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February 6 in Vermont History 📅
Vermont town meetings strenuously condemn Jeffersonian foreign policy on embargo, 1809
News 📰
- Leroy Headley, wanted in 2018 South Burlington homicide, arrested in Jamaica via VTDigger
Leroy Headley, wanted on a second-degree murder charge in the death of his 33-year-old girlfriend Anako “Annette” Lumumba in a home they shared in South Burlington on May 3 ... Stay on top of all of Vermont's criminal justice news. Sign up here to get a weekly email with all of VTDigger's reporting on courts and crime.
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 04:17 PM
- Bobby Miller, Burlington philanthropist and developer, dies at 84 via VTDigger
Robert “Bobby” Miller, a longtime Burlington developer and philanthropist ... Over the course of his life, Miller became one of Vermont’s most prominent philanthropists, donating many millions to nonprofits across the state — though for much of his youth, Miller was actually quite poor. Get all of VTDigger's daily news.
Thursday, February 06, 2020 12:25 AM
- Bill in Vermont Would Decriminalize Prostitution via New York Times
A Vermont lawmaker hopes to make prostitution safer and remove the stigma that often prevents sex workers from seeking police protection and health care.
Thursday, February 06, 2020 12:03 PM
- Snail Mail and Nuisance Calls: New Details on the Iowa Caucus Problems via New York Times
On a private conference call, Iowa Democratic leaders revealed more about how the reporting process on Monday night went calamitously awry.
Thursday, February 06, 2020 04:34 AM
- Burlington middle school raises Black Lives Matter flag via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Students in the Edmunds Middle School community raised the Black Lives Matter flag outside of their school Wednesday. The Burlington School Board approved the decision in November but its something some students have been working on for years. Edmunds stopped classes for both Middle and Elementary School to hold the ...
Thursday, February 06, 2020 05:54 AM
- What would proposed South Burlington school bond cost renters? via WCAX3
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) We are digging deeper into a proposed $209 million middle and high school renovation plan in South Burlington and how proposals like it affect renters. We told you already about the impact on homeowners. The school board ...
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 11:44 PM
- A Facebook Group Brings Burlington's History to Life via Seven Days
And did you know that, in 1791, 91 towns in Vermont had larger populations than Burlington (at 322 residents)? However, it didn't take long for Burlington to become the Queen City — which is the nickname for any city that is the largest in its state but not the capital, BTW. By 1835, Burlington was the most populous municipality in Vermont ...
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 03:06 PM
- Vermont Choreographers Accept Challenge to Create New Work in a Month via Seven Days
Hubs act as points of contact for choreographers and produce group shows. On Wednesday, February 12, a dozen artists will present new works at the Vermont hub's inaugural show at Burlington's Karma Bird House. The informal solos and duets, each no more than five minutes long, will draw from ballet, juggling, spoken word, modern and contemporary ...
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 03:09 PM
Events 🎭
- 🎵 Music
Staff Picks via Seven Days
at Flynn MainStage
Nashville, Tenn., soulful folk trio the Wood Bothers released their seventh studio album, Kingdom in My Mind, in January. Explaining the title in the band’s bio, singer and bass player Chris Wood says, “Everyone has these little kingdoms in their minds, and the songs on this album all explore the ways we find peace in them.” Improvisational jam sessions between siblings Chris and Oliver, along with drummer Jano Rix, gave way to the 11-song collection that Live for Live Music calls “their most exploratory album to date.” Local soul singer Kat Wright opens the band’s Queen City concert.
Thu., Feb. 6, 8 p.m.
- 🌳 Environment
Climate Action Film Festival via Seven Days
at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
A first-annual fest presented by SunCommon shines a light on short films with a focus on solutions to the climate crisis.
Thu., Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m.
- 🎵 Music
Skride Piano Quartet via Seven Days
at University of Vermont Recital Hall
The internationally acclaimed ensemble performs fresh interpretations of classical works by Mendelssohn, Schubert and others in this Lane Series concert. Preshow talk, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m.
