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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Arts Council awarded Vermont artist Noa Younse $42,000 to design a public art installation for the Windsor Superior Courthouse in White River Junction—his tile concept will connect the upper and lower floors as the renovation continues until early next year. In Burlington, artist Dan Gottsegen’s installation at the Department of Children and Families office on Lakeside Ave will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 29 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. VermontBiz
- ➤ Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson will speak in Burlington on Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m. at the Hotel Champlain—part of the 2025 Diversity Speaker Series—hosted by the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ A recent survey of over 3,000 families ranked Quechee, Button Bay and Camel’s Hump state parks among Vermont’s top family-friendly sites during National Park Week—each offering unique outdoor activities. Vermont residents can visit these parks or explore Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park during the weeklong outdoor celebration that ends April 27. Burlington Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Burlington High School's 12-member debate team reached the national finals in Raleigh after defeating elite private school teams in its first competition year. Junior Sam Doherty said the team competed hard — showing promise for future contests — even though they lost to more experienced schools. Seven Days
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawyers argued in federal court on Wednesday that Upper Valley resident Mohsen Mahdawi was unlawfully detained in Colchester by federal agents during an interview for citizenship—protesters gathered outside the courthouse to support his release. VTDigger
- ➤ On April 21, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency Board approved $3.4 million in federal tax credits for four projects that will add 128 new affordable homes in Barre, Brattleboro, Highgate, and Hinesburg. The funding will generate $31.5 million in equity—helping low-income families and older adults—and support housing for those coming out of homelessness. VermontBiz
- ➤ The federal government filed an appeal against Judge Sessions’ ruling—ordering Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts student detained in Louisiana, to be moved to a Vermont facility by May 1—and asked for a stay of court proceedings while a bail hearing is set for May 9. VTDigger
- ➤ The Vermont Community Broadband Board finished collecting applications for the VT-BEAD Program on April 23, with 96% of eligible areas receiving submissions and 95% planning fiber optic service from five ISPs. The board will use nearly $229 million to expand high-speed internet—Executive Director Christine Hallquist said the board plans to contact providers in areas without applications—bringing Vermont closer to completing its broadband buildout. VermontBiz
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers are almost done with the first phase of Burlington Square, a multimillion-dollar project turning the old mall site into new retail space, a Marriott AC Hotel lobby, and 53 luxury apartments—set to open in July. A second building on Cherry Street will add 320 apartments, a hotel, and more office and retail space to reconnect nearby streets. Seven Days
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New England Log & Timber Design-Build EXPO
1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check for entry details — Explore innovative log and timber design solutions from top builders and vendors.
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Devising Lab with Michael Bodel
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Explore choreography through cardboard in this unique movement workshop.
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Byland
8 PM – 12 AM — Higher Ground — Cost not mentioned — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Deep Sea Diver's latest album, Impossible Weight.
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All Night Boogie Band Live Performance
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nectar's — Limited tickets available — Dance the night away with blues and soul inspired tunes every Thursday in May.
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Vermont 1-Day Conference
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Edmunds Middle School — Pay what you can — Engage with the stuttering community and gain resources for growth and connection.
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Burlington Anime Fest
10 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Kids enter FREE with paid adult ticket — Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with voice actors, vendors, attractions, and a huge cosplay contest.
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Vermont HCBS Community Information Session
10 a.m. — Contois Auditorium — Free entry — Learn about upcoming changes to Developmental Disabilities Services while connecting with case management organizations.
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ANIMAL Dance Performance
10 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Experience innovative choreography and interactive movement games with ANIMAL Dance Company.
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World Ballet Company - Burlington
3-4 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the elegance of the Gilded Age through a world premiere ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.
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Burlington Kids Weekend
May 16-17 — Waterfront Park — Free pizza and ice cream — Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with games and activities for kids.
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