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January 15 in Vermont History 📅
First charter to Rockingham by Mass. ("Goldenstown"), 1735
News 📰
- Ram, Giambatista announce Chittenden Senate bids via VTDigger
Ram, 33, who represented Burlington in the House from 2008 to 2016, announced her candidacy in a Tuesday afternoon press release. Ram ran for lieutenant governor in 2016 and finished third with 16.7% of the vote behind Zuckerman and former Vermont House Speaker Shap Smith. Get all of VTDigger's daily news. You'll never miss a story with our ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 09:52 PM
- National crime TV show to feature Vermont murder case via VTDigger
Accused murderer Leroy Headley will be the subject of a fugitive television show this week. A case involving a Vermont man charged with shooting and killing his girlfriend in South Burlington will be featured this week on the fugitive television show “In Pursuit with John Walsh.” Leroy Headley is facing a charge of second-degree murder in ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 06:34 PM
- Ben & Jerry's Says 'Happy Cows' Lawsuit Should Be Sent Out to Pasture via New York Times
Ben & Jerry's said it does not deceive consumers by saying it used milk and cream from "happy cows" to make its ice cream, and that an environmental advocate's lawsuit claiming otherwise should be dismissed.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 09:52 PM
- Should all Vermont students get free breakfast and lunch? via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Should all Vermont school kids be fed at school for free regardless of how much their families can pay? And what would it cost taxpayers? Our Cat Viglienzoni has been digging into the numbers. When I first reported on universal meals last January, I was told there would be a push to bring them statewide. But no one then ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 11:54 PM
- Revolution Kitchen Lights Up the Humble Cauliflower via Seven Days
I love cauliflower, too, and I can't tell you why. To quote Vermont rocker Grace Potter, "Love is love." Cauliflower love washed over me the other night at Revolution Kitchen in Burlington, where I arrived with a plan for dinner. I was going to order stir-fried vegetables and tofu in Thai curry-coconut sauce, served with brown rice. Every time ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 08:44 PM
- Study: Obesity rates in NW Vermont level over past two years via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) A recent study says obesity rates among youth has remained level the last two years in northwestern Vermont. Results from a follow-up measurement of height and weight of schoolchildren in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties show rates of overweight and obesity have remained the same as of October 2019 compared to fall 2017 ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 11:55 PM
- Chubby Muffin to Close Next Month, Become Co-op Space via Seven Days
The Chubby Muffin, at 88 Oak Street in Burlington, will close on February 29 ... Its founding members, who will own the building jointly, include Emily Portman, Lara-Bregatta and Matt Cropp, co-executive director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center. A self-described "co-op enthusiast," Cropp explained, "Anyone who is a member of the ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 08:55 PM
Events 🎭
- 📉 Business
Agents of Change via Seven Days
at Vermont Comedy Club
Making a stop on the Digital Marketing Whistle Stop Tour, five speakers share their expertise on building a personal brand.
Wed., Jan. 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 📉 Business
Womenpreneurs Coffee & Tea Meetup via Seven Days
at Brio Coffeeworks
Members of the business community share resources and feedback over hot beverages and pastries.
Wed., Jan. 15, 8:30-9:45 a.m.
- 🗣 Language
German Conversation Group via Seven Days
at Fletcher Free Library
Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.
Third and First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.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.
- 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ
GLAM Gayme Night via Seven Days
at The Boardroom Café
Friends bond over contests ranging from easy to advanced-level. Bring or borrow a game.
Third Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 16
- 🗣 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.
- 🎪 Fairs & Festivals
Vermont Burlesque Festival via Seven Days
at Various Barre and Burlington locations
More than 120 performers bring a mix of class and sass to the Green Mountain State. See vermontburlesquefestival.com for details.
Wed., Jan. 15, 5 p.m., Thu., Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m., Fri., Jan. 17, 4:30 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 18, 7:50 a.m.
Most Liked #BurlingtonVT or #BTV Tweets 🐦
- @BTVDPW
We’re taking advantage of a ‘warm’ day tomorrow to load up the hotbox for pothole repairs. We’ll heat this overnight for a full day of road work before snow returns.This complements the long term strategy of enhanced paving, sewer relining and water main work. #btv #vt https://t.co/JVnNPh3z3J
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01/14/2020 20:04:38
- @FranklinPBTV
If Amtrak does come to #BTV, as early as next year, it would take 8 hours to get from BTV to #NYC. With hi speed wifi, no driving, it would be a productive 8 hours without the hassle or cost of parking. Union Station’s ground floor would host a heated passenger waiting area. 🚊
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01/14/2020 13:23:48
- @MiroBTV
2019 was a big year in #BTV. This column is a final look back at the progress, the challenges and the promise for 2020 and beyond https://t.co/roDsbWNfvj
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01/14/2020 13:19:47
- @btvparks
Attention all #btv programmers and software engineers. We've posted an RFP for a quick project to build an internal database so departments can organize events more efficiently.
https://t.co/Pmhm8C9Ugg
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01/14/2020 17:54:13
- @magichat
What's your all-time beer/cheese pairing? High on our list is #9 with @twigfarm Square, a 90-day-aged all-goat cheese. We have this cheese and a few others at The Artifactory now, thanks to @DedalusWine. #btv https://t.co/LnDtTVhOvD
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01/14/2020 17:01:07
Dave's Corner 💭
One of the most fun programming projects is known as emulation. It basically involves taking an old hardware specification and implementing it in software. For example, you could write an emulator that plays Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) games on a modern PC by writing software that pretends to be the CPU, GPU, and APU of the original NES. Games then "think" they are running on an NES when really they are running within a program that is running on your PC.
