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Fitting tribute
Chamberlin continues to shrink, new zoning changes create uncertainty AVALON STYLES-ASHLEY STAFF WRITER
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South Burlington High School honored the late South Burlington resident Lenny Roberge on the sign outside the school, although his daughter Lucille Nadeau noted her father died Christmas Day, 2021. See Roberge’s obituary on page 9.
Amendment to land regs eases threat of UVM suit AVALON STYLES-ASHLEY STAFF WRITER
At least one disgruntled neighbor in South Burlington that has threatened lawsuits over the city’s new development regulations is resting easier. A brief amendment, approved by city councilors last week after an executive session with legal counsel, calls out the University of Vermont as one of a few exceptions per state statute to
encroaching aspects of the city’s proposed regulations. Nothing has really changed, however. The amendment doesn’t add anything new; it restates a state statute that exempts entities like state- or community-owned and operated facilities, public and private schools, churches, hospitals, regional solid waste management facilities and hazardous waste management facilities from certain
municipal bylaws. “This addition provides the belt and suspenders and second pair of suspenders assurance requested by UVM that these amendments, and all development review of UVM or other public entity projects brought under these amendments, are subject to these statutory limitations,” assistant city manager Andrew Bolduc explained. But the See AMENDMENT on page 2
Sometimes Sheila Quenneville wanders along the street where her sister’s and brother’s houses used to be before the roofs, walls and foundations were torn down. She remembers walking over from home, only a block away, when her kids were young so they could frolic with the motley of cousins and neighbors, playing basketball and running between houses. Dumont Street in South Burlington’s Chamberlin neighborhood looks emptier now: most of the houses are gone, having been swallowed by the Burlington International Airport’s home-acquisition program in the mid-2000s, and no footprints remain. “Sometimes I just walk along that street and I feel like I have these flashes, almost like I can see that world still,” Quenneville said. Soon, yellow excavators and traffic cones became fixtures of Dumont Street and others closest to the airport as homeowners signed up for the program, sold their houses and packed their lives into boxes. “That’s one of the activities I would do with my kids,” Quenneville recalled. “Like, ‘Let’s go for a walk. We’ll watch them tear down with the excavators.’ Then it got to the point where we could just look out the window and watch it.” Her sister’s family ended up buying a house a few streets away and her brother moved to Essex, but the community changed, fractured, as over 120 houses disap-
peared and neighbors moved away. The Chamberlin neighborhood, a vibrant family-oriented community, as Quenneville described it, and one of the few affordable places in South Burlington, might be facing more change as the airport seeks to rezone 10 acres east of Airport Parkway from residential to aviation-use. A volunteer task force, composed of three Chamberlin residents, two planning commissioners and one city councilor, began reviewing the request in December to make a recommendation for the South Burlington Planning Commission by April. Whether the change helps or hurts the community, or falls somewhere in the middle, is yet to be seen. The future plans for those 10 acres, should the land be rezoned, aren’t set in stone either, although the airport does not intend “to expand into any neighborhood” but to use the empty land “to promote business and support facilities for the airport,” according to acting aviation director Nic Longo in a Dec. 14 letter to city officials. A new maintenance building is planned. Other development could help reduce noise in the area, he added — a major benefit to Chamberlin residents, who bear the brunt of noise from F-35s. Plus, more commercial buildings would boost South Burlington’s grand list, providing jobs and a bigger tax base. Still, others have argued against See AIRPORT on page 10
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AMENDMENT
continued from page 1 statute would apply with or without the amendment. The statute does not affect the development review board process, meaning design aspects like building height, setbacks, off-street parking and noise, among other things, are still reviewed by the local board. The amendment, which all city councilors approved except for Tim Barritt, comes after a year of planning commission public hearings where representatives from the university have spoken up with concerns for how new environmental protections would outlaw large swaths of their property to development. Last May, Austin Hart, a lawyer speaking for the University of Vermont, expressed concerns with how the proposed regulations would choke the university’s ability to carry out its campus master plan. “The university is counting on being able to develop (those lands) at some point not yet defined for its academic or residential purposes,” he said. “That’s different from a public land.” The amendment that most affects the university is the new definition of habitat blocks, which disallow almost any kind of development, university officials have reiterated throughout last year. A total of 181 acres owned by the university would largely be covered in habitat blocks under the draft regulations, Hart added. In a September letter to the South Burlington planning commission, Andrew MacIlwaine,
another lawyer representing the university, reiterated the school’s concerns with aspects of the proposed environmental protection standards, specifically habitat blocks and connectors. The amendments would “permanently deprive the university’s use of the land,” he said, and if left unattended, would leave the university “grounds for legal action.” The university is one of the largest landowners in South Burlington, with its 459-acre South Campus containing the East Woods Natural Area, the Miller Research Farm and Blasberg Horticulture Research Center; a portion of the 66-acre Centennial Woods Natural Area, which straddles the line between Burlington and South Burlington; as well as numerous medical buildings along Kennedy Drive. The university’s 2006 campus master plan paints a bucolic picture of the South Campus, filled with pasture lands roaming with a small dairy herd, a horse barn, teaching labs and forested swaths where students study ornamental trees. Most of the land is zoned under the old regulations as institutional and agricultural, which caps lots sizes at a 10-acre minimum and requires buffers from adjacent residential districts. Some of the land is zoned for residential development, encouraging low-density single-family homes and some moderate-density housing, and the rest is in the interstate highway overlay district that
generally allows agriculture activities and rec paths, but prohibits building structures. As far as future development goes, the university is set to finish work on its master plan this spring and hasn’t released any details on what that development in South Burlington might look like. But in the 2006 master plan, “land banks” in the Martin, Whittlesey and Von Turkovich tracts, and both east and west Wheelock tracts, all hugging the corner of Spear and Swift streets, have been identified for potential mixed use residential and academic development. City councilor Thomas Chittenden, who also works as a professor at the university, has called for changes to the land development regulations to address the college’s and other landowners’ concerns. In a December opinion-editorial in The Other Paper, Chittenden reiterated his concerns ahead of the city council’s public hearings on the proposed regulations. “The city council has received clear warnings from landowners that they do not support these proposed habitat block regulations and that they will pursue all legal remedies should the council approve these rules,” he wrote. “These regulations would make it harder for the university to be a partner with municipalities working to alleviate the regional housing crunch. I am advocating for us to find revised language that addresses their concerns and honors their See AMENDMENT on page 6
Council tightens mask mandate city-wide AVALON STYLES-ASHLEY STAFF WRITER
Face masks are required inside all public spaces in South Burlington — grocery stores, businesses, restaurants — since the city council tightened their local mandate last week. Since early December, masks were required only inside municipal public spaces like city hall and the library, but as the new year seemed to bring a surge in COVID-19 cases across Vermont thanks to the Omicron variant, city councilors voted to double down on safety measures. The temporary mandate does not apply to indoor spaces closed to the public, like office buildings. According to a bill passed last fall granting municipalities local control over mask mandates, South Burlington must renew their ordinance every 30 days before all restrictions expire at the end of April. “I think this Omicron is pretty scary,” city council chair Helen Riehle said at a meeting Jan. 18, adding that she’s been shopping out of South Burlington in communities with stricter mandates where she feels safe. “Granted we have a high percentage of people who are vaccinated but we also know even if you’re vaccinated and boosted you can still contract that variant. You may not have any issues, but you can
