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Burlington
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An AARP Vermont survey found that 81% of Burlington residents aged 45 and older want to stay but face rising property taxes, higher utility bills, aging homes, and limited central housing options. AARP Vermont will work with local and state leaders to improve age-friendly housing and mobility using measures such as zoning reforms and better sidewalks—actions meant to help residents remain independent. VermontBiz
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A home on Fieldstone Drive in South Burlington was declared a total loss after an overnight fire began around 12:48 a.m. on Wednesday and flames spread to damage the siding of two nearby houses; 28 firefighters with help from other agencies controlled the blaze and no one was injured. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retro toy store Nostalgia Toys More will soon open on Church Street in downtown Burlington in the former Weenies location. Owner Shlomi Lavi (who also owned Weenies) confirmed the store will feature retro toys from the 1950s to early 2000s and nostalgic treats. NBC5
- ➤ Alterra Mountain Company will invest over $400 million to upgrade ski resorts including Stratton and Sugarbush in Vermont. The plan will add new lifts, lodging, and services to improve the guest experience and worker benefits—aiming to enhance skiing across its resorts. VermontBiz
- ➤ Ben and Jerry’s founders Cohen and Greenfield launched a campaign Tuesday to free the ice cream company from its current owner Unilever, saying the firm had limited its political message. They urged values-aligned investors to support an independent approach so the company could restore its original mission. VTDigger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Sept 12, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and Grace Potter will headline the Burlington waterfront as part of Potter’s three-day Grand Point North series — a follow-up to their sold-out show at the Flynn in March — and will offer a reimagined blend of soulful rock and orchestral sound, with four local acts opening earlier. NBC5
- ➤ The Burlington Baroque Festival will start on September 18 at College Street Congregational Church with four concerts in four days led by Eric Milnes, who programs Vermont musicians and international experts. Tickets will range from $12.57 to $87.63 — shows include works by Handel, Purcell, Vivaldi and French baroque composers. Seven Days
- ➤ Vermont Stage will open its 31st season on September 25 with a comedy called The Garbologists which pairs a veteran trash collector with an Ivy League-educated newcomer on a New York City garbage truck. The nonprofit has overcome financial challenges through strong donor support and steady community trust—ensuring its future as Burlington’s only professional theater. Seven Days
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Small Vermont businesses are facing higher costs from tariffs on imported goods—Burlington’s Terry Precision Cycling and others are taking legal steps and shifting markets as tariffs, which may jump in November, threaten their operations. Companies are adjusting strategies to manage cash flow and remain competitive in a global market. Seven Days
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Burlington School District announced that bus drivers received a wage increase to $30 per hour and offered paid training and licensing support to help them earn their CDL—enabling part-time workers to shift to full-time positions if they wished. Superintendent Tom Flanagan said the changes removed barriers to accessing well-paying jobs and improved transportation for students. VermontBiz
- ➤ Vermont education leaders are addressing a drop in fourth-grade reading scores that now fall below the national average per National Assessment of Education Progress data. Local groups such as the Boys and Girls Club of Burlington are adding support to spark student interest in reading. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Organizations in the Lake Champlain Basin can now apply for clean water grants until 5 p.m. Oct. 28 to reduce water pollution and boost water quality—awarded projects will start in May and finish by June with $680,000 available for small, large, or planning grants. Eligible groups include colleges, nonprofits, companies for implementation, and local agencies. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Agency of Transportation is accepting applications for the TAP program which offers over $4.6 million for pollution mitigation projects related to stormwater and highways—all forms must be submitted by November 7 and paper submissions will not be accepted. VermontBiz
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Phish singer Trey Anastasio and addiction specialist Melanie Gulde have launched a new scholarship fund at Ludlow’s Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program—already raising $300,000 of a $500,000 goal—and the center will continue offering 46-bed recovery support using scholarships to help women overcome treatment barriers. VTDigger
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Square, formerly known as CityPlace, will open parts of its hotel and apartment complex soon with the hotel scheduled for September 18 and 53 apartments available on October 1. Developers and city officials say the project aims to revitalize downtown—struggling with rising property crime, open drug use and homelessness—by creating a new city block with over 350 apartments, 342 hotel rooms and retail space. Seven Days
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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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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.
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Matt Heckler Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets from $75 — Experience an unforgettable night with Matt Heckler in South Burlington.
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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.
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Logan Guntzelman Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience an evening of laughs with Los Angeles-based comedian Logan Guntzelman.
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