🌱 Employment Update + Plea Deals In Burlington Shootout

Morning, Burlington! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Colder; breezy in the morning. High: 35 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. A Burlington restaurant has reopened after shutting down at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sotto Enoteca closed in March 2020 but has announced the return of its signature menu via restaurant social media accounts in late February. Limited reservations are temporarily available for diners. (Burlington Free Press)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or career? Patch has partnered with ZipRecruiter to present a list of local Burlington employers looking to fill full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Click the link to see the full list of job postings. (Burlington Patch)
3. Four suspects have entered into plea deals in connection with a deadly Burlington shootout from Apr. 16, 2019. James Felix, Johnny Ford, Angelina Pearson-Fitzpatrick, and Lesine Woodson came to Vermont to sell drugs but have now pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell cocaine and using a firearm during the process. None of the suspects are being charged for the death of Benzel Hampton. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Burke Hollow Rug Room At The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Burlington Beer Company is currently hiring to expand its team. Click for job postings. (Instagram)
• Localized ice jams may impact the area as temperatures rise above freezing. Click to see the full report issued by the US National Weather Service Burlington VT. (Facebook)
• Are you looking for a way to donate to Ukraine during the ongoing unprovoked Russian invasion? United Way of Northwest Vermont has established a United For Ukraine fund. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for 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.