I. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success
II. Burlington Economic Summit
III. Reverse Angle Parking in the Downtown
IV. GospelFest
V. IMANI/New Alpha Dinner
VI. Peace & Justice Center Celebrates 30 years
VII. The Climate Action Project Update: Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged!
VIII. Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – There is still time!
IX. Statement & Invitation to the Community – Community Policing Re-Assessment Process Meeting Information
IX. Save for Retirement – Save for Your Child’s Education – And Still Get Food Stamps!
X. FREE Lead Dust and Soil Sampling
XI. BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET
XII. City Positions Available
XIII. Neighborhood Calendar
* * * * * * NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ * * * * * * * *
I. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success
Recognize a neighbor you admire by making a nomination for a Neighborhood Leader Award to be given at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success. This annual event honors the people that make Burlington a great place to live, work and play.
Neighborhood Night of Success
Community Dinner & Awards
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
5:30pm-7:00pm
Nominations of persons, groups and businesses are welcomed. E-mail, call or write the following information: -Your Name & Contact info -Nominee Name & Contact Info -Description of nominee making Burlington a better place to live, work and play.
Send to: Ita Meno
125 College St, 2nd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 865-7172
imeno@ci.burlington.vt.us
CEDO and the Micro-Business Alliance invite you to attend The Burlington Economic Summit, to be held on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 8:30-11AM in Contois Auditorium. The theme of this collaborative session will be “Building A Vision for Our Community’s Economic Future.” More details to follow.
Please confirm your attendance with me, and feel free to share this invitation:
Jon Adams-Kollitz
(802) 865-7187
jadamskollitz@ci.burlington.vt.us
What: Public meeting to discuss Reverse Angle Parking
When: Thursday, January 29
9 am at the Fletcher Free Library Pickering Room
6 pm in Room 12 of City Hall
Why: Reverse angle parking has many benefits, and some challenges. We would like to introduce the concept of reverse angle parking and receive feedback from the community to determine if it should be considered for on-street parking in the downtown area.
If you’re unable to attend, we will post information on reverse angle parking on DPW’s website.
Come and shake off the winter blues and enjoy some of Vermont’s finest musical talents which include the New Alpha Missionary Baptist Church Choir, the New Alpha Children’s Choir, and the Burlington Ecumenical Gospel Choir!
GospelFest, Sunday, February 15, 5pm, The Flynn Center, Burlington, adults $15, children $10. Tickets available at the Flynn Box Office, 802-863-5966, www.flynncenter.org.
IMANI/New Alpha Dinner: January 24 from 6pm – 8pm
Take a break from cooking and eat a homemade Southern dinner!
Menu includes: BBQ or fried chicken, black-eyed peas, collard greens, and cornbread.
$10/plate Delivery available as well!
To order your plate, please call IMANI at: 864-2631 or New Alpha Baptist at: 879-0076
On January 30th, the Peace & Justice Center will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary at 7pm, City Hall, Burlington. We will have 30 cakes, some speakers and the Starline Rhythym Boys! Free/donations appreciated. We will have a parade of the 30 cakes down Church St at noon that day. We could use some more volunteers who would like to bake a cake and/or carry one in the parade. Contact Anise at 863-2345 x6.
VII. The Climate Action Project Update: Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged!
The Climate Action Plan update team – composed of dozens of residents, business leaders, non-profit representatives, city staff and others – wants to hear from you! Since September, this team of 8 working groups has collected over a 100 ideas and recommendations on how to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Please take a moment to review this initial work and weigh in with your own ideas, feedback or recommendations by visiting http://www.cedo.ci.burlington.vt.us/legacy/cap.html . The success of the final product depends on broad citizen input and participation – so thank you for your time and input!
For additional information on the Climate Action Plan, please contact Sandrine Thibault, Comprehensive City Planner, at sthibault@ci.burlington.vt.us (tel: 865-7193), or Jennifer Green, co-coordinator of the Burlington Legacy Project at jgreen@ci.burlington.vt.us (tel: 865-7532).
