🌱 No-Cause Eviction Ban Vetoed + Burlington Amtrak Restored

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 63 Low: 41.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. A bill that would have allowed Burlington to ban no-cause evictions was vetoed by the Governor on Tuesday. Governor Phil Scott reportedly struck down the bill claiming that it would undermine property owners' rights while stressing the city's housing market. The bill would have prevented landlords from kicking out renters by refusing to renew leases. (Seven Days)
2. Amtrak will reportedly restore passenger rail services to Burlington this summer. The service has not been offered to Burlington residents in 69 years. The Ethan Allen Express route has been extended north to Burlington and will allow residents to catch the passenger train to New York. (Seven Days)
3. The Burlington Community Resource Center has relocated to Old North End. The center provides daytime shelter for those in need. The center was previously located on South Winooski Avenue. The city is still working to approve a pod community for the homeless population. (vtdigger.org)

Today in Burlington:

• Springfield Fiber Therapy Group At The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (8:00 AM)
• Burke Hollow Rug Room At The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The deadline to signup for the Annual Walk for the Animals & 5K Doggie Fun Run is May 15. Click to sign up. (Facebook)
• A more efficient 5-lane security checkpoint at BTV Airport is currently being constructed. Click to read the full story. (Twitter)
• The Vermont City Marathon and Relay is on May 29. Registration closes on May 24. (RunVermont.org)

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— 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.