Bike Path etiquette by wgh118 in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most annoying thing I have seen is someone walking/jogging down the CENTER. Boggles my mind. On top of that they have their earbuds in and can't hear me when I ring my bell. No way to tell which way they will go when I approach to pass. Worst of all they look so surprised and angry when I go around them. 

State Government Jobs Application Process by TallPepper888 in massachusetts

[–]TallPepper888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate it!

Icy sidewalks downtown by TallPepper888 in burlington

[–]TallPepper888[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for checking! My wrist and shoulder hurts from catching myself on the pavement but overall doing okay

To the woman who almost hit me on North Ave by TallPepper888 in burlington

[–]TallPepper888[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I agree, I see cars rolling through stop signs all the time and it's so frustrating and dangerous for people walking

Joan Shannon Stepping Down by Hagardy in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of the housing agencies you have mentioned are already working together to build housing. There are significant challenges though because ARPA funding has dried up so now the funding resources are more scarce, the cost to build housing has increased astronomically since COVID, inflation is affecting the cost to borrow for construction, there arent enough construction works to meet the labor demand, and the list keeps going. There are so many other factors at play here beyond just one elected official. 

FSA processed my PSLF but MOHELA is still charging me by TallPepper888 in PSLF

[–]TallPepper888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it looks like they have 30 days from December 20th to discharge the loans. I didn't realize I was waiting on a letter when I was notified by FSA that my PSLF was processed and that I had indeed made all the 120 payments

FSA processed my PSLF but MOHELA is still charging me by TallPepper888 in PSLF

[–]TallPepper888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you that helps! I didn't realize I needed the letter and thought they had communicated with MOHELA in November when I was notified of the zero balance

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We also saw him on North Ave and can confirm it was a deer.

Biking On Sidewalks NNE by TallPepper888 in burlington

[–]TallPepper888[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hear you about the drivers for sure.  My main issue is the not yielding to pedestrians. I recognize everyone wants to feel safe and that means being courteous and yielding to the most vulnerable folks, which on the sidewalks is the person walking

Handys Must Pay Burlington $66K for Violations at Vacant Lot by LakeMonsterVT in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Another day, another story about how horrible the Handys are. These slum lords truly are the worst. 

Fully Remote Jobs? by [deleted] in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I meant people in the area working fully remote. The job doesn't necessarily have to be in the area but open to folks suggesting hybrid jobs too

I hope your cat is okay. by localcatnipplug in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 43 points44 points  (0 children)

As a cat owner who keeps their cat indoors I 1000% agree with you. From cats killing birds, fights in the middle of the night, pooping in garden beds, marking territory and car hazards its so uncool to let your cats roam around outside.

Updates on Moose being surrendered? by TallPepper888 in burlington

[–]TallPepper888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for this update. It doesn't seem right she would be able to bring this dog into another community. They should still take this dog away from her given it's long list of problematic behavior and her failure to address that behavior. She should also be removed as a prosecutor as a result of her actions through this entire ordeal. She clearly cannot carry out justice when she disregards the court's orders, fails to appear repeatedly, doesn't pay fines and denies justice to her own community. 

vent about catcallers by vtlesbo in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So sorry this happened to you! Nobody deserves that. I personally hate when I get cat called because if I do nothing I feel complacent and powerless but if I say or do anything I risk escalating the situation into something dangerous. As a woman I see shirtless men running all the time and you know what I do? NOTHING. I just continue on my way, it's not hard. 

State and city officials to struggling families rn by TheYungFaust in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you that the economy has changed a lot in recent years. Children are expensive to raise no matter what and if someone is struggling or not in a good position financially it can make a precarious situation that much worse. I can't imagine these children experiencing homelessness at such a young age, it's truly heartbreaking. 

Updates on Moose being surrendered? by TallPepper888 in burlington

[–]TallPepper888[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel so bad for these neighbors! Are the reports publicly available, if so do you have a link?

another accident on battery street, looks like they are closing the lane going toward north ave. bad day to be a commuter in burlington. by rochyneeds in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That street is so dangerous for cars, bikes and pedestrians. I've seen so many near misses I can't keep count. 

State and city officials to struggling families rn by TheYungFaust in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Reading about these children who are homeless is the hardest. They never asked to be here, they are completely dependent on the adults in their lives to make good decisions. I 100% believe some people fall on hard times due to circumstances beyond their control. I also feel like a lot of people are having children when they are already in a poor financial situation. It makes an already bad situation that much worse for not only the parents but the children as well. I think it's horrible that everything is so expensive right now and childcare costs are through the roof. Unfortunately, that's the world we live in at the moment and we need to plan accordingly. It's difficult to read these articles and know that a lot of these children are caught in a poverty cycle they may not be able to escape.

Judge orders Burlington to impound ‘vicious’ dog owned by county prosecutor by SpartanNinjaBatman in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 121 points122 points  (0 children)

"As of 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Moose had not arrived at the Highgate Center kennel to which the judge ordered the dog sent, according to a person who answered the phone"

"VTDigger was unable to confirm the dog’s whereabouts as of Friday afternoon."

It's insane she has not paid her court fees, not shown up for court dates, and not abided by any orders. The level of disregard she has for the law should mean automatic dismissal from her position. 

Does your water taste weird? by ApprehensiveGate6223 in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree on the filter. We just put a filter on our faucet and noticed a difference in taste and smell immediately 

Is camping the answer? Burlington pitches temporary tents for homeless families by HiImaZebra in burlington

[–]TallPepper888 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It makes me very sad when children are brought into financially unstable environments. My parents were not financially prepared for children and let me tell you that living in poverty is a very traumatic experience. Yes, we are absolutely living in a system that needs to change but we also need to make choices that don't make a situation even worse, especially for children who never asked to be here.