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Burlington
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont cannabis dispensaries have joined a new Cannatrail passport program that lets visitors collect stamps at 23 shops without a purchase and win a prize when the booklet is full. JB Sugar said the program will boost local tourism and help normalize cannabis in our towns this fall. Seven Days
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former Chief Justice Jeffrey Amestoy has published a book about the 1926 murder of Cecelia Gullivan in Windsor — she served as the treasurer for Cone Automatic Machine company and was killed at her home. Police arrested machinist John Winters, who was sentenced to death for the crime — a detail that marked a rare moment in Vermont legal history. VTDigger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Aviation hosted its Girls in Aviation event for local students from Saint Alban's City School on Sept. 20—students shadowed aircraft mechanics, safety staff and air traffic controllers to learn about aviation careers. The company said the event helped inspire young women in a field facing labor shortages. NBC5
- ➤ Saint Michael’s College received $120,000 from the Freeman Foundation to fund its Global Citizenship International Internship Program, which sends students on eight-week internships in Asia—helping them gain global skills and prepare for future careers. The grant is the largest the college has received from the foundation and has supported student placements in cities such as Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hong Kong. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its annual celebration last Wednesday, the Vermont Land Trust honored Camp DREAM and Boneyard Farm for expanding outdoor recreation and promoting sustainable farming—Mike Foote received the Land and Lives Award while Hannah Doyle earned the Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award that will help fund a new greenhouse this fall. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Welch reintroduced the Billionaires Income Tax Act with 20 colleagues to require billionaires with high incomes and assets to pay a fair share of taxes. The bill affected fewer than 1,000 taxpayers and raised over $500 billion for programs like Social Security and Medicare—backed by more than 100 groups. VermontBiz
- ➤ Immigrant parents in Vermont are using a new standby guardianship program to name temporary legal guardians for their kids if detained—volunteer attorneys are holding legal clinics and helping families complete the paperwork. The program offers peace of mind amid increased enforcement, although no guardianship has yet been activated. Seven Days
- ➤ Senator Welch and eight Senate colleagues sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins urging a pause on plans to move Food and Nutrition Service staff from local areas to regional hubs—this change is seen as likely to hurt SNAP and delay vital support for communities. They warned that the reorganization, following major staff cuts, will weaken FNS oversight and risk further setbacks in delivering its services. VermontBiz
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Burlington accepted a $2.2 million state grant to set up its first overdose-prevention center and city councilors are debating a site that is both easy for those in need to reach and acceptable to local business owners—officials will soon gather public feedback and expert opinions, but no launch date has been set yet. Seven Days
- ➤ Today, Alex Garlick, an assistant professor at the University of Vermont, released his book Pre-Existing Conditions—How Lobbying Makes American Healthcare More Expensive, which shows how lobbying by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and insurers drives up healthcare costs amid shrinking insurance access. His research uses new data to stress that more transparency in the lobbying process is needed to guide policy changes. VermontBiz
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth are developing Bay Ridge in Shelburne, which offers nearly 100 affordable homes for rent or sale at permanently subsidized rates. The $55 million project includes renovated motel apartments, new condominium units with shared equity, solar arrays and an upcoming playground—supporting progress in Vermont's housing market. Vermont Public
- ➤ After more than a decade of delays, Burlington’s downtown mall redevelopment opened its first phase yesterday with a 161-room hotel, 53 new apartments, a restaurant and a cafe at a ribbon cutting attended by local officials. The second phase—scheduled to finish in the fall with about 320 additional apartments, another hotel, and the reconnection of two blocked streets while including 20% affordable units—will begin next as city officials discuss an extension on the affordable deadline. Vermont Public
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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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Neighbor Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — $55 — Catch a last-minute chance to enjoy an electrifying live performance by Neighbor.
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Kevin James Live Comedy Show
5:00-6:30 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious observations and physical comedy of Kevin James, known from The King of Queens.
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Mipso Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the captivating harmonies of North Carolina's Mipso in an intimate setting.
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The 502s Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets from $58 — Catch The 502s live in South Burlington with a night of energetic music.
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Deltron 3030 Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — $101-$126 — Experience an unforgettable night with Deltron 3030 at Higher Ground Ballroom.
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7th Burlington Hardware Meetup
5-8 p.m. — Hula — Free entry — Network over drinks and delicious food while sharing your hardware innovations and insights.
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Fitter Happier: A Radiohead Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages event — Experience a night of Radiohead's music performed by Jeff Beam and his friends from Portland, Maine.
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Ali McGuirk Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience soulful performances as Ali McGuirk takes the stage with her lyrical preaching.
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VermontBiz 2 Biz Expo
7 a.m. - 3 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Cost info not specified — Connect with Vermont businesses and celebrate innovation at the VermontBiz 2 Biz Expo.
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