Town Meeting TV Volunteers - 08/17/2022

Quinn Mlynarick's take on volunteering at Town Meeting TV during the Live at 5:25 programs.

Interview with Orly Yadin about the Vermont International Film Festival 2022 - 08/17/2022

Mariah Riggs interviews Orly Yadin from VTIFF. 

Orly Yadin, Executive Director of VTIFF since Jan 2012, is a filmmaker and producer of both documentaries and animation films and series. Prior to making films, she was a film researcher on historical programmes and since 2001 has been Managing Director of Footage Farm – an archival footage collection. Orly has also taught documentary film history and theory in universities in England and at Burlington College. In 1995 she co-founded and ran Halo Productions specializing in animation films. Many of Halo’s short films won international awards at festivals, and one, Silence, was shortlisted for the Academy Awards. Orly became a VT resident in 2004 and has been a US citizen since 2010. 

This year's festival will take place October 21-30, 2022. Located at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center with some virtual options and a satellite venue at The Savoy Theater in Montpelier.

For more information: www.vtiff.org

August 2022 Updates - 08/17/2022

Reed Parker, Chair of the Williston Energy Committee, joins host Erik Wells to discuss the work of the committee after its formation earlier this year and the work ahead. Later, catch up on news and notes around town in the Community Notebook segment.

Panel 1: Department of Defense Cyber Institutes - 08/16/2022

From Norwich University:

This event includes panel discussions on Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Institutes, future technology in cybersecurity, and the state of cybersecurity in Vermont.

Moderator: COL Sharon Hamilton, USA (Ret.), Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Norwich University
Panelists: COL Chris Evans, USA; COL Chris Mitchiner, USA (Ret.); COL Linda Riedel, USA

Special Presentation Honoring U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy - 08/16/2022

From Norwich University:

This event includes panel discussions on Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Institutes, future technology in cybersecurity, and the state of cybersecurity in Vermont.

In this special presentation, Sen. Patrick Leahy is honored for his service and support for cyber-security development in Washington DC.

Futures Collegiate Baseball - Lake Monsters - 08/16/2022

The Futures Collegiate Baseball League Championship took place in Burlington, VT. Vermont's Lake Monsters team finished in second place.

Second Keynote with Eric Goldstein - 08/16/2022

From Norwich University:

This event includes panel discussions on Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Institutes, future technology in cybersecurity, and the state of cybersecurity in Vermont.

Keynote 2: Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Colchester Planning Commission - 08/16/2022

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Colchester Planning Commission, please reference the meeting agendas at clerkshq.com/Colchester-vt.

Panel 2: Future Technology in Cybersecurity - 08/16/2022

From Norwich University:

This event includes panel discussions on Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Institutes, future technology in cybersecurity, and the state of cybersecurity in Vermont.

Moderator: Annette Redmond, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intelligence Policy and Coordination, Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Panelists: Ashleigh Chambers, Mary Knapp, John Wintrow

Opening and Keynote with Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner - 08/16/2022

From Norwich University:

This event includes panel discussions on Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Institutes, future technology in cybersecurity, and the state of cybersecurity in Vermont.

Welcome Remarks are provided by Mark Anarumo, PhD, Maj Gen (VSM), President of Norwich University.

Remarks are also provided by Commissioner Michael Harrington, Vermont Department of Labor.

The keynote is provided by Lieutenant General Robert J. Skinner (USAF), Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and Commander of the Joint Force Headquarters, Department of Defense Information Network, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

Panel 3: Cybersecurity in Vermont and Closing Remarks - 08/16/2022

Panel discussions on Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Institutes, future technology in cybersecurity, and the state of cybersecurity in Vermont and dedication of Senator Patrick Leahy Center for Cybersecurity at Norwich University.

Moderator: Scott Carbee, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Vermont
Panelists: Cheri Ayoub, George Donovan, Adam Goldstein

Burlington City Council - 08/15/2022

For more information on the Burlington City Council and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/City-Council-Meeting-Schedule.

Essex Selectboard - 08/15/2022

For more information on the Essex Selectboard and their current procedures and meeting dates, please reference the agendas at essexvt.org/AgendaCenter/Essex-Selectboard-9.

South Burlington City Council - 08/15/2022

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the South Burlington City Council, please visit www.southburlingtonvt.gov/calendar.php.

Burlington Board of Finance - 08/15/2022

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Board of Finance, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/BOF/Schedule.

Video Magazine - Sparrow - 08/15/2022

From Media Factory:

Photos Model by James Gero.

Burlington City Update - 08/15/2022

The Burlington City Council and the Mayor report on general city affairs. - burlingtonvt.gov

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

South Burlington City Update - 08/15/2022

The South Burlington City Council makes announcements and the City Manager reports. - SBVT.gov

Straight Talk Vermont - Elaine Wang - 08/12/2022

Host Bruce Wilson interviews Elaine Wang, City Manager of Winooski.

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