🌱 Man Paid To Have Person Tortured + Housing Boom

Burlington VT

21 October, 2021

4:30 PM

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Happy Friday, Burlington! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Burlington. First, today's weather: A passing morning shower. High: 59 Low: 39. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: A Vermont man paid a woman to kidnap and film a victim being tortured and killed, federal prosecutors say. Sean Fiore, 37, of Burlington, Vermont pleaded guilty last week in connection with the disturbing case. He faced murder for hire, conspiracy to kidnap and murder a person overseas, conspiracy to produce child pornography, and possession of child pornography in connection with the case. (FOX 5 NY) With stunning lake views, easy access to world class ski resorts, a pedestrian-friendly downtown bustling with shops and restaurants, and the vibrancy of a college town, Burlington, Vermont has long been a sought-after destination for homebuyers. As the COVID-19 pandemic has opened the possibilities of working remotely, more and more people are looking to buy a house in Vermont's largest city, causing a huge swell in demand in an area that was already flush with prospective buyers. (HousingWire) Four ways to see fall foliage in Burlington from the tree canopy, including zip lines to treetop walks. (Burlington Free Press) South Burlington is likely to soon face an "urgent enrollment situation" at its elementary schools. (Local 22/44 News) Sun Country will soon offer nonstop flights to Burlington, Vt. (Minneapolis Star Tribune) 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 Huntsville! Did you know you can feature your local business right here in the Burlington Daily for just $79 a month? Click here to learn more. You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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.