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Government Transparency

We talk about government transparency in light of the Burlington and Montpelier financial controversies; discuss the Medical Reserve Corps with Tig Tillinghast; and answer your questions and emails in our recurring mailbag segment.
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Active Geezering

We look at ways seniors can stay active and healthy through nutrition, exercise, travel, and adventure.  Also, Burlington Free Press reporter Terri Hallenbeck fills us in on troubles at Burlington Telecom.

Official says Burlington broke law on telecom

Vermont’s public service commissioner says Burlington broke the law when it used city money to set up a telecommunications service. But Mayor Bob Kiss says the city has done nothing illegal in setting up Burlington Telecom.  

Burlington Telecom to file for expansion

Officials with Burlington’s municipal telephone, cable and Internet service say they expect it will be late Tuesday or Wednesday when they file an expansion plan with the Vermont Public Service Board.

Burlington cable to keep Al-Jazeera

Burlington has signed a contract to continue broadcasting the English-language programming of Al-Jazeera on the city-owned cable television system.