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🌱 Main Street Proposal + Winter Storm Hits Burlington

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Burlington.

(Patch Media)

Happy Saturday, people of Burlington! Here's everything happening today in town.


First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 27 Low: 18.


Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

  1. A developer is suing South Burlington over controversial zoning regulations. The new regulations were passed earlier this month, and developer Jeff Davis is arguing that the process was flawed. According to Davis, one of the five city councilors had a conflict of interest throughout the process, and he is seeking to undo the zoning amendments. (vtdigger.org)
  2. Burlington is planning to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bond money to reimagine Main Street. City officials are hoping that residents will approve of a $25.9 million bond to install art, rain gardens, cafe-style seating, and wooden swings along the street. The TIF would not increase residents' taxes, according to officials. (Seven Days)
  3. The Burlington School District (BSD) has published numerous resources designed to give voters all the information they need to vote on the School District's proposed budget. The District's most recent Annual Report is now available online, along with high-level and detailed information about the budget for next school year. Hard copies of the report are available at Fletcher Free Library, the Miller Center, and City Hall. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Burlington:

  • Circuit Circus Festival At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)
  • Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • There will be limited hours at the Humane Society of Chittenden County due to the winter storm hitting the area. Click to remain updated on the society's new operating hours. (Facebook)
  • The Bone Builders program is looking for a volunteer to lead their weekly osteoporosis prevention program in South Burlington. Click to apply. (Facebook)

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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.

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