Updates to 2018 EE Local Grants Request for Proposals The EE Local Grants Request for Proposals (RFP), originally issued in January, has been modified in order to expand the scope of the environmental issues that can be addressed. The changes to the RFP provide applicants with greater flexibility to address environmental issues relevant to their […]
Continue readingHi everyone, We have been working with a UVM class and Local Motion on our renewal application for the Bicycle Friendly Community program and just submitted our application in February. A new component is a public survey, which replaces the “local reviewer” position they used to have on their committee. The survey also aligns […]
Continue readingEach year, adults and students join the Spectrum Sleep Out in solidarity with homeless young adults in Vermont. They spend one night sleeping outside and raise funds to give homeless and at-risk youth a warm meal, a safe place to sleep, counseling, mentoring, and coaching on life skills. We anticipate over 100 adults at the Executive Sleep Out […]
Continue readingPlease consider donating to Green Up Vermont on line 29 of your Vermont State Income Tax Return. Donations support the Green Up Day program, which is May 5th, 2018, always the first Saturday in May. Launched in 1970 by Governor Deane Davis, Green Up Day is an annual statewide event, when over 22,000 volunteers come together to remove […]
Continue readingFor those who are interested, here are some opportunities to learn more about candidates for local BTV elections in advance of Town Meeting Day on Tuesday, March 6. Still need to get registered to Vote? You can use Champlain’s TurboVote account or the State of Vermont form here. General information about the March 6th Election, including sample ballots, can be found […]
Continue readingUnited Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings Week of December 25, 2017 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME! United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection search platform connects you to hundreds of volunteer needs with local nonprofits. Go to www.unitedwaynwvt.galaxydigital.com or contact us at volctr@unitedwaynwvt.org or 860-1677 to find a more needs. […]
Continue readingI hope you can join us and voice your opinion on what would help stabilize Burlington’s neighborhoods. You are invited (and send this others too): Interactive Community Open House Tues., Dec. 12th Join us anytime between 3 and 7 PM City Hall, Contois Auditorium Please give us your reaction to work completed so far on a […]
Continue readingMy EHS 100 class partnered with Jen Colman to craft a donation drive for the Howard Center. Jen spoke to my class a few weeks ago. The students learned how the Center functions and sustains itself. Needless to say, the success of the Center relies heavily upon its community’s support… yes, that includes US! A […]
Continue readingE-BIKE DISCOUNT OFFER Burlington Electric Department is offering its customers $200 off an electric bike or conversion kit at four Burlington bike retail shops. Bring your ID along with a piece of mail with your name and Burlington address to receive a $200 point-of-sale rebate on an e-bike or e-bike conversion kit. How do I […]
Continue readingAs we get nearer to winter break, we wanted to keep you up to date on Shuttle Schedules. See below for a day by day breakdown: Dec. 11-15 – Exam Week – All Shuttles run like normal Saturday Dec. 16 – Weekend Shuttle on Saturday Only. No Sunday Shuttle on the 17th. Dec. 18-22 – […]
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