Vermontitude interview with Dr. Bob Tortolani
In this Vermontitude video webcast, host Peter “Fish” Case chats with guest Dr. Bob Tortolani about the Vets Town Hall at the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5. Watch this ten-minute interview here.
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2019 was our third year in Chittenden County (and the year we moved from Contois to McCarthy Arts Center at Saint Michael’s College). Community College of Vermont again hosted a Vets Town Hall in Rutland, and added a location in Saint Johnsbury.
First-ever Family Vets Town Hall
On Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, community members gathered at an event where family members of veterans were invited to speak about their experiences. Everyone – veterans, family, and nonveterans – was encouraged to attend and listen. “I have often felt that the burdens of war weigh heavier upon our families back home,” says event emcee…
2025 Vets Town Halls in print and on air
Local news outlets are a huge part of getting the word out about Vets Town Halls, and we’re grateful to these publications and programs! Letter to the Editor Interviews Post-event coverage Pre-event coverage
ABC22: Veterans and families share experiences at town hall
Colchester, VT– Veterans and families of veterans gathered on St. Michael’s campus at the ‘Family Vets Town Hall’ where attendees shared their experiences. Veterans typically share stories at the town hall events, but Sunday was the first day that family members of veterans were invited to speak as well. Read more.
2022 Rutland, Lyndon, & Colchester Vets Town Halls in the press
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VTH speaker Maureen Dwyer and emcee Jon Turner on Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition’s Mikaela Lefrak interviewed Vietnam veterans Maureen Dwyer and Perry Melvin on Veterans Day 2024. This episode focuses on Dwyer’s and Melvin’s experiences in Vietnam, and Maureen also shares her experiences speaking at Vets Town Halls. Towards the end of the episode, Vets Town Hall emcee and board member Jon Turner discusses our programming….
