Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington.
The Daily Burlington Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Community
VTDigger raised $100,795 during its Fall Member Drive with support from 1,240 members who donated monthly and individually to fund statewide news coverage and investigative reporting.
Their contributions helped the newsroom plan ahead and keep local reporting accessible.
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Families and community members raised $40,000 to mark the 40th anniversary of Robin’s Nest Children's Center, a nonprofit early childhood education center.
The funds will support educator training, playground improvements + updated interior flooring.
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Economy
Treasurer Pieciak convened a task force in Montpelier on Sept. 23 to explore expanding employee ownership as a means to preserve local business succession, local jobs + community wealth.
Policy experts and officials participated, and meeting agendas will be posted on the Treasurer’s Office website.
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Environment
Local scientists at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies are tagging monarch butterflies with solar-powered backpacks to track their migration using Bluetooth.
The project aims to show new travel routes for the butterflies and help protect them from climate change and habitat loss.
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Government
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak updated Burlington on the Hot Spots Working Group’s efforts at City Hall Park, where strategies like mobile camera deployment and temporary fencing are being tested to improve safety.
She also is working to secure a location for a 100-bed emergency shelter before winter.
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Real Estate
AGC/VT says Vermont must build more homes since state permits and infrastructure issues keep construction far below its target — contractors urge quicker approvals and clearer rules to meet local housing needs.
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Sports
RunVermont announced a redesigned course for the 2027 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay, adding a new half marathon and removing rail crossings to avoid delays with a finish at Waterfront Park.
The race is set for Memorial Day weekend and registration opens Oct. 1.
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