Good morning, Burlington.

Rural Solutions, an IT support company serving small businesses + towns in Northern and Central Vermont, is refocusing on its core managed IT services.

It remains at capacity for 2026 and will accept new inquiries for partnerships starting in 2027.

Jersey Mike's will open its third sandwich shop at Gateway Shopping Center on Shelburne Road in Chittenden County, replacing the former Subway location.

The chain is hiring local staff (other plaza tenants include Five Guys Burgers, Great Clips, Starbucks and Chipotle).

Gasoline prices in VT dipped with an average of $4.44 per gallon reported yesterday, while Burlington’s average fell 3.3 cents to $4.49 today, though prices remain 27.7 cents above last month’s levels & statewide prices ranged from $4.16 to $4.69 per gallon.

Cool nights boosted autumn colors in Vermont & northern New York, with near-peak foliage expected next week in the Adirondacks and Northeast Kingdom, while areas near Lake Champlain, including Burlington, show low to moderate hues.

Vermont State Police and the Department of Environmental Conservation are investigating a trash dump along the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail in Sheldon near Sweet Hollow Road.

They request anyone with information to contact them while planning the costly cleanup (which includes boat parts, TVs, tires, oil drums and trash bags).

Vermont Saves, a state-sponsored workplace retirement program, saved more than $10 million for over 8,150 employees at 2,750+ businesses since its launch in fall 2024.

Treasurer Pieciak said the milestone shows how small, consistent savings build long-term security.

Monday night, councilors heard that a non-binding letter of intent was signed to hold a property for a potential Overdose Prevention Center (location details not released) and received an update on a tax fairness proposal that will include public forums over the next two months.

USDA staff cuts leave Vermont farmers struggling to access conservation programs, with small project funding falling from 44% in 2024 to 14% in 2025 (+signaling deeper issues+).

Farmers report limited support and a paused reorganization plan (+recently halted+), raising uncertainty for future operations.

South Burlington's Raja Badibanga curled in a goal to help his team win 2-1 at Essex on Saturday, Sept.

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Local sports fans can vote for the All-USA Vermont Boys Athlete of the Week via burlingtonfreepress.com, with voting open until 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

1 and winners announced Friday, Oct. 2.

Sports fans can vote until 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

1 for the All-USA Vermont Girls Athlete of the Week powered by Delta Dental at burlingtonfreepress.com — winners are set to be announced Friday, Oct. 2.