🌱 Short Term Housing Rental Regulations + Police Shortage

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First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 45 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. The City of Burlington is looking at imposing regulations on short-term housing rentals throughout the city. The new regulations come amid an ongoing housing crisis. If the Burlington City Council decides to act on short-term housing rentals, the city would lose an estimated $100,000 from taxes paid by the rentals along with potential tourism that is boosted from flexible housing options for visitors. (WCAX)
2. The Burlington Police Department reports it is struggling to patrol the city with only 65 sworn officers on the roster. This is the lowest police force presence the city has had in decades due to cuts made by the City Council in 2020. The City Council cut the number of available positions to 74 from 105 but they are currently working to increase that number using funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. (WPTZ)
3. South Burlington School District superintendent David Young is stepping down from his position. Young has been working for the district for almost two decades but gave his surprise resignation during a school board meeting. Reportedly, Young will miss the students, staff, and community when he leaves the district on Jun. 30, 2022. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Richmond, VT Rug Hookers At The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (10:00 AM)
• Circuit Circus Festival At The Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Blowing and drifting snow might cause low visibility for drivers traveling across the Lake Champlain islands this week. To see the full weather report issued by the US National Weather Service Burlington VT, click the link. (Facebook)
• The new Treat Our Teachers program at The Flynn seeks to reward educators for the sacrifices they make for our community's children. (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.