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It's Clear and 21.12 degrees in Burlington, VT. Today's forecast: Partly cloudy throughout the day. Today's high will be 32.89 °F and tonight's low will be 19.37 °F. Sunset will be at 04:49 PM.
January 22 in Vermont History 📅
Mary Fletcher Hospital opens at Burlington, 1879
News 📰
- Burlington School District passes tax increase to put on ballot via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) The Burlington School District is seeking voters’ approval to raise their taxes by a few hundred dollars a year. School district officials presented the budget plan before city council on Tuesday night. The proposal asks for an income tax increase of 3.18 percent and a property tax increase of 7.36 percent. The question ...
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 05:38 AM
- Burlington police say burglaries down 30 percent via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Burlington Police have released new data on burglaries in the Queen City and it's good news. Officers say that crime is down 30 percent from 2018 to last year and that's just the beginning. They say the area around the University of Vermont and Northern Hill section that usually experiences the most burglaries were down ...
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:13 AM
- The Former Journalist Who Is Bernie Sanders’s Media Critic via New York Times
David Sirota’s job is to remind the candidate’s supporters why he dislikes the news media. When the first in-house newsletter of Bernie Sanders ’s campaign landed in inboxes last August, its chief antagonist was neither President Trump nor a rival for the Democratic presidential nomination,
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:41 PM
- FULL TEXT: Gov. Phil Scott’s 2020 budget address via VTDigger
It’s a tool that could really benefit towns statewide. But the fact is: The majority of TIFs have been in Chittenden County, including two in Burlington. So, I’ll continue to support expanding them across Vermont, including a proposal to make them available to smaller communities in order to spark economic activity and help them reimagine ...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 03:17 PM
- Einstein's Tap House to Open in Burlington via Seven Days
and has owned bars and restaurants throughout Vermont, including Rave Nightclub in St. Albans. Those experiences taught him the importance of creating a clean and safe space for his patrons, he said. Massey, who has had legal trouble at his businesses in the past, cited a strong relationship with the Burlington Police Department. "I've dealt ...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 08:00 PM
- Burlington Breakfast Destinations That Can Power Your Day via Seven Days
With the closing of Mirabelles Café on January 25 before its move to the burbs — where the staff will no longer serve cooked breakfast — Burlington loses one of its longtime morning ... The restaurant used to charge $2 extra for real Vermont maple syrup but has since assimilated to the culture and included it with "sweet stuff."
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 07:13 PM
Events 🎭
- 🎊 Holidays
Staff Picks via Seven Days
at Flynn MainStage
Some celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with community service, hard-hitting lectures or commemorative marches. Pianist Damien Sneed honors the legacy of the late nonviolent civil rights leader through music. In Sneed’s program “We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.,” excerpts of King’s speeches thread through works from African American musical traditions. Audience members may recognize selections by Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone among traditional and modern works from the jazz, classical and gospel genres, as well as spirituals and Broadway tunes. The Burlington Ecumenical Gospel Choir lends its voices to this spirited concert.
Wed., Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.
- 🗣 Language
Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region Social Hour via Seven Days
at Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Francophones fine-tune their French-language conversation skills over cocktails.
Wed., Jan. 22, 5-7 p.m.
- 🎊 Holidays
Mercedes Carnethon via Seven Days
at University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine
The MLK Health Equity lecture “Racial Segregation and Obesity: An Unhealthy Connection" provokes thought as part of UVM's MLK Celebration, Education and Learning Series. Sullivan Classroom, Room 200.
Wed., Jan. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- 🎤 Talks
'Flames of Winter' Rapid-Fire Data Science Talks via Seven Days
at The Gallery at Main Street Landing
Those interested in science huddle around the projector light for seven exciting seven-minute talks.
Wed., Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m.
- 🎟 Etc.
Nursing Beyond a Year Meet-Up via Seven Days
at Aikido of Champlain Valley
Breastfeeding parents connect over toddler topics such as weaning and healthy eating habits.
Fourth Wednesday of every month, 9:30 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.
