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January 13 in Vermont History 📅
N.H. Legislature gives up claims to Vermont land and urges a speedy statehood, 1781.
News 📰
- Burlington Democrats endorse UVM student body president for Ward 1 via VTDigger
Photo by Aidan Quigley for VTDigger. BURLINGTON — Burlington Democrats endorsed University of Vermont student body president Jillian Scannell for city council in Ward 1 at their caucus Sunday night, setting the stage for three-way race for the seat currently held by Councilor Sharon Bushor, I-Ward 1. Scannell received 27 votes at the caucus ...
Monday, January 13, 2020 09:00 AM
- Tax impact outlined for $210 million South Burlington school upgrade via VTDigger
If you want to keep tabs on Vermont's education news, sign up here to get a weekly email with all of VTDigger's reporting on higher education, early childhood programs and K-12 education policy. Jacob Dawson is VTDigger's Burlington intern. Jacob is a recent graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where he studied journalism and political ...
Sunday, January 12, 2020 02:00 PM
- The Soaring Rate of Suicide by Young People via New York Times
Readers offer their analysis of why they are despondent and how best to help them. Re “ Why Are Young Americans Killing Themselves? ,” by Richard A. Friedman (Op-Ed, nytimes.com, Jan. 6): While I appreciate Dr.
Sunday, January 12, 2020 05:00 PM
- Man connected to multiple Burlington burglaries arrested via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Burlington Police have arrested a man they believe is connected to multiple burglary and larceny cases in the Queen City. Saturday night, officers from the department's Street Crimes Unit located, and arrested 49-year-old Lance Mason on Main St. in Burlington. Mason has 21 previous felony convictions, and 18 misdemeanor ...
Monday, January 13, 2020 02:41 AM
- 2020 Democratic Race Is Wide Open in Iowa as Caucuses Near via New York Times
Presidential candidates have swarmed Iowa’s rolling landscape for more than a year, making their pitch to potential supporters on campuses, county fairgrounds and in high school gymnasiums. But three weeks before the caucuses usher in the Democratic contest,
Monday, January 13, 2020 05:21 AM
- Earthquake reported in northern NY via WCAX3
Seven Days' Eva Sollberger visited with Emily Garrett, a yoga instructor and the owner of Burlington's Laughing River Yoga, to learn how she finds balance in her busy life. Burlington Police have arrested a man they believe is connected to multiple burglary and larceny cases in the Queen City.
Monday, January 13, 2020 11:44 AM
Events 🎭
- 📉 Business
Female Founders Speakers Series: 'Restaurateurs' via Seven Days
at Hotel Vermont
SOLD OUT. Cara Chigazola Tobin of Honey Road, Jaclyn Major of Butch & Babe's, and Eliza Greene of Homestyle Hostel Inn & Restaurant share their experiences as leaders in their industry.
Mon., Jan. 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
- 🎟 Theater
Playmakers via Seven Days
at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts
Playwrights develop new work in a collaborative setting.
Mon., Jan. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mon., Feb. 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mon., March 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Mon., April 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ
Panorama via Seven Days
at Outright Vermont
Joined by a facilitator, parents, caregivers and adult family members of LGBTQ youth ask questions and share their experiences.
Second Monday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m.
- 🍇 Food & Drink
BTV Poly Cocktails via Seven Days
at Deli 126
Those who are polyamorous, in an open relationship or just curious connect over drinks.
Second Monday of every month, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
- 🌳 Environment
350Vermont Burlington Node Meeting via Seven Days
at 350Vermont
Environmentally conscious individuals deepen their involvement in issues related to the climate crisis.
Fourth and Second Monday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Chair Yoga With Sangha Studio via Seven Days
at Heineberg Senior Center
Supported poses promote health and well-being.
Mondays, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
- 🎤 Talks
State of the World Community Discussions via Seven Days
at Fletcher Free Library
Activist Sandy Baird leads an open forum reflecting on and analyzing current events in a nonjudgmental setting.
Mondays, 10 a.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Community Herbal Clinic via Seven Days
at Railyard Apothecary
Supervised clinical interns offer guidance and support to those looking to care for themselves using natural remedies. By appointment only.
Mondays, 4-8 p.m.
- ♟ Games
Magic: The Gathering — Monday Night Modern via Seven Days
at Brap's Magic
Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game.
Mondays, 7-11 p.m.
Most Liked #BurlingtonVT or #BTV Tweets 🐦
- @ScullyBully
Just got home from my first official caucus as a Ward 5 citizen! @KitUnbridledand @Winooski hope we did you proud representing Ward 5! Those are way larger than the meetings in SoBu I was used to. #BTV #BTVCCC
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01/13/2020 00:21:52
- @bleusky03
Coated #btv https://t.co/dh2b3Px8hT
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01/12/2020 13:47:28
- @CounselorAdrian
Looks like the @BTV_Dems Caucus is quite well attended. #BTV #VT #BTVCC #VTpoli https://t.co/5YeIIkKOlc
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01/12/2020 23:04:05
- @HippiesPlowVT
Burlington Police Officer jobs start at $60k a year. Starting. Out of the academy. Beat someone? 2-week paid vacation.
