Orphanage Abuse Survivors + $25 Million Brownfield Redevelopment

Burlington VT

19 September, 2021

8:37 AM

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Happy Monday, people of Burlington! Here's everything going on today in Burlington. 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: Rain in the afternoon. High: 77 Low: 56. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: Former residents of St. Joseph's Orphanage are asking the church to fund therapy to recover from abuse at the hands of the nuns and priests who were supposed to care for them. They said that while the diocese has been willing to pay for therapy in some cases, it has only been with therapists of the diocese's choosing. The long-closed Burlington-based orphanage first came under police investigation after a 2018 report that included allegations of murder and abuse. (Associated Press)Vermont will be investing $25 million to redevelop brownfield sites across the state, reported Gov. Phil Scott. Historically, cleanup has been paid for by the Environmental Protection Agency; this marks the first time that state funds are being used for brownfield redevelopment. Sites in Burlington, St. Albans, and Springfield are slated to benefit from this funding. (WCAX) Two South Burlington schools were on lockdown for hours Thursday because of a threat involving a weapon. (WCAX) Mayor Miro Weinberger says that he is in no hurry to hire a new director for the Burlington International Airport. (U.S. News & World Report) As the Burlington Parks, Recreations & Waterfront continues its Oakledge Park renovations, parts of the Burlington Greenway bike path are now closed. (Free: Vermont Biz, Paid: Burlington Free Press) Today in Burlington: 251 Challenge - Brandon, VT - Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (10:00 AM) You can get your local business featured here for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.