VIII. Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – There is still time!
Burlington’s Neighborhood Planning Assemblies are looking for help from you! Please take 5 minutes to complete this Neighborhood PLanning Assembly Report Card:
IX. Statement & Invitation to the Community – Community Policing Re-Assessment Process Meeting Information
The Burlington Police Department has provided law enforcement services to the Queen City since 1865. Since 1999 we have operated using community policing as our primary methodology. Described succinctly, community policing is a model of community safety in which all members of a community play a role in ensuring a safe, healthy, and self-reliant city.
The role of the police department, in addition to providing emergency response and criminal investigation (key parts of traditional policing), is to foster and facilitate community engagement and partnerships, and to be a foundational player in problem solving initiatives community-wide.
As we approach 2009 and the ten-year anniversary of our contemporary community policing efforts, we believe it is time to assess what strategies have been successful, which require improvement, and what lies ahead for Burlington’s community policing efforts. To that end, with the assistance of an Advisory Board made up of seven representatives from around the City, we have designed a community engagement process that will be deployed in January and February of 2009.
The primary goals of this process are three-fold. First, we hope to have an opportunity to discuss the future of policing with a sizable number of Burlington residents and businesses. Next, working from a list of ideas about future partnerships, initiatives, and programs we seek to gain the community’s assistance in refining and prioritizing these ideas. Finally, working from the discussions and the ideas we present, we will solicit new ideas from throughout the Burlington community.
To obtain meaningful feedback during this process, we will use a variety of strategies, including public forums, focus groups, and surveys. Meetings are to be held:
January 28 at 6pm
Greek Orthodox Church
600 South Willard Street
(South location)
February 2 at 6pm
Heineburg Senior Center
Heineburg Road
(North location)
IX. Save for Retirement – Save for Your Child’s Education – And Still Get Food Stamps!
Food Stamp Rules Have Changed
In the past many people could not get food stamps because they had too much savings. Now you can have retirement and education savings accounts and still get the help you need, even if you have been denied before.
The Food Stamp Program is an important federal nutrition program that helps make sure people have enough food to be active and healthy. Households that participate can also receive other benefits like free school meals for your children and phone bill assistance!
For a food stamp application, call 1-800-287-0589 or visit www.vermontfoodhelp.com. For help with your application, dial 2-1-1, free from anywhere in Vermont, and ask to be connected to your nearest Community Action Agency.
If you are a senior, call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.
Imagine a free service where a technician came to your home and tested for the presence of toxic lead paint dust so that you got a clear picture about the safety of your home.
FREE Lead Dust and Soil Sampling is now available through the City of Burlington’s Lead Program to all Burlington residents. This free service will help parents keep their children safe from lead poisoning by making sure you are aware of potential lead hazards.
Burlington has over 10,000 housing units with lead-based paint hazards. Take advantage of this FREE testing to keep your children safe from the life-long health, social and behavioral problems associated with lead poisoning.
For more information, or to set up an appointment please call Burlington Lead Program at 802-846-0149 or 865-LEAD (5323).
Burlington Winter Farmers’ Market will be held the third Saturday of each month all winter, December through April (February 21, March 21, and April 18).
Fresh eggs, cheeses, wines, maple syrup, veggies and much, much more, straight from local farmers, artists, and bakers. A great place to shop for the Thanksgiving meal or get a start on holiday shopping.
For more information www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org or info@burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.