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spread it. I think it’s incumbent upon us to really keep the public as safe as possible.” The city council passed the resolution 4-1, with Matt Cota dissenting, despite opposition from police chief Shawn Burke. He argued that since the resolution does not specify any enforcement mechanism, police officers and dispatchers will have to shoulder more work as they respond to complaints, explain they have no authority and direct complainants to other resources. “It will involve police in something they have no reason to be involved with,” he said, adding that he is against a city mandate that has “zero enforcement capability.” City manager Jessie Baker recommended using “education, education, education” instead of police, and city councilors asked residents to not call police regarding the mandate. “I don’t want the police enforcing this at all. Call us. Call me. Call your city councilors,” city councilor Thomas Chittenden said. The local business community voiced the loudest opposition to a city-wide mask mandate in all public spaces when councilors deliberated last month, initially winning over the majority by arguing their businesses couldn’t take another hit. Chittenden County is the most infected county in the state with 12,102 COVID-19 cases and 129 deaths as of last Friday, according to the Vermont Department of Health. In the last update, the county added 64 new cases. The rate of cases in South Burlington has also been on the rise since last fall, with the most recent count at 2,354. The rule took effect Jan. 19 following the city council meeting the night before and will expire Feb. 18 unless the city council votes to renew the resolution.
Correction
South Burlington city councilor Meaghan Emery was not in favor of putting a question on the ballot regarding how much money Pennies for Paths and the open space fund should collect, as incorrectly reported in an article last week, although she expressed support for the discussion. In addition, both funds are each increasing by $95,000 for a total of $190,000 — not $190,000 each.
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Keep city sustainable for all, city council candidate says and we need to make it easier to afford housing, not harder. There is a middle ground between restrictive building reguLinda Bailey lations, environmental preservation and preserving and enhancing the quality of life I am running for the three-year seat on for everyone. South Burlington City Council. I am running because I love I am running to support our South Burlington and I love our city as a place where all of us state. My roots in Vermont go across the financial and cultural back to Dummerston in 1756 spectrum can thrive. I want to so I represent some of the old protect the environment while and some of the new. I have recognizing the needs for housan abiding love for my home ing for the missing middle, as state. I spent my career in busiwell as to build affordable and ness-to-business sales, getting entry level housing. to work with a wide variety of Unfortunately, the proposed businesses in South Burlington new land development regulaLinda Bailey and beyond. It is a wonderful tions are overly complex and place to live and raise a family, I encourage more out-of-reach want to enhance and pass it forward for the housing that few families can afford. After next generations. all, we’re in the middle of a housing crisis
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Emery launches reelection bid to South Burlington City Council Winooski and all the towns around us. We have also sought to use smart-growth planning tools that promote the construction Meaghan Emery of more densely built neighborhoods so that our natural habitats and wildlife corridors I am running for reelection for the are protected. two-year seat on the South Burlington City Can we do better? We most certainly Council because I believe that my policy can, and I have been keen on approvdecisions represent thoughtful leadership ing plans supporting the development of for long-term sustainability: economic perpetually affordable and environmentally development; housing policy is workforce responsible housing, including rentals but policy; and conservation of critical and especially owner-occupied, since building irreplaceable natural infrastructure. Our wetlands, forests, rivers, brooks and the lake home equity is a clear benefit for first-time will help us ward off and withstand extreme homebuyers. I am likewise keen on passing the storms and other disruptions to our way of newly amended land development regulalife brought on by climate change. tions because they are a marked Both economic development improvement in smart-growth and conservation are essential planning rules, identifying which to affordability and our future lands are buildable and which prosperity as a community. This lands are to be conserved in a way balance also makes our city that is clear, balanced and sustainstand out in Vermont as the most able. With them, multiple types forward-looking and innovative, of housing, including perpetuwhich has meant that we attract ally affordable housing, will be the brightest lights in municipal built in large developments, and planning and public works/stormbuffers (transition zones) between water. housing developments of different As your representative and the Meaghan Emery densities and between housing council vice-chair, I have signed and a natural habitat will be put on to both the Vermont Paris in place. Climate Pledge and the Building Homes This is the ultimate challenge that we Together Campaign 2.0. When I knock on must face in our lifetimes. In our region, doors to speak with residents about my with both the pandemic and increasing vision — which has been the same for over number of storms and wildfires due to a decade, since 2008 when I first ran — I climate change, Vermont has become highly tell them that I am a strong proponent of sought-after for people with the means to maintaining natural areas identified over relocate. We have seen the result for firstdecades as essential assets that will protect time homebuyers. Anecdotally, I recently us from the worst of climate change, and heard that there were only five listed homes that I am equally firm on ensuring that the in our county with a market value below people who work in South Burlington can $369,000, the median price for homes in the live in South Burlington. That is my unfailstate. We are in an affordable housing crisis. ing pledge to you. In response, I believe that the construcOver my tenure, South Burlington has tion of perpetually affordable housing is remained the most affordable of all municthe most important of our housing goals. ipalities in Chittenden County, and our development of affordable housing continSee EMERY on page 8 ues to outstrip Burlington, Essex, Williston,
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I am running so that no corner of our city is left behind. We have a good start on green recreation areas with Wheeler Park, Jaycee Park, Red Rocks, Hubbard and many others. The city controls several other green parcels that should be more accessible to all. Penny for Paths is expanding our walking and bicycling spaces, and as we continue to add trails, we need to make sure that they include the older areas. What quality of life issues do you see? Send me your ideas. I am running to help the city grow into a bright and prosperous future. We have all seen what has happened to Vermont during the pandemic. Vermont is a refuge for people looking for a safe place for their families, where they can find decent housing and economic opportunities. I expect this trend to grow as more people realize the quality of life that South Burlington has to offer. South Burlington doesn’t exist in a bubble and growth is inevitable. The choices we make here and now will have wide ranging consequences,
not only for South Burlington but for the region. Working with other towns and cities in our region will help build a future that is sustainable and welcoming — for our children and grandchildren as well as new arrivals. My family has lived in Vermont for over 250 years, I know that we depend on new blood to keep our state healthy and economically viable. Now is not the time to close our doors to newcomers. I am running to keep an eye on the budget. It is essential to find a balance between supporting our police and fire departments, sewer and road maintenance while also providing for the many other things that make life here so gratifying, including a healthy working relationship with our schools, recreation opportunities, trails, the library and a dynamic offering of community events. I am running to help make our city healthy and sustainable, with a bright future for all. Write me with your thoughts at lindabailey4sb@gmail.com.
