🌱 Bond Vote + Transportation Funding Gap + Circuit Circus

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 21 Low: 10.

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Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. The City of Burlington has notified the community that it has the opportunity to vote on a bonded debt. The bond would be for $23.8 million to use towards capital improvements and repair projects. The funds would be available for purchasing fire trucks, emergency communication systems, and city facility repairs. Voting will be on Mar. 1 beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. (Seven Days)
2. State lawmakers in Burlington are searching for funding alternatives for transportation. The federal government is providing funding to turn the existing transportation sector into an electrical one but the state will need to provide additional funds to make it work. State lawmakers are looking to fill a $40 million gap that might balloon to a $60 million gap if the funding is not allocated this year. (WCAX)
3. Visitors to the ECHO Leahy Center in Burlington can learn about electricity at a new exhibit. The Circuit Circus experience allows Burlington children to learn about electrons and electricity in a hands-on environment. The exhibit will run until Mar. 1, 2022. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Springfield Fiber Therapy Group At The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (8:00 AM)
• Circuit Circus Festival At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Burlington area will experience strong gusts in the 25 to 35 mile per hour range with increased speeds a possibility. Click to view the entire weather report issued by US National Weather Service Burlington VT. (Facebook)
• The Vermont Studio Center held a Virtual Visiting Artist Talk with artist Anthony Goicolea. Click to experience Goicolea's work. (Instagram)
• Did you know that spending as little as 20 minutes outside has been proven to lower stress while increasing overall mood? Vermont State Parks are perfect for getting outside and reaping these benefits. (Instagram)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of 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.