St. Johnsbury man elected to Vermont Public Television community council

Jerry Aldredge of St. Johnsbury has been elected to Vermont Public Television's Community Council, an advisory group that helps the statewide public television network respond to the needs and interests of Vermonters.

Aldredge is artistic director of Catamount Arts. With VPT, Catamount Arts presents screenings of PBS documentaries, including the free monthly Community Cinema that includes panel discussions and audience questions.

The next Community Cinema at Catamount Arts is “Solar Mamas” on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

John King, president of Vermont Public Television, said, "We are delighted to have Jerry on VPT’s Community Council. Council members play a vital role in helping VPT serve the state."