🌱 West Nile Virus Case + Second Weird Window Brewery Break In

Burlington VT

27 October, 2021

3:55 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 54 Low: 35. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: Vermont has confirmed a case of West Nile virus in a Chittenden County resident. West Nile is spread by infected mosquitoes. The Vermont Department of Health says the person who got it was hospitalized earlier this month with a neuroinvasive form of the disease. They have since been released. (WCAX)Police say the same person could be behind two separate break-ins at a South Burlington brewery. Jack Droppa, the owner of Weird Window Brewing, says they were first broken into on June 25th, when someone used a crowbar to enter and swipe all of the money in the cash register. Since then, the Ethan Allen Drive business installed an alarm and more security measures. (WCAX) The Environmental Protection Agency announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of previously completed site cleanup work at the Pine Street Canal Site in Burlington. (Vermont Biz) Researchers at the University of Vermont in Burlington have just announced a breakthrough in their study of possible treatments for malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. (My Champlain Valley)Despite continued COVID-19 cases, Vermont Governor Phil Scott says he won't reimpose a state of emergency that would authorize him to put a statewide mask mandate back in place. (US News) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. 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 You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update! If you're enjoying 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.