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Burlington
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility is inviting local businesses to join its network of 600 companies and use shared values to drive meaningful change in our economy and communities. The group said working together will help build a just and sustainable future for all. VermontBiz
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Burlington police responded just before 8:00 a.m. Friday near 1 Burlington Square to investigate an untimely death off Pine Street — the death appeared to be the result of a stabbing. NBC5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marlene Tromp was confirmed as UVM's 28th president on March 21 and will begin serving this summer as she moves to Burlington with her son, her sister and a family friend—she led Boise State since 2019—while promising to work with union members and community leaders to address budget cuts and concerns over academic freedom. Seven Days
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 21, House lawmakers advanced a bill that uses $118 million in one-time surplus funds to reduce school property tax increases from 5.8% to about 1.1% next year. Lawmakers said the move is a temporary fix that could lead to bigger financial risks later—debate on further reforms continues. Vermont Public
- ➤ On March 20, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board approved $3.7M for projects that conserve 554.5 acres, support affordable housing by creating 6 homeownership units and 36 rental apartments in Hinesburg, and restore the historic Wolcott School House for community use (covering projects in Addison, Chittenden, Lamoille, and Orange counties) (aiming to enhance both natural resources and housing statewide). VermontBiz
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Howard Center announced its Spring Conference, Perspectives 2025: Confronting Stigma, Cultivating Compassion, which will be held May 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington with both in-person and virtual options. The event will feature speakers including Alexandra Collins, Ashley C. Ford, Anne Lamott and Damon Tweedy who will discuss mental health and substance use issues — registration is now open. VermontBiz
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Basketball Coaches Association announced all-star rosters for today's senior event at Windsor High School (girls game at 11 a.m.; boys game at 5 p.m.) and additional honors will be revealed (including coach awards and milestone wins) during the daylong program. Burlington Free Press
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Female Founders: Olympians
Olympians join the stage at Hotel Vermont to talk about life as an entrepreneur after the Games! Carissa Gordon Gump is a 2008 Olympian in the sport of weightlifting, and Jennifer Kessy is a silver medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, and now both are entrepreneurs pursuing their own venture!
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Charlie Parr Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground | Tickets available | Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Charlie Parr at Showcase Lounge.
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Langston Kerman Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Langston Kerman, an accomplished comedian and actor known for his work on various television series, returns to Vermont for a night of comedy.
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Admitted Student Day
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Hoehl Welcome Center — Free entry — Discover your future as a Purple Knight with faculty, classmates, and majors on display.
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Bella White Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground Showcase Lounge | Ticket prices vary | Experience the soulful sounds of Bella White live in concert.
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Atsuko Okatsuka Comedy Show
3 PM - 5 PM | Vermont Comedy Club | Tickets selling fast | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings joy and silliness through her viral #Dropchallenge on tour.
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Throwback: A Grown-Up Book Fair
1:30-8 p.m. — O.N.E. Community Center — Free entry — Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with books, fun activities, and community vibes.
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12/OC Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music at a popular local venue.
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Nershi Hann Trio Concert
7-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Bill Nershi and his trio in a night filled with delightful music.
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Rock Point School Open House
4-6 PM — Rock Point School — Free entry — Discover a unique educational environment fostering personal growth and academic success for high school students.
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