🌱 Police Chief Search Continues + New Restaurant Opening

Happy Wednesday, people of Burlington! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Periods of snow, then rain. High: 39 Low: 33.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. Two industry pros will open a new restaurant called May Day in Burlington. The new restaurant will be located at 258 North Winooski Avenue and will seek to honor local producers and showcase Vermont's native foods. Co-owners Mojo Hancy-Davis and Matthew Peterson will preview the food at a lunch pop-up on Feb. 5 at Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar. (Seven Days)
2. New details about the Vermont man who was convicted in connection to the Jan. 6 riots have surfaced. Nicholas Languerand has been sentenced to 44 months in a Virginia prison for assaulting an officer during the Capital riots. Languerand was given a shorter sentence because the judge was convinced his traumatic past played a role in his actions during the riot. Languerand has expressed interest in moving back to Vermont once he is released from prison. (WCAX)
3. The search for a Burlington Police chief will continue after the City Council recently rejected the nomination of Acting Police Chief Jon Murad. A major discussion point during the meeting was Mayor Weinberger's refusal to expand the search for a new police chief. Murad was opposed by many of the Council for his unwillingness to reform the Department and for refusing to acknowledge racial disparities. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Animal Demo At The Echo Lahey Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Burlington VT announced a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the area. Stay warm and safe! (Facebook)
• South Burlington Police Department has welcomed Officer Lasker to the Department. (Facebook)
• Burlington Humane Society shares featured pet cat, Annabelle. Click to see if Annabelle would be a good fit with your family.

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.