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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ COTS is turning the old Social Security office at 58 Pearl St. into a shelter for adults with 56 beds and more private spaces—crews are preparing the space for accessibility and overflow during bad weather. Construction will finish by the end of October and beds will be available at the beginning of November—$2 million raised by local supporters made the project possible. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shelburne Museum will offer free admission to college students every Saturday in September through its Student Saturdays initiative to engage visitors with art and history. Students with a valid ID will explore the museum’s 45-acre campus and current exhibits that will remain open through Oct. 26. Burlington Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Americans for Prosperity—a Koch-funded group—has spent tens of thousands on ads to stop clean energy laws like Act 18 in Vermont and push for fewer energy rules, while critics say its claims mix facts with disinformation about rising energy costs. Local lawmakers and environmental advocates remain alert to the group’s efforts as it seeks to reshape state policies. VTDigger
- ➤ Casella Waste Systems honored Primo Brands, Dartmouth, The Arc Otsego — and the University of Vermont Medical Center on August 27 for their sustainability leadership by recognizing efforts to reduce waste and boost recycling. The awards emphasize the benefits of a circular economy in waste management. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tourism data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows Canadian visitors dropped more than 35% in July while domestic travel boosted state park turnout, Gov. Phil Scott said—Commerce Secretary Lindsay Kurrle will host a delegation next month to strengthen ties with Quebec. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Representatives from Vermont’s Department of Health met last week in Providence with officials from eight Northeast states—who are forming a public health coalition—to address uncertainty from federal funding and shifting vaccine guidelines. Interim Health Commissioner Julie Arel said the group is building partnerships to share resources and plan for future challenges. VTDigger
- ➤ Community Health Centers in Burlington launched an incentive-based recovery program using Q2i’s contingency management technology to offer tangible rewards—like gift cards—for recovery milestones. The state-funded program is expected to boost treatment engagement and reduce relapse rates amid Vermont’s ongoing opioid crisis. VermontBiz
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Lettuce Concert
8-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience a vibrant musical journey with the genre-busting collective Lettuce.
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Fai Laci Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the energetic debut of Fai Laci as they perform their original tracks and share their journey in the music scene.
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Maya Manuela Concert
7-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics from Nashville's indie-pop artist Maya Manuela.
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Big Pond Improv Festival
7:00-8:30 PM — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event details for tickets — Enjoy a fun night filled with laughs and improv performances.
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Blood Drive
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Make a difference by donating blood today at a local venue.
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Northeast Street Rod Nationals
12-6 p.m. — Champlain Valley Exposition — $20 adults, $6 children 6-12 — Celebrate the love for street rods with commercial exhibits, arts & crafts, and a fun-filled family atmosphere.
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Big Pond Improv Festival
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience a night of laughs with top-notch improv performances.
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Hardware Hacknight with PostHog
5-8 p.m. — VCET - Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies — Food and beverages provided — Dive into hands-on hardware building with DeskHog, an open-source developer toy.
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Vermont Dental Conference 2025
Thu, Sep 18th — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Visit Booth #30 — Explore, evolve, and excel in dental practices at this specialized conference.
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It's A 2000's Party
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $20 admission — Flash back to the 90's and 2000's while skating to your favorite tunes with DJ Junior Jay.
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