🌱 Employment Update + Farmers Market Applications Open

Morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with a fresh Burlington Daily.

First, today's weather:

A little snow at times. High: 34 Low: 19.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. Vermont schools with a vaccination rate above 80 percent are now allowed to lift mask mandates. The option to follow through with lifting mask mandates is being left up to the individual schools and districts, according to the Agency of Education. South Burlington school district is allegedly waiting to decide on mask policies. (WPTZ)
2. Burlington's Northwest Farmers Market has announced it is currently accepting applications for new vendors. The market is looking to expand due to the available space at Taylor Park. Currently, the market has around 30 vendors with an opening date of May 14. (WCAX)
3. Are you looking for your next job or thinking about changing careers? Patch and ZipRecruiter have joined together to compile a list of Burlington area employers looking to fill part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. Click the link for the full job posting list and start your next employment adventure. (Burlington Patch)

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Today in Burlington:

• Richmond, VT Rug Hookers At Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (10:00 AM)
• Circuit Circus Festival At The Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to add a furry face to your family? The Humane Society of Chittenden County has an entire crew of dogs and cats looking for forever homes. Click to take a look. (Facebook)
• United Way of Northwest Vermont is looking for a new Administrative and Communications Coordinator. Click to apply before the Mar. 18 deadline. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.