🌱 County Hazard Mitigation Plan + A Local Alternative To Amazon?

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First, today's weather:

Breezy; a shower in the p.m. High: 59 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission is requesting community feedback on its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The commission will use resident input to address concerns within the county, ranging from flooding issues to infrastructure feedback to pandemic planning. Click here to view the current plan and discover how to submit your comments. (WCAX)
2. A Burlington business owner has big plans to launch a buy-local alternative to Amazon. Local entrepreneur Bill Calfee founded Myti, an e-commerce platform connecting shoppers with local businesses, in 2020. Myti has reportedly begun testing its system with nearly 150 products sold by Chittenden County merchants. (Seven Days)
3. Police departments across the state are finding creative strategies to recruit and retain officers. The South Burlington Police Department is now offering hiring bonuses, while the Burlington Police Department has implemented hiring and retention bonuses. The focus on recruitment and retention comes amid a nationwide shortage of police officers. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas - Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)
• Champlain Islands Fiber Bees - Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (11:00 AM)
• Animal Demo - Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Calling all swimmers: Sign up for the Greater Burlington YMCA's Freestyle + Flip-Turn clinic with triathlete and swim coach Abe Rogers this Saturday, Apr. 2, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. This clinic is ideal for intermediate swimmers looking to improve their freestyle technique. (Facebook)
• Get lost in a crowd and find something new when you come to experience "What Still Remains" at the BCA Center at Burlington City Arts. Learn more about the video installation exhibit by Lebanese American artist Sarah Trad. (Facebook)
• Discover how Vermont is preparing for a nationwide mental health hotline, expected to roll out this July. (WCAX)

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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.