SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The South Burlington city council discussed student safety on Monday night.

The talks come after a student was accidentally stuck with a syringe while on the playground at Rick Marcotte Elementary School.

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The Interim South Burlington Police Chief and Interim South Burlington School District Superintendent say needles in the playground are unfortunately not uncommon, but there’s a new plan of prevention.

Motion sensor lights have been installed, a new eight-foot security fence is being built, they’re cleaning out the brush to enhance visibility, and they’re also increasing patrols on and around school property.

Around two dozen people showed up to the meeting to hear the city’s plan, all of wh

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