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Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Council approved $1,500 to support the BTV Cleanup Crew—who meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the top of Church Street to clean Burlington’s streets of trash and used needles—with volunteer numbers now ranging from 20 to 40 after the group started in May. The funding will help the crew expand its work to areas city workers do not normally reach. NBC5
- ➤ North Country SPCA is offering Loki, a 10-month-old hound-Great Dane mix who enjoys daily walks—while the Humane Society of Chittenden County seeks a home for Charlotte, a playful six-year-old dog. Windham County Humane Society is working to find a forever home for Cheeto, a seven-year-old cat who loves playing with his wand toys. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont native Hadley Robinson returns to the screen today in 'The History of Sound', a limited-release film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor as two men who fall in love while collecting folk songs in rural Maine during World War I. The film, which premiered at Cannes in May, earned high praise for Robinson’s performance—she builds on high-profile work from 2023—and is not yet listed on local theater schedules. Burlington Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The South Burlington School Board named Dr. Joe Clark as interim superintendent effective today, pending approval from the Vermont Agency of Education, to replace acting superintendent Kristin Romick after former superintendent Violet Nichols resigned amid criticism. He brings experience from New York and Ohio (his previous districts) to guide the school district at the start of the new academic year. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials asked Vermonters on Sept 11 to report water problems — including dry wells, low water in lakes and rivers, and crop damage — as drought conditions persist with 60% of the state in severe drought. The Vermont Drought Task Force said these reports will help experts guide federal aid while residents work to conserve water. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senator Peter Welch announced that best-selling author and ultramarathoner Mirna Valerio will be the keynote speaker for the Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference in Randolph on September 27th. The free one-day event will run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — it will feature keynote remarks, a conversation with Julie Kelley, and networking opportunities for Vermonters. VermontBiz
- ➤ The Vermont Agency of Transportation proposed cutting $7.5 million from the 2026 budget—using project delays, management savings, and reduced revenue from vehicle taxes and fees. Two legislative committees will review the rescission plan on Sept. 17 and 18 to decide if the cuts should go into effect. VTDigger
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont’s home market remains a seller’s market as more homes are listed; Chittenden County saw a median sale price of $500,000 last year while statewide prices rose from $353,000 to $370,000 by June, and realtors say low inventory—coupled with high demand—has kept prices climbing. VTDigger
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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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Panchiko Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the ethereal rock sounds of Panchiko as they transition into their rockstar lives.
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