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Collaborative Planning for Airport Noise Abatement 12/09/2013

The Cities of South Burlington and Burlington announce next steps fpr a collaborative planning process with the Chamberlin School neighborhood, Burlington International Airport and other interested parties made possible in part by the award of a Municipal Planning Grant. The collaborative planning process will address issues related to noise abatement and the future use of purchased properties in the greater BTV/Chamberlin School neighborhood.

Participants in the press conference include: Pam Mackenzie, Chair, South Burlington City Council - Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City of Burlington - Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development - Colonel Joel Clark, Vermont National Guard - David Young, Superintendent, South Burlington School District - Michele Boomhower, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission - Representatives of the Vermont Congressional Delegation

Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 11/14/2013

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 2 & 3 meet the second Thursday of the month. Meeting place: McClure Multi-Generational Center 241 North Winooski Avenue, Next to QTees.

People and the Planet Planes Rally 10/28/2013

A rally of those opposed to the basing of the F-35 at Burlington International Airport, prior to the Burlington City Council's public forum on the issue.

Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 10/10/2013

Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 09/26/2013

People Before Planes: Stop the F-35 07/09/2013

For over 40 years, the US airforce has based the F-16 planes at the US national guard station at the Burlington airport in South Burlington, VT. The Burlington airport is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, with many families and low income people living in the area.

Five years ago, the air force modified the way the F-16 planes took off, dramatically increasing the noise levels. As a result, many residents surrounding the airport could no longer live in their homes. Through a federal program, 200 homes in South Burlington have been bought and families moved out. These homes now sit vacant.

Now there is a proposal for the Air Force to base the F-35 at the Burlington airport. The F-35 is a new warplane under development that would be up to 4 times as loud as the F16s. Basing the F-35s at the Burlington airport would result in 7,700 people living in an area that the Air Force deems not suitable for residential use” In addition, residents in Winooski and Williston would live in the crash zone for the F-35.

Millions of dollars from corporate developers and business groups have been spent to bring the F-35's to Burlington. These developers are interested in expanding the airport and building hotels and other commercial properties. This will be much easier when thousands of working class people are forced to leave their homes because of the impacts of the F-35s.

This is the story of everyday people organizing to stop the F-35s, and demanding that their elected representatives put people before planes and corporate interests.

The F-35 Fighter Jet - Dispelling the Myths 05/30/2013

Pierre Sprey, co-designer of the F-16 and the A-10 jets is joined by Col. Rosanne Greco, retired from the US Air Force and a member of the South Burlington City Council, and host Matt Kelly, to discuss many of the myths surrounding the F-35 Fighter jet. More information at www.stopthef35.com

Near & Far: Chris Hurd - F-35 Opponent 05/24/2013

Host Richard Kemp talks with Chris Hurd, Member of the Stop The F-35 Coalition. more information: www.stopthef35.com - www.saveourskiesvt.org

Under the Dome: Candidates for Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard 02/19/2013

The Senate Democratic Caucus and Statehouse Republican Caucus interview candidates for the adjutant general position of Vermont National Guard. Candidates are:

Air Guard Brig. General Steven Cray, Patent Lawyer James Marc Leas, Retired Army Col. Michael Bullock, and Army Col. Darryl Ducharme. A joint sessin vote on the candidates takes place on February 21st.

Sandy Baird Commentary: Sandy Baird Commentary - Think Globally, Act Locally 09/08/2011

Community activist and lawyer, Sandy Baird proffers commentary on timely political topics.

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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!