🌱 University Mall Shooter ID'd + New High School Site Approved

Burlington VT

03 November, 2021

4:04 PM

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Hey, Burlington! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything going on today in town. First, today's weather: Variable clouds with a shower. High: 45 Low: 30. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: South Burlington police are trying to find and arrest a 29-year-old Winooski man on a charge of attempted first-degree murder in connection with a Monday afternoon shooting. Hieheem Kirkland has been identified as the man who fired one shot at another man at a parking lot outside the University Mall. According to police, Kirkland "targeted his victim over an interpersonal relationship involving a female." (vtdigger.org) The Burlington School Board voted unanimously to approve Institute Road as the site for a new high school. District officials are hoping to have the new school ready by August 2025, and it will sit across the road from the old building that was vacated due to PCB contamination. The tight timeline is one of several reasons the board and Superintendent Tom Flanagan ultimately decided to go with the north side of Institute Road instead of the Gateway Block in downtown Burlington. (Local 22/44 News)A Vermont judge has denied the effort to stop the closure of the Burlington homeless camp on Sears Lane. (Rutland Herald)The City of Burlington has added a new regulation in relation to stop sign locations. (Seven Days)A popular Burlington pizzeria, Folino's, is adding a third location by the end of 2021 at 129 Market Street in Williston. (Seven Days) 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: "Love, Kelly" - FREE CONCERT at ArtsRiot - Burlington, Nov 6 @ 8pm (November 6) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Add your event That's it for today! I'll see you soon. If you're loving 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.