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Burlington
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Proia owns Blank Page Cafe at Bread & Butter Farm in Shelburne, which has served breakfast tacos every Friday and offers gluten-free treats, coffee, and ready-to-go meals for almost a decade. He started the business after a finance career to connect local food makers with the community—upholding a farm-to-table mission. Vermont Public
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Department of Labor awarded a $75,000 grant to the Associated General Contractors of Vermont to fund a Heavy Equipment Simulator Training Initiative that will install two simulators for hands-on training aimed at new workers and high school students. AGC-VT contributed over $53,000 and its outreach will travel statewide — helping participants earn operator certifications and strengthening registered apprenticeship programs. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Peter Welch introduced the Disaster AID Act to give local communities faster access to recovery funds + more control over decision-making after the severe floods in July 2023 and 2024. Vermont Emergency Management Director Eric Forand said the bill will cut red tape and help small towns rebuild, with the Senate Finance Committee now reviewing the proposal + aiming to secure stable federal funding. MyChamplainValley.com
- ➤ Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets announced Act 61 will update the state’s Right to Farm law to give responsible farms clearer standards and stronger legal protection. The new law shifts the burden to plaintiffs and requires mediation before filing nuisance lawsuits — a change that helps farms adapt and innovate. VermontBiz
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In June, the median home listing price in Chittenden County rose to $622,000, up 1.2% from May—homes were on the market for a median of 36 days compared with a 53-day national trend. In Burlington, local listings increased to $579,725, reflecting modest differences in size and price per square foot. Burlington Free Press
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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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The Red Rocks 5K Run
9:30 a.m. — Red Rocks Park — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic 5K trail run through the beautiful woods of Red Rocks Park.
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2025 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
8 AM – 4:30 PM — Waterfront Park — Fundraising event — Celebrate community spirit and support cancer survivors with thrilling dragon boat races.
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Beth Stelling Live Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the comedic brilliance of Beth Stelling, whose latest Netflix special is a must-watch.
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