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Weather ⛅️
It's Mostly Cloudy and 29.72 degrees in Burlington, VT. Today's forecast: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Today's high will be 35.48 °F and tonight's low will be 7.6 °F. Sunset will be at 04:31 PM.
January 8 in Vermont History 📅
Jacob Collamer, Vermont U.S. Representative, Judge, U.S. Senator, U.S. Postmaster-General, b. Troy, N.Y., 1791
News 📰
- Vermont Law School opens new legal clinic office in Burlington via VTDigger
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, center, and Vermont Law School President and Dean Thomas McHenry cut the ribbon outside VLS’ new Burlington office. Photo by Jacob Dawson/VTDigger BURLINGTON — Vermont Law School opened a new office in Burlington Tuesday that will focus on supporting immigrants. School and city officials cut the ribbon ...
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 11:02 PM
- AHS leader briefs House panel on women’s prison probe, reform proposals via VTDigger
Mike Smith, Vermont’s secretary of Human Services, discusses the conditions at the women’s prison in South Burlington before the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions on Tuesday. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Vermont Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith testified Tuesday just hours after this year’s legislative ...
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 10:36 PM
- Steps to End Domestic Violence seek help from Burlington via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) A Chittenden County domestic violence shelter is asking the city of Burlington for more money for a new shelter. Administrators of ‘Steps to End Domestic Violence’ say they’re running out of space at the current shelter and they want to expand it. Executive Director Ana Burke says the safe house has seven bedrooms ...
Wednesday, January 08, 2020 05:31 AM
- Vermont Law School Unveils a Burlington Office via Seven Days
Vermont Law School planted a flag in Burlington Tuesday with the opening of an office that will serve as an immigration legal clinic, admissions outlet and classroom. "We're thrilled to be here," Thomas McHenry, dean and president of the South Royalton-based school, said during the ribbon cutting for the new office at 162 St. Paul Street.
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 10:38 PM
- Connecticut man who threatened Trump, Burlington airport, pleads guilty via WCAX3
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) Federal prosecutors say a Connecticut man who threatened to kill President Donald Trump and made numerous threats against others-- including the Burlington, Vermont, school district, airport, city civic institutions and public officials-- has pleaded guilty. Gary Joseph Gravelle pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District ...
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 08:29 PM
- Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking Dried Beans via Seven Days
season with salt and pepper and eat, or move them to a heatproof container to cool in their cooking liquid for later use. Find locally grown dried beans at the Burlington Farmers Market and several Vermont co-ops and independent markets.
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 07:23 PM
Events 🎭
- 🎟 Theater
Staff Picks via Seven Days
at Flynn MainStage
Who hasn’t dreamed of something more? The hit Broadway play Waitress follows Jenna, a small-town server and pie maker who longs to shake things up when a local baking contest — and a new love interest — present fresh opportunities. Propelled by original music and lyrics by pop singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles and a book by screenwriter Jessie Nelson, the Tony Award-nominated play serves up equal parts humor and heart. Actor Bailey McCall plays the lead in the touring production of the show that the Hollywood Reporter calls “a musical that speaks to anyone who has ever yearned to escape the drudgery of everyday life.”
Wed., Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m. and Thu., Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m.
- 🏘 Community
'Moving From Scarcity to Stability: Empowerment and Advancement of Women and Families' via Seven Days
at Champlain Room & Terrace at Champlain College
Community members join United Way Women United for breakfast and a fireside chat followed by an activity focused on resources for advancing financial stability for working women and families.
Wed., Jan. 8, 8:30-11 a.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Yoga4Cancer via Seven Days
at Sangha Studio — North
Meant for anyone affected by the illness, this class aims to help participants manage treatment side effects and recovery.
Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. Continues through July 31
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Resilience Flow via Seven Days
at Sangha Studio — Pine
Individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries engage in a gentle yoga practice.
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Continues through July 31
- 🎵 Music
Old North End Neighborhood Band Teen Music Jam via Seven Days
at Boys & Girls Club (Burlington)
Be they accomplished or beginner musicians, young players find harmony in the traditional music of Burlington's past and present immigrant groups.
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
- 🗣 Language
Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced English Language Classes via Seven Days
at Fletcher Free Library
Learners take communication to the next level.
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Most Liked #BurlingtonVT or #BTV Tweets 🐦
- @OneNorthAvenue
Last night, @OneNorthAvenue swore in new leadership, Chief Jennifer Morrison, in front of former Chief Kevin P. Scully and Mayor @MiroBTV Weinberger. Her steady hand now has the helm as we work to keep #BTV safe, with and for our neighbors. https://t.co/h4GaXc0bbM
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01/07/2020 19:53:42
- @paulheintz
Four years ago today, @realDonaldTrump brought his campaign for the presidency to Burlington, Vt. He still owes the city $8,500 for security expenses, @clamdin reports.
