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Burlington
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ABC22/FOX44 hosts Feed a Family at City Market at 207 Flynn Ave in Burlington today from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.—local residents can donate nonperishable foods, soap, paper towels, and cash for local food banks, with Vermont Federal Credit Union sponsoring the event. MyChamplainValley.com
- ➤ Communities across Vermont and New York will hold Independence Day events with fireworks, parades, and live music in early July—Burlington will feature its largest fireworks show at Waterfront Park on July 3 with food vendors and family activities. The celebrations offer several options for residents looking to enjoy a festive, local holiday. NBC5
- ➤ Patricia Ann Reilly Farnham, a Burlington resident known for her humor and generosity, died peacefully June 11 surrounded by loved ones. Her Mass of Christian burial will be held on July 3 at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church (136 Locust Street) with interment later at Resurrection Park in South Burlington, and per her request there will be no calling hours. VTDigger
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dinse, one of Vermont’s largest law firms, was honored in Chambers USA 2025 for its eight recognized attorneys and top ratings in practice areas — Labor and Employment, Litigation, Real Estate, Intellectual Property and Corporate/Commercial. The guide released June 5 noted the firm as one of the best across every practice category. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced on June 17 that property taxes for a $500,000 home will rise about $100 after a $1.8M budget error was discovered—most property owners will see lower overall taxes because education taxes are expected to drop. The revised budget also delays new hires and cuts the upcoming police academy class. VTDigger
- ➤ Wuendy Bernardo, a migrant farm worker and mother of five and guardian to two, attended an ICE appointment in St. Albans on June 20 with her lawyer and children. Hundreds gathered to support her as she left and was told to report back on July 21—she continues to face deportation proceedings following her 2019 detention. VTDigger
- ➤ The Town of Middlebury will open its recreation building on Creek Road from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on June 23 and 24 and its pool on June 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on June 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a suggested $1 donation. Burlington’s Mayor’s Office listed cooling centers — Fletcher Free Library, ONE Community Center, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, COTS Daystation, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform and CVOEO Community Resource Center — with free water at City Hall Park. MyChamplainValley.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Department of Health warns that temperatures will reach the upper 80s to mid 90s next week and may cause dehydration, cramps, or heat stroke in vulnerable groups, such as older adults and those without air conditioning. The department urges Vermonters to drink plenty of water, seek cool spaces, and check on neighbors (especially those living alone) to stay safe in the heat. VermontBiz
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Intentional Peer Support Core Training
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.
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Golden Hour at HULA - Vermont Tech Meetup
4:30-6:00 p.m. — HULA — Free entry — Network with tech professionals over drinks, pizza, and scenic views of Lake Champlain.
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Latin Dance Night
5-9 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — $20 for the class, $10 for the social — Enjoy a vibrant evening of Latin dance with beginner-friendly lessons and a lively dance social.
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BTV Independence Day Celebration
5-11 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate with food, music, and a stunning fireworks display over Lake Champlain.
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Father John Misty Concert
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Shelburne Museum — Presale from Feb 25 — Enjoy an evening with Father John Misty and Lucinda Williams at the Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on The Green.
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Joe List Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Joe List while supporting a charitable cause.
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Joe List Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $106 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Joe List at a top-rated comedy venue.
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Joe List Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — VIP tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with Joe List in an intimate setting.
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