South Burlington will host a three-day free costume swap at the public library this weekend to let families trade old costumes for new ones, while a DIY costume workshop & swap takes place Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Point au Roche State Park.
City officials and VCJR signed a letter of intent to purchase a building for Burlington’s overdose-prevention center, but zoning rules, public forums and City Council approval are still needed — officials say the center will soon offer supervised services to reduce public drug use.
Starbucks will debut new holiday drinks and food items on Nov.
5 at select stores in Chittenden County. Customers can try the Tiramisu Velvet Latte and Apple Pomegranate Refresher + enjoy special treats like new sandwiches and holiday merchandise.
Forester Ethan Tapper (a social media star and author) promotes his new book The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving while sharing his work restoring Bear Island in Bolton; he says caring for nature helps bring hope to neighbors.
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Amanda Janoo for governor after a private meeting last month.
Janoo, a Burlington justice of the peace and first-time statewide candidate (who proposes free primary care funded by tax increases on high earners), said her plan aims to reduce property taxes and support working-class residents.
U.S. Senator Peter Welch and other lawmakers urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to review its plan to place the White River National Fish Hatchery on inactive status.
They warned that the move could harm fish restoration efforts and requested a full evaluation by Oct. 30.
On October 1, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board invested $13.8 million from state, federal, & philanthropic funding to support affordable housing, historic preservation and land conservation across Vermont.
Projects include new senior apartments in Colchester and upgrades for rental homes in Burlington and other communities.
Publisher Paula Routly hiked Mount Hunger on Saturday, Oct.
7 to view vivid fall foliage while racing against time to meet a deadline, completing her challenging hike safely (despite recovering from a recent meniscectomy) before leaf-peeper traffic delayed her return.
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