Starting Over Strong Vermont - American Sign Language - 03/20/2024
Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the Starting Over Strong Vermont (SOS-VT) program where people can get help after a disaster.
For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org
To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ
Starting Over Strong Vermont - Swahili - 03/20/2024
Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the Starting Over Strong Vermont (SOS-VT) program where people can get help after a disaster.
For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org
To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission - 03/20/2024
For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, please visit ccrpcvt.org/about-us/commission/agendas-minutes.
Starting Over Strong Vermont - English - 03/20/2024
Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the Starting Over Strong Vermont (SOS-VT) program where people can get help after a disaster.
For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org
To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ
Comments About Temporary Homeless Shelter in Downtown Burlington - 03/20/2024
Mayor Weinberger provides comment about the temporary homeless shelter in Downtown Burlington on Cherry Street.
Vermont Senate Committee on Appropriations - Discussion of S. 181 Community Media Public Benefit Bill - 03/20/2024
Discussion of the Community Media Public Benefit Bill S.181 at the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
S.181 passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today with a 5-2 vote (Sears and Westman voted no). And they did talk about creating a line item in the Secretary of State’s budget, which is one of our goals – Senator Kitchel committed to doing that on the record. There will a base appropriation for VAN in the Senate version of the budget. The amount is still to be determined, and we likely won’t know the amount until late in the legislative session, but they understand clearly that we are aiming for a $3m/year appropriation. Senator Kitchel confirmed that there would be a line item in the Secretary of State’s office for VAN, but the appropriation will run separately in the budget bill. Senator Kitchel said she was not sure of the amount at this time because they have to consider it in the overall context of the budget, but she understands what the request is.
S.181 Senate Finance version of the bill:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/Senate%20Appropriations/Bills/S.181/S.181~Kirby%20Keeton~As%20Recommended%20By%20the%20Senate%20Committee%20on%20Finance~3-20-2024.pdf
CANUSA Project - 03/20/2024
Meghan O'Rourke, CCTV, hosts a conversation with George Weller about the CANUSA project.
Burlington Wards 4 and 7 NPA Meeting - Bylaws - 03/20/2024
For more information on the Burlington Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPA) and their current procedures and meeting dates, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CEDO/Neighborhood-Services/Neighborhood-Planning-Assemblies.
Total Solar Eclipse - English - 03/19/2024
Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the total solar eclipse that will happen in Vermont on April 8, 2024.
For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org
To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ
Williston Town Update - 03/19/2024
The Town Manager reports for the Williston Selectboard. - Town.Williston.vt.us.
Total Solar Eclipse - Swahili - 03/19/2024
Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the total solar eclipse that will happen in Vermont on April 8, 2024.
For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org
To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ
Total Solar Eclipse - American Sign Language - 03/19/2024
Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the total solar eclipse that will happen in Vermont on April 8, 2024.
For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org
To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ
South Burlington Development Review Board - 03/19/2024
For more information on the South Burlington Development Review Board and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit southburlingtonvt.gov/government/city_committees_boards/development_review_board_drb.php.
All Things LGBTQ - News - 03/19/2024
Provided by ORCA Media:
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning Community presents local and national news. Recorded on March 19, 2024.
Faith and Climate Action - 03/19/2024
Host Debbie Ingram, Executive Director of VIA, chats with VIA Leaders Rev. Devon Thomas, Catherine Bock, and Nancy McClellan to discuss faith and climate action.
Decriminalize Vermont: decrimvermont.org
Drug Policy Alliance: drugpolicy.org
More information at: (802) 651-8889 | office@viavt.org | www.viavt.org
Total Solar Eclipse - French - 03/19/2024
Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about the total solar eclipse that will happen in Vermont on April 8, 2024.
For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org
To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ
Net Zero Energy Roadmap Update - 03/19/2024
From the Mayor's Office:
Mayor Miro Weinberger and Burlington Electric Department (BED), joined by partners, announce significant progress toward the City’s goal to achieve net zero energy by 2030 and exciting new programs and incentives to accelerate electrification. Guests include Darren Springer, Burlington Electric Department General Manager; Ben Edgerly Walsh, VPIRG Climate & Energy Program Director; and Amy Demetrowitz, Champlain Housing Trust Chief Operating Officer.
Vermont House Progressive Caucus - Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law - 03/19/2024
Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law at the House Progressive Caucus.
On Tuesday, S.55 was briefly discussed in the House Progressive Caucus. Senator Vyhovsky said the bill could have been (and was at one point) stronger but the Vermont League of Cities and Towns strongly opposed a strong version of it - she did not expand on this. She then gave a high level overview of the bill.
S.55 as Passed by the Senate:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0055/S-0055%20As%20Passed%20by%20the%20Senate%20Unofficial.pdf
Burlington Development Review Board - 03/19/2024
For more information on the current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Development Review Board, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/DPI/DRB/Agendas.
Vermont Senate Floor - Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law - 03/19/2024
Discussion of S.55 Update to Open Meeting Law on the Senate Floor.
On Tuesday, S.55 was on the Senate Floor for second reading. Senator Hardy reported for the Senate Government Operations & Military Affairs committee and did a walkthrough of the bill. While presenting the bill, Senator Hardy specifically named VAN as an example of a member of the working group. Senator Hardy offered a floor amendment requiring that members of the working group appointed by the VT League of Cities and Towns and Vermont clerks and treasurers shall represent municipalities of differing populations and geographically diverse areas - the amendment enables a broad swath of the state and small/big towns to be represented. The amendment passed unanimously (and it is linked below). Third reading of the bill was ordered.
S.55 as Passed by the Senate:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0055/S-0055%20As%20Passed%20by%20the%20Senate%20Unofficial.pdf
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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!