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Good morning to you Burlington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you weighed in on Burlington’s overdose prevention center yet?
  • Why Burlington leaders are rallying behind Somali neighbors this week
  • How Burlington neighbors are keeping each other warm this winter

Also on today's calendar: Festive Friday: Not So Silent Night and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers, with a high of 26 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 27, low: 17.
  • Saturday: A little afternoon snow, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Time running out to weigh in on Burlington's overdose prevention center (wcax.com) — Burlington residents have just until Monday to complete an online survey shaping the city’s planned overdose prevention center, which still lacks a confirmed site and opening date. Officials say community feedback will guide where the center goes, how it operates, and how it addresses concerns from downtown businesses about safety and neighborhood impact.
   

2. Winooski schools remove website after viral video sparks backlash from conservatives (mynbc5.com) — Winooski schools temporarily pulled their website after a video of a Somali flag raising drew intense conservative backlash online, including from high-profile accounts. Nearby in Burlington, the school district and Mayor Emma Mulvaney Stanak publicly affirmed support for the city’s Somali community, highlighting the role of immigrant and refugee residents in the area.
   

3. Burlington businesses give out winter gear, warm meals during snowy weather (mynbc5.com) — Several Burlington businesses and volunteers are stepping up to keep neighbors warm, handing out free hot meals, winter clothing, and thousands of pairs of socks across the city and Chittenden County. From Only Cannoli’s baked potatoes-as-hand-warmers to the Sock Out, Cold Feet drive, residents can both receive help and donate through United Way’s listed drop-off sites.
   

4. Album Review: ‘The Vermont Farm Project: A Farm-to-Stage Musical' (sevendaysvt.com) — A new cast recording of The Vermont Farm Project captures a folk musical about the struggles and resilience of Vermont farmers, developed at Northern Stage. The reviewer even wonders if it might someday play Burlington’s Flynn for local schoolkids, highlighting its educational and community appeal. The album is now available on streaming platforms and from the theater.
   

5. How did the Vermont Foodbank spend $9M MacKenzie Scott donation? (wcax.com) — From Burlington, WCAX breaks down how the Vermont Foodbank used a record $9 million donation from MacKenzie Scott, explaining that much went to surging pandemic needs and a long-term investment fund. With demand still high and budgets tight, the Foodbank says the gift couldn’t guarantee years of solvency and that local donors remain crucial.
   

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    Thursday December 11
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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • City Council Meeting - Budget Retreat
    South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market Street , South Burlington
    9:00 am
  • Tai Chi: Beginning Tai Chi- Colchester
    Colchester Recreation Center , 80 Dick Mazza Dr , Colchester
    10:00 am
  • Boys Basketball @ Vergennes A First
    Vergennes Union High School , 50 Monkton Rd , Vergennes
    4:30 pm
  • Winter Band Concert
    CHS Performing Arts Center
    7:00 pm

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  • University of Vermont posted a job opening for Dean of the Grossman School of Business (GSB) in Burlington. Apply here.
  • Price Chopper posted a job opening for Front End Shift Supervisor in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

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