🌱 2 Social Services Agencies Vandalized + 'Walk Your Own Path'

Burlington VT

24 October, 2021

9:07 AM

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Hello, people of Burlington! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Periods of rain. High: 48 Low: 44. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: A Burlington man was charged with vandalizing two social service agencies on consecutive days. 34-year-old Patrick Cristaldi admitted to throwing a rock through two different windows at the Committee On Temporary Shelter office on North Avenue just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday, injuring an employee in the process. Cristaldi was also arrested on Friday for smashing in the office door at the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity on South Champlain Street that morning and slashing tires of nearby parked cars. Prior to these two incidents, he was already facing charges in connection with other Burlington vandalism incidents from last month. (Local 22/44 News)A unique mural in Burlington aims to get people thinking about how some of their neighbors navigate the city. "Walk Your Own Path," a recently installed art project in the busy Old North End, highlights the experience of blind and visually impaired residents navigating the city. Colorful lines trace strokes from canes that belong to real visually impaired folks, who use them every day to check their paths for obstacles. A guide dog's paw prints are also included in the sidewalk mural. (NECN)A new sound monitoring system has been implemented to measure jet noise from flight operations at Burlington International Airport, with data available online for anyone to access. (WPTZ)After a 19-month closure, it's showtime once again at The Flynn. (WCAX)Runners and organizers geared up for a modified Vermont City Marathon on Sunday morning in Burlington. (WCAX) 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: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around! If you're liking 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.