🌱 Campus Road Salt + Parkway Diner's New Owner

Welcome back, Burlington! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's everything going on in Burlington today.

First, today's weather:

An a.m. flurry, then a shower. High: 42 Low: 34.

Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. A group of students and faculty at the University of Vermont is working on ways to reduce the use of road salt on campus. Road salt causes negative impacts to the environment but is an important tool to ensure a safe campus for pedestrians during winter weather. Funding for the group comes from the university's Sustainable Campus Fund. (Vermont Biz)
2. Three more people have left Burlington's Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging office. The resignations come after Director Tyeastia Green resigned from her position last month. Those that are leaving are Justice and Policy Manager Skylar Nash, Health Equity and Engagement Manager Nyla Ruiz, and Public Health Equity Manager Marielle Matthews (WCAX)
3. South Burlington's Parkway Diner has a new owner. The popular diner has been closed for the past two years but will reopen its doors sometime in mid-April. Brian Lewis of Fayston is the new owner. (Seven Days)

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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:

• United Way of Northwest Vermont is working with local employers to create recovery-friendly workplaces. Click for the full story. (Facebook)
• Looking to plant some trees this spring? Register to learn about proper tree planting with the City Arborist V.J. Comai. (Twitter)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— 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.