viewer support will help Herb and his team get national recognition for their important work.

Engagement and Community in the Digital Space 11/29/2017

Presented as part of the Emergent Landscape Critical Conversations speaker series and hosted by the masters programs in Emergent Media. Karen Mittelman, the new executive director at the Vermont Arts Council, leads a discussion with Peter Gilbert, executive director of the Vermont Humanities Council, and Robin Perlah, program director of the masters programs in Emergent Media, on the impact of digital technology on the arts and humanities. They look at the power of digital tools (such as games for change) to enhance learning opportunities and expand access, but also consider the challenges of building genuine community in a digital “town square.” Karen reflects upon her experience as director of the Division of Public Programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in Washington DC, where she was instrumental in funding digital projects, such as Walden, A Game.

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 11/29/2017

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 fourth Wednesday of the month.

Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Toward a Livable City: The Champlain Parkway - A Road to Nowhere 11/29/2017

Charles Simpson seeks a more livable urban experience in Burlington, Vermont.

On this episode, Charles sits down with former Burlington Public Works Director Steve Goodkind and Community Planner Diane Gayer to figure out what the deal is with the Champlain Parkway, a decades-dormant transit project sitting beneath the highway interchange by the border of Burlington and South Burlington, Vermont.

Burlington Police Commission 11/28/2017

The Burlington Police Commissioners meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Burlington Police Department Community Room, 1 North Avenue. There is a Public Forum at the beginning of each meeting where members of the public may address the Commission.

Meetings are noticed via the Burlington Police Department website, the City of Burlington website, and via local media. If a meeting is cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled, information will be on the BPD website, the City website, and via local media. When possible, a sign will also be posted on the Administrative entrance door to BPD.

The latest approved Police Commission Meeting Minutes and Upcoming Meeting Agendas are posted on their website at: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/police

Common Good Vermont: Giving Tuesday 2017 Kickoff 11/28/2017

Giving Tuesday is a worldwide celebration of philanthropy that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Guests from Age Well, Steps to End Domestic Violence, 1% for the Planet, and the Children's Literacy Foundation join Common Good Vermont's Barrie Silver in kicking off Giving Tuesday 2017.

Learn more and find a list of participating nonprofits at www.commongoodvt.org.

In the World of Winooski: The Budget Process 11/28/2017

Winooski Mayor Seth Leonard shares how his city determines their capital requirements every fiscal year.

For more information: www.WinooskiVT.org or Follow on Facebook | DowntownWinooski.org | WinooskiRec.com

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