Thu., Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Chair Yoga With Sangha Studio via Seven Days
at Champlain Senior Center
Supported poses promote health and well-being.
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 🍇 Food & Drink
Community Lunch via Seven Days
at The Pathways Vermont Community Center
Garden-grown fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal.
Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Yoga via Seven Days
at Turning Point Center
A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility.
Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.
- 🎟 Etc.
Queen City Bicycle Club Monthly Ride via Seven Days
at Old Spokes Home
Folks who identify as women, trans, femme and nonbinary empower one another on a group excursion complete with glitter and a giant boom box. A drink ticket awaits each rider at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery.
First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.
- 🎟 Theater
'Relativity' via Seven Days
at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
A reporter questions Albert Einstein about a mysterious piece of his personal history in Mark St. Germain's full-length drama presented by Vermont Stage.
Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 9
Most Liked #BurlingtonVT or #BTV Tweets 🐦
- @StewartMyNBC5
Robert "Bobby" Miller died last night, at 84. Among Vermont's most generous business success stories, he and his wife gave away tens of millions to all sorts of #VT causes. Bobby was also full of wisdom and a real original.
Rest in peace.
#VT #btv @UVMMedCenter @VNAvt https://t.co/SuBMPnG3aJ
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02/05/2020 23:11:30
- @CounselorAdrian
The calm at the #BTV Waterfront before the massive snowstorm that is going to cancel @BTVSchools! https://t.co/xzsNKphLSS
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02/05/2020 17:59:04
- @MiroBTV
With the passing of Bobby Miller #BTV has lost one of the pillars of our business, civic and philanthropic communities. We will miss him greatly. https://t.co/eD6adW2dU7
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02/06/2020 03:12:04
- @CounselorAdrian
Wow. @vtdigger now has two reporters dedicated solely to the #BTV beat. Look out #BTVCC. https://t.co/wWjty4kTe9
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02/05/2020 16:13:10
- @VT_WiMLDS
We're super excited to announce our speaker lineup for the second annual @WiDS_Conference #BTV 2020! Featuring @narulka22000 Tracey Newton @b_cavello @sarahjerger @alison_cossette @Kelly_Gothard_ and hosted at the amazing @generatorvt maker space ✨ RSVP: https://t.co/7zbsSVWk7s https://t.co/Mpz6ix3hRt
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02/05/2020 14:26:31
Dave's Corner 💭
There are several right turn lanes in Burlington that I now find very confusing because they overlap with bike paths. Why is there no arrow on the ground so cars know they should go there? Are they even supposed to go there? We need signage.
Dave (@davekopec)
Latest Issues from SeeClickFix 👁
- Drainage
Poor road drainage leads to ice build up making roadway hazardous
233 Crescent Rd Burlington 05401, United States
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 04:34 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Chair is dumped on the greenbelt.
This request has been reopened as it was closed in error. The department of Permitting & Inspections is continuing to work with the property owner.
St Paul St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 04:00 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Futon on green belt.
345 Manhattan Dr Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 02:11 PM
- Water Line Break
Water Main Break on Locust Street at the corner of Charlotte Street.
Locust St & Charlotte St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 12:21 PM
- Sidewalk
The house at 111 Ferguson is on the corner of Ferguson and Richardson St. There is a water pipe extending from the house on the RIchardson side. Water frequently gushes out of this pipe and floods the sidewalk. In winter this turns to ice which never melts and it makes that section of the sidewalk impossible to walk on. In better weather, the water floods the sidewalk which is also a problem. I think this pipe should be routed somewhere else. No idea where the water comes from that is spilling out of this house.
111 Ferguson Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 11:03 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Locksmith business continues to use city resources to pick up their recycling. THERE IS NO RESIDENCE IN THE BUILDING.
Has city looked into use of upstairs apartment yet? This is the last report I make, then I will be going to p&z myself and ask why none has checked on this. A trip to public works will follow.
92 North St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 04:53 AM
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