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Patrick Crowley is VTDigger's Burlington Reporter. Previously, he has worked for the Brattleboro Reformer and wrote as a freelance reporter in Ventura County, California. Patrick is a musician and volunteers as a firefighter and advanced EMT.
 

Parents decry steep tuition increase at 2 Chittenden County child care centers

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 20 2023March 21, 2023

Two Loveworks child care centers will “rebrand” with a focus on early education, but that will bring a jump in tuition of up to 40%. Parents have expressed anger but say they have few other options in a strained child care landscape.


Conviction overturned in 2022 case prosecuted by Judge Jennifer Barrett

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 15 2023March 15, 2023

A Superior Court judge in Orleans County tossed the conviction of David Vaz after the judge found prosecutors in the case failed to disclose evidence that would have aided the defense.


Burlington City Council passes resolution condemning transphobia

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 13 2023March 13, 2023

With an anti-trans sticker campaign persisting around the city, the council approved language that specifically calls out the stickers and lists several ways to support the transgender community.


Former Williston Selectboard member pleads guilty to stalking in plea deal

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 13 2023March 14, 2023

Gordon St. Hilaire, who resigned from the board in December, reached an agreement with prosecutors and will serve six months probation.


After ballot question is rejected, Burlington City Council and mayor say they remain committed to expanding police oversight

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 8 2023March 8, 2023

A pair of resolutions make it clear that the issue of police oversight will remain on the council’s agenda. And a draft ordinance outlines a possible path toward an enhanced role of the existing Police Commission.


Burlington votes down police control board, ‘prop zero’ charter changes

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 7 2023March 8, 2023

Other questions on the ballot were approved, including charter changes allowing non-citizen legal residents to vote, an expansion of ranked choice, a carbon impact fee and others.


Housing debate reveals signs of strain in UVM-Burlington relationship

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 5 2023March 6, 2023

After the City Council tabled a rezoning proposal that would have allowed more development on the Trinity campus, the two sides are in a stalemate over student enrollment and housing.


In Burlington’s ballot questions, loudest debate centers on police control board

By Patrick Crowley

Mar 3 2023March 2, 2023

Voters will decide eight questions on the city’s ballot during Town Meeting Day. They address carbon impact fees, voting changes, redistricting and citizen ballot initiatives.


Shelburne woman pleads not guilty to kidnapping a child on Burlington bus

By Patrick Crowley

Feb 28 2023March 5, 2023

During the arraignment on Tuesday, Judge Alison Arms ordered an in-patient mental health evaluation to determine Moyium Willoman’s competency.


Superior Court judge to retire after questioning from lawmakers

By Patrick Crowley and Alan J. Keays

Feb 28 2023February 28, 2023

Following a heated exchange with lawmakers on the Joint Committee on Judicial Retention last week, Judge A. Gregory Rainville withdrew his application for retention. He will step down when his term expires in March.


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With state poised to scale back motel housing, an alternative has yet to materialize

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Mar 23 2023, 6:17 AMMarch 22, 2023

Final Reading: Lawmakers consider limiting private schools’ ability to turn away students

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Mar 22 2023March 22, 2023

To pay for child care, state senators propose killing child tax credit

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House gives preliminary approval to new gun restrictions

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