Good morning, Burlington.

Spectrum Youth and Family Services announced that its job program Detail Works will close on Oct.

15 because rising health care costs and inflation made it unsustainable. Two full-time staff and 10 youth employees will be affected—Spectrum will provide bonuses for those staying through October and help them find new jobs.

VBSR announced the 2025 winners of awards for social equity, environmental responsibility and economic growth.

The winners — Ellen Kahler, Vermont Green FC and Sam Bellavance — will be honored at an awards dinner on October 2 at The Farmhouse at The Essex Resort & Spa.

Grace Potter will headline the Grand Point North concert series at Waterfront Park in Burlington starting Friday, Sept.

12 with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and local acts on the first two days while sold-out Goose finishes on Sunday. The outdoor event is set to showcase Vermont music with immersive art experiences — including local food vendors and a kid zone— to engage families.

Leaders at Hula Lakeside discussed Vermont’s Child Care Campaign during a town hall that marked two years since Act 76 and the planned wind-down of Let’s Grow Kids, noting more than 100 new programs, over 1,700 child care spaces, and 400 educator jobs since 2023.

Partner groups outlined priorities for protecting funding—expanding access and strengthening the workforce—and introduced Emilie Tenenbaum as the new executive director of the campaign.

A pilot program to deploy automated speed enforcement cameras in highway work zones remains stalled after Gov Phil Scott signed it into law last year — state officials said law enforcement agencies lack the manpower to review images and issue citations.

Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn said he will meet with county sheriffs soon to rework the program so that construction workers are better protected.

USPS held a job fair Tuesday in Barre where job seekers learned about carrier, clerk, and maintenance roles as officials noted that a 2.6% unemployment rate has made hiring challenging.

It will host additional job fairs today at White River Junction, Friday in Colchester and Saturday in Burlington offering positions for applicants as young as 18 with starting salaries of $20 to $27 an hour.

The Vermont Health Department confirmed the first human case of Jamestown Canyon virus in a Windsor County resident on Sept.

8 through laboratory testing. Officials advise Vermonters to use repellent and wear long sleeves—steps to help reduce mosquito bites.

In Burlington, apartment listings averaged $2,300 in August — 3% lower than last year's $2,375 yet 7% higher than last month's $2,150 — based on Zumper data that covers units from studios to four-bedroom apartments.

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.

Matt Heckler Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets from $75 — Experience an unforgettable night with Matt Heckler in South Burlington.

Lucero Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets required — Celebrate 20 years of 'Nobody's Darlings' with Lucero performing the album in full plus more hits.