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Message from the City Manager
Hi Team,
First and foremost, a sincere thank you to all of you who worked so tirelessly in these past weeks, months, and years to make our move a reality and then quickly turn around and make the Grand Opening a resounding success! From community engagement to permitting, design and construction to financing, and IT to public safety, many of you worked tirelessly and with good cheer to get us to full operations this week. Thank you. It was wonderful to see so many community members here at the opening, enjoying their new facilities. I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with many of them – all of whom sung your praises. Thank you for making us all look good.
And, as we spend our first weeks in this new space – and our colleagues in other locations come to do business here – let us remember that our residents and businesses have generously supported this facility for us. Let’s make sure we show our thanks by doing the good work we each do every day and doing so with excellent customer service in mind.
With our new open office concept environment, Andrew and I want to reinforce that we both still have an “open door” policy. In fact, we have no doors at all! We do, however, have great small huddle rooms in which to talk with you – and we would welcome that opportunity. If you have ideas, questions, or comments for us please feel free to stop by the third floor and say hello!
Thank you for all you are doing for the residents and businesses of South Burlington.
Jessie
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 Attendees gathered in front of the new Public Library & City Hall for the ribbon cutting, which opened the building on Friday, July 23, 2021.
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 Staff outside City Hall for the opening ceremony. Left to right: Jill Braddish (City Clerk's Office), Donna Kinville (City Clerk's Office), Larry King (IT), Jaimie Held (Human Resoures), Deb Woodward (City Clerk's Office), Chief Shawn Burke (Police), Celine Ingalls (Finance), and Martha Machar (Finance).
 City Councilors stand behind Council Chair Helen Riehle during the opening ceremony, in front of the new building.
 Former Deputy City Manager Tom Hubbard stands with former City Manager Kevin Dorn outside the new senior center, named in Kevin's honor.
 Tom Dipietro, Deputy Director of Environmental Services, enjoyed the event with his kids, including the bouncy house and yummy ice cream from one of the food trucks.
 Fire Chief Terry Francis and Human Resource Manager Jaimie Held stand in front of yard games, such as cornhole and connect four.
 Library Director Jennifer Murray poses with Council member Tim Barritt in the new Public Library.
 City Manager Jessie Baker, with Martha Lyons (Tax & Assessment Director) and Andrew Bolduc (Deputy City Manager) in the Welcome Center.
 The Public Works team was on hand to provide support during the event. Pictured: Adam Cate, Joe Gebo, and Corey Bessette.
Special shoutout to Les Benoit, Jaimie Goddette, Bob Cota, and Joe Gebo for cleaning the street and parking lot in preparation for the big event. Thanks!
 Robert Cote (Lead Custodial Specialist), who joined our team in June, ensured that the building was in tip-top shape for the event. Thanks, Robert!
 Greg Yandow (Director of Physical Plant) was instrumental in focusing on the details, as we worked to open the building. Thanks, Greg!
 At the event, project manager Ilona Blanchard (Community Development Director) was gifted a painting of 180 Market Street—painted by a family friend.
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Opening our new government center has included the work and collaboration of many of our employees, as well as outside partners. As is customary for a new building, recognition for the leadership and primary partners was installed in the lobby of City Hall.
Special recognition is given to Ilona Blanchard and Justin Rabidoux who managed the project and brought the building to completion. A HUGE project that will benefit the community for decades to come. Thank you!
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Safety Tips - City Hall Staff
When leaving the building (180 Market Street) after hours, please make sure that the door closes behind you. This is important after 7 pm on the main hallway front and rear doors.
Rear doors, have a tendency to not close and lock properly do to negative pressure. We are still addressing this issue. As to the front door, we think we have it fixed as of yesterday late afternoon.
Reminder that City Hall closes at 4:30 pm and all doors at 180 Market St will need to be pushed or pulled tight when exiting the building. The only doors that will remain open after 4:30 pm will be the front sliding doors and the back door by the Auditorium.
Questions? Please call Greg Yandow - 383-1790
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Library Cards for all Employees!
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All Employees - Resident or Non-Resident of South Burlington are now Eligible for a SB Library Card!
How do you get one?
If you are a Resident of SB, stop by 180 Market Street and see the circulation desk. If you are a Non-Resident the Library asks if you don't currently have a card with your City/Town Library to get one with them first then bring it with you when getting one with the City.