Dave (@davekopec)
Latest Issues from SeeClickFix 👁
- Icy Conditions
Urgent! Please salt the dangerous sheen of ice on Old North End side roads. Thank you!
93 Peru St Burlington 05401, United States
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 07:55 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
More debris dumped on Champlain Parkway. Vehicle access needs to be blocked to prevent this habitual illegal dumping.
29 Home Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 07:08 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
STILL wondering why this business is allowed to use city resources to pick up its recycling. It has already been reported numerous times.
92 North St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 04:32 AM
- Street Pavement Condition
Really large pothole as formed on this manhole of this intersection on north st.
27 North St Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 07:59 PM
- Street Pavement Condition
Potholes
Chase St & Grove St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 04:07 PM
- Street Pavement Condition: Pothole
Please patch all of the potholes on Barrett St - at Chase and Grove
Barrett St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 03:40 PM
- Traffic Signal Problems
Crossing stop light was recently replaced by "flashing light crossing", like others installed around town. In most locations this would be fine, but not in front of Decker Towers. Many residents have trouble walking, some use canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. We have had quite a few close calls so far. We need a crossing light like the one at the top of Church Street, that allows a slow walker time to cross. Please look into this - it's important. Thanks, BC @ Decker - "slow walker"
230 Saint Paul St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 03:00 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Trash bags on the hillside. Thanks.
85 North Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 02:26 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
There is a fair amount of plastic in the tree branches. Can that be removed? Thanks
1-99 Depot St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 02:24 PM
- Found Needle or syringe
Walking dog and found syringe at corner of Wells and Lyman on mulch by sidewalk.
146 Lyman Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 01:52 PM
- Potholes
A few potholes in front of 88 King. Two just outside of driveway, SE of building, and two downhill in westbound lane shown in picture.
86 King St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 01:27 PM
- Street Pavement Condition: Pothole
Would it be possible to have the potholes filled at the Elmwood lot? Many of our employees use this lot daily and noted that the holes have gotten larger
11 Elmwood Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 12:51 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Broken furniture dumped on green belt in front on 25-27 south Willard.
27 S Willard St Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 11:33 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Chairs upended on green belt.
16 Decatur St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 11:18 AM
- Deep pothole at corner of Spruce St and South Willard Sts
There is a deep pothole at the north corner of the Spruce Street and South Willard Street intersection. When making a right hand turn from South Willard onto Spruce Street, it is difficult to avoid if there is traffic coming up Spruce Street.
331 S Willard St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 11:12 AM
- Traffic Signal Problems
This was reported 4 days ago and is still malfunctioning!!!!! I activated all 4 buttons thinking that ice may be involved. Did not work. It still activates the pedestrian light on every cycle. Please fix this asap because this is also a high traffic area especuially at school times.
1-199 Tracy Dr Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 10:57 AM
- Street Pavement Condition: Pothole
Please patch all of the potholes on the Winooski Bridge heading into Burlington and along the intersection of the area.
Riverside Ave & Colchester Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 09:44 AM
- Greenbelt/Treebelt
Recycling dumped out on greenbelt. Flying around neighborhood and in front our driveway instead of theirs. We have come home to their totes in our driveway. Their recycling flying around our driveway. Requiring us to get out of our car and move totes and trash/recycling in order to get into our driveway. They need to be better about putting out their recycling or it becomes a mess and safety hazard as you can see it is falling into the street. Please put it by their driveway so it does not encroach on our ability to get in and out of our driveway.
33 Brookes Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 08:21 AM
- Other
I’ve covered tree on sidewalk snapped and is blocking driveway.
11 Allen St Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 07:40 AM
- On street parking violations
Two trucks violating the noise ordinance at the Henry Street Deli.
11 Henry St Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 06:36 AM
Random Burlingtonian Quote of the Day 📝
This idea is that laws which purport to be statements of what actually occurs are statistical in character as distinct from so-called dynamic laws that are abstract and mathematical, and disguised definitions. Recognition of the statistical nature of physical laws was first effected in the case of gases when it became evident that generalizations regarding the behavior of swarms of molecules were not descriptions or predictions of the behavior of any individual particle. A single molecule is not and cannot be a gas. It is consequently absurd to suppose that a scientific law is about the elementary constituents of a gas. It is a statement of what happens when a large number of such constituents interact with one another under certain conditions.
—John Dewey
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