🌱 EPA Reviewing Superfund Sites + Cyclist Struck In S Burlington

Burlington VT

29 October, 2021

4:06 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Burlington! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Cloudy with occasional rain. High: 55 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: A routine check-in is underway at Superfund sites in Burlington and Winooski where toxic waste cleanups were completed some years ago, the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday. The five-year check-in is required by the federal government to make sure the cleanups worked. The EPA plans to examine the 38-acre Pine Street Canal site, often called Barge Canal, in Burlington, and the 1-acre Commerce Street Plume in Williston, to ensure that past cleanup efforts "continue to be protective of human health and the environment." (vtdigger.org) A person who was riding a bicycle on Dorset Street Thursday evening was transported to UVM Medical Center after being hit by a passing vehicle. The incident occurred shortly before 7 pm Thursday, and police shut down traffic near Frederick Tuttle Middle School as the incident was investigated. The bike could be seen on the side of the street, along with a shoe and several other items. (Local 22/44 News)The City of Burlington names its newest park in honor of the Kieslich family. (Vermont Biz) The University of Vermont Catamounts head men's hockey coach, Todd Woodcroft is trying to bring UVM back to the glory days. In his second year, Woodcroft has added responsibilities — serving as an assistant coach for Team Sweden at the Beijing Winter Olympics. (WPTZ) 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 back in your inbox Monday morning with another update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some 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.