(Bonus: @BarackObama owes #BTV $5,900 — but @BernieSanders paid his bill.)
https://t.co/GsRgOepMmY
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01/07/2020 21:15:28
- @sevendaysvt
The @realDonaldTrump campaign, which raised $46 million during the fourth quarter of 2019, still owes Burlington $8,500 for services rendered during a January 7, 2016, rally https://t.co/phJqKNJjqm #btv https://t.co/gaT6LEl0UQ
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01/08/2020 00:04:02
- @BurlingtonElec
You can now get up to $17,800 in rebates and incentives on an #electricCar if you're in #BurlingtonVt. Yes, really. Visit our site for details https://t.co/Y1XJppL1G3
#btv #netzeroenergy #ev
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01/07/2020 21:20:56
- @HippiesPlowVT
Amazing to now see the Burlington Police Union resorting to the same level of public shaming and propaganda we’ve seen from department leaders via official channels. Hate to see this lack of community-justice trickle throughout the department. #btvcc #btv https://t.co/OFJB7Jo2IU
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01/07/2020 20:09:24
Dave's Corner 💭
I've started running ads for BTV Daily on Twitter and so far these are more effective than our Facebook ads. Subscriber growth had slowed for a while but now we are back in the swing of things. Once we hit a certain threshold, I'll release a survey to better understand how our subscribers found out about us.
Dave (@davekopec)
Latest Issues from SeeClickFix 👁
- Traffic/Street Signs: NON Stop Sign
I am the owner and occupant of 18 Adsit Court and have been living at this address for almost two decades. Over the years, I've seen the sidewalk plow either tear up my yard in an attempt to avoid the no parking sign or take out the no parking sign altogether. This occurs because the sidewalk plow is wider than the sidewalk. I thought the city had given up replacing the signs, but now it looks like you plan on putting up a new sign - someone from DPW hammered in a post about a foot from where the old sign was (notice the metal at the right in the dirt) probably as an indicator of where the new sign should go.
If you really feel you must install a new sign, please place the new sign closer to the road. Where you have the wood post is closer to the sidewalk than the previous sign was located. If the new sign were to be placed where that wood post is, the odds of both property damage and sign damage by the sidewalk plow will increase.
Also, the sign up the street in front of 26 Adsit was taken out by the sidewalk plow a winter or two ago
18 Adsit Ct Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, January 08, 2020 07:43 AM
- Recycling - Missed Pickup
Business continues to use the city to pick up their recycling.
92 North St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, January 08, 2020 05:49 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Lots of abandoned property, trash, and a canoe from a former homeless site
Burlington 05401 United States
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 07:36 PM
- Transportation and Parking Improvement Request
The Allen House parking lot at UVM which also is used for UVM Admissions has hundreds of employees and visitors use it every day. It is frequently hard and dangerous to pull out and in because cars waiting at nearby major stoplight at Main St are blocking the entrance. There have been accidents here with people pulling out and not being able to see people through the stopped traffic as well. I would like to recommend painting lines and a Do Not Block Driveway sign you try and make it more obvious and safer for folks to pull in and out of this busy lot. Thanks!
122–130 S Prospect St Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 07:34 PM
- Snow Plowing
so, um, do we not plow the sidewalk on Crowley St?
16 Crowley St Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 06:02 PM
- Transportation and Parking Improvement Request
39 Bradley St - There is a "no parking" sign on the Bradley Street side of the YMCA. It is being requested to have this sign removed. The space is clearly painted for parking and all who use the YMCA and park on the street assumed this would be removed after construction. Cars are being towed daily and the tow truck blocks the entrance to the YMCA.
Bradley St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 03:05 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Speaker on the green belt.
64 Lafountain St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 03:01 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Pile of tires against post on green belt.
70 Rose St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 02:59 PM
- Manhole Cover
Manhole cover is loose and is causing nuisance
145 Starr Farm Rd Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 01:06 PM
- Street Pavement Condition
Potholes are getting out of control. Please fill. Worst one is in the single lane, south-bound.
Barrett St & Us-2 Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 12:55 PM
- Sidewalk
Simon's sandwich board sign is blocking the ramp between the sidewalk and crosswalk, which will make it very difficult for anyone in a wheelchair to cross the street. I was in my car, or else I would have moved it! Thank you!
Monroe St & Park St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 09:19 AM
Random Burlingtonian Quote of the Day 📝
It appears that mankind in this life are not agents of trial for eternity, but that they will eternally remain agents of trial. To suppose that our eternal circumstances will be unalterably fixed in happiness or misery, in consequence of the agency or transactions of this temporary life, is inconsistent with the moral government of God, and the progressive and retrospective knowledge of the human mind. God has not put it into our power to plunge ourselves into eternal woe and perdition; human liberty is not so extensive, for the term of human life bears no proportion to eternity succeeding it; so that there could be no proportion between a momentary agency, (which is liberty of action,) or probation, and any supposed eternal consequences of happiness or misery resulting from it.
—Ethan Allen
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