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South Burlington Police Blotter Total incidents: 181 Winter parking bans: 38 Alarms: 21 Welfare checks: 13 Agency assists: 12 Car crashes (property damage): 11 Traffic stops: 8 Larceny: 7 Noise: 6 911 hang-ups: 6 Patrols: 4 Incidents: Jan. 16 between 1:36 and 3:54 a.m., police issued 20 winter parking ban citations on Grandview Drive, East Terrace, Tanglewood Drive, Cabot Court and South Beach Road, to name a few. Jan. 16 at 12:44 p.m., someone reported their vehicle stolen from Midland Avenue. Jan. 17 at 9:20 a.m., an alarm was tripped at Airport Drive. Jan. 17 at 12:55 p.m., K9 Rush assisted on a case near Haydenberry and Acorn drives. Jan. 17 at 7:21 p.m., an officer checked the welfare of someone at a residence on Market Street. Jan. 18 at 11:33 a.m., police investigated a case of reported fraud
on Green Tree Drive. Jan. 18 at 9:27 p.m., someone reported an animal problem on Peterson Terrace. Jan. 19 at 2:48 p.m., police responded to a reported burglary from a residence on Patchen Road. Jan. 19 at 5:19 p.m., police investigated a report of threats and harassment on Crispin Drive. Jan. 20 at 6:58 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Williston Road. Jan. 20 at 12:53 p.m., a car involved in a crash on Dorset Street reportedly left the scene of the accident. Jan. 20 at 8:56 p.m., police responded to Shelburne Road and Lindenwood Drive for a car crash that caused property damage but no injuries. Jan. 21 at 10:37 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near Kennedy Drive and Timber Lane. Jan. 21 at 5:30 p.m., police responded to a reported robbery on Shelburne Road. Jan. 22 between 1:38 and 2:43 a.m., police responded to three alarms on Shelburne Road, See BLOTTER on page 10
SB police look for bank robbery suspect On Jan. 21 around 5:30 p.m. a man robbed the People’s United Bank located at the intersection of Shelburne Road and Hannaford Drive, getting away with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured. The suspect is described as white male, 6 feet and three inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair and light facial hair. He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and a dark winterstyle beanie hat and green and brown gloves, possibly camouflage. After spending a short period of time in the lobby, South Burlington Police said the man approached a teller and demanded money, reaching behind his back
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The suspect in the People’s United Bank robbery on Shelburne Road.
while making demands, suggesting he could be armed. The suspect fled the bank in what police believe was a
dark-colored SUV. Anyone with information is asked to contact the South Burlington Police at (802) 846-41111.
Raid nets methamphetamine dealer MIKE DONOGHUE CORRESPONDENT
Two police raids, including one in South Burlington, have netted law enforcement one of the largest seizures of methamphetamines in Chittenden County in recent memory and the arrest of
two people, including a dangerous gunman, officials said. Quenton “Ray” Dodson, 33, of South Burlington, was initially facing drug and gun counts in state court, Burlington Police said, but a judge released him into the community on conditions under Vermont’s limited bail system. Federal authorities then filed a felony charge of distribution of meth against the former Detroit resident in U.S. District Court
in another effort to get him detained. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives helped step in, authorities said. “When the (state) court decided to release Mr. Dodson on conditions, we were gratified that our partners at the DEA, ATF and U.S. Attorney’s office were able See DRUG BUST on page 12
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OPINION Teach race accurately, comprehensively, high schoolers say Guest Perspective Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network As schools across the country debate teaching about race in the classroom, there couldn’t be a more vital time to ensure all Vermont students are receiving an accurate and comprehensive education on race and racism. We are hopeful that Vermont’s legislators will undertake this task with us to promote anti-racist curriculum in schools. We are a group of students from the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network, a network dedicated to promoting anti-racism in schools through curriculum change, policy and awareness building. We endeavor to educate
ourselves and others about race, power, privilege and oppression in order to foster a more inclusive and anti-racist community, starting with our schools. We strive to disrupt the racial hierarchy of our society, starting with our own group. Two of us met at the summer 2021 Governor’s Institute Global Issues and Youth Action immersion and worked alongside state Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun (Windham-4) to draft an anti-racism in education bill. After the immersion, more students joined through the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network. Over the course of the past six months, we have crafted a bill with the hopes that it will secure anti-racist education for all Vermont students. We worked
closely with Bos-Lun and had the support of Rep. Kevin Christie (Windam-4-2) and Rep. Elizabeth Burrows (Windsor-1) as we moved through the process. Our bill has 21 co-sponsors from every party in the House. As the session began, we students watched excitedly for the bill to be introduced. The bill will require standards in education designed to promote anti-racism in schools. Schools would become certified if they met certain guidelines for anti-racism, including addressing racist incidents, diversity in literature and anti-bias training for staff. By passing this bill, we can ensure that society becomes actively anti-racist. As the Vermont Student Anti-Racism
Letters to the Editor SB: Continue engagement in statewide community To the Editor: Since moving to South Burlington in 2016, I have been impressed by residents’ high level of participation in civic affairs and their passionate affection for our community. I appreciate the many citizens who volunteer to serve on city council, school board, planning commission, development review board and many other boards, commissions and committees. This dedication to community service is a special attribute of our city and state. Our community’s willingness to invest in the future of our children shows in our parks and bike paths and in the beautiful new city hall, library and senior center that opened last summer. Over the years our community has earned a reputation for being opportunity-oriented in the best sense of this word. Recently, however, I am concerned about a shift away from this tenet. Evidence of this shift can be seen among the zoning changes being considered by the city council, some of which strike me as being insular and contrary to the overall best interests of South Burlington, the region and the state. This trend seems contradictory to the fourth tenet of our four-part vision of the city’s comprehensive plan: “Opportunity oriented. Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community.” The proposed zoning changes
