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New Burlington Marina project headed to City Council

New Burlington Marina project headed to City Council

New Burlington Marina project headed to City Council

Available boat slips are at a premium in Burlington harbor.

Burlington’s waterfront could see a change.
To the north of Burlington’s Waterfront Park there’s some mostly city-owned land, that might soon be providing 100+ new boat docking spaces, a public park, a parking lot, and other improvements.

The Burlington City Council’s Board of Finance subcommittee voted unanimously last Monday night to send a development agreement to the full council for a June 27th vote.

Included improvements for the marina project are :

  1. 160 boat docks, with about 60 of them staying open for passing boaters.
  2. Boat launching facility that could double as event space.
  3. A floating breakwater.
  4. A “water taxi” stand.
  5. Fuel docks.
  6. A park that is of “equivalent quality” to Waterfront Park.
  7. A temporary parking plaza.

New Burlington Marina project headed to City Council

The new Burlington Marina project would fall under tax increment financing (TIF), a way for government to incentivize development where the private sector might otherwise avoid spending money. A TIF district would draw money from property taxes.

In this case, four parts of the project are eligible for a slice of the $500,000 the city has set aside for TIF projects. The public park and parking lot both could be funded halfway by TIF money. The parking plaza, along with environmental impact assessments and soil testing, are eligible to be paid for completely by the tax increment financing.

Ghosts and Legends of Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is located between New York’s majestic Adirondacks and Vermont’s famed Green Mountains. Yet despite the beauty of this region, it has been the site of dark and mysterious events; it is not surprising that some spirits linger in this otherwise tranquil place. Fort Ticonderoga saw some of early America’s bloodiest battles, and American, French and British ghosts still stand guard.
Champlain’s islands–Stave, Crab, Valcour and Garden–all host otherworldly inhabitants, and unidentified creatures and objects have made appearances on the water, in the sky and in the forests surrounding the lake.
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Father’s Day Train Ride

 

Father’s Day Train Ride

Sunday, June 19, 2016, 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM
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Treat Dad to a very special Father’s Day! Take a train ride through the scenic Champlain Valley then explore downtown Middlebury where you can enjoy lunch and shopping.
  • Train departs Burlington at 12:00 PM arriving in Middlebury at 1:30 PM with a 2 hour layover in Middlebury.
  • Train returns to Burlington at 5:00 PM.
Sunday, June 19, 2016, 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM
1 Main Street

Burlington,  VT 05401

(800) 707-3530 rails-vt.com/

Cost: Adult $35 | Child $30

Procedures for Entering the U.S. by boat from Canada

Procedures for Entering the U.S. by boat from Canada

Procedures for Entering the U.S. by boat from CanadaLake Champlain hosts many boaters each summer and many of those who enjoy the lake are visiting from Canada. As an international waterway, Lake Champlain is easily available to be explored.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds boaters arriving in the U.S. from Canada to follow proper reporting procedures.

U.S. boaters must report to CBP:
  • After having visited any foreign port or place
  • After having had contact with any hovering vessel
  • After having received merchandise outside the U.S. territorial waters.
Canadian boaters must report to CBP:
  • When they touch U.S. soil
  • When making contact with any hovering vessel
CBP clearance may be obtained by following one of these procedures:
  • Report for inspection at the nearest open marina CBP port of entry: Cape Vincent, Heart Island and Lake Champlain.
  • If you are in possession of a pre-approved Form I-68 or are a member of a CBP Trusted Traveler Program (e.g. NEXUS or Global Entry) you can call 1-800-827-2851 to report your arrival.
  • All other boaters must report their arrival utilizing a CBP videophone at one of the following stations: Dunkirk, Erie Basin Marina (Buffalo), North Tonawanda, Youngstown, Wilson, Olcott, Point Breeze, Rochester, Sodus Point, Oswego, Sackets Harbor, Clayton, Alexandria Bay, Morristown, Ogdensburg and Waddington.
  • The Small Vessel Reporting System enables boaters to report their arrival from foreign waters. It is a free, voluntary program with online enrollment. New applicants register online and schedule an interview with a CBP officer at an authorized reporting location of their choice.

 

As required by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, U.S. and Canadian citizens must present a WHTI-compliant travel document for entry into the U.S. by land and sea. For complete WHTI information, please visit https://www.getyouhome.gov.

Boaters who have an I-68 form will need to follow the travel document requirements. WHTI-compliant documents (U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License/Enhanced Identification Card, I-551 card or passport) enable you to use telephone clearance procedures for I-68 holders. The I-68 form is not considered an identity or travel document, and is available at U.S. ports of entry.

To speed inspection, boaters should have the following information available for CBP inspection:

  • Name, date of birth and citizenship of all persons on board
  • Name of the boat and/or boat registration number
  • U.S. decal number (if 30 feet or longer)
  • Home port and current location

 

Boaters and frequent cross-border travelers should join the NEXUS program. NEXUS cardholders use a special, rapid entry process when crossing the U.S.-Canada border. For more information on NEXUS, visit the website: CBP Trusted Traveler Programs

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New York B.A.S.S. tournament on Lake Champlain

New York B.A.S.S. tournament on Lake Champlain

Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

The New York B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation will conduct a tournament on Lake Champlain out of Ticonderoga on Sunday, June 19. For more information, contact Fred Blom at 585-748-6222

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Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival June 11

Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival  June 11

16th annual Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival, June 11

 

The 16th annual Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival will be held on Saturday, June 11 and organizers are planning for an exciting day of fishing fun and trophy catches.

“The Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival is a great way for kids and families to get outside, spend time together and enjoy the great sport of fishing in a fun and educational setting,” said Tom Chairvolotti, fish culture production supervisor with Vermont Fish & Wildlife. “It’s also the perfect opportunity for newcomers to learn the basics of fishing and have a chance to catch some really nice fish.”

Designed for young anglers and families, the festival offers basic fishing instruction and the opportunity for kids to catch big trout in the hatchery pond. While the event as a whole is for families, the hatchery pond will only be open to fishing for kids. No prior fishing experience is needed and Vermont Fish & Wildlife will be supplying fishing rods, reels and bait for use by participants.

The festival will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station at 14 Bell Hill Road in Grand Isle. Registration will close at 2:00 p.m., but the hatchery pond will remain open to fishing until 3:00 p.m.

Anyone with questions about the festival can contact Chairvolotti at 802-372-3171.

In addition to the Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival, Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is also on June 11, as is the opening day of the regular Vermont bass fishing season.

Vermont’s Free Summer Fishing Day gives both resident and nonresident anglers the opportunity to go fishing in Vermont for the day without a license.

Vermont’s regular bass season, which opens each year on the second Saturday in June and extends through the last day of November, features some of the hottest bass fishing action anywhere in the northeast.

To learn more about the Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival, fishing in Vermont, or to purchase a fishing license, visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com/fish.

 

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