Spring/Summer Home Improvement Projects?
 Has time at home got you thinking about a home improvement project? A bathroom re-do? Making that home office more permanent? Creating more indoor/outdoor spaces? Then now is the time to check-in with Planning & Zoning if you have spring/summer building projects on the horizon and want to start or learn about the permitting process.
Spring Clean Up: Burn Permits Required!
 Spring is here and you want to clear brush and burn it? You need a burn permit to do so!
Before you get started, do these things first:
- Read and become familiar with the South Burlington Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Ordinance. (Section 33, Outside Burning)
https://cms6.revize.com/revize/southburlington/Fire%20Prevention%20&%20Fire%20Safety.pdf
Activate your inner artist: Project “Home” Art Project
 Transform what “Home” means to you into art: An Art Project for all ages.
Pick up your project kit in the KIdspace at the South Burlington Public Library (SBPL). General 5 — Fair Housing Month VT
Create art at home or with others at SBPL: April 13, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.; and April 26, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
 April marks the anniversary of the 1968 passage of the Fair Housing Act, which was intended to put an end to inequities in our housing system, eliminate racial segregation, and guarantee that everyone has a right to obtain a home of their choice, free from discrimination.
Public Meeting Outreach
 Join us on Wednesday April 12th at 5:45 PM in-person or virtually to learn more about potential lighting on the Kennedy Drive Shared Use Path and provide your input on the design alternatives presented by the project team! This meeting will be held as part of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Meeting at City Hall on the 3rd floor in Room 301.
To join virtually:
https://meet.goto.com/SBCity/bike_ped_committee_04-12-2023 You can also dial in using your phone: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 218-212-893
City Roads in Springtime
 Weight Limits, Line Striping, Street Sweeping, and Potholes
Now that temperatures are rising and the ground is thawing DPW is shifting out of winter mode and getting ready for our normal spring / summer activities. We’re currently taking equipment (street sweepers, line striping equipment, etc) out of storage and de-winterizing it.
Save the Date - Green Up Day, Saturday May 6th
 Pick up your bags at the South Burlington Clerk's Office. Drop off information to come!
City Center Middle Block Under Construction
 Construction is underway for three buildings on the north side of Market Street in City Center. Two buildings will face directly onto Market Street in the block between City Hall and Garden Street and will feature commercial uses on the first floor and housing above. In total, the three buildings will include over 22,500 s.f. of first-story commercial space and 161 homes. Tenants have not yet been identified for the first story commercial spaces, but doorways are spaced to allow for different sizes of commercial enterprises.
Traffic Alert - Monday 4/10/2023
 North Jefferson Road will be closed on Monday 4/10/23 from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm to facilitate installation of new drainage infrastructure. A detour will be in place. Traffic disruption will be limited to the neighborhood and is not expected to have a significant impact on Spear Street.
Now Accepting Bids
 Through April 21st, the city will be accepting bids for the reconstruction/upgrade of Kennedy Drive “Pond 2” at the corner of West Twin Oaks Terrace. The improvements will include upgrading the system to a gravel wetland, along with improved detention capacity. Learn More:
All Bids and RFP Opportunities
Stormwater News
 Following a winter shutdown, the Lindenwood Stormwater Project is scheduled to start up again the week of April 24th. Work will include the installation of a new storm drain down Lindenwood Drive, to bring stormwater to the newly constructed detention basin. The project will require closing the shared use path that connects from the end of Lindenwood Drive to Farrell Street Park.
Looking for a full and or part-time job? The City of South Burlington is looking to hire great people to join our team.
CLICK HERE for our most current openings. We have several!
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School District
Events & News
School Board Meeting
April 19, 2023 | 7:00PM
Regular Committee Meeting
Agenda and participation info on the District website under Announcements
Upcoming Meeting dates Here
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School Safety
The safety of our students and staff remains SBSD’s top priority. Superintendent Violet Nichol attended a packed training in Waterbury with Tim Jarvis, Senior Director of Operations and Finance, and principals and teachers from South Burlington schools. The training, which was facilitated by Readiness Management for Schools, focused on Developing Emergency Operations Plans for K-12.
Student Council
With support from the social studies department at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, student council and student government have been reinstated! Students interested in running needed 15 signatures to get on the ballot and then the campaign began. Posters were created and candidates gave a speech. Elections were held last week and the new Student Council will start meeting weekly to discuss the issues that are important to the students. Congratulations to the newly elected council!
SBHS Unified Basketball
SBHS Unified Basketball season started this week! The team is made up of neurodiverse and neurotypical students with the goals of redefining skills, creating friendships and developing independence. They’ve played two games and their record is now 1-1 after winning their first home game on April 5th. The full schedule of their games is available here. Come and support the team!
 SBHS Unified Basketball team in a huddle during their game against Mt. Mansfield Union High School. The Wolves took home their first win of the season!
Read the superintendent’s full newsletter here.
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