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It's Mostly Cloudy and 0 degrees in Burlington, VT. Today's forecast: Partly cloudy throughout the day. Today's high will be 7.51 °F and tonight's low will be -1.82 °F. Sunset will be at 05:21 PM.
February 14 in Vermont History 📅
First Council of Censors issues its address, 1786; Julian Scott, artist, b. Johnson, 1841; Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley of Jericho photographs 100 flakes in a day (his record), 1928
News 📰
- Man accused of illegally smuggling rare birds across Vermont border via VTDigger
U.S. Border Patrol photo Federal authorities say a man is facing charges for allegedly trying to smuggle seven rare parrots into the United States from Canada as he walked across the border into Vermont. Jafet Rodriguez of Hazelton, Pennsylvania, was in federal court in Burlington on Thursday where he made an initial appearance to face charges ...
Friday, February 14, 2020 01:44 AM
- University of Vermont Health Network announces $10M first quarter loss via VTDigger
I want to hear about Vermont news and find VTDigger digs deep into local stories, the ones I care about. Katie Jickling covers health care for VTDigger. She previously reported on Burlington city politics for Seven Days. She has freelanced and interned for half a dozen news organizations, including Vermont Public Radio, the Valley News ...
Friday, February 14, 2020 01:12 AM
- Man Charged With Smuggling Parrots Into the United States via New York Times
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with smuggling seven parrots into the United States by carrying them across the Quebec-Vermont border.
Thursday, February 13, 2020 03:02 PM
- Vermont Health Department monitoring 9 for coronavirus via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) The Vermont Department of Health is now checking travelers returning from China but says the risk of coronavirus here is low. There are currently no cases of coronavirus suspected or confirmed in Vermont. The department is working with the CDC to monitor people for any symptoms. Federal officials are screening everyone ...
Friday, February 14, 2020 12:08 AM
- Across the Fence celebrates 65 years via WCAX3
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Across the Fence, the farm and home program ... it's 65th birthday It's something Mikell says holds a special place for Vermonters "Across the Fence and television are synonymous in Vermont. They arrived at the same time. We all grew up together with it. Anybody under the age of 70 essentially grew up with Across ...
Friday, February 14, 2020 11:30 AM
Events 🎭
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Warm Gentle Yoga via Seven Days
at Hot Yoga Burlington
Not too hot, not too difficult and not too expensive, this class is open to all ages and ability levels.
Tuesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Continues through May 29
- 🎵 Music
Staff Picks via Seven Days
at FlynnSpace
Alicia Olatuja was immersed in gospel, soul, jazz and classical music in her youth; went on to earn a master’s degree in classical voice/opera from the Manhattan School of Music; and has become a strong and versatile singer. Her multifaceted talent is on display on her 2019 sophomore album, Intuition: Songs From the Minds of Women, on which she breathes new life into works by women artists such as smooth-jazz singer Sade, bluesy folk songstress Tracy Chapman and experimental pop star Kate Bush. Possessing a voice that Downbeat magazine calls “rich as coffee, fluid as mercury,” Olatuja returns to the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, following a 2016 performance with jazz pianist Billy Childs.
Fri., Feb. 14, 6 & 8:30 p.m.
- 🎊 Holidays
Valentine's Day Dinner via Seven Days
at Bistro de Margot
Love is in the air as dates dine on fine French cuisine.
Fri., Feb. 14, 5-9:30 p.m.
- 🎵 Music
Waves of Adrenaline via Seven Days
at Burlington St. John's Club
A little guitar, a little cajón and a little harmony by these Vermont songwriters make for a lot of fun.
Fri., Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m.
- 🎵 Music
Shyam Nepali via Seven Days
at Burlington Violin Shop
Drawing on the Gandharba musical tradition of Nepal, the virtuosic player brings the sounds of the sarangi, a fretless string instrument, to the Green Mountain State.
Fri., Feb. 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
- 💃 Dance
Queen City Contra Dance via Seven Days
at North End Studio A
Hull's Union Victory Band comes through with live tunes while Ben Bergstein calls the steps. Beginners' session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 14, 7:45-11 p.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Chair Yoga via Seven Days
at Sangha Studio — North
Students with limited mobility limber up with modified poses.
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Continues through July 31
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Feldenkrais Community Class via Seven Days
at The Wellness Collective
An open mind and the ability to get on the floor and back up are the only requirements for participating in slow, gentle movements that reveal new ways to live with the body.
Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- 🍇 Food & Drink
Public Cupping via Seven Days
at Brio Coffeeworks
Coffee connoisseurs and beginners alike explore the flavor notes and aromas of the roaster's current offerings and new releases.
Fridays, 12-1 p.m.
