Development

StreetScan Scooters in South Burlington 10/10/2024

Town Meeting TV's Bobby Lussier interviews Erica Quallen, Deputy Director of Capital Projects at South Burlington's Department of Public Works; Adam Cate, Operations Manager at South Burlington's Department of Public Works; and Dave from StreetScan about the upcoming project.

From the City of South Burlington:

Later in October, special scooters will be riding along the sidewalks and paths of South Burlington. What are they doing? The City has contracted with StreetScan to conduct an inventory of the condition of our 55 miles of sidewalks and 25 miles of shared use paths and check the ADA compliance of our sidewalks at every intersection.

StreetScan's E-scooter-based approach uses high-resolution imaging technology to collect sidewalk video and identify distresses such as cracks, tripping hazards, surface distortions, and uplifts.

This data will help South Burlington Public Works understand the condition of and make a maintenance plan for our infrastructure over the coming years in the most efficient and cost-effective way, as we continue to create a more walkable, bikeable, and accessible city.

For more information visit: www.southburlingtonvt.gov/departments/public_works/maps.php

Virtual Community Forum on Proposed New Women's Correctional Facility 10/09/2024

From the Essex Community Justice Center:

Learn about the proposed women's correctional facility and re-entry center. Panelists include women's program providers in South Burlington correctional facility.

The Essex Community Justice Center serves as a neutral facilitator of these upcoming community events. The in-person forum is a chance for Essex community members to hear from the program providers who offer services inside the current women’s correctional facility. The virtual webinar is an opportunity to ask questions about the local impacts of the present facility, as well as the proposed re-entry center project. These events are being hosted separate from the Town of Essex Planning Commission meetings where zoning and siting decisions may be considered.

For more information visit: www.essexcjc.org

Williston Development Review Board 10/08/2024

For more information on the Williston Development Review Board and their current procedures and meeting dates, please reference the meeting agendas at town.williston.vt.us/index.asp?Type=B_DIR&SEC={115D5C91-98A1-4712-8C54-031C4200C06D}.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Completion of Crescent Connector Project in Essex Junction 10/07/2024

From the City of Essex Junction:

The City of Essex Junction is thrilled to announce the long-awaited completion of the Crescent Connector Project. To mark this significant milestone, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, October 7, at 10 a.m., in the new parking lot on Railroad Street. All community members are invited to join in to celebrate this remarkable achievement.

In attendance: Raj Chawla, Essex Junction City Council President; Ethan Hinch, representative from Senator Sander's office, Rich Hamlin, from Donald L. Hamlin Consulting Engineers; Regina Mahony, Essex Junction City Manager

For more information visit: www.essexjunction.org/departments/community-development/projects

Community Forum on Proposed New Women's Correctional Facility 10/05/2024

From the Essex Community Justice Center:

Learn about the proposed women's correctional facility and re-entry center. Panelists include women's program providers in South Burlington correctional facility.

For more information visit: www.essexcjc.org

Burlington Airport Commission 10/02/2024

For more information on the Burlington Airport Commission and their current procedures and meeting dates, please reference the meeting agendas at btv.aero/about-btv/airport-commission.

Burlington Development Review Board 10/01/2024

For more information on the current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Development Review Board, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/DPI/DRB/Agendas.

South Burlington Development Review Board 10/01/2024

For more information on the South Burlington Development Review Board and current procedures and meeting dates, please visit southburlingtonvt.gov/government/city_committees_boards/development_review_board_drb.php.

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: The Tip of the Iceberg: How Vermont Is Addressing the Opioid Crisis 09/27/2024

Presented by John Brooklyn, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, UVMMC; Medical Director, Howard Center Chittenden Clinic and BayMark St. Albans.

For more information visit: eeevermont.org

Roosevelt Park Public Planning Meeting 09/24/2024

From the Burlington Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront:

Please Join Burlington Parks Recreation & Waterfront's Planning team and consultants for the final public meeting on September 24th between 5-7pm (drop in anytime!)

The meeting will be held indoors at the Old North End Community Center (ONE CC), 20 Allen Street, lower level. Join us on to learn about the final plan for Roosevelt Park!

For more information visit: https://www.enjoyburlington.com/roosevelt-park-comprehensive-plan/

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