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Burlington Happnenings 2/23/09

By snyce | Published: February 23, 2009
Here is your Neighborhood BUZZ for the week of February 23rd (and a bit for this weekend, check it out!) I. Find Local Resources in 2009: Free Tax Help, Food Assistance, Heating and More II. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success III. CEDO to Convene Economic Summit IV. [...]
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VAR legislative summary 2/21/09

By snyce | Published: February 21, 2009
Legislative Update February 15th – February 21st 2009 Permit Reform Permit reform [...]
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Burlington Happenings 2/2/09

By snyce | Published: February 4, 2009
I.  2009 Local Focus Resource Guide Now Available II.  Recognize your Neighbors at the  9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success III.  CEDO to Convene Economic Summit IV.  Volunteers Create Groomed Ski Trail In Burlington’s Intervale V.  A Call for Volunteer “Readers” VI.  GospelFest VII.  Mayoral Candidates Debate at Ohavi Zedek VIII.  The Climate Action Project Update:  Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged! IX.  [...]
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VAR legislative summary 2/2/09

By snyce | Published: February 4, 2009
  State Surplus Lands   The Department of Housing and Community Development is beginning work on two pilot projects where unused state land will be developed into housing projects.  The department has identified two good locations one in Berlin and one in Brandon and is working closely with the towns to meet mutually beneficial goals.  This has the potential to be a good program [...]
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Chittenden County Town agendas 2/2/09

By snyce | Published: February 4, 2009
Burlington         Public Meeting:  There will be a special meeting of the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:30 PM.  The agenda is below.                     I.            Agenda                   II.            Public Forum – Time Certain (7:35 pm): The Public Forum is an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Commission on any relevant issue.                III.            Joint City Council/Planning Commission Committees Recommendations:  The Commission will continue its [...]
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LCRCC week 4

By snyce | Published: February 4, 2009
There are fundamental differences of opinion between the Administration and legislative leaders about the measures that should be taken to address the budgetary, economic, and revenue issues facing the state. Senators Shumlin (D-Windham Co.) and Bartlett (D-Lamoille Co.) returned from a trip to Washington, D.C. where they learned that Vermont stands to receive one billion dollars over the next two years. [...]
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Burlington Happnenings 1/23/09

By snyce | Published: January 23, 2009
  I.  Recognize your Neighbors at the  9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success II.  Burlington Economic Summit III.  Reverse Angle Parking in the Downtown IV.  GospelFest V.  IMANI/New Alpha Dinner VI.  Peace & Justice Center Celebrates 30 years VII.  The Climate Action Project Update:  Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged! VIII.  Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – There is still time!  IX.  Statement & [...]
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VAR legislative summary week 2

By snyce | Published: January 23, 2009
Permit Reform  As part of Governor Douglas’s economic stimulus proposal there is a section devoted to permit reform.  The goals of this proposal include providing greater predictability, expediency and fairness for applicants; as well as reduce agency costs and staff time.  The following is a synopsis of what is being discussed thus far.  Any feed back on these proposals would be welcomed.  Expanding [...]
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LCRCC week 3

By snyce | Published: January 23, 2009
The excitement at the Statehouse about the inauguration of the nation’s 44th President was tempered by Governor Douglas’ budget address on Thursday. Legislators, Statehouse regulars and visitors squeezed into the Democratic caucus room of the Statehouse on Tuesday to watch the inauguration. Two days later, Governor Douglas gave his annual budget address to a joint assembly of the Legislature, outlining his plan [...]
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VAR week 3

By snyce | Published: January 23, 2009
  Presidential inauguration Tuesday Barrack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of these United States of America.  Most of Vermont and the country tuned in to watch the event.  Many hopes have been pinned on the new President, including providing a stimulus package to help boost individual state economies.  We are anxiously awaiting the details of this proposal and to see what [...]
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