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- @MiroBTV
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02/13/2020 14:32:00
- @ChamplainEdu
TONIGHT at 5 in the #ChamplainCollege Art Gallery: Join us for the opening reception of “A Link to the Past: Decades of Digital Games with Professor Furgeson.” Immerse yourself in a retro-gaming experience spanning several decades and many platforms. #BTV
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02/13/2020 20:47:00
- @SnarkyElf
We can either choose to risk icy sidewalks without protection, or we can choose to wear Yaktrax in the supermarket with the concrete floors. Either way, someone’s gonna slip and fall. #btv
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02/14/2020 02:16:43
- @chocosculptress
Customizing #chocolate hearts for Valentine’s Day 💘 #btv #vermont https://t.co/I8fHZNZRcL
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02/13/2020 15:45:17
Dave's Corner 💭
We're having our carpet replaced with bamboo because our dog's destroyed it (in fact we wanted to get hardwood, but hardwood can't be nailed into concrete, and our house sits on a concrete slab). We wanted to shop local, but the prices were $1000+ over what the big box stores offered. I will buy local when the prices are a little higher, but I have my limits. I'm surprised some of these stores survive. More power to them though!
Dave (@davekopec)
Latest Issues from SeeClickFix 👁
- Street Light Out
This street light is out
96 Linden Ter Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 11:10 PM
- On street parking violations
These 2 cars have been here for months and have not moved. One of them is not registered.
Also why isn't the parking ban enforced on Pine place?
37 Pine Pl Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 08:54 PM
- Snow Plowing
Parking spot on flynn across from city market haven’t been plowed.
208 Flynn Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Thursday, February 13, 2020 05:46 PM
- Transportation and Parking Improvement Request
Still waiting on pedestrian-activated signal at foot of pathway to UVMMC from East Ave, at Bilodeau Ct. In the past, we were told location not eligible for funding because there aren't sidewalks on both side of East Ave. However, there are now two pedestrian-activated signals on Spear St, with no sidewalk on the east side of Spear.
Is there another reason why this request has been held up? Residents have provided ample examples of problems, including injuries to pedestrians. Nighttime drivers still don't stop unless we walk into the street and wave down the cars, hoping they stop.
So what can now be the excuse for not putting this intersection on the list for a pedestrian activated signal? Thanks.
130 East Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 05:45 PM
- Snow Plowing
Snow needs to be plowed before freezing temps.
22 Blodgett St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 03:01 PM
- Snow Plowing
Summer Street needs to be plowed again before it freezes. It’s a hot mess. Er, a cold mess.
14 Summer St Burlington 05401, United States
Thursday, February 13, 2020 02:00 PM
- Snow Plowing
Loading zone not being plowed. It is bumped In from the curb line. Please plow
319–349 Maple St Burlington 05401, United States
Thursday, February 13, 2020 01:47 PM
- Sidewalk
The sidewalk at the entrance to Bayberry has been block off and redirects people walking into the road. There is only a sidewalk on one side here and it is completely obstructed and was not plowed. I was forced to walk in the middle of the dark on an icy road where there is poor lighting. Please fix this area so it accessible to all!
Bayberry Cir & Grove St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 12:57 PM
- Sewer Issue: Sanitary - Sewer Plug - City Main
possible sewer plug
39 Pennington Dr Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 11:36 AM
- Street Pavement Condition
I know it's tough this time of year but wanted to make sure DPW is aware that there are a lot of potholes forming at the juncture of Riverside/Colchester Ave/Winooski Bridge. Cars (especially those coming from Riverside) are forced to take evasive action to avoid hitting the worst of them in the middle of the intersection.
Colchester Ave & Us-2 Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 11:30 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Bag of trash left at the curb in a recycling bin
25 S Willard St Burlington 05401, United States
Thursday, February 13, 2020 10:26 AM
- Icy Conditions
Sidewalks are very slippery due to icy conditions
189 Church St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 09:25 AM
- Icy Conditions
Please clear and salt the sidewalks on a regular basis. This morning, none of the sidewalks from N Winooski Ave to Battery St had any additional salt application.
315 N Winooski Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 08:38 AM
- Snow Plowing
The sidewalk located in the deadend section of Chase St. needs to be cleared of snow/ice. Only one side of this road has a pedestrian side walk and it is rarely cleared during the winter. Clearing it will ensure pedestrians do not have to walk in the road.
84 Chase St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 08:10 AM
- Snow Plowing
Sidewalk still not plowed.
108 Park St Burlington 05401, United States
Thursday, February 13, 2020 07:48 AM
- Snow Plowing
Stirling Place and Alexis Drive need to be plowed/salted. Roads will freeze with many ruts in coming days.....
Stirling Pl Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Thursday, February 13, 2020 07:14 AM
Random Burlingtonian Quote of the Day 📝
To regiment artists, to make them servants of some particular cause does violence to the very springs of artistic creation. But it does more than that. It betrays the very cause of a better future it would serve, for in its subjugation of the individuality of the artist it annihilates the source of that which is genuinely new. Where the regimentation is successful, it would cause the future to be but a rearrangement of the past.
—John Dewey
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