seem to demonstrate an indifference to the major housing crisis this region is grappling with. One example is the change that would allow no more than one house on a 1-acre lot in most of the city’s southeast quadrant. Another is the new requirement that 70 percent of most southeast quadrant parcels of 4 or more acres be conserved permanently if the owner proposes
development of the parcel. We should be cognizant that due to climate change and other factors, it is not difficult to envision a not-too-distant future in which we might view development of these properties as necessary to house people from our community and Vermonters needing to reside See LETTERS on page 7
Network strongly believes, education is the key to changing society. If we make anti-racist schools, we will foster an anti-racist society. There couldn’t be a more pressing time to change society. Our network took a survey of approximately 300 students last year and found out that 78 percent of current Vermont high schoolers believe that they did not receive an accurate and full education on race in elementary school. Without the foundation of a racially conscious education, students will not be able to enter the increasingly diverse and multicultural society we live in. With 78 percent of students asking for more in their education, this bill is the perfect way to provide what students need. Middle and high school students in the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network feel similar about their experience in higher grades, as well: We don’t receive enough education around race in any grade. According to another survey our network sent out to current high school students, 94 percent of youth support this bill being passed. They support diverse, inclusive, anti-racist curriculum that will help us change society. If this bill passes, it will impact not only hundreds of
students around the state, but it will be impacting our whole state and ensuring all students receive just and equitable opportunities. As the country navigates its way through discussions and arguments surrounding racial education, we hope Vermont can be a model to the nation for bipartisan support on inclusive curriculum and promoting anti-racism in the classroom. We are not aiming to indoctrinate youth, and we are not aiming to be divisive. We want to bring people together under the common cause of building a better world through our schools. We hope you will join us in this mission. This commentary was written by 10 Vermont high school students who are part of the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network. They include: Minelle Sarfo-Adu, South Burlington High School; Addie Lentzner, Arlington Memorial High School, Alaena Hunt and Ella Murphy, Stowe High School; Katherine Hashem, Mount Mansfield Unified High School; Jenna Hirschman and Dahabo Abukar, Essex High School; Daniel Cha, Putney School; Brendan McLoughlin, Otter Valley Union High School; and Sydney Feltz, Colchester High School.
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Candidates vie for school board, city council seats AVALON STYLES-ASHLEY STAFF WRITER
Both the South Burlington City Council and School Board races will be contested this year, with challengers running against city council incumbents for two open terms, and two candidates running for a school board seat. The other two seats have a candidate each so they might see a smooth sail to election success,
barring write-ins. Newcomer Chris Trombly and incumbent Meaghan Emery both hope to win a two-year seat on the city council. Emery was first elected to the city council in 2008. Trombly serves as chair of the affordable housing committee. For the three-year city council seat, Linda Bailey hopes to beat incumbent Tim Barritt, who has served on council for six years.
The school board will see three new faces after Town Meeting Day, joining members Travia Childs and Alex McHenry. Barring any write-in candidates, at least two of the school board seats appear to be uncontested. Kate Bailey is running for a two-year term, currently occupied by Bridget Burkhardt; Michelle Boyer is running for the three-year seat, where Brian Minier sits; and Chelsea Tillinghast and Bryan Companion are running for the remaining two years of a three-year term, occupied by Laura Rowntree.
balance,” Chittenden said. Bolduc added that the amendment is the result of informal settlement discussions between the city and the university, following litigation threats should the regulations be adopted in their current form. “UVM is supportive of this amendment and as a result, the city has received assurance that at this time, UVM will not legally challenge the proposed amendments to the land development regulations if approved,” Bolduc said. A representative for the University of Vermont declined to comment.
Legislature devotes $250 million to tackle climate change issue
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In November, both Burkhardt and Minier announced they would not run for reelection. Rowntree, who was appointed by the board last October after the sudden resignation of Rebecca Day, did not file to run for the remaining two years of the term. “It’s been a huge privilege for me to serve on the school board and I appreciate all the support from the community that has elected me three times to the school board,” Burkhardt said in November. Less than a week before the filing deadline, Gov. Phil Scott
signed legislation waiving a requirement for candidates to submit a petition with 30 signatures in order to run. Another COVID-era bill, similar to legislation passed last year, will allow for municipalities to move the date of their annual Town Meeting Day and to use Australian ballots, instead of holding a floor vote. The deadline to file candidacy for election was Monday at 5 p.m. Editor’s note: See profiles about individual candidates in upcoming issues of The Other Paper.
continued from page 2 centuries of expert land stewardship in the public interest to keep them as a collaborative partner with city leadership.” Now with the amendment in writing, he feels a little relieved to be on good terms again with the university, but he also hopes residents know he’s not advocating for large landowners, but for the South Burlington community. “It’s easy to cast me as in the pocket of developers, but I’m not. Developers have rights and we have received seven letters from their lawyers saying that their rights are being violated with these land development regulations. I’m trying to find a
Legislative Update Rep. Martin LaLonde It has been an interesting start to the 2022 session. During the first two weeks, the House and Senate did their work remotely by Zoom. The House has moved to a hybrid system with members working in committee, either in person or remotely if they have a COVID-19-related reason for staying out of the Statehouse.
