Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Burlington.
🏘️ Community
Vermont Care Partners will host the 2026 Direct Support Professional Day on Sept.
9 at the State House lawn to honor care workers who support people with disabilities. Local leaders will speak at the event ahead of recognition week starting Sept. 13.
💼 Business
Caliber expanded its repair network with the acquisition of Key Collision, which operated 10 centers in Maine, New Hampshire and South Burlington on Aug.
31 to extend quality repair services to more underserved areas. The deal adds Caliber's nationwide resources to support local drivers.
🎓 Education
After student concerns last school year, UVM and Champlain College submitted self-certification forms by Sept.
1 to meet Burlington’s housing standards and confirm regular dorm inspections (covering over 3,800 rooms); UVM also invested millions in facility upgrades and plans more repairs next summer.
🌲 Environment
Vermont’s new deer hunting regulation expands archery season by 16 days starting Sept.
15 in eight designated areas. In Burlington, hunters must hold an archery license and take only antlerless deer until Oct. 1 while checking local ordinances and obtaining landowner permission.
Local officials are concerned today as thousands of tires found at 50ft in Cumberland Bay could release chemicals while breaking down.
Diver Gary Lefebvre’s Aug. 8 footage shows the unchanged debris layer (which may date to decades-old transport accidents) and officials plan to work with the state on cleanup.
🏛️ Government
Vermont ended after-hours motel voucher intake via 211 on Sept.
1, requiring those in need to call between 8 a.m. + 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The updated process now includes detailed health and housing assessments and limits room stays to 70 days.
The state changed its emergency housing rules to limit most households to 70 days of hotel-motel voucher assistance and cap available rooms statewide.
Vermont 211 stopped handling emergency housing applications after business hours starting Tuesday, officials said the new system will better connect people with services.
🏥 Health
NBC5's report explains that new parents may show signs of postpartum mood disorders after childbirth.
Health experts advise early treatment with approved medications (like zuranolone) and therapy, noting that practical support from loved ones can help with recovery.
Rutland Regional Medical Center earned four High Performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report for hip and knee replacements, hip fractures, and diabetes on Aug.
31. It is the only Vermont hospital recognized for its diabetes care, reflecting the dedication of its healthcare teams.
The Vermont Department of Health reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations stayed scarce compared to last summer, and testing showed that Flu A and Flu B nearly disappeared while Norovirus and RSV remained low.
The data cover August 19-26 across Montpelier, Essex Junction, and South Burlington.
During National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross urges households to prepare for emergencies by taking low or no-cost steps such as downloading the free readiness app (with alerts) and building go-kits.
This guidance applies to families and businesses in the community.
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