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Burlington
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Access Network, made up of 24 community media centers, won the ACM 2025 Dirk Koning-George Stoney Award for Humanistic Communication on June 25 in Boston—this award recognized its work to preserve funding and improve digital access for Vermonters. VermontBiz
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Founded in 2007 in Burlington, Bia Diagnostics began offering 24-hour allergen testing and soon expanded its services to include cannabis and microbial tests. Local business groups helped the company move to a Colchester space in 2014, and it continues to create jobs for Vermonters while developing new testing kits. VermontBiz
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shelburne Police are investigating vandalism at the Veterans Memorial on the town Parade Ground—vandals defaced its granite five-point star with politically charged hate messages, including insults toward a president—as local visitors began arriving for the Farmer’s Market while a stone mason was contacted to repair the damage. VermontBiz
- ➤ State investigators seized 39 horses on June 17 from Friesians of Majesty in Townshend for neglect and charged owner Rober Labrie with animal cruelty — some horses remain in hospital while rescue agencies care for them as officials work to reform the system to speed rehoming. VTDigger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local sculptor settled with her insurer for damage to her Phoenix Helix sculpture after a truck hit it in April 2022 near Morrisville. The settlement acknowledged the work’s value as art—though it did not cover the full appraised amount—and she declined to share further details before leaving to teach restoration in Brittany. VTDigger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abdi Sharif, a Burlington High School graduate, received the Ernest A. Pomerleau Outstanding Young Vermonter Scholarship on June 25 — he was honored for his quiet leadership and mentorship on and off the basketball court. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wild parsnip is now blooming across Vermont roadsides and fields and its sap can burn the skin if touched. Experts say to pull the plant after a good rain (to remove the roots easily) and to wear proper gear (long sleeves, pants, boots, and gloves) to cut its spread over the next three to five years. Vermont Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Agency of Transportation detailed roadwork plans for this week that include lane closures, alternating one-way traffic, speed reductions, and detours on highways such as I-89 and I-91 — projects that may cause delays during peak hours. Motorists are advised to follow posted detours and drive carefully in work zones — updates affect multiple towns statewide. 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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