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continued from page 5 closer to their jobs and vital services. South Burlington has always been a welcoming place and an innovator in land use regulation, and it is in the best interest of current and future residents that this leadership role continues. For the immediate future, it seems like the die may have been cast regarding these proposed zoning changes. Still, my purpose in writing is to make clear that South Burlington’s shift away from “being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community” concerns me. My hope is that our city’s leadership will soon revisit and reconsider these changes through a lens more in keeping with the vision stated so well in the city’s comprehensive plan. Frank Cioffi South Burlington
Land-use changes warrant greater study To the Editor: The South Burlington City Council is considering a way to a rapid vote on Monday, Feb. 7, on a number of significant land development regulation changes. It’s all right to be an impulsive decision maker when your decisions just affect yourself. But when you are the decision maker for many, you should make sure you understand the impacts of your decisions. The proposed changes need more study and some need to be amended or eliminated. Many of the proposed changes will adversely impact South Burlington’s capacity to provide housing for its citizens well into the future. In fact, forever in some cases. This housing would be located where utility infrastructure already exists. Many hundreds of homes will be lost, homes for young families, people seeking jobs, people who want to downsize and sell their affordable entry-level home. Have you or anyone you know tried to purchase a home in South Burlington recently? It will become more difficult and expensive if these changes are adopted. When I make a big decision, I gather information and ask advice. City council, please do the same. Consider the interests of the entire community. Put the vote off until after the election and spend your time listening and studying. That’s what you were elected to do. Michael Simoneau South Burlington
Killacky should rethink tax-break priorities To the Editor: I applaud Rep. John Killacky’s announced efforts to repeal the state sales tax on tickets to performances at nonprofit theaters such as the Flynn, his former employer (“House back in session, ready to tackle Vermont’s big issues,” Jan. 13, 2022). If he is successful, this would be one tiny step toward increasing tax fairness in Vermont. Sales taxes are the most regressive form of taxation imposed in our state. What does that mean? Consider, for example, that if a
family buys four $53.50 tickets to see the children’s entertainer Blippi at the Flynn Center on March 6 — two parents, two children, orchestra B — the state and local sales taxes will total $14.98. For a low-income family, this tax amount represents a larger percentage of their income than it does for a high-income family — the very definition of a regressive tax. In practice, of course, we know that many lower-income families do not have the means to spend $53.50 per person plus tax to see Blippi or anyone else perform. As such, it is more likely that higher-income families would benefit from Killacky’s efforts. Assuming that tax fairness is the goal, I would suggest that Killacky redirect his efforts toward repealing the sales tax on something that most of his constituents are compelled to purchase regardless of their incomes, such as the sales taxes and fees associated with heating bills, cellphones, cable TV or internet access. This would be a more equitable approach to increasing tax fairness and could not be construed as, for example, favoritism. If reducing regressive sales taxes and fees proves to be politically untenable, perhaps our representative could at least seek to stop the state from skimming 30 percent of the proceeds of South Burlington’s infernal local sales tax.
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Community Notes Waste district offers free recycling series
St. Catherine of Siena holds Prop 5 talk
The Chittenden Solid Waste District is holding a virtual series on special recycling — stuff that can’t go in the trash, but also can’t go in the blue recycling bin. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6-7 p.m.: Find out where all your stuff goes when the waste district is done with it, why it is important to sort unwanted stuff in the right bins, and how to make a difference in the community and classroom. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6-7 p.m.: Where does your recycling go after it leaves your house? It goes to your local materials recovery facility to be sorted and sold. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how that happens and see why it’s important to recycle right. Tuesday, March 8, 6-6:30 p.m.: Join Recycle Rhonda and learn how to recycle those batteries and light bulbs that have laying around your house for years, and find out how some building supplies can be turned into something new. For Zoom links and to register, email Robin Orr at community@cswd.net.
Lynne Caulfield will offer a talk entitled, “Proposal 5, Death of Conscience,” about current abortion laws and the ramifications of the Proposal 5 constitutional amendment for health care providers, women and the unborn, Friday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 72 Church St., Shelburne. Caulfield is a member of the Vermont Right to Life Committee, co-founder of the Pregnancy Resource Center in Brattleboro and served on the executive committee for Vermont Alliance for Ethical Health care. Inclement weather date is Friday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.
South Burlington Rotary holds speech contest South Burlington Rotary Club will hold the club round of Rotary District 7850 high school speech contest on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., location to be determined. Students are asked to prepare and deliver
a five-minute speech that relates to the question: “How can your school partner with Rotary to change lives?” Participants must be high school students and live in South Burlington. The winner of the club round ($100 cash prize) will advance to the area round ($200 cash prize) to be held before March 31. The winner of the area round will head to the district round ($500 cash prize, $250 for runner up) on May 7, at Jay Peak Resort. For more information or to register, email Tom O’Keefe at okeefeonline@gmail.com. More details at rotary7850.org/sitepage/ speech-contest.
UVM Extension hosts tree contest for kids Students in kindergarten through eighth grade, including homeschoolers, are invited to share their appreciation for forests and trees by creating an original story and artwork for the Growing Works of Art contest. The theme “Sharing your TREE-mendous story.” Students should write a short story (one to three paragraphs) about a meaningful experience or memory about trees, and then create a work of art to illustrate their story. Entries will be judged equally on creativity and originality and how well the story is told through writing and art. The deadline to enter is March 11. For more information and an official entry form fo to go.uvm.edu/growingart. Winners in each age group will receive
a Vermont State Park punch pass and will appear on Across the Fence, UVM Extension’s weekday program on WCAX-TV. Winning entries will be announced on Arbor Day, May 6, and will be featured on the contest website.
Student milestones The following students from South Burlington were named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at the University of Vermont: Ryan Anderson, Andrew Stern, Kelly Eddy, Katelyn Marcoux, David Mercier, Nicole Sobczak, Anthony Stem, Riley Trowell, Jaden Varin, Michelle Wehrle, Jason Drebber, Raymond Thibeault, Benjamin Smith, Greta Powers, Jackson Jewell, Michaela Sobczak, Andrew Cunningham, Madeline Reilly, Annika Imobersteg, Andrew Plumb, Justin Conklin, Michaela Forgione, Ainsley Warren and Sydney Klugo. Maddie Liebegott of South Burlington has been named to the Bucknell University dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. Southern New Hampshire University named the following South Burlington students to its fall 2021 president’s list: Abigail Dubuque, Maya Parry, Carson Cherry and Maggie O’Farrell. The following students from South Burlington were named to the Castleton University dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester: William Briggs, David Couture, Naa Dromo Munzir and Radhika Tamang. Olivia Crocker of South Burlington was named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at Roger Williams University.
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continued from page 6 natural lands store and sequester carbon and provide flood storage and drought resistance. We are taking up recommendations in the Climate Action Plan to protect functioning river corridors, allow old forests in the current use program and adopt the goal of permanently protecting 30 percent of our lands and waters from development by 2030. In addition, we are fortunate that significant resources from COVID-19 relief funds are available to support climate action in the next few years. We have committed $250 million of these funds to climate policies, and more is coming from the federal infrastructure bill to support greening our state’s
energy grid. In addition to addressing climate change, these initiatives will create high-paying, skilled jobs as we weatherize homes and buildings in every corner of the state, reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels, help Vermonters to save money on heating and transportation, protect our natural and working lands and guide development in a way that promotes vibrant town centers. In all this work we will prioritize those who are on the front lines of climate change — those most impacted by climate change or least able to adapt. If you have any questions or input on these initiatives, contact me at mlalonde@ leg.state.vt.us or at 802-863-3086.
