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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A single-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon closed I-89 Northbound between Exit 19 and Exit 20 at mile marker 117 in St. Albans when heavy rain caused the car to hydroplane into the median—driver from Alburgh and a passenger from St. Albans received non-life-threatening treatment at Northwestern Medical Center before the road reopened around 1:30 p.m. MyChamplainValley.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 27, Burlington City Councilor Evan Litwin was assaulted at Red Square and hit with a glass—he was taken to UVMMC for treatment and the suspect, Brian Limoge from Essex, pleaded not guilty and will return for a weight of the evidence hearing on July 17. MyChamplainValley.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Education alerted the Vermont Agency of Education on June 30 that $26 million in federal funds would not be available on July 1 for the upcoming school year, affecting support for vulnerable students. The agency is coordinating with districts to reduce impacts—seeking clarity from congressional leaders as it awaits further instructions. VermontBiz
- ➤ Smokey House Center in Danby (located on a 5,000-acre property) will launch the Future Foresters Apprenticeship program this summer (a ten‑week course for college students to learn forest care, trail building, and maintenance) with five apprentices chosen from several schools. The program will give them hands‑on training with local experts and help Vermont build a skilled workforce to manage its forests. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During Vermont’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers and Gov. Scott passed a major education reform that shifts school spending control and approved a $9 billion state budget that holds back extra funds, keeps property taxes low, and forgives most medical debt. They also enacted laws to offer safe leave, ban student phone use starting next school year, support housing infrastructure and hospital cost reforms, and change local police immigration help — steps that will shape Vermont’s public services in the coming months. Vermont Public
- ➤ The Burlington Airport Commission met Wednesday evening to review how the airport works with ICE agents. Airport Director Nic Longo said the airport must cooperate with ICE under a long-term deal—agents must use the same TSA procedures as everyone else and some areas remain off limits. NBC5
- ➤ Burlington planned to let homeless families sleep in their cars at Perkins Pier but canceled the proposal after public criticism. City spokesperson Joe Magee said only two people had shown interest and online feedback raised safety concerns that prompted officials to drop the pilot. Seven Days
- ➤ Senator Welch unveiled the Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act in 2023 to cut red tape and let Vermont towns access FEMA funds faster after the historic floods of 2023 and 2024—local leaders and Governor Scott backed the measure to offer technical help and a steadier flow of disaster recovery funds. VermontBiz
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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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The Future of Vermont’s Food & Farm Economy: Trends & Predictions
5-8 p.m. — Intervale Center — Free entry — Discover insights on Vermont's food and farm economy while networking and enjoying local refreshments.
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SB Nite Out #5 - B-Town & Fireworks
5:30-8 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from local vendors followed by a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the community.
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Bonny Light Horseman
7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Cost not specified — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Bonny Light Horseman as they celebrate humanity through music.
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The Ramble Roller Disco
2-4 p.m. — Pomeroy Park — $5 suggested donation — Roll with us at the 4th annual roller disco while supporting a great cause.
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Robert Lester Folsom Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of melodic sounds from southern singer-songwriter Robert Lester Folsom.
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Vermont Lake Monsters 50/50 Raffle Night
5-9 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Enjoy a night at the ballpark selling raffle tickets to support Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.
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