🌱 Beekeeper Bounces Back + Electric Bill Increase + Waived Bus Fares

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain at times. High: 61 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. Vermont's BTV Honey seems to be bouncing back after issues earlier this year. Over 15,000 bees were killed when a GMC truck crashed through a row of hives on Jan. 14. Over $17,000 in donations were given by the community after the incident. (NECN)
2. The Burlington Electric Department has announced its proposal to increase rates by 3.95 percent for the fiscal year 2023. The increase will appear as a surcharge on bills beginning in August of 2022. The proposal will now be reviewed by the Public Utility Commission. (Vermont Biz)
3. Green Mountain Transit will continue offering waived fares for bus rides next year. The waived fees are made possible through state and federal funds. Despite the funding, the waived fares will leave the agency with a deficit in the fiscal year 2024 unless the state subsidizes the agency. (vtdigger.org)

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Today in Burlington:

• Springfield Fiber Therapy Group At Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (8:00 AM)
• Champlain Islands Fiber Bees At Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (11:00 AM)
• Burke Hollow Rug Room At Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that ferns begin as tiny coils before unraveling? Vermont For Real is celebrating one of the state's surest signs that spring is here - the return of ferns. (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Burlington VT reports that the weather will warm up into the weekend after the showers today. Click for the full weather report. (Facebook)
• Burlington City Arts reminds the community that the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival begins Jun. 3. Click for the full program. (Instagram)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.