🌱 Vandalism At Pride Center + $45 Million Champlain Parkway Project

Hello, people of Burlington! Danielle Fallon here with the latest edition of the Burlington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a shower or two. High: 49 Low: 32.

Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. Mayor Miro Weinberger has released a statement regarding the recent vandalism at Pride Center of Vermont. The city is reportedly investigating the incident. Mayor Weinberger states that "acts of hate have no place in Burlington." (City of Burlington, VT (.gov))
2. Students at the University of Vermont are protesting for the university staff to receive a fair contract. The UVM Staff United union is currently in negotiations with the the university to receive higher wages. The protesting students have pitched tents on campus and have vowed to camp until a fair contract has been reached. (WCAX)
3. The Burlington City Council has approved a $45 million Champlain Parkway construction contract. The council vote was unanimous. The federal government will be paying 95 percent of the project's cost while the city is paying for roughly two percent of the final cost. The final three percent is being paid by the state. (Vermont Biz)

Today in Burlington:

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

From my notebook:

• Burlington City Arts invites the community to explore public art. Spring is the perfect season to experience the art that Burlington provides. (Instagram)
• Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? A watch is given several hours before a severe storm and a warning signifies that severe weather is imminent. (Facebook)
• Did you miss the City Nature Celebration? Click to watch the livestream. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.