EMERY
continued from page 3 Fortunately, with the federal economic stimulus funds that have become available, the governor has pledged $250 million for housing, including new construction, renovation and weatherization of existing housing and the redevelopment of city centers. We must build and redevelop responsibly; that is, energy-efficient homes that do not encroach on our conservation zones. These zones must be protected so that they may protect us. The land development regulation amendments strictly prohib-
it development on all our wetlands and wetland buffers, which was not the case before. They establish habitat blocks, which sustain wildlife from insects and birds to larger mammals like bobcats and fisher, ensuring a balanced and thriving ecosystem on which our gardens and area farms, and therefore our lives depend. This is what our children are learning in our public schools. It is up to the adults to show them that these words have meaning, and that we are actively ensuring their future. To learn more, visit voteforemery.com.
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Obituary Lenny Roberge Lenny Roberge of South Burlington died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2021, joining his wife, family and several thousands of friends who had gone on before him. At the time of his death, he was 107 and a half, Vermont’s oldest World War II veteran. Lenny was so proud of that honor. Lenny was born at home in 1914 to Arthur and Hortense Roberge, the oldest of three children. At the age of 6, he lost his father suddenly due to illness. Until his mother could gather the family again, Lenny was placed in a convent in Winooski, his brother at the former St Joseph’s Orphanage in Burlington, and his sister with relatives. His mother remarried two and a half years later, and the family was reunited and grew to include stepsisters and stepbrothers and soon, a new sister. Lenny graduated from Rutland High School and went to work for Central Vermont Public Service Corporation. He enjoyed 37 years with the power company as a wellknown and respected sales supervisor. When CVPS eliminated the appliance sector, he joined two of his co-workers to establish a new business, Diamond Electric, where he enjoyed continued sales success until he retired in 1978. Lenny answered his country’s call to duty when he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was honorably discharged in December 1945 with the rank of Yeoman 1st Class. At the time the atom bomb was dropped, he was in San Francisco awaiting deployment to the Pacific Theatre. This no doubt changed the trajectory of his life. In 1943, Lenny married his sweetheart, Agnes. They enjoyed 64 and a half beautiful years together until her death in 2007. They raised their family in Brattleboro. In 1992 Lenny and Agnes started a new chapter when they moved to Williston. They enjoyed 17 years there, making so many friends. He began a faithful exercise routine that he continued until the time of his death, reminding his family to “use it or lose it.” In 2009, at 94, he moved to Pillsbury Senior Living, now Harbor Village Senior Communities. He accepted that this was a more secure living situation for him and proceeded to become a friend to his new neighbors. He often drove to the drugstore or grocery for those who no longer drove themselves. When he saw the reason to give up his keys, he adjusted by using the community’s shuttle service and enjoyed seeing his friends at Hannaford. Dad decided to honor his wife
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and continued her love of making pies. He honed his culinary craft and regularly provided his neighbors and friends with a slice of pie, most notably his famous apple pie. He became known as “The Pie Man of Harbor Village.” Daily exercise was a must as was attending the concerts and sing-alongs at his residence. At this time, he began writing his memoirs, “Memories of a Life Well Lived,” completing this family treasure in 2013. He loved knowing that so many people had read his story. Lenny was very special to so many people. Agnes waited seven years to marry Lenny as he wanted to make sure his mother was settled and happy. Lenny was a member of Knights of Columbus (4th degree knight), a lifetime member of the American Legion, Elks, Busy Bees and chamber of commerce. What attracted Lenny to these organizations was their mission of service to others, which was a lifelong trait for this well-loved man. He also provided transportation to church for children who resided at the Austine School for the Deaf, often treating them to ice cream after Mass. Blessed with a beautiful tenor singing voice, Lenny sang for many years with St Michael’s Choir in Brattleboro. His voice brought comfort to families when he sang at funerals and joy to couples on the occasion of their wedding. Singing in barbershop
quartets and local and regional choral groups was such fun for him. Family members accompanied him when he sang at nursing centers and assistant living facilities and it was easy to see the joy he had sharing music. He was part of the greatest generation. He approached life’s challenges head on, with no whining, with determination to solve problems and embrace the opportunity to learn and teach. A newly married young man, he taught himself how to care for a three-family home. As he needed to turn the page to new chapters in his life, he continued to find happiness and always, the joy in being a good friend. Lenny realized the value of humor. He often said, “It is better to laugh than to cry.” His friends and family could always count on a new joke, and he laughed along with his audience, which always made those around him laugh even more. He is survived by his children, Joan (Stephen) Sullivan of Foxfield, Colo., Lucille (Normand) Nadeau of South Burlington, and Edward (Jan) Roberge of Ft. Worth, Texas; his “fourth daughter” and dearest family friend, Jamie Richer of Williston. He was adored by his granddaughters Lauren (Texas), Kathryn (Aaron) (Colorado) and Elizabeth (Colorado); great grandchildren, Rowley, Cullen, Wyatt, Dayleigh and Hayden; and Sue Clark (Thomas),
a special cousin who remained close to Lenny for so many years. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Maurice (Georgette); sisters, Florence (Francis) Courcelle and Connie (Charles) Beaudette Smith; as well as several nieces and nephews and their
families. Thank you to the loving staff of Harbor Village Senior Community who all helped Lenny live his best life; to Dr Adrianne Trout, nurse Denise and staff at Thomas Chittenden Health Center for always being there when needed; to the health care community heroes at University of Vermont Medical Center emergency department; to South Burlington Fire and Rescue; and finally the loving staff at Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare and Dr. Zail Berry, who provided three days of love and exceptional care as he prepared to start his final journey. We will always love and appreciate you for your kindness and support. To all of Lenny’s dear friends near and far, you brought him so much joy and we are forever in your debt. Lenny modeled to his family how to live well, with a strong faith in God always directing the path, to love totally and to finish well. We will carry you in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Dad. We will love you forever and always and to the moon and back. “Here we go!” Donations would be appreciated to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675-8516, or online at woundedwarriorproject.org. Services are planned for the spring and at the convenience of the family. Assisting the family is Ready Funeral Home, online at readyfuneral.com.
