🌱 Homeless Encampment Drug Raid + Burlington Gets Soccer Team

Burlington VT

13 October, 2021

4:31 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything happening today in Burlington. First, today's weather: Some sun, then clouds; warm. High: 71 Low: 59. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: A homeless encampment on city property in Burlington was raided by police on Wednesday morning. Burlington police confirm the action at the Sears Lane encampment in the city's South End involved multiple police officers and ATF agents. They say one man was arrested for having methamphetamines, as well as firearms. (WCAX) Vermont is getting a men's soccer team and they will call Burlington home. Vermont Green Football Club announced its entry into the United Soccer League Two Tuesday, a milestone for the state, which does not have any men's pre-professional or professional soccer teams. The first Vermont women's pre-professional soccer team, Vermont Fusion, launched in 2021 in Manchester. (Burlington Free Press)Snelling Center for Government announces the Vermont Leadership Institute Class of 2022. (vtdigger.org) Here's where to shop around Burlington for a DIY Halloween costume. (Burlington Free Press) John King and his colleagues reflect on his 56-year career with the Burlington Police Department. (Seven Days) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) You can get your local business featured right here in the newsletter for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. 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.