🌱 Bonds Scrutinized + New High School Design Chosen

Morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with today's issue of the Burlington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Winds gradually subsiding. High: 53 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. Burlington has until May 9 to respond to the federal Internal Revenue Service about a 2010 bond issuance. If the city fails to respond, it will lose refundable tax credits associated with the Qualified School Construction Bonds program. The bonds totaled $9.7 million. (Bond Buyer)
2. The Burlington Board of School Commissioners has chosen a design for Burlington's newest high school. The board chose "Option C". The plan has a building running parallel to Institute Road with the building divided between the high school and the technical center. The new facility will cost roughly $181.3 million. (Vermont Biz)
3. Champlain College students are protesting sexual violence occurring on campus and how the school is handling the issue. The students have walked out of classes while demanding that the administration hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center reports that 20 percent of women will be sexually assaulted in college while roughly 6 percent of men experience the same. (Local 22/44 News)

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Today in Burlington:

• Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)
• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The United Way of Northwest Vermont is inviting nonprofit leaders to create the new Vermont Nonprofit CEO Roundtable. Click here to register. (Facebook)
• Are you missing an adorable female spayed cat? The Humane Society of Chittenden County is looking for the owners of the cat at the link. If you're missing a cat, call 862-0135 and refer to A#13547. (Facebook)
• National Prescription Take Back Day is this Saturday. There will be multiple drop-off sites around Vermont. Click here to find one in your area. (Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.