-Special Meeting of the Board of Airport Commissioners
-To discuss: Monthly Reports, Board Reorganization and Managers Report
-12:00p.m., Burlington International Airport
-Special Meeting of the Planning Commission-Executive Committee
To discuss: Status Reports, Committee Updates, and upcoming items
-4:00p.m., Planning and Zoning Conference Room 1st floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the Board of Finance
-To discuss: Business Matters of the City
-5:00p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the City Council Worksession
-To discuss: Open Government Transparency Committee Recommendations
-5:30p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Regular Meeting of the City Council
-7:00p.m., Contois Auditorium, 2nd floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the Board of Civil Authority
-To discuss: Request for Review of BTA Decision
-7:00p.m., Contois Auditorium, 2nd floor of City Hall
Tuesday, January 27
-Regular Meeting of the Burlington City Arts Board of Directors
-2:00p.m., Firehouse Gallery
-Regular Meeting of the Design Advisory Board
-3:00p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Regular Meeting of the Burlington Telecommunications Advisory Committee
-4:00p.m., Burlington Telecom, 200 Church Street
-Special Meeting of the Police Commissioners
-To discuss: Personnel Matter and Chief and Chair Reports
-6:00p.m., Burlington Police Department, 1 North Avenue
-Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
-6:30p.m., Contois Auditorium, 2nd floor of City Hall
Wednesday, January 28
-Regular Meeting of the Chittenden County Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners
-5:00p.m., 15 Industrial Parkway
-Special Meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board
-To discuss: Public Service Applications
-6:00p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the City Council Ordinance Committee
-To discuss: Fire Ordinances, Zoning Ordinances, and Housing Amendments
-7:00p.m., Burlington Police Department, 1 North Avenue
Burlington Happnenings 1/23/09
I. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success
II. Burlington Economic Summit
III. Reverse Angle Parking in the Downtown
IV. GospelFest
V. IMANI/New Alpha Dinner
VI. Peace & Justice Center Celebrates 30 years
VII. The Climate Action Project Update: Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged!
VIII. Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – There is still time!
IX. Statement & Invitation to the Community – Community Policing Re-Assessment Process Meeting Information
IX. Save for Retirement – Save for Your Child’s Education – And Still Get Food Stamps!
X. FREE Lead Dust and Soil Sampling
XI. BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET
XII. City Positions Available
XIII. Neighborhood Calendar
* * * * * * NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ * * * * * * * *
I. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success
Recognize a neighbor you admire by making a nomination for a Neighborhood Leader Award to be given at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success. This annual event honors the people that make Burlington a great place to live, work and play.
Neighborhood Night of Success
Community Dinner & Awards
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
5:30pm-7:00pm
Nominations of persons, groups and businesses are welcomed. E-mail, call or write the following information: -Your Name & Contact info -Nominee Name & Contact Info -Description of nominee making Burlington a better place to live, work and play.
Send to: Ita Meno
125 College St, 2nd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 865-7172
imeno@ci.burlington.vt.us
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II. Burlington Economic Summit
CEDO and the Micro-Business Alliance invite you to attend The Burlington Economic Summit, to be held on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 8:30-11AM in Contois Auditorium. The theme of this collaborative session will be “Building A Vision for Our Community’s Economic Future.” More details to follow.
Please confirm your attendance with me, and feel free to share this invitation:
Jon Adams-Kollitz
(802) 865-7187
jadamskollitz@ci.burlington.vt.us
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III. Reverse Angle Parking in the Downtown
What: Public meeting to discuss Reverse Angle Parking
When: Thursday, January 29
9 am at the Fletcher Free Library Pickering Room
6 pm in Room 12 of City Hall
Why: Reverse angle parking has many benefits, and some challenges. We would like to introduce the concept of reverse angle parking and receive feedback from the community to determine if it should be considered for on-street parking in the downtown area.
If you’re unable to attend, we will post information on reverse angle parking on DPW’s website.
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IV. GospelFest
Come and shake off the winter blues and enjoy some of Vermont’s finest musical talents which include the New Alpha Missionary Baptist Church Choir, the New Alpha Children’s Choir, and the Burlington Ecumenical Gospel Choir!
GospelFest, Sunday, February 15, 5pm, The Flynn Center, Burlington, adults $15, children $10. Tickets available at the Flynn Box Office, 802-863-5966, www.flynncenter.org.
