@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialCould realigning Brook Road be the key to reducing flood risk while balancing costs and community needs?
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#PlainfieldWashingtonCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #PlainfieldFloodRisk #CommunityPlanning #FloodMitigation #InfrastructureResilience
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialEngineers reveal that upgrading two village bridges and restoring floodplains could reduce local flood levels by nearly 5 feet, transforming Plainfield's flood resilience!
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#PlainfieldWashingtonCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureImprovement #EnvironmentalRestoration
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialThe fate of Brook Road hangs in the balance as Plainfield's Select Board prepares for a crucial public hearing on Sept. 30—your voice matters!
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialEngineers reveal that the devastating October 2024 flood in Plainfield was fueled by undersized bridges and intense rainfall, prompting urgent proposals for mitigation solutions.
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#PlainfieldWashingtonCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #PlainfieldHydrology #ClimateAdaptation
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialRising fuel costs are putting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at risk, prompting urgent discussions among Vermont's leaders.
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#VT #CitizenPortal #CostOfLiving #VermontLowIncome #GovernmentMonitoring #EnergyAssistance
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialCity Councilor Mila Grant is calling for clarity on the Central District vs. the Central Business District to enhance discussions on vital overdose-prevention efforts and shelter support.
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#BurlingtonCityChittendenCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #BurlingtonCity #PublicSafety
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialVermont's Emergency Board just made a historic move, transferring $50 million to tackle the urgent demand for clean water projects!
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#VT #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSustainability #PublicHealth #WaterResourceManagement #VermontCleanWater
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialBurlington's camera network has skyrocketed to nearly 275,300 devices, but new AI-driven evidentiary requirements mean retrieving footage could take hours!
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#BurlingtonCityChittendenCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #BurlingtonCityCameras #TechnologyInnovation #PublicSafety
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialBCJR's recent presentation reveals alarming stats: 82% of clients are battling both stimulants and opioids, highlighting the urgent need for an overdose prevention center in Burlington.
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#BurlingtonCityChittendenCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #HarmReduction #HealthCareAccess
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialBurlington's prepaid benefits have hit a staggering $9 million, but an IOU of $3.1 million looms large—what does this mean for the city's financial future?
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#BurlingtonCityChittendenCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #BurlingtonCity #FiscalResponsibility #RevenueTransparency
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialThe Hartford board is weighing six bold models to tackle budget pressures, including potential school closures and reconfigurations—how will these changes impact our students?
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#VT #VermontSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #BudgetTransparency #CommunityEngagement
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialTim Spears shares a gripping tale of encountering strict security at Confederate burial sites, highlighting the ironic shift to federal oversight post-Charlottesville amidst the ongoing monument debate.
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialVermont's "excess spending threshold" could lead to a staggering $1,000 increase in local taxes for homeowners, with a potential $18.3 million budget cut looming by 2032!
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#VT #VermontSchools #CitizenPortal #TaxPolicy #EducationFunding #BudgetTransparency
@suzannevtw.bsky.social‘Twas a grey, rainy day…until it wasn’t!
#Skyscape #CloudLove #SunsetLove #ECK #Photography #Fall #VT
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialBurlington's council is considering a bold new property transfer tax on luxury home sales to boost the housing trust fund—could this be the solution to our housing crisis?
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#BurlingtonCityChittendenCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #BurlingtonCity #TaxFairness #HousingTrustFund
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialThe mayor has unveiled an ambitious three-part housing strategy aiming to double affordable units over the next decade—are you ready to learn how your community will benefit?
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialMayor Mara just unveiled a bold three-part strategy aimed at doubling affordable housing production in Burlington—are you ready to see how your community could transform?
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#BurlingtonCityChittendenCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #BurlingtonCity #InclusionaryZoning
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialBurlington's council is considering bold new tax policies aimed at promoting equity and funding affordable housing—could a new transfer tax on million-dollar homes be the key?
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#BurlingtonCityChittendenCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #BurlingtonCity #HousingAffordability #TaxReform
@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialBurlington is taking a bold step toward combating the overdose crisis with a new prevention center, backed by compelling data and community input.
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