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UD #3 Board meeting, followed by the UD #3 Annual Meeting, followed by the informational meeting on the proposed consolidated board. Click here for the agenda. Recorded 2/23/16. (Description continues…)[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] Middlebury Union Middle School participated in the Big Change Roundup, raising funds for the The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. This assembly was student-created, and features acts by faculty to reward student fund-raising goals, as well as special recognition of one young cowboy. Recorded 2/5/16. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: MCTV
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] Meet the candidates running for school board seats on ACSU and the proposed consolidated board. Recorded 2/21/16. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third] Producer: MCTV
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] ID #4 (Mary Hogan School) Board Meeting. Click here for the agenda. Recorded 2/8/16. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: MCTV
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]This multi-term member of the Middlebury Selectboard talks with characteristic charm and poise about his service to the community over the past several years, striving to help our modest town flourish. Nick touches upon some of the controversial and some of the impressive accomplishments of the board, and looks toward its future, creating economic opportunities, encouraging health and well-being, and improving our infrastructure, most notably through the upcoming railway renovation proposal. Nick talks about the expertise he’s gained as an engineer working on some large and high profile projects, and the breadth of vision he’s acquired traveling to an array of culturally diverse places around the globe. Recorded 2/8/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] Cheryl Mitchell talks with Anne Gleason, School Age and Summer Programs Coordinator of the Mary Johnson Children’s Center. Growing Bright Futures is a joint production of Treleven, Building Bright Futures, Let’s Grow Kids, and Middlebury Community Television. Recorded 4/4/16.
For more information on Mary Johnson Children’s Center, visit www.mjccvt.org. Recorded 2/8/16. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Cheryl Mitchell & Dana Anderson
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] Cheryl Mitchell talks with Mike Reiderer, director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes. Growing Bright Futures is a joint production of Treleven, Building Bright Futures, Let’s Grow Kids, and Middlebury Community Television. Recorded 2/8/16.
For more information about the “Free My Ride” campaign that Mike mentioned, visit: http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/tobacco. [/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Cheryl Mitchell & Dana Anderson
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] The captivating new Executive Director of Emerge Vermont talks about her role in the organization, and its core mission to encourage, support and train Democratic women to run for government office on every level, from the local to the federal. Ruth speaks with poise, humor and vigor about the ways in which women are deterred from political participation both culturally and structurally, and how critical it is to the flourishing of our democracy and our society that they be drawn in. The conversation veers headlong into feminism, the shortcomings of androcentric governance, and the inspiring example of Madeleine Kunin – the Chair of the Board of Emerge Vermont, the former Governor of the State, and, according to Ruth, a consummate lady. Ruth touches upon her role as Chair of the Mary Hogan (ID4) School Board and deftly explains the upcoming merger. An absorbing show, swimming with wisdom, jocularity and, above all, glamour. Recorded 2/4/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] This veteran Selectboard member and esteemed scholar talks about his enduring commitment to serve the people of Middlebury. Victor speaks about the vital issues facing residents, most notably the railway bridge renovation project, but also taxes, municipal services, economic development and the Town’s relationship with the College – conveying his acute sense of the complexity of these issues and offering to contribute his insight and dedication steering the community through them so it can continue to flourish. This warm and engaging show also contains a riveting introduction to British Empiricist, John Locke – including some delectable forays into his personal life. Recorded 2/3/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] Local business owner, excavator operator, maple sugarer, mother and Middlebury Selectboard candidate, Heather talks about her desire to serve the community in local government. She stresses how crucial it is to have diversity on the Selectboard, both for breadth of expertise and representation, and states how she believes she would meet that need. Heather talks about her experience attending meetings and serving on local committees, gaining an appreciation for the issues and how local politics functions, and she touches upon some of the key areas of concern for the community, most particularly the impending railway bridge renovation project. A warm and engaging glimpse into the life and vision of this impressive Middlebury resident. Recorded 2/1/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]The President/CEO and the Vice President for Public Relations of Porter Medical Center talk about the expansive role of the organization, and the fundamental shifts that are redefining the role of healthcare providers in our communities – and our understanding of health itself. A tremendously enlightening show concerning a topic of profound significance to us all. Lynn and Ron do a fabulous job describing the challenges facing the industry, while at the same time conveying an inspiring vision of a more preventative, health-driven model of healthcare. Recorded 1/28/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] Dick talks about his candidacy for the Middlebury Selectboard. He describes his experience serving on the Planning Commission and working for many years as a professional contractor overseeing a vast array of construction projects, including some of considerable size and significance. He speaks to how this expertise will be crucial as we contemplate moving forward with the Downtown railway renovation project, which looks set to radically impact the Town on every level – then goes on to share his perspective on various fundamental issues, from taxes, to economic development to our aging population. A great introduction to this eminently qualified contender. Recorded 1/28/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux
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The dynamic and exceedingly articulate Vice President of Philanthropy at
the Vermont Community Foundation talks about the core mission of the
organization, connecting compassionate and socially responsible individuals
with programs and projects that will employ the resources they have to
offer to the best possible effect. Patrick talks with fervor about the
tremendous benefit the Foundation is providing to our communities, gaining
a rich and nuanced sense of the most pressing needs and providing remedy by
funding a broad spectrum of enterprises, from the sweeping to the modest
and innovative. Recorded 1/21/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux
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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]The bright and innovative Director of Education and Program & Outreach Coordinator of Havurah talks about her role in the organization. Sarit shares her enthusiastic vision for the future, providing services and a broad array of programming to the diverse Jewish community – and energetically building connections within the wider community. Her expansive and welcoming view of Havurah and of Judaism is uplifting, and her positive energy is deeply engaging. Recorded 1/14/16.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Jennifer Molineaux