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South Burlington, Vermont Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning South Burlington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a new I-89 bridge could change your daily South Burlington commute
- What did South Burlingtonās review of the ICE raid actually conclude?
- Police say no ongoing threat after shooting at South Burlington Dominoās
Also on today's calendar: Fourth Friday | Dinner + Conversation for Midlife Women and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 32.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 31 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. South Burlington awarding contract for bridge over I-89 (mychamplainvalley.com) ā South Burlington is moving ahead with a long-planned pedestrian and bike bridge over I-89, awarding a roughly $20 million construction contract to Engineer's Construction, Inc. The project will greatly improve walking and biking access between Staples Plaza, University Mall, and nearby neighborhoods, though the city still needs to close a funding gap before its expected completion in 2028. 
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2. South Burlington's takeaway after ICE raid? More police next time (burlingtonfreepress.com) ā South Burlington officials have released their internal reviews of how city police handled last monthās ICE raid on Dorset Street, concluding officers used no excessive force and that more local and state police should respond to similar events. Many residents and protesters strongly disagree, saying police presence enabled the federal operation, while one city emergency official is calling for better crowd-management training. Ā Ā Ā
3. One person injured in shooting outside South Burlington Domino's (mynbc5.com) ā Police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting in the parking lot of the Dominoās on Shelburne Road in South Burlington, which left one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers say everyone involved has been identified and there is no ongoing threat, but the restaurant will remain closed while the investigation continues. Ā Ā Ā
4. This Surprising City Was Just Named the Happiest in the U.S., According to New Data (housebeautiful.com) ā South Burlington earns a standout spot as the fourth-happiest city in the country, praised for its emotional well-being, employment strength, and classic New England character. The piece highlights local fixtures like University Mall and Lake Champlain while comparing South Burlington with other top-ranked cities such as Fremont, Bismarck, Scottsdale, and Fargo. Ā Ā Ā
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Energy Committee Meeting
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Library Governance and Nominating Committee Meeting
South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market Street , South Burlington
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Illuminate Vermont
South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market St , South Burlington
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Fourth Friday | Dinner + Conversation for Midlife Women
, South Burlington
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Monday Indoor Soccer (Futsal)
South Burlington, VT Calendar , 200 Market Street , South Burlington
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Planning Commission Meeting
South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market Street , South Burlington
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Community Meal ā Winooski
Winooski Senior Center , 123 Barlow St , Winooski
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Champlain Islands Fiber Bees
North Hero Methodist Church , 3671 US-2 , North Hero
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Spectacluar Nature Day at the Intervale
Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Intervale Rd , Burlington
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Sunday Public Skate at Leddy Arena
Burlington, VT Calendar , 216 Leddy Park Road , Burlington
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Brattleboro Area Rug Social - 4th Tuesday
St. Michaelās Episcopal Church , 16 Bradley Avenue , Brattleboro
10:00 am -
Singing Group for People with Memory Loss (and their caregivers) ā Winooski
Winooski Senior Center , 123 Barlow St , Winooski
10:30 am
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Sunday April 26
Tuesday April 28
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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