🌱 Mask Mandate Opt-Out + Two Bonds Up For Vote

Burlington VT

09 February, 2022

6:39 PM

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Happy Thursday, Burlington! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Showers of rain and snow. High: 40 Low: 25. Here are the top 3 stories in Burlington today: South Burlington has changed its mask mandate. The City Council voted to extend the mandate but decided to make an adjustment to the order. An opt-out provision has been added that allows businesses to post a sign that says whether or not masks are required within their location. (WCAX)The City of South Burlington has received funding for a new Annual Winter Lights Festival to boost tourism within the region. The funding was given through the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing in an effort to aid economic recovery. The new festival will feature local musicians, handmade art, and local food vendors. (Vermont Biz)The City of Burlington is putting two bond articles up for a vote. The bond articles involve authorizing a $23,800,000 bond for capital improvements and a bond to approve a downtown TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district. Click the link to view the bond wording in detail and where you can vote. (Seven Days) 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: Champlain Islands Fiber Bees At The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (11:00 AM) Animal Demo At The Echo Lahey Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM) From my notebook: The Burlington Animal Services shares sweet dog Scarlett who is looking for a new home. Click to see if Scarlett would be a good fit with your family. (Facebook)South Burlington Police are looking for a suspect in a recent robbery. (Twitter) 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 catch up with you bright and early 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.