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continued from page 1 prioritizing commercial develop- notion that the land is sitting stagment over the welfare of residents, nant — something former aviation citing climate change and quality director Gene Richards suggested of life concerns. at a planning commission meeting Isaac Bissell, last spring when one of the task he first request“This isn’t stagnant force members, ed the zoning has had a foothold change, accordland. It’s used and in the Chamberlin ing to meeting neighborhood for minutes. enjoyed, and it about six years. At “If you walk has a value in its first, he was relucthrough there tant to join the task right now, you’re present condition, force, but he felt going to see footthe need to “be a prints, you’re just like the lives voice” for a healgoing to see paw ing neighborhood prints, you’re of the residents of affected by home going to see ski acquisitions and tracks,” Bissell this community have noise from milisaid. “This isn’t tary jets. stagnant land. value.” “It’s really sad. It’s used and I mean, I really enjoyed, and — Isaac Bissell it has a value love this community. It’s so convein its present nient to everything. It’s a great condition, just like the lives of the place to live, there are big back- residents of this community have yards, but now when I go out into value.” my backyard and the jets take off, I feel that in my chest. I plug my Neighborhood feeling ears because it hurts otherwise,” Meaghan Emery, representBissell said. ing the city council on the airport As the housing crisis spiked rezoning task force, hopes to keep in Vermont during the pandem- the welfare of the Chamberlin ic, and socioeconomic disparities neighborhood at the front of the widened, the loss of those homes discussion. aches even harder, especially as a “Their interests have to be forelarge portion of neighborhood resi- most in everybody’s minds. We dents are working-class, he said. certainly do not want to create any The property proposed to be more noise in this neighborhood or rezoned near Kirby Street Exten- nuisance for this neighborhood,” sion now resemble a small unde- Emery said. veloped park. Bissell isn’t yet At the same time, Emery noted sold on the potential benefits the potential benefits that rezoning for rezoning the area, nor on the the land could reap for the city: an
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The empty lot of a house that was demolished on Dumont Street, perhaps next door to Becky Rochford’s old house, said her sister Sheila Quenneville. But she can’t quite remember.
expanding airport and the opportunity for commercial tenants could mean more job opportunities and a bigger tax base. Longo also noted at the task force’s first meeting in December that the airport’s current maintenance building is undersized for its needs and cannot be expanded due to where it is. Along with conceptual plans for potential commercial buildings, there are also plans for walking and bike paths around the airport. “While tending to the trauma, we have to be willing to grow and to heal and to see what potentially could benefit us,” Emery said. The Chamberlin neighborhood is one of the oldest in South Burlington, home to people with deep roots, she added. Many residents she’s heard from who participated in the home acquisition program, which began a few years before she was first elected to city council in 2008, mourned the loss of their community as it was slowly erased. Quenneville’s sister, Becky Rochford, recalled that’s when her family’s home on Dumont Street was demolished, the airport was helpful throughout the process, not pressuring them to sell and aiding with moving expenses. But watching the house get torn down was painful. “It was a real nice neighborhood because the kids had friends
next door. It was sad to see the house go because well, that was our home,” Rochford said. Why did her family sign up for the program? “I think we figured we’d better jump on it, because we didn’t know if at some point it wouldn’t be a choice,” she said. The sisters’ mom, Norma Corron, who lives down the street from Rochford and is neighbors with Quenneville, recalled the program as “a choice between a rock and a hard place.” “It’s such a weird thing to drive along and realize that — I mean, one day it’s there and the next day it’s not,” she said. “It’s just amazing to me how well they did at demolishing and making it look like there’s never been anything there. It’s amazing to think that they could actually make it disappear.” With luck, Rochford’s family found a home a few streets away in the Chamberlin neighborhood — still within walking distance from her sister and parents, who still live in the same white house with the green roof where the four siblings grew up. One of the biggest changes to the community over the years has been in sheer numbers, as houses disappeared along with the number of neighbors. “That’s sad because it used to be a much bigger community and
a tight knit community,” Rochford recalled. It was a good place to grow up, to raise kids and buy a first home — but that’s changed too. Corron recalled when they bought their home in 1958, they chose the area because it’s what they could afford. Most of their neighbors were young working families, but in the late 2000s, many of the houses that were torn down were smaller and more affordable, making homeownership for young families and firsttime home-buyers difficult. “I have my boys grown up and they’re like, ‘How does someone buy a house?’” Rochford said. Her mom never considered signing up for the home buy-out program. “For years, all four of our kids were within four miles. And then for years, three of our kids were in the same block,” Corron said. The F-35 noise continues to rattle Chamberlin houses, Corron doesn’t know many of her neighbors like she used to, and many of her old friends have moved away, but with her and her husband in their 80s, uprooting and moving somewhere new isn’t in the cards. “It sort of leaves you in a never, neverland. You just don’t know what to look forward to,” she said. “You hope that things will get better. I’m hoping for the good.”
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SPORTS SoBu girls basketball posts one win, loss LAUREN READ CORRESPONDENT
Girls’ basketball South Burlington 52, Brattleboro 41: South Burlington pulled away in the fourth quarter for a win over Brattleboro on Saturday, Jan. 22. Miranda Hayes had 15 points and five rebounds to pace the Wolves, while Aleah Staley added 14 points. South Burlington moved to 6-2 with the win. The Wolves lost to Essex, 51-30, on Thursday, Jan. 20. Staley had 15 points in the loss for South Burlington.
Boys’ hockey Essex 5, South Burlington 2: The South Burlington boys’ hockey team gave up a 4-0 lead before attempting a comeback in the third period but still fell short in a loss on Saturday. Essex had a 4-0 lead after the first two periods before the Wolves scored twice in the third to close the gap. Will Hershberg and Nick Kelly each had a goal for South Burlington (2-5-1) and James Chagnon stopped 25 shots on net.
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Girls’ hockey Spaulding 10, South Burlington 2: Spaulding defeated South Burlington in girls’ hockey on Saturday, with the Crimson Tide maintaining their position as one of the top teams in the state. Caitlin Bartlett and Sofia Richards each had a goal for the Wolves, while Kiley Burke added an assist.