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V. IMANI/New Alpha Dinner
IMANI/New Alpha Dinner: January 24 from 6pm – 8pm
Take a break from cooking and eat a homemade Southern dinner!
Menu includes: BBQ or fried chicken, black-eyed peas, collard greens, and cornbread.
$10/plate Delivery available as well!
To order your plate, please call IMANI at: 864-2631 or New Alpha Baptist at: 879-0076
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VI. Peace & Justice Center Celebrates 30 years
On January 30th, the Peace & Justice Center will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary at 7pm, City Hall, Burlington. We will have 30 cakes, some speakers and the Starline Rhythym Boys! Free/donations appreciated. We will have a parade of the 30 cakes down Church St at noon that day. We could use some more volunteers who would like to bake a cake and/or carry one in the parade. Contact Anise at 863-2345 x6.
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VII. The Climate Action Project Update: Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged!
The Climate Action Plan update team – composed of dozens of residents, business leaders, non-profit representatives, city staff and others – wants to hear from you! Since September, this team of 8 working groups has collected over a 100 ideas and recommendations on how to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Please take a moment to review this initial work and weigh in with your own ideas, feedback or recommendations by visiting http://www.cedo.ci.burlington.vt.us/legacy/cap.html . The success of the final product depends on broad citizen input and participation – so thank you for your time and input!
For additional information on the Climate Action Plan, please contact Sandrine Thibault, Comprehensive City Planner, at sthibault@ci.burlington.vt.us (tel: 865-7193), or Jennifer Green, co-coordinator of the Burlington Legacy Project at jgreen@ci.burlington.vt.us (tel: 865-7532).
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VIII. Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – There is still time!
Burlington’s Neighborhood Planning Assemblies are looking for help from you! Please take 5 minutes to complete this Neighborhood PLanning Assembly Report Card:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PwTNBtkSkp3ZHYDdFDt42g_3d_3d
Thanks,
Your NPA Steering Committees, Staff and City Council
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IX. Statement & Invitation to the Community – Community Policing Re-Assessment Process Meeting Information
The Burlington Police Department has provided law enforcement services to the Queen City since 1865. Since 1999 we have operated using community policing as our primary methodology. Described succinctly, community policing is a model of community safety in which all members of a community play a role in ensuring a safe, healthy, and self-reliant city.
The role of the police department, in addition to providing emergency response and criminal investigation (key parts of traditional policing), is to foster and facilitate community engagement and partnerships, and to be a foundational player in problem solving initiatives community-wide.
As we approach 2009 and the ten-year anniversary of our contemporary community policing efforts, we believe it is time to assess what strategies have been successful, which require improvement, and what lies ahead for Burlington’s community policing efforts. To that end, with the assistance of an Advisory Board made up of seven representatives from around the City, we have designed a community engagement process that will be deployed in January and February of 2009.
The primary goals of this process are three-fold. First, we hope to have an opportunity to discuss the future of policing with a sizable number of Burlington residents and businesses. Next, working from a list of ideas about future partnerships, initiatives, and programs we seek to gain the community’s assistance in refining and prioritizing these ideas. Finally, working from the discussions and the ideas we present, we will solicit new ideas from throughout the Burlington community.
To obtain meaningful feedback during this process, we will use a variety of strategies, including public forums, focus groups, and surveys. Meetings are to be held:
January 28 at 6pm
Greek Orthodox Church
600 South Willard Street
(South location)
February 2 at 6pm
Heineburg Senior Center
Heineburg Road
(North location)
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IX. Save for Retirement – Save for Your Child’s Education – And Still Get Food Stamps!
Food Stamp Rules Have Changed
In the past many people could not get food stamps because they had too much savings. Now you can have retirement and education savings accounts and still get the help you need, even if you have been denied before.
The Food Stamp Program is an important federal nutrition program that helps make sure people have enough food to be active and healthy. Households that participate can also receive other benefits like free school meals for your children and phone bill assistance!
