🌱 Bank Of Burlington Secures Funding + South Burlington Enrollment

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Burlington Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, rain; winds subsiding. High: 56 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Burlington:

1. The Bank of Burlington has raised $33 million in startup capital in less than a month. The required capital mark has been met and the project will now move forward. This will be the first new financial institution to be chartered in Vermont in decades. (WCAX)
2. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Burlington area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Burlington Patch)
3. The South Burlington School District is working around the clock to fix its enrollment issues. The district is reportedly running out of space for all of its students - especially elementary students. The district is over the 140 square feet per student guideline that the Vermont Department of Education requires for students. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run Hosted By The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation (9:00 AM)
• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Flynn is offering subscriptions to enjoy its award-winning performances. Click to learn more and purchase. (The Flynn via Facebook)
• The return of passenger rail for Burlington will be on Jul. 29. Mark your calendar! (Twitter)
• Parking spaces have been removed on the west side of Battery between Main and Maple. The spaces will be returned after the roadway markings are repainted. Please plan accordingly. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.