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It's Mostly Cloudy and 35.12 degrees in Burlington, VT. Today's forecast: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. Today's high will be 46.59 °F and tonight's low will be 28.58 °F. Sunset will be at 07:03 PM.
March 17 in Vermont History 📅
First General Assembly establishes two counties, Bennington (west) and Unity (east), 1778
News 📰
- Burlington mayor declares city emergency via VTDigger
You can also subscribe here for regular email updates on the coronavirus. If you have any questions, thoughts or updates on how Vermont is responding to COVID-19, contact us at [email protected] Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger declared a city emergency Monday and said the city would be limiting non-essential city services starting Wednesday.
Monday, March 16, 2020 10:59 PM
- School closures leave working Vermont families in a bind via WCAX3
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) The question many families are now grappling with is what do we do about ... "We know that a lot of parents are going to be impacted by this," Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, said on Monday. The governor acknowledged the state's decision to close schools would put working families in a bind. Families like Bethany Caruso ...
Monday, March 16, 2020 10:27 PM
- Burlington restaurants, bars to close for 24 hours via WCAX3
Vermont health officials Monday said that with the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state at 12, the closing of schools statewide on Tuesday is justified and that additional emergency measures are inevitable.
Monday, March 16, 2020 09:44 PM
- Governor’s order ends dine-in service at restaurants, bars starting 2 p.m. Tuesday via VTDigger
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vermont doubled to 12 Monday, and Scott also announced an executive order limiting gatherings to 50 people. Scott ordered Sunday that the state’s schools close no later than Wednesday, and Tuesday is the last day that Burlington schools will be open until early April at the earliest. “I want ...
Monday, March 16, 2020 09:00 PM
- Bernie Sanders Wants to Fight On. He Has His Reasons. via New York Times
Mr. Sanders and his aides are now struggling to reconcile a sense of resignation with a desire to press on, and some allies are urging the senator to stay in the race. Senator Bernie Sanders jabbed his finger in the air.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 01:10 AM
- Inclusive Arts Vermont Cancels Inaugural Celebration: Latest Arts- and Food-Related Coronavirus Updates in Vermont via Seven Days
The GMFF welcomes community donations on its website. In Burlington, the Vermont International Film Foundation’s Global Roots Film Festival “The Reporter” — which feature movies with a journalism theme — has been postponed till the fall, “when it will be recreated as a high-profile showcase” within VTIFF’s usual October festival.
Monday, March 16, 2020 06:09 PM
Events 🎭
- ✊ Activism
Milk With Dignity Tour via Seven Days
at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington
Vermont farmworkers spread the word about Migrant Justice's program dedicated to promoting human rights on dairy farms across the state. Hear updates and learn how to get involved.
Tue., March 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Reiki Clinic via Seven Days
at JourneyWorks
Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.
Tuesdays, 3-5:30 p.m.
- ♟ Games
Cribbage League via Seven Days
at The Boardroom Café
Participants aim for a value of 15 or 31 in this competitive card game.
Third Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Dec. 15
- 💃 Dance
Swing Dancing via Seven Days
at Champlain Club
Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy Hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- 🥦 Health & Fitness
Tuesday Guided Meditation via Seven Days
at Stillpoint Center
Participants learn to relax and let go.
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- 🎟 Crafts
Community Craft Night via Seven Days
at Fletcher Free Library
Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other's company.
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
- 📚 Words
Burlington Free Write via Seven Days
at Fletcher Free Library
Aspiring writers respond to prompts in a welcoming atmosphere.
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
- ⚾️ Sports
Free Aikido Class via Seven Days
at Aikido of Champlain Valley
A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Open to prospective students.
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
- 🗣 Language
Pause-Café French Conversation via Seven Days
at ¡Duino! (Duende)
French-language fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Most Liked #BurlingtonVT or #BTV Tweets 🐦
- @cmjmoroney
Hey #BTV! The Spirit of Ethan Allen is committing to feed children during this crisis. If you or someone you know can help in anyway, please let me know! Spread the world. https://t.co/oZ8f4O16eC
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03/16/2020 20:39:29
- @BTVDPW
Recent Changes Include:
- We have suspended all service terminations for non payment.
--It is critical that everyone have access to clean water for handwashing and drinking. #btv #vt
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03/16/2020 20:27:19
- @MiroBTV
My emergency declaration closing dining and drinking in bars in #BTV at the earlier time of 6am Tuesday remains in effect
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03/16/2020 22:44:02
- @BTVDPW
Our Water Resources team is doing everything we can to assist our community during this uncertain time. (see attached or view thread below) #btv #vt https://t.co/qQR4MjlvJZ
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03/16/2020 20:27:19
- @ScullyBully
Anyone blabbing at me about how our library needs to be “a beacon in the darkness” should come work the front desk with us or maybe just stop talking.
Also, I was in two airports today so heads up to anyone coming in that has health problems.
#btv
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03/16/2020 20:51:56
Dave's Corner 💭
Of course the situation of the world sucks right now. If I think about it too much, I get pretty upset. So, I'm trying to only read the news/social media a couple times a day. I'm doing this in an effort to keep myself productive. If at the end of the weeks/months of quarantine I don't feel like I accomplished anything then the virus will have taken yet another thing away from me.
Dave (@davekopec)
Latest Issues from SeeClickFix 👁
- Tree touching wire/needs trimming
Tree exerting enough pressure on line to break some casing around it. I'm not sure if you guys do this for people or not, but if possible, could you guys knock that loose tree branch down while up there if you do end up coming to fix this. (no need haul it away). Pole location at roadside closest / beginning of property driveway. Contact: southridge.btv@gmail.com
236 S Prospect St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 05:19 PM
- Street Pavement Condition
There's a very large pothole located in a busy area on Flynn Ave, which is affecting traffic exiting SE City Market. This is also a highly transported street for bicyclist and pedestrians. There's a cross walk very close by, 5-10 ft away. A safety concern.
209-209 Flynn Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 03:40 PM
- Traffic Signal Problems
The pedestrian crossing button to cross main street, on the southwest corner of the intersection, doesn't work. I've seen people sit through 3-4 cycles without getting a walk symbol before giving up. Pedestrians either have to illegally cross or hope someone pushes the button on the other side.
Main St & S Winooski Ave Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 03:31 PM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Complaint of insufficient trash pickup.
22 Murray St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 03:20 PM
- Other Electrical
We found this out front near our house by the road. It looks like it was smashed by a plow or something maybe.
100 Dodds Ct Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 02:11 PM
- On street parking violations
the cul-de-sac is currently a parking lot. white Subaru and maroon Toyota truck.
36 Adsit Ct Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 01:54 PM
- Sidewalk
the sidewalk is all ice and the properties at 7 Bradley Street I'm not safely accessible as a result. the water is bubbling out of the YMCA property onto the sidewalk. this natural spring or leaking water pipe needs to be addressed.
7 Bradley St Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 01:46 PM
- On street parking violations
Parking enforcement car parked illegally in front of Sustainability Academy parking lot.
104 N Champlain St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 01:43 PM
- Street Pavement Condition
Can this pothole on Cumberland Rd. and others be filled? Also their are numerous potholes by Appletree Park (small but need filling). Thanks!
32 Cumberland Rd Burlington, VT, 05408, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 12:09 PM
- Parks Department issue
Broken top of Crab Apple Tree between the road curb and the sidewalk on the College St side of 109 So. Prospect St.
109 S Prospect St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 11:21 AM
- Parking on lawns or yards
This rental property continues to violate the parking on lawns code. Last summer, turf was torn up and replace with blacktop. Does this require a permit from the city? If so, I never saw a permit in the windows. Even with more parking created by this (illegal?) paving, the renters outgrow the space as you can see by the picture.
449 S Prospect St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 10:35 AM
- Sweeping Needed
Shattered mirror in roadway on Lafayette Pl just off of Pearl St intersection.
Lafayette Pl & Pearl St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 10:28 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Full trash bag on green belt (Pearl St side of property).
2 N Winooski Ave Burlington 05401, United States
Monday, March 16, 2020 09:33 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Chair on green belt.
10 Lafayette Pl Burlington 05401, United States
Monday, March 16, 2020 09:32 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Non-broken down cardboard on green belt (Lafayette Pl side of property).
210 Pearl St Burlington 05401, United States
Monday, March 16, 2020 09:31 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Recycling and trash overflowing onto ground at sidewalk.
47 Cedar St Burlington 05401, United States
Monday, March 16, 2020 09:30 AM
- Trash or Illegal Dumping
Shelving on front of property at sidewalk.
16 Johnson St Burlington 05401, United States
Monday, March 16, 2020 09:28 AM
- Parking Garages and Lots
Person stuck in elevator in Lakeview Parking Garage
45 Cherry St Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
Monday, March 16, 2020 08:42 AM
Random Burlingtonian Quote of the Day 📝
A revelation, that may be supposed to be really of the institution of God, must also be supposed to be perfectly consistent or uniform, and to be able to stand the test of truth; therefore such pretended revelations, as are tendered to us as the contrivance of heaven, which do not bear that test, we may be morally certain, was either originally a deception, or has since, by adulteration become spurious. Reason therefore must be the standard by which we determine the respective claims of revelation; for otherwise we may as well subscribe to the divinity of the one as of the other, or to the whole of them, or to none at all.
—Ethan Allen
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