Shingle Truck Overturned + UVM Breaks Ground On New Facility

Burlington VT

30 September, 2021

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Good morning, Burlington! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Sun and clouds. High: 63 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: A truck carrying shingles rolled over, slowing traffic on I-89 near Burlington. The 53-foot truck tipped over, causing both passing lanes to close. According to emergency response crews, a 53-foot truck hauling asphalt shingles tipped over near exit 14, a main Burlington interchange. The crash caused both passing lanes on the interstate to temporarily close. The driver, however, was not injured. (WPTZ)The University of Vermont broke ground on a new multimillion-dollar research facility Thursday. The Firestone Medical Building is expected to house more than 200 personnel and provide the school of medicine with 150 new research labs. Construction of the building began in October of last year and the total cost of the project is estimated at $45 million. It's expected to be complete in 2023. (WCAX)The Alzheimer's Foundation of America held a free virtual conference for Vermonters on Thursday. Dr. Oz was a guest speaker and feature topics such as long-term care and recognizing certain needs. (WCAX)The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) launched the Future of Vermont Partnership and Action Team to propel Vermont Proposition. (Vermont Biz)Burlington's live music scene returns with bands including No Showers On Vacation, Moondawgs, Lazy Bird, and Dead On Arrival. (Vermont Cynic) 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 in this spot for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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.