If your not interested in holding a card within the City or Town you reside in, the City Library will issue you one. Don't forget to bring ID with you.
Questions? Call the Library directly at 846-4140
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August Birthdays
Celebrating the following August Birthdays!
- Brian Bast
- Charlotte Carr
- Dan Meunier
- Debra Kruger
- Joanna Morse
- Karen Chevalier
- Katie Newell
- Ken Soffen
- Mark Hipes
- Marla Keene
- Mike McCarthy
- Moira Adams
- Robert Cote
- Sam Donahue
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The following employees are celebrating their work anniversary with us this month! Thank you for all you contribute to our team and to the community we serve.
Congratulations!
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Alexis Fojo
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Fire Dept
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2 Years
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Yahoo!!!
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Amanda Lafferty
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Deputy City Attorney
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3 Years
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Dynamite!!!
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Brian Bast
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Fire Department
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13 Years
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Amazing!!
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Dan Brunelle
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Police Department
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23 Years
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Great!!
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Darren Beers
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Police Department
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21 Years
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Outstanding!!!
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Dennis Ward
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Police Department
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23 Years
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Yippee!!
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Dustin Lasher
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Fire Department
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13 Years
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Congrats!!
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Jeffrey Alex Spencer
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Fire Department
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13 Years
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Super!!
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Jennifer Murray
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Library Director
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7 Years
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Awesome!!
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John Rafoss
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Fire Department
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2 Years
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Rockstar!!
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Mike McCarthy
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Public Works
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15 Years
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Fantastic!!
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Nick Holden
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Police Department
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9 Years
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Yippee!!
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Pam Correia
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Assistant City Clerk
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1 Year
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Yahoo!!
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Paul Conner
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Planning & Zoning
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13 Years
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Amazing!!!
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Scott Jacobs
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Public Works
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18 Years
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Super!!
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Sean Pope
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Police Department
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9 Years
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Yippee!!
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Will Boyea
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Fire Department
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13 Years
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Rockstar!!
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Welcome to Our Team!
Lauren Drasler - Recreation Specialist
Get to now Lauren....
Where did you grow up? Springfield, Vermont
Favorite part of working with children/youth: My favorite part of working with kids is their ability to embrace every aspect of themselves and their unique perspectives. I think those qualities are really special, and it’s awesome to be able to experience them every day.
Hobbies/what do you like to do outside of work: When I’m not working, most of my time is spent with my friends or my cat, Butters. During the summer, I love to be outside and I’ve recently become interested in kayaking. I ski in the winter and I love to dance as well.
Professional experience and education: I graduated from UVM in 2014 with a BS in Animal Science. This past year, I completed the Teacher Apprenticeship Program at Champlain College and have my teaching license in middle level English and science. Prior to my work at Champlain College, I completed two years of AmeriCorps service here in Vermont.
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Rebecca Isham - Senior/Adult Recreation Specialist
I am very excited about this new adventure with the South Burlington Recreation and Parks Department as the Senior/Adult Recreation Specialist. In this role, I look forward to creating opportunities for the senior/adult community of South Burlington to have fun, be active and be social. I look forward to meeting and building relationships with the residents of the community. Before taking on this new journey, I have worked at the UVM Home Health and Hospice as a Team Assistant/Scheduler, supporting the visiting staff to provide care to Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties. When I am not working, I like to garden, craft in various ways and spend time with my three cats, as well as work on my business administration degree. If you see me, say hi and introduce yourself as I am excited to meet you all.
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 Invest EAP/Centers for Wellbeing Counseling, Support, and Education for Your Workplace
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Save the Date! Mark your calendar.
Monday, August 16th | 12:00-12:30 P.M.
Lunch & Learn: Detox: Social Media and Technology with Damir Alisa, Behavioral Health Counselor at Marathon Health
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Step Challenge Winner!
Congratulations to Marla Keene!
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ADP has released a new Quick Clock shortcut feature within the ADP Mobile app. If you currently clock in/out from the ADP Mobile app, you can access the Quick Clock feature from the ADP Mobile app login screen to perform simple punching*, making clocking in/out easier, quicker and more convenient than ever!
