🌱 UVM Health Network Adds Beds + City Council Charter Changes

Burlington VT

01 December, 2021

2:15 PM

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Good morning, people of Burlington! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Showers in the afternoon. High: 44 Low: 32. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: With the uptick in COVID hospitalizations, the UVM Health Network will be adding ICU and COVID-19 beds to their facilities. The UVM Medical Center will be getting five ICU beds and 10 COVID beds, while the Central Vermont Medical Center will be getting three beds. The Health Network says more space and staff within their hospitals will be devoted specifically to patients in need of intensive care, and will also be reducing the number of non-urgent surgeries through the end of the year. (WCAX)Time is running out for a host of charter change reforms pushed by progressives on the Burlington City Council this year. The deadline for the council to weigh in on proposed "Town Meeting Day" issues comes Dec. 15th, giving them one more regular meeting to act. Issues to discuss include shifting police oversight from the police chief, giving non-citizens the right to vote in local elections, and decriminalizing sex work. (WCAX)The Burlington Museum of Natural History, a sidewalk shadow-box installation measuring about two cubic feet, packs a lot of local history into its small space. (Seven Days)Burlington-based financial firm One Day In July launched a holiday giveaway, offering a two-night stay at the luxurious Hotel Vermont and dinner for two at Hen of the Wood. (PR Web)Read about the history — and the uncertain future — of Burlington's Memorial Auditorium. (Seven Days) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Burlington: Hooksett, NH: White Mountain Woolen Magic (10:00 AM) You can get your local business featured here for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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.