Jet noise over Burlington VT

Commenting on jet noise pollution in Burlington's New North End: my mother (91) is a resident in Birchwood Manor, along with 49 other Alzheimer sufferers. She and I were sitting in Birchwood's garden yesterday (8/15/2012); as VT National Guard jets passed overhead mother asked what was causing the noise and she craned her neck each time a jet screamed overhead. Birchwood Manor is across the street from one of Burlington's elementary schools, which is next door to another assisted care facility, which is next door to a City park. Burlington's bike path runs through this immediate residential area. These facilities account for hundreds if not thousands of people who are subjected to these jet noises on a frequent basis. Concerned citizens, voters and City officials are invited to visit this area to listen for themselves how Burlington residents are also affected by jet noise.

Mike Gannett (author) is a resident of the New North End close to Birchwood Manor.