Amber Rousseau stopped 15 shots in a losing effort for South Burlington, which fell to 3-6. It was the second loss in a row for the Wolves, who lost to Essex 6-1 on Wednesday, Jan. 19 Sofia Richland had the lone
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continued from page 4 to step in with federal charges,” Jon Murad, Burlington’s acting police chief, said. Police say Dodson has a lengthy and violent criminal history in Michigan, including shooting three men during a narcotics transaction in Ypsilanti in 2012. Dodson, who lives at an apartment on Farrell Street, was ordered jailed after U.S. Magistrate Judge
Kevin Doyle ruled the defendant should not be released in public. Doyle said evidence showed Dodson was both a danger to the community and that he was likely to flee to avoid court proceedings. Doyle, in written findings, cited the weight of the evidence, Dodson’s prior criminal record, his history of violence or use of a weapon and his past use of alco-
hol and substance abuse. Doyle also cited Dodson’s lack of stable employment, significant community or family ties to Vermont and his past problems while on probation, parole or supervised release, the ruling said. The bust came after Dodson had reportedly sold fentanyl four times since October as part of an undercover drug investiga-
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2022
ANNUAL MEETING The legal voters of the City of South Burlington School District are hereby notified and warned to meet at their respective polling places at the Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School on Dorset Street, the Orchard School on Baldwin Avenue and the Gertrude Chamberlin School on White Street on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 7:00 o'clock in the morning, at which time the polls will open, until 7:00 o'clock in the evening, at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot on the following articles: ARTICLE I ELECTION OF OFFICERS To elect three (3) Directors to the South Burlington School District Board of School Directors, one (1) Director for a three (3) year term, one (1) Director for a two (2) year term, and one (1) Director for the remaining two (2) years of a three (3) year term as required by law. ARTICLE II BUDGET Shall the voters of the City of South Burlington School District approve the School Board to expend Fifty-Eight Million Three Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Two and 00/100 Dollars ($58,344,602.00), which is the amount the School Board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $17,419.41 per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is 3.70% more than spending for the current year ARTICLE III AUTHORIZATION TO USE ANY SURPLUS FUNDS FOR NON-REIMBURSED COVID EXPENSES Shall the voters of the City of South Burlington School District authorize the School Board to use any surplus from the 2022 fiscal year to support unanticipated expenses in the 2023 fiscal year which are due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic? POLLING PLACES ARE THE FREDERICK H. TUTTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT 500 DORSET STREET, THE ORCHARD SCHOOL AT 2 BALDWIN AVENUE, AND THE GERTRUDE CHAMBERLIN SCHOOL AT 262 WHITE STREET. VOTERS ARE TO GO TO THE POLLING PLACE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRICT. The legal voters of the City of South Burlington School District are further warned and notified that a virtual public information meeting will be held to discuss Articles I, II, and III on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. via GoToMeeting. The link is below: Electronically/Virtually: https://www.gotomeet.me/SouthBurlingtonVT/city-council-meeting-sm0228-2022sm Dial in: United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 296-671-597 In Person: 180 Market Street, South Burlington - Auditorium - Main Floor
The legal voters of the City of South Burlington School District are further notified that voter qualification, registration, and absentee voting relative to said annual meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 14th day of January, 2022. South Burlington School District Board of School Directors
WA R N I N G ANNUAL CITY MEETING Tuesday, March 1, 2022 7 am — 7 pm The legal voters of the City of South Burlington are hereby notified and warned to meet at their respective polling places at the Chamberlin School on White Street, the Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School on Dorset Street, and the Orchard School on Baldwin Avenue on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, at which time the polls will open until 7 o’clock in the evening, at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian Ballot on the following articles: ARTICLE I
ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS & CITY COUNCILORS
To elect all City Officers and City Councilors as required by law.
ARTICLE II ANNUAL CITY BUDGET Shall the City adopt the City Council’s proposed budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 totaling fifty two million five hundred twenty five thousand one hundred seventy six and seventy five cents ($52,525,176.75) of which, excluding previously voter-approved levies, it is estimated seventeen million nine hundred sixty two thousand eight hundred twelve and fifty seven cents ($17,962,812.57) will be raised by local property taxes?
POLLING PLACES FOR VOTING ON THESE ARTICLES ARE THE CHAMBERLIN SCHOOL ON WHITE STREET, THE FREDERICK H. TUTTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON DORSET STREET AND THE ORCHARD SCHOOL ON BALDWIN AVENUE. VOTERS ARE TO GO TO THE POLLING PLACE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRICT. The legal voters of the City of South Burlington are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said annual meeting shall be as provided by the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
PRE-TOWN MEETING / PUBLIC HEARING Monday, February 28, 2022 | 7 pm The legal voters of the City of South Burlington are further warned and notified that a virtual public information meeting will be held to discuss Articles I and II on Monday, February 28, 2021 on GoToMeeting. The link is below.
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Received for record and recorded this 14th day of January, 2022, in the records of the City of South Burlington.
Pursuant to Section 1303 of the City of South Burlington Charter, the voters of the City of South Burlington are hereby notified that the warning for the annual City meeting, the proposed City budgets, and the City annual report is available for public inspection and copying at City Hall, 180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont or at www.sbvt.gov.
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ARIES
LEO
March 21 - April 20 Your affection for someone could affect your impression of a certain situation, Aries. You need to take a step back or remove yourself from the situation.
TAURUS
July 23 - Aug. 23 Sometimes you need to put passion ahead of stability, Leo. That means explore all possibilities when it comes to relationships. You may connect with someone unexpected.
VIRGO
April 21 - May 21 Someone in a position of authority may want to invest in your future, Taurus. Even though you may be flattered by the interest, you have to weigh all of your options.
GEMINI
Aug. 24 - Sept. 22 Virgo, you may be able to move through chores and other things on your to-do list quite quickly this week. That opens up opportunities for some rest and relaxation.
LIBRA
May 22 - June 21 You may learn something about a person if you’re willing to get involved in deep conversation, Gemini. Have a talk with someone you’re eager to get to know.
CANCER
Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 Libra, a chance to take a leadership role in your community is on the horizon. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and give it your all.
SCORPIO
June 22 - July 22 Cancer, a heavy load at work is manageable. Challenges keep you engaged and you thrive on the pressure. Enjoy the responsibility and all that comes with it.
Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 Scorpio, this week you may be pulled in two directions, but it’s nothing you haven’t handled in the past. Look to trusted confidantes for advice and even a little help, if necessary.
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SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 Sagittarius, find some time to delve into your passions. Figure out what piques your interests and pursue it with your customary energy. Others will admire your enthusiasm.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 Getting romance off the ground this week may seem like climbing Mount Everest, Capricorn. Mixed messages may cloud the waters. Keep finding a way to connect.
AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 18 Aquarius, think about what you can bring to the table at work, and then promote your strengths to the higher-ups. They may be slow to come around but you’ll catch their attention.
PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20 Pisces, if you are feeling overworked, you may have to ask others to pitch in and take on a bigger share of the tasks at hand.
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