🌱 South End Construction + Protective Land Use Regulations?

Burlington VT

05 January, 2022

3:41 PM

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Good day, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with the Thursday copy of theBurlington Daily. First, today's weather: Low clouds. High: 33 Low: 21. Here are the top 3 stories in Burlington today: The construction started this week Burlington's South End is expected to bring two months of detours. Visitors and residents of the Queen City will not have access to Shelburne Street from South Willard Street for about eight weeks due to roundabout construction. Traffic detours are currently in place, and access will still be available for neighborhood residents. (Free: Yahoo! News; Subscription: Burlington Free Press)In an effort to preserve and protect natural resources, South Burlington leaders are looking to update current land-use regulations. Potential changes up for discussion include expanding protections for streams and habitats, as well as stopping development in areas containing 21 or more acres of forest. (WCAX)A South Burlington man has been arrested for a string of drug activity at his home that resulted in a man's death back in June of 2021. The victim, a 29-year-old man, reportedly lost consciousness and later died after taking an unidentifiable pill at the home of 62-year-old Bruce Erdmann. (WCAX) From our sponsor: Hey Burlington, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Burlington: Lincolns Social Hours - Out In The 802, Burlington (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Vermont's own Ben & Jerry's has added two new flavors — Boom Chocolatta and Bananas Foster — to its non-dairy collection. (PRNewswire)Effective Jan. 21, Burlington's ArtsRiot will require not just proof of full vaccination, but booster vaccines for all events. (WCAX)Get your tickets today for Trey McLaughlin Music and The Sounds of Zamar's can't-miss performance at The Flynn on Thursday, Jan. 20. (Facebook) 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 officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.