🌱 BSD Student Improperly Restrained + Sears Lane Lawsuit Denied

Burlington VT

03 December, 2021

3:19 PM

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Good morning, Burlington! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on in Burlington today. First, today's weather: A little p.m. snow, up to 1". High: 33 Low: 23. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: The state of Vermont is investigating a Burlington elementary school after an allegation of a student being improperly restrained, putting three district employees on paid leave. The alleged incident happened at the Flynn Elementary School in the city's New North End. While details of the event are unclear, the Department for Children and Families, the Agency of Education, and the Burlington School District will all be conducting investigations. (WCAX)Two former residents of the Sears Lane encampment have been dealt another blow in their lawsuit against the Burlington city government: a Superior Court judge denied their request for a second hearing in the case. Campers Alexus Grundy and Grey Barreda allege that, by removing campers from Sears Lane, Burlington violated its policy on disbanding encampments. In response, officials argue that, even if the city violated its policy — and it maintains it did not — campers don't have a legal right to stop the city from disbanding encampments. (vtdigger.org)Researchers at the University of Vermont are making strides in creating "living robots" that are able to reproduce. (WCAX)In advance of Burlington's special election on Tuesday, the city council held a special public information session this week to review the two ballot questions. (WAMC)Shopping for the holidays in Burlington? Free and discounted parking is available throughout the end of the month. (Free: Yahoo! News; Subscription: BurlingtonFreePress.com) Feature your local business in this spot in the newsletter for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! 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.