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Burlington
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, July 11, Wings Over Burlington reopened at 150 Dorset Street under new ownership in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local officials — the event featured free meals for South Burlington PD and Burlington FD members and available online ordering starting Saturday, July 12. VermontBiz
- ➤ Burlington-based CannaPlanners helped more than 250 cannabis brands build clear identities and websites in a tough market. Founder Will Read started the company in 2016 and it used Vermont’s strong local ties—investment from early Dealer.com and Widewail team members—to grow to over 400 cannabis websites along the East Coast. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Building Bright Futures announced $2.9M in Vermont Early Childhood Fund grants on July 14, awarding $1.9M for new projects and $1M for ongoing programs that will create over 180 early care slots and strengthen services for children across the state— including support for Burlington Children's Space— after a review of 101 applications. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington officials worked on a future land use map during a Monday night work session to help meet a goal of adding 7,000 homes in 25 years. They aimed to speed up housing development and preserve green space and farmland — with a final vote expected in August. NBC5
- ➤ Burlington officials stated that the City Circles program will offer community-led solutions to low-level offenses such as littering and public alcohol use. Run by the Burlington Community Justice Center (with help from volunteers and community service officers), the program will require offenders to attend a meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday or face a misdemeanor charge. NBC5
- ➤ The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets said the Farm Agronomic Practices Program is open for fall grants that help farmers pay for conservation practices at rates of $45 per acre for drilled cover crops and $30 per acre for other methods, with payments capped at $10,000 per farm until December 31—farmers should check they do not already have an active grant before applying. Other events include Christmas tree growers meetings on July 29 in Bethlehem and August 15 in Essex, a NOFA-VT workshop for new farmers on July 30 and August 5, a panel on Vermont’s food and farm future on July 23, and public meetings on environmental spending—details are available from local sources. VermontBiz
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Forest bathing is growing in Vermont as locals use group walks at Shelburne Farms near Burlington to slow down and reconnect with nature while research shows that time in greenspaces can boost health. Outdoor educator Kelly Knudsen and certified guide Duncan Murdoch help participants—including cancer patients—experience the forest as a natural form of therapy. VTDigger
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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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Grieves Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $51+ — Enjoy a night of powerful music with Grieves at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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