- 💃 Dance
Dancing Uphill via Seven Days
at Mann Hall Gymnasium, University of Vermont Trinity Campus
An annual recital spotlighting dance student performers features guest artists Laurel Jenkins and Lida Winfield.
Jan. 22-25, 7:30 p.m.
Most Liked #BurlingtonVT or #BTV Tweets 🐦
- @OneNorthAvenue
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- @MiroBTV
#BTV has a new CAO! Congratulations Katherine Schad and thank you #BTVCC for the strong support of this appointment https://t.co/Kz20klNfss
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01/22/2020 01:26:14
- @ShayTotten
Narcan training at an NPA meeting - knowledge is power ✊#btv https://t.co/x7J7cJH64H
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01/22/2020 00:52:50
- @VT_WiMLDS
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01/21/2020 16:13:50
- @BTVDPW
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01/22/2020 12:21:26
Dave's Corner 💭
This is your friendly reminder to get outside, even when it's cold. Too much sun exposure can be deadly, but too little sun exposure, especially during the winter, can be depressing. Walk around the block each day.
Dave (@davekopec)
Latest Issues from SeeClickFix 👁
- Bissonnet signs everywhere
Bissonnet properties signs illegally posted all around the neighborhood on their properties. STILL. Have they gone through planning and zoning to get these approved? If the answer is no, then they shouldn't be there.
74 North St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 05:14 AM
- Street Pavement Condition
The pavement patch done on the street by a private contractor is sinking and making the road way hazardous.
2–20 Conger Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 09:28 PM
- Greenbelt/Treebelt
Today is Tuesday. Recycling pick up happens on Tuesday. Why is garbage being put out? Will this be brought back to the house tonight? Or will the neighborhood have to Look at it? Will it blow around and the neighborhood have to pick it up? Stay tuned we will have to find out! Or perhaps the landlords could be fined until they are able to responsibly educate their renters when recycling and garbage pick ups are and what needs to happen to toters after pick up. This is a recurring issue. Has happened at least two weeks in a row. #moneytalks #qualityoflifedecreasing
32 Brookes Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 04:39 PM
- Traffic Signal Problems
Traffic light is continually triggered by pedestrian crossing light, although no one is there crossing. Traffic is beginning to back up at this location due to the short green light cycle.
209 Riverside Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 04:20 PM
- Icy Conditions
I am a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service. Myrtle and Poplar Street have not had sidewalk clearing in two years. The sidewalks are next to impossible to walk down.
Myrtle St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 02:42 PM
- Other Electrical
I would be grateful if a hood could be placed over this great light on the back of the building at the lakeview community garden so it doesn’t shine up into our apartments at night making it hard to sleep even without shade closed. This light does a great job of adding to the security on the ground. If some inexpensive hood could be placed over to keep light from shining up that would be much appreciated.
311 North Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 01:52 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Discarded mini refrigerator left in the yard. Loose trash bags left near the front door.
400 S Willard St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 01:35 PM
- Traffic/Street Signs: Report Problem
I noticed that the East Ave / Bilodeau Ct crosswalk only has one crosswalk sign facing in each direction. Most other crosswalks I've seen in the city actually place signs on both sides in both directions. That seems like an easy fix to help improve visibility of the crosswalk to vehicles. Thank you.
Bilodeau Ct & East Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:58 PM
- Sewer Issue: Sanitary - Sewer Plug - City Main
Water coming up in toilet at above address
96 Buell St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:27 AM
- Sewer Issue: Sanitary - Sewer Plug - City Main
Strong sewer smell
435 Maple St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 09:38 AM
- Street Light Out
Green go light out at City Bluffs driveway. Intersection of N. Ave. / Institute Rd.
600-600 North Ave Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 08:42 AM
- Icy Conditions
The ice lump under the railroad bridge heading east on lakeside has gotten a little out of control.
95 Lakeside Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 08:02 AM
Random Burlingtonian Quote of the Day 📝
Freedom of thought and of expression are not mere rights to be claimed. They have their roots deep in the existence of individuals as developing careers in time. Their denial and abrogation is an abdication of individuality and a virtual rejection of time as opportunity.
—John Dewey
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