🌱 Judge Reiss On 1st Amendment + Marijuana Snowmobile Scheme

Burlington VT

22 November, 2021

2:11 PM

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Up and at 'em, Burlington! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and colder. High: 34 Low: 22. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: On Friday, a federal judge in Burlington enjoined local court clerks from withholding First Amendment access. Judge Christina Clair Reiss decided in favor of news outlets contesting an access blackout while clerks review and process new court filings. The injunction became public almost immediately after it was filed late in the afternoon, in stark contrast with state court filings which are regularly held up for a day or more. (Courthouse News Service) A Vermont man has been sentenced to probation after participating in a scheme that illegally moved hundreds of pounds of marijuana via snowmobiles from Canada into the United States. 36-year-old Jack Cohen was sentenced Friday in federal court in Burlington to time served of one day and three years of probation. Cohen was arrested in Canaan on Mar. 24 with 272 pounds of marijuana in his truck; the pot was later moved across Lake Wallace using snowmobiles. (WCAX)The vacancy rate for store and restaurant property in Chittenden County has doubled since 2019, a sign that the pandemic and online shopping are hitting retailers hard. (Seven Days)Following the release of the University of Vermont climate plan, those in the agricultural sector are preparing for warmer and wetter weather. (WCAX) A new historic marker in Burlington honors the founding of Vermont's Green Mountain Club. (BurlingtonFreePress.com) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by L.L.Bean, a Patch Brand Partner. Planning a trip this holiday? Find your perfect luggage match. Today in Burlington: Brattleboro Area Rug Social - Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (10:00 AM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26) Add your event You're all caught up 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.