Good morning, Burlington.

AARP Vermont invites eligible organizations and communities to apply for the 2025 Winter Placemaking Grant Program now through October 3 — which funds quick-action winter projects up to $4,000 to enhance public spaces for older adults — and will host an informational webinar on September 10 at 12:00 p.m. for interested applicants.

Tom Corbett, a 69-year-old chef at Williamstown Middle High School, was fired by Boston-based Genuine Foods on the Friday before school began after the school board signed a contract last spring—his dismissal has upset residents, with 300 signing a petition asking for his return.

He now works at Hartford High School with Whitsons Culinary Group while the community questions the new food service decision.

UVM Medical Center switched from a centralized piping system to e-cylinders on September 3rd, saving over $10,000 a year and cutting nitrous oxide purchases by 88%—which reduced emissions by 483 metric tons of carbon dioxide; the hospital will expand the change across its network while keeping patient care unchanged.

Last summer, seven abandoned dams were removed to curb floods and help fish move freely — nearly 15 more dams are planned for removal to improve river health across Vermont — experts say the actions will keep water cooler and cleaner.

State regulators will vote next week on UVM Medical Center's fiscal year 2026 budget that proposes a $2.4 billion plan with a 3.2% increase in operating costs.

Former Human Services secretary Mike Smith sent a memo arguing that the hospital exaggerated its cost-cutting measures, which may result in higher premiums for privately insured patients.

Lawmakers capped hospital outpatient drug prices during the late spring session—this change has already lowered insurance premium increases today and gives the Green Mountain Care Board power to set hospital charges based on Medicare rates for extra relief.

Reference-based pricing to further cut costs is expected to start in 2027 if the complex process stays on track.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Burlington VegFest

12-5 p.m. — Hula — Free entry — Celebrate a fun, fully vegan festival with local vendors and community spirit in beautiful Burlington, Vermont.