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Burlington
Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeless couple Ana Winn and Tony Pickard, who moved to Burlington seeking social services, found acceptance and community instead of housing. Seven Days
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Vermont Supreme Court ruling will keep Aaliyah Johnson, accused of first-degree murder following a nightclub dispute in Burlington, in custody until her trial. NBC5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Paula Routly, publisher of Seven Days, highlights the struggles Burlington restaurants are facing due to various challenges, advocating for community support through patronage. Seven Days
- ➤ Vermont's sawmill closures, exemplified by the shutdown of the 117-year-old A. Johnson Company, reflect broader challenges in the forest-products sector, underscoring how essential the industry is to maintaining healthy forests amidst economic and climate pressures. Seven Days
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sha'an Mouliert, a distinguished racial justice advocate, will discuss the diverse identities in Vermont at a free public talk at Saint Michael's College on March 6, 2025. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington voters decisively approved all major city and school district spending measures, supported a charter change to ban guns in bars pending legislative approval, and Democrats retained control of the City Council. VermontBiz
- ➤ Vermont's Department of Housing and Community Development reopens its Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program for 2025, providing $1.87M for mobile home park upgrades and repairs, building on $7M already awarded for 642 home projects. VermontBiz
- ➤ Vermont lawmakers are considering tax increment financing to lower development costs for housing projects by enabling developers to use property tax revenue for infrastructure like roads and sewers. Seven Days
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Adam Conover Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Comedian Adam Conover, known for his educational comedy and popular series 'Adam Ruins Everything,' brings his performance to the Vermont Comedy Club.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival celebrates Irish and Irish-American culture through music, dance, and language, particularly around the period of St. Patrick's Day.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival 2025
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival features cultural celebrations of Irish and Irish-American heritage, including dance, poetry readings, and music singalongs.
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Bosch eBike Systems MY25 Dealer Training in Burlington, VT
This dealer training event by Bosch will provide essential certification and technical knowledge for bicycle dealers servicing Bosch-equipped eBikes.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival: Traditional Music Session
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival showcases Irish and Irish-American culture with traditional music sessions and poetry readings, featuring local artists in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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James McMurtry Concert at Higher Ground
James McMurtry will showcase songs from his latest album, 'The Horses and the Hounds,' blending personal narratives with a Los Angeles vibe.
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Rubblebucket Concert
Rubblebucket will perform live at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont.
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Banyan Moon Book Club Meeting at Lucy and Howe Brewing Company
The March Brewery Book Club will discuss 'Banyan Moon' by Thao Thai, exploring themes of family relationships and cultural heritage through the story of Ann Tran and her estranged mother.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival features family-friendly Irish step dancing performances and traditional music, including fiddles and flutes, at Contois Auditorium.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival Celebration
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival highlights Irish and Irish-American culture through a variety of performances and events, particularly around St. Patrick’s Day.
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