🌱 Business De-Escalation Training + Bove Slumlord Allegations

Burlington VT

11 November, 2021

3:58 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with a brand-new Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Rain; breezy in the morning. High: 55 Low: 37. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: Some Burlington business owners are taking safety into their own hands by participating in de-escalation training. Ongoing conversations about safety in Burlington's downtown over the past few months prompted business owners to take action. These training sessions are being done in partnership with clinicians at the Howard Center. (WCAX)Makers of a popular Vermont pasta sauce who are also Burlington property managers are responding to reports accusing them of being "slumlords." Seven Days investigated after tenants pointed to issues at the properties managed by the Bove family, including cockroach infestations and other ongoing maintenance issues. In a statement Wednesday, the Boves said they're taking "immediate corrective action" to address the gaps and that they will be more "consistent" in the future. (WCAX) A group of local home cooks known as Lasagna Love is offering free meals in Chittenden County to anyone who wants it, no questions asked. People requesting a lasagna dinner can sign up through lasagnalove.org to get matched with a cook in their area. There are currently seven chefs available in Burlington. (Burlington Free Press) 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 Burlington! Did you know you can feature your local business here in the Burlington Daily for just $79 per month? Click here to learn more. That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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.