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Vermont's homeless count dipped to 3,286, but Chittenden County's rose 1%

If you've wondered whether homelessness is easing, it's a mixed picture. The annual point-in-time count found 3,286 Vermonters homeless in January, exactly 100 fewer than the same night in 2025.

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Chittenden County had the most homeless people in January

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WinooskiA Winooski city panel votes unanimously against horse carriage rides at Casavant Nature PreserveIf you walk your dog at the Casavant Nature Preserve, a Winooski city panel just weighed in on horse carriage rides there. It voted unanimously against recommending the plan from the new Sugar House Hotel, which sits beside the preserve's 100-plus acres. The City Council will hear more at its next meeting in December.Today’s editionRead UVMUVM wins a $6 million National Science Foundation award to turn research into real-world usesIf you're a UVM faculty member, graduate student or postdoc with a promising idea, there's new help on the way. The university received a $6 million National Science Foundation award to launch INVEST, which will offer training, mentorship and seed funding to turn discoveries into technologies, services and other practical uses.Tuesday’s editionRead SportsUVM field hockey opens NCAA play Wednesday, and Burlington hosts a football final SaturdayIf you want to watch the Catamounts, UVM field hockey is headed to the NCAA Tournament after a 3-2 shootout win over Albany on Friday. Freshman Emily Enden scored the winner, and UVM took the shootout 6-5 for its second America East title in three seasons. The team then learned its first-round opponent is St. Joseph's, and the game is on ESPN+.Tuesday’s editionRead UVM SportsUVM men's basketball falls 79-76 to Quinnipiac after leading for nearly 30 minutesIf you missed it, UVM men's basketball lost Sunday, 79-76, to Quinnipiac, and the Catamounts couldn't hold on at home. The Catamounts held the lead for nearly 30 minutes and went up nine midway through the second half. Then the Bobcats started hitting threes, and they led by five with less than a minute to go.Monday’s editionRead High School SportsSix teams are headed to Burlington High School for Vermont's football title games on Nov. 14If you like Friday-night football, Championship Saturday comes to your town. Six teams will play a tripleheader at Burlington High School on Sat., Nov. 14, and all three games stream on the NFHS Network.Sunday’s editionRead High School SportsChamplain Valley's boys repeat as D-I cross country champs, and soccer seniors take the field at CastletonIf you follow high school sports, it was a big week for Champlain Valley. Heading into the Division I state championships, the boys' team knew it would face stiff competition as it looked for a repeat. The Redhawks put all five of their runners in the top five to win the title again.Saturday’s editionRead

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  • Last callVermont Pub & Brewery will close Sat., Nov.

    Vermont Pub & Brewery will close Sat., Nov. 14, owners Elise Pecor and Scott Gawitt announced, citing a drop in business in 2020 it never recovered from. The 38th anniversary party is Wed., Nov. 11.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Seven Days Vermont

  • DumplingsHong's Dumplings will close in May after nearly 27 years.

    Hong's Dumplings will close in May after nearly 27 years. Owner Hong Yu, 68, is looking for a new owner and said, "Oh my god, life is so short."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPTZ

  • DowntownMayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak was set to meet Gov.

    Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak was set to meet Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday to seek more help with downtown health and safety, including municipal funding for homelessness response. "More shelter beds in Chittenden County, full stop," she said.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPTZ

  • SoccerThe No. 2 seed UVM men's soccer team (10-2-4) hosts No.

    The No. 2 seed UVM men's soccer team (10-2-4) hosts No. 3 Bryant in an America East semifinal Wed., Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. UVM beat Bryant 4-0 in the regular season.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Times Argus

  • HoopsOregon women's basketball plays Vermont on Wed., Nov.

    Oregon women's basketball plays Vermont on Wed., Nov. 11. The Ducks traveled 2,427 miles as coach Kelly Graves works toward coaching a game in all 50 states.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Burlington Free Press

  • Heating oilHome heating oil is just over $6 a gallon, about $2.50 higher than this time last year, according to the U.S.

    Home heating oil is just over $6 a gallon, about $2.50 higher than this time last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Prices have dipped slightly in recent weeks, and Matt Cota of the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association said that could be due to a lull in the Iran war.

    Around Vermont · Today’s editionSource: WCAX

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    My first Vermont Pub & Brewery beer was in 1988. Now I’ve had my last

    After nearly 38 years of beers, meals and memories, I returned to The Vermont Pub & Brewery to say goodbye to a place that felt like an old friend.

  4. Burlington Free Press3 hours ago

    UVM business program earns top sustainability rank

    The University of Vermont MBA program ranks as the top sustainability business degree in the US and third globally.

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    Vermonters invited to shape future of Okemo State Forest

    Vermonters can weigh in on a 20-year management plan for Okemo State Forest through Dec. 10 via email or a public meeting.

  6. WCAX3 hours ago

    Mixed showers to close the week, ahead of a drier weekend

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  7. Burlington Free Press4 hours ago

    2026 Vermont HS girls soccer coaches’ all-league, all-state teams

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    Vermont high school field hockey 2026 all-league teams announced

    Meet the 2026 top high school field hockey players in Vermont, as chosen by coaches from around the state.

  9. Rutland Herald8 hours ago

    Rutland Herald Community News for Nov. 11, 2026

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Daily Burlingtonto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Vermont's homeless count dips, but Chittenden County's rises

Plus, a Winooski panel votes no on horse carriage rides, and Vermont Pub & Brewery pours its last pints.

The TLDR

  1. Vermont's homeless count fell, but Chittenden's rose 1%
  2. Winooski panel votes no on horse carriage rides
  3. Vermont Pub & Brewery closes Saturday
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