🌱 Burlington Holiday Lights Contest + Smoke At Catamount Studios

Burlington VT

10 December, 2021

2:19 PM

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Hello, people of Burlington! Danielle Fallon here with a fresh edition of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Breezy and mild with rain. High: 50 Low: 36. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: The best holiday lights in Burlington will be crowned soon in the city's 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Contest. People who live in homes, apartments, and duplexes can all enter, just as long as judges can see your decorations from the nearest street. The contest is sponsored by Burlington Electric Department, so there are bonus points to making your holiday display energy efficient. (WCAX)Almost all of Burlington's fire resources were called to the Catamount Studios on Church Street Thursday afternoon for a suspected fire. Around 4:30 p.m., crews received a call for a haze in the building. When the first crew spotted the smoke, they called in more resources. Battalion Chief Ed Webster said it was the result of a burnt-out furnace motor, and there wasn't actually a fire. (WCAX)Burlington area pharmacies are struggling to keep at-home COVID-19 tests in stock. (WPTZ) Two people were arrested Friday as Burlington police once again cleared the Sears Lane encampment. (Rutland Herald)Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at shelters in and around Burlington. (Burlington Patch) Today in Burlington: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (9:00 PM) Loving the Burlington Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. — 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.