🌱 Church Street Marketplace Honored + Adirondack Ferry Scrapped

Welcome back, Burlington! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 61 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. Burlington's Church Street Marketplace has been voted the best public square in the country by readers of the USA Today. The street is often referred to as the Queen City's "gem in the crown." The street beat out 20 other public square nominations submitted to USA Today. (WCAX)
2. More cyclists are hitting Burlington streets as the weather warms up. Local cycling experts are sharing safety tips with the public and fellow cyclers to ensure that everyone enjoys biking around Burlington. Click the link to read the full list of cycling tips such as testing your helmet, potential hazards, and hand signals. (WCAX)
3. Lake Champlain's ferry Adirondack is being dismantled for scrap. The double-deck ferry was a relic of 109 years of Burlington area nautical history. The crossing between Port Kent and Burlington will reportedly remain closed for the immediate future. (Adirondack Explorer)

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Today in the Burlington area:

• Richmond, VT Rug Hookers At The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (10:00 AM)
• Animal Demo At The Echo Leahy Center For Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Burlington Police Department is currently investigating the weekend's firearm incidents. Visit WCAX 3 for the full story. (Twitter)
• The National Foster Care Month Book Discussion is scheduled for May 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Masks are encouraged, regardless of vaccination status. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow 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.