🌱 Ski Resort Owner Sentenced + #EqualPay Jersey Exhibit

Rise and shine, Burlington! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, Apr. 30 off on an informed note. Here are the most important things happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cool with clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 37.

Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. The former owner of two Vermont ski resorts has been sentenced to five years in prison during the largest fraud case in the state's history. Ariel Quiros, 65, was sentenced for his role in a fraudulent failed plan to build a biotechnology plant with millions of foreign investors' money. Quiros owned Jay Peak and Burk Mountain. (Brattleboro Reformer)
2. The South Burlington airport task force has voted to recommend against rezoning land to expand the airport. The Burlington International Airport requested to rezone near Airport Parkway and Kirby Road Extension but the task force's vote has denied it. The Development Review Board has approved a new plan for Beta Technologies' parking issues. (WCAX)
3. Memorabilia from the Burlington High School girls soccer team will be featured in the Brighton Museum in the United Kingdom. The memorabilia is from its 2019 equal pay game. During that historic game, some players revealed custom #EqualPay jerseys. (WCAX)

Today in Burlington:

• Seed Walk At Prouty Beach (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• A new food truck is launching this weekend at Foam Brewers. Click to check out The New Deal BTV. (Instagram)
• The Burlington Beer Company has released a new can! The new Raspberry & Red Plum Fruited Gose can will be available for purchase at the taproom. (Instagram)
• Burlington City Arts' Clay Studio Membership Lottery is open until May 15. Click here to register before time runs out. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.