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Mayor Demands Closure of Controversial Housing | Burlington News
Mayor Tom Donahue is demanding the shutdown of a transitional housing facility at 43 Evergreen Avenue, citing escalating neighborhood complaints and a shattered community trust that he says can’t be repaired—even with better oversight. The facility, which has housed recently released individuals for four years with mostly peaceful operations, now faces closure after recent behavioral issues. While the Department of Corrections argues that housing people keeps Rutland safer and that relocating them would harm public safety, they’ve resisted moving residents and remain unconvinced about…
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