🌱 Local Businesses Call For Protection + High School Drag Ball

Burlington VT

17 October, 2021

11:47 AM

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Good day, people of Burlington! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Cooler with a shower. High: 52 Low: 42. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: A letter from 16 local businesses is calling on city officials to launch new safety protocols to protect employees working late and early downtown. After months of debate over staffing at the Burlington Police Department, the number of officers has fallen below the cap set by the City Council last summer. Mayor Miro Weinberger says the city is working with the Business Association to use private security at key times during the day, on top of other measures.(WCAX)The Burlington High School homecoming football game turned into a "drag ball" runway at halftime. About 30 students and faculty members donned drag queen and king garb while a big crowd in rainbow colors cheered them on. Andrew LeValley, an English teacher and alliance adviser at the school, came up with the idea. Said LeValley, "I was just really hoping to give our students — [both those] who are [out] and the students that were in the stands who are not out — a moment to shine and feel loved, and know that there is a place for them in public schools."(Spectrum News)The United States District Court in Burlington has sentenced Vermont man Craig Cowles for evading over $250,000 in taxes. (Vermont Biz)Burlington's Out of the Darkness Walk doubled its fundraising goal, bringing in over $90,000 to support research and education around mental health. (WCAX)South Burlington High School alum and former long snapper Michel Bergeron discussed his high school career as well as his current position with the Delaware State Hornets. (WPTZ) 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) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 19) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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.