🌱 Weinberger's Housing Action Plan + UVM Polio Vaccine Research

Burlington VT

16 December, 2021

2:45 PM

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Happy Friday, Burlington! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: Some sun; breezy, cooler. High: 44 Low: 26. Here are the top 3 stories today in Burlington: On Thursday, Mayor Miro Weinberger released his "Action Plan to Fulfill the Promise of Housing as a Human Right in Burlington," a 10-point plan that outlines a roadmap to double the rate of housing production and end chronic homelessness in the community. The Mayor's Action Plan will implement 10 specific initiatives, including investment of at least $5 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, creation of a new position in CEDO to work on this housing effort, supporting the creation of 1,250 total homes (with 312 being permanently affordable), and more. Reportedly, work on the action plan is already underway. (Vermont Biz)While the world is on the brink of eradicating polio, the current vaccines aren't perfect and the virus still has a stronghold on parts of Africa and the Middle East. Two researchers from the University of Vermont are developing a defense that could put an end to polio for good. They are now enrolling healthy participants to test two new polio vaccines that eliminate the issues present in the current ones. (WCAX)The Vermont Senate will debate a bill next year to eliminate a widely used legal defense that shields police from civil lawsuits over their misconduct. Senate Judiciary Committee chair Dick Sears (D-Bennington) announced the push to end so-called "qualified immunity" for law enforcement officers during a press conference Wednesday. The bill would allow victims of police misconduct to sue in state court and eliminate a key barrier that often prevents the victims from recovering damages. (Seven Days) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you in part 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! Today in Burlington: Hunt 6th Grade Art Show At Fletcher Free Library (10:00 a.m.)From my notebook: Shopping local this holiday season? Saturday is the last Burlington Farmers' Market of the year. (Instagram)The Greater Burlington YMCA is offering Basic CPR + First Aid classes; participants can register today for classes in January or February. (Facebook)For a limited time, all donations to the Special Olympics Vermont will be tripled to support thrice as many athletes. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event 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 You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! — 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.