Benefits of the new Quick Clock feature include:
New ADP Mobile Ap feature.pdf to Read More
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Fun Facts and Health Benefits on Being Kind
- Being kind is good for you and everyone else
- Kindness builds your immune system
- Being kind is good for your heart
- Kindness can reduce anxiety
- Being kind can help you build your village
- Kindness can give you a sense of control
- Kindness can give you a break
- Kindness is what we all need
CLICK HERE for details!
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Summer Safety Tips to Beat the Heat
The common denominator of heat illness prevention is: Water, Rest, Shade. Getting plenty of all three when outdoors is the best way to beat the heat and stay out of trouble.
Heat Safety Tips
Many Health Services recommends the following actions to stay safe in the summer heat:
CLICK HERE
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Monthly Message from Hickock & Boardman
- Self-Care and Your Mental Health
- Skin Cancer and You
- Fast Food and Heart Health
- Click Here to Learn More!
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Please remember to recycle your clean plastic! You can bring it from home, the more plastic we get the better our chances. We need at least 500lbs to win this Bench!
Bins are now at the following locations;
- City Hall
- Police Dept.
- Public Works
- Fire Dept
When you donate your plastic film to NexTrex®, not only are you helping to keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfills, you're also helping Trex® to continue to make eco-friendly outdoor products.
Learn More HERE about what can be recycled.
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Healthy Recipe of the Month
BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH SPINACH AND FETA
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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3 shallots, chopped
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6 ounce bag baby spinach (can use frozen)
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24 large eggs, beaten
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2 cups 2% milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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12 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
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3 scallions, chopped
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3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced (any tomatoes)
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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black pepper, to taste
Serves 12 - Cut and freeze in portions - Excellent recipe!
FULL RECIPE
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Looking for information on
- benefits and policies,
- employee directory,
- wellness,
- holiday calendar and more!
Visit the portal.
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Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Dept - Full
Performs fire suppression, emergency medical services operations, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations / technical rescue and fire prevention. Performs maintenance on vehicles, equipment and the fire station. Has knowledge of the National Incident Management System.
Parks Maintenance Worker - Non-Exempt Hourly, Seasonal Part-time
This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of all City parks and open space land, bike paths, hiking trails, cemeteries and greenways.
City Planner - Full Time
This position is responsible for coordinating the preparation and implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, for realizing its goals through City policy, studies, regulations, and community enhancement projects.
Community Justice Director - Part Time Position - 32 Hours
This position is responsible for all overseeing all programs and operations of the South Burlington Community Justice Center (CJC), which is a department of the South Burlington Police Department. This includes supervision, financial management, grant management and new program development as well as promoting the use of restorative principles.
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Police Officers
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In order to be considered, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- at least 20 years of age at the time of application and High School Diploma;
- Associates Degree or higher strongly encouraged; or
- Have a minimum of 2 years previous full-time experience with another agency; or
- Have honorably discharged after a minimum of a 2-year active duty military tour
Adult Services Librarian
The Adult Services Librarian will be responsible for planning, implementing, promoting and evaluating programs and services for adults. They select materials to meet the interests of the public and to maintain a balanced and vibrant collection. Collaboration with members of the public and local organizations are key to success in making the library a valuable asset for South Burlington. The position supervises an Adult Services Specialist and a Young Adult/New Adult Specialist at this time.
Highway Mechanic - Full Time
This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair on light and heavy equipment, trucks and other City vehicles and equipment.
Finance & Payroll Specialist - Full Time
The Finance/Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining financial and accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, state statutes
For All Employment Opportunities Click Below
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National Fishing Month - July 24 -August 20th
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Looking for an escape from the pressures of everyday life? GO FISHING! It’s a close-to-home, stress-relieving getaway and a great way to reconnect with family and friends. Check out all Vermont has to offer for a dose of good old fashioned fun.
CLICK HERE
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Book Lovers Day - August 9th
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Sit back, relax and READ!
We would like to remind all Employees that if you are a Resident or Non-Resident of South Burlington you may get a Library card! How do you get one? Bring your Employee ID Badge to the circulation desk and the Library staff will help you!
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The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse. It is also a day to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of older people to society
CLICK HERE to read more!
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While we have highlighted a few of the causes and work, there are many more that are recognized this month. To see a list.
Click Here to see more August Awareness & Celebrations.
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