🌱 North End Standoff Resolved + Net-Zero Burlington + Homes For Sale

Rise and shine, Burlington! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's what's going on today in Burlington.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with a passing shower. High: 48 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. A standoff in the city's North End on Wednesday afternoon has been resolved. According to authorities, a man undergoing a mental health crisis barricaded themselves in a building, causing damage in the process. Burlington Police Acting Chief Jon Murad reports the matter was resolved without any injuries or use of weapons; the man was brought to a local hospital for evaluation. (WCAX)
2. The city of Burlington plans to become a net-zero city — one that doesn't use fossil fuels at all — by 2030. Mayor Miro Weinberger, alongside Rewiring America and the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network, hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday encouraging residents to get involved. The mayor reported the city is working to electrify its municipal buildings as well as its entire truck fleet, in collaboration with the electric company and other community resources. (WCAX)
3. Looking for a new home here in Burlington? If you need help in your search, look no further than this week's roundup of the newest local properties for sale, courtesy of Patch and Redfin. Featured houses on the market include a 2 bed/2 bath for $599,000 and a 4 bed/3 bath for $769,500. Happy hunting! (Burlington Patch)

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Today in Burlington:

• Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)
• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The community remembers the life of Sister Janice Ryan, a Catholic leader who championed education in Vermont. Sister Ryan was a member of Burlington's Sisters of Mercy. (WCAX)
• A former Vermont fertility doctor this week was ordered to pay $5.25 million to a Florida woman after he secretly used his own sperm to impregnate her more than 40 years ago, according to a report. (Burlington Patch)
• Looking for a place to gather? Burlington City Arts' venues and community spaces resource, created in collaboration with Love Burlington, has the skinny on the perfect places in the Queen City to host your next event. (Instagram)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.