I’m using my 4-year degree and teaching license to earn $38k a year, 10 years into my profession.
How much are you making, #btv?
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01/12/2020 19:33:41
- @metallidan
So far seems to be a big nothing in #Winooski Still raining lightly, some light icing but not enough to impact power, trees, and I can hear traffic on 89 and planes taking off from #btv https://t.co/I0fWSdfFse
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01/12/2020 11:56:52
Dave's Corner 💭
I recently completed an online class. It was the first class I had taken in seven years since graduate school. It was a class from Stanford delivered via Coursera. The experience was positive, and I would do it again. The class was free, taught by a world-renowned instructor, and delivered using high quality materials (videos, quizzes, assignments) that were auto-graded. There's really no reason to not do an online class if you have the interest. The time can make itself, because you can do it anytime you're free. There's no set lecture slot you have to attend.
Dave (@davekopec)
Latest Issues from SeeClickFix 👁
- Traffic Signal Problems
The red light and pedestrian light is not working at East Avenue and Carrigan Drive intersection in front of UVM police
East Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, January 13, 2020 07:37 AM
- Demolition by Neglect
From Appendix A, Definitions: “Demolition by Neglect: Any neglect in the maintenance and repair of a structure which results in the deterioration of the foundations, exterior walls, roofs, chimneys, doors, or windows; the lack of adequate waterproofing; or the deterioration of interior features which will or could result in permanent damage, injury, or loss of foundations, exterior walls, roofs, chimneys, doors, or windows or so as to create or permit a hazardous or unsafe condition to exist.”
This property is abandoned and is an attractive nuisance and a health hazard. The windows are open all year and a large hole has been cut into the side of the building. The roof has a tarp flapping in the wind. There is accumulation of trash, a junked lawn mower and grill, garbage around the property, and inoperable vehicles.
95 Lakewood Pkwy Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 05:40 PM
- Street Pavement Condition
If you're driving east on Flynn Ave., before you reach the railroad tracks, in front of a sign that I think says "CBC," and near the Flynn Ave Self Storage, a large pothole has opened up in the south lane.
1-207 Flynn Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 02:19 PM
- Snow Plowing
It looks like the sidewalk plow has a pretty serious leak, there are oil slicks and puddles all down the sidewalk and it stinks like diesel. Might need maintenance...
53 Harrison Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Sunday, January 12, 2020 01:05 PM
- Drainage
Significant pooling on South Union even after intersection was rebuilt. New storm drain on South Union is too high
230 S Union St Burlington 05401, United States
Sunday, January 12, 2020 01:01 PM
- Sidewalk
. . . more harping on the necessity of replacing the sidewalk on the south side of Howard Street between St. Paul and S. Union Streets. I bet the sidewalk plow operator is equally vexed! Please be certain this block is on your to-do list this coming spring.
153 Howard St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 12:51 PM
- Sidewalk
Lots of gas or oil leaked from sidewalk plow, as well as on Berry St and North Ave! Strong smell.
135 Lakeview Ter Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 12:30 PM
- Sidewalk
Good morning, The sidewalk plow seems to be leaking a lot of oil or gas along Pine Street, at least between Marble Ave and Champlain School. I saw this mostly on the east side, but also on the west (near DPW, actually). Rainbows on the sidewalk and smelling strongly of gas, Thanks!
Pine St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 12:09 PM
- Sidewalk
Sidewalk plow S38 is leaking significant amount oil - noticed on Howard, Pine near Arts Riot and on Marble
Marble Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:36 AM
- Greenbelt/Treebelt
Tree branch down across sidewalk on west side of Shelburne Road at Marion St. intersection
29 Shelburne Rd Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:06 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Trash thrown on lawn. Not being put in trash barrels located on other side of home. Health hazard. This is an ongoing issue with this property
195 Saint Paul St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 11:04 AM
- Hole cut in outside wall; in previous years for box fan ventillation
18-71 Foundation, exterior walls and roofs. Every foundation, exterior wall and roof shall be maintained structurally sound and in a sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health and safety of the occupants.
95 Lakewood Pkwy Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 10:52 AM
- Rental signs
Sighs are STILL permenantly fixed to many bissonnet properties buildings. Doesn't this need to go through zoning approval? Also on corners of Union/North, North Winooski/North streets and multiple other locations.
74 North St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 05:15 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Recycling not in appropriate containers. AGAIN. There's an empty blue bin, with a heap of cardboard rotting next to it. Not only is it unsightly, it's also now garbage.
122 North St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Sunday, January 12, 2020 05:11 AM
Random Burlingtonian Quote of the Day 📝
Comets, earthquakes, volcanoes, and northern lights (in the night,) with many other extraordinary phenomena or appearances intimidate weak minds, and are by them thought to be miraculous, although they undoubtedly have their proper natural causes, which have been in a great measure discovered. Jack-with-a-lantern is a frightful appearance to some people, but not so much as the imaginary specter. But of all the scarecrows which have made human nature tremble, the devil has been chief; his family is said to be very numerous, consisting of "legions," with which he has kept our world in a terrible uproar.
—Ethan Allen
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