Good morning, Burlington.

Burlington community leaders are urging safer riding after young riders have been seen on e-bikes and e-motos on local bike paths, with officials, police, and school staff updating outreach and signage this spring to remind families about helmet use and speed limits.

Fifteen Vermont cheesemakers earned 54 national awards at the American Cheese Society competition on July 22 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Vermont Cheese Council supported the event with a fee reimbursement program that helped producers showcase their artisan dairy products.

Vermont schools for students with disabilities are not meeting federal rules and risk losing up to $2.4 million if changes are not made over the next two years, the U.S. Education Department said.

The state’s Agency of Education has started reforms to improve special education.

VTDigger is asking readers to support its in-depth local election and accountability reporting during the July Member Drive, with every donation up to $500 matched by Burlington and Addison County donors + the newsroom is preparing detailed coverage of primary races and a FRONTLINE collaboration on flooding impacts.

Howard Center in Burlington was approved as a CCBHC demonstration site on July 22 — the new designation secures stable funding to expand mental health, substance use, and 24/7 crisis care while adding over 20 job positions.

This effort aims to meet growing community needs.

United Way of Northwest Vermont awarded $630K in subgrants to 16 groups to support substance misuse prevention in Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, and Washington counties—a 3-year, $2M state health investment.

The nonprofit will soon seek proposals for projects in Burlington, St. Albans and Barre Health Districts.

Bolton Valley resort broke ground on a new slope-side neighborhood with 16 condos and 16 townhouses; first units will be move-in ready later this year while the remainder are planned for completion by 2029 (following a lengthy permitting process).

Shelburne native Catherine Gilwee returns for her sixth season as a veteran leader on the UVM women's basketball team, working to overcome injuries from previous seasons.

Head coach Maureen Magarity praised her half-court drills — a promising sign as she heads into her final year of eligibility.

The Red Rocks 5K

5K Race — Morning Start Time — Red Rocks Park — Registration required — Enjoy a scenic run through Red Rocks Park's beautiful landscapes in South Burlington.