Garbage Consolidation Proposal + Community Support Liaisons

Burlington VT

09 September, 2021

4:39 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Burlington? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 70 Low: 52. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: Some waste haulers are opposing Burlington's garbage consolidation proposals. The city has been considering ways to streamline waste collection so that multiple trucks are not driving down the same streets each week. A proposed plan states that the city would continue picking up recycling and award franchises to private haulers to collect garbage and compost, with haulers bidding on different neighborhoods. (Rutland Herald)Burlington 'community support liaisons' are preparing to hit the streets. CSLs will be trained social workers who have experience dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues that cops often encounter. Last summer, Burlington City Council voted to defund the police department by 30% last summer. (WCAX) The Burlington City Council will hold a termination hearing for airport director, Gene Richards. (WCAX) A Vermont legislative task force took comments from the on school finance reform options. (WCAX)Church St. Marketplace celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday as city and state leaders gathered. (WCAX) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Burlington! Feature your local business here in the newsletter for just $79 a month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Danielle Fallon