For a food stamp application, call 1-800-287-0589 or visit www.vermontfoodhelp.com. For help with your application, dial 2-1-1, free from anywhere in Vermont, and ask to be connected to your nearest Community Action Agency.
If you are a senior, call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.
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X. FREE Lead Dust and Soil Sampling
Imagine a free service where a technician came to your home and tested for the presence of toxic lead paint dust so that you got a clear picture about the safety of your home.
FREE Lead Dust and Soil Sampling is now available through the City of Burlington’s Lead Program to all Burlington residents. This free service will help parents keep their children safe from lead poisoning by making sure you are aware of potential lead hazards.
Burlington has over 10,000 housing units with lead-based paint hazards. Take advantage of this FREE testing to keep your children safe from the life-long health, social and behavioral problems associated with lead poisoning.
For more information, or to set up an appointment please call Burlington Lead Program at 802-846-0149 or 865-LEAD (5323).
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XI. BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Burlington Winter Farmers’ Market will be held the third Saturday of each month all winter, December through April (February 21, March 21, and April 18).
Fresh eggs, cheeses, wines, maple syrup, veggies and much, much more, straight from local farmers, artists, and bakers. A great place to shop for the Thanksgiving meal or get a start on holiday shopping.
For more information www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org or info@burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.
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XII. City Positions Available
February 4, 2009
Burlington Telecom
Help Desk Technician
Full Time
$17.60/hr
February 4, 2009
Code Enforcement Office
Case Management Specialist
Full Time
$879.88/wk
January 30, 2009
Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning Clerk
Full Time $17.10/hr
Open
Burlington Electric Department
Distribution Engineer
Full Time
$57,390/yr – $94,083/yr
DOE
Open
Burlington Electric Department
Senior Distribution Engineer
Full Time
$62,475/yr – $102,418/yr
DOE
Open
Burlington Police Department
Police Officer**
Full Time $41,503.00 – $49,269.00/yr
DOE
For more information about these and other positions with the City of Burlington, visit: http://www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us/joblist.html
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XIII. Neighborhood Calendar
Monday, January 26
-Special Meeting of the Board of Airport Commissioners
-To discuss: Monthly Reports, Board Reorganization and Managers Report
-12:00p.m., Burlington International Airport
-Special Meeting of the Planning Commission-Executive Committee
To discuss: Status Reports, Committee Updates, and upcoming items
-4:00p.m., Planning and Zoning Conference Room 1st floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the Board of Finance
-To discuss: Business Matters of the City
-5:00p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the City Council Worksession
-To discuss: Open Government Transparency Committee Recommendations
-5:30p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Regular Meeting of the City Council
-7:00p.m., Contois Auditorium, 2nd floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the Board of Civil Authority
-To discuss: Request for Review of BTA Decision
-7:00p.m., Contois Auditorium, 2nd floor of City Hall
Tuesday, January 27
-Regular Meeting of the Burlington City Arts Board of Directors
-2:00p.m., Firehouse Gallery
-Regular Meeting of the Design Advisory Board
-3:00p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Regular Meeting of the Burlington Telecommunications Advisory Committee
-4:00p.m., Burlington Telecom, 200 Church Street
-Special Meeting of the Police Commissioners
-To discuss: Personnel Matter and Chief and Chair Reports
-6:00p.m., Burlington Police Department, 1 North Avenue
-Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
-6:30p.m., Contois Auditorium, 2nd floor of City Hall
Wednesday, January 28
-Regular Meeting of the Chittenden County Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners
-5:00p.m., 15 Industrial Parkway
-Special Meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board
-To discuss: Public Service Applications
-6:00p.m., Conference Room 12, 1st floor of City Hall
-Special Meeting of the City Council Ordinance Committee
-To discuss: Fire Ordinances, Zoning Ordinances, and Housing Amendments
-7:00p.m., Burlington Police Department, 1 North Avenue