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Burlington Local Frequency: Healthcare Votes, Live Music, and Hoops
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Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Thursday, February 26th.
We're starting this morning with some significant political activity happening across Vermont. At least eight towns are preparing to weigh in on universal healthcare at Town Meeting Day next Tuesday, March 3rd. The resolution being considered would ask the Vermont Legislature to take up a bill called H.433, which proposes universal primary care for all Vermonters, with plans to phase in dental, vision, and mental health services over the next decade. Towns including Middlebury, Brandon, Bristol, and Putney are on the ballot. The push came from three local citizens who call themselves the Little Seeds, meeting regularly at a Middlebury coffee shop to discuss solutions to Vermont's healthcare crisis. One of them, Dr. Jack Mayer, a pediatrician, says he's been motivated by seeing patients suffer from preventable conditions because they couldn't afford basic care. The bill has been waiting in committee for a year, but lawmakers see the Town Meeting Day vote as a crucial test of public support.
On the entertainment front, if you're looking for something to do this evening, Foam Brewers on the Burlington Waterfront is hosting live music at eight o'clock. Tonight features the George Petit Quartet performing Sprezzatura, an Italian-inspired set described as virtuosic and deeply connected. Admission is free. This is part of their regular Thursday jazz programming, which has become a neighborhood staple for live music lovers.
Speaking of events, the UMass Lowell men's basketball team is in town tonight for a game against the Vermont Catamounts at seven o'clock. The River Hawks are coming off four straight wins and are looking to improve their conference record. They've been playing some impressive basketball lately, with their recent win over Binghamton featuring 59 percent shooting and a season-high 22 assists.
If you're interested in history and classic cinema, the folks at Stage 33 Live in nearby Bellows Falls are screening a double feature of Marx Brothers films tonight at six o'clock. They're showing Animal Crackers and Soup to Nuts, both newly available in the public domain. It's just a five dollar suggested donation.
Also worth noting, there's a Kidpower Vermont Benefit Night happening this evening at the Vermont Pub and Brewery from five to nine o'clock. The organization helps families and individuals develop personal safety skills. It's a chance to support an important community resource while enjoying good food.
This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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We're starting this morning with some significant political activity happening across Vermont. At least eight towns are preparing to weigh in on universal healthcare at Town Meeting Day next Tuesday, March 3rd. The resolution being considered would ask the Vermont Legislature to take up a bill called H.433, which proposes universal primary care for all Vermonters, with plans to phase in dental, vision, and mental health services over the next decade. Towns including Middlebury, Brandon, Bristol, and Putney are on the ballot. The push came from three local citizens who call themselves the Little Seeds, meeting regularly at a Middlebury coffee shop to discuss solutions to Vermont's healthcare crisis. One of them, Dr. Jack Mayer, a pediatrician, says he's been motivated by seeing patients suffer from preventable conditions because they couldn't afford basic care. The bill has been waiting in committee for a year, but lawmakers see the Town Meeting Day vote as a crucial test of public support.
On the entertainment front, if you're looking for something to do this evening, Foam Brewers on the Burlington Waterfront is hosting live music at eight o'clock. Tonight features the George Petit Quartet performing Sprezzatura, an Italian-inspired set described as virtuosic and deeply connected. Admission is free. This is part of their regular Thursday jazz programming, which has become a neighborhood staple for live music lovers.
Speaking of events, the UMass Lowell men's basketball team is in town tonight for a game against the Vermont Catamounts at seven o'clock. The River Hawks are coming off four straight wins and are looking to improve their conference record. They've been playing some impressive basketball lately, with their recent win over Binghamton featuring 59 percent shooting and a season-high 22 assists.
If you're interested in history and classic cinema, the folks at Stage 33 Live in nearby Bellows Falls are screening a double feature of Marx Brothers films tonight at six o'clock. They're showing Animal Crackers and Soup to Nuts, both newly available in the public domain. It's just a five dollar suggested donation.
Also worth noting, there's a Kidpower Vermont Benefit Night happening this evening at the Vermont Pub and Brewery from five to nine o'clock. The organization helps families and individuals develop personal safety skills. It's a chance to support an important community resource while enjoying good food.
This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI