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Burlington
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Vermont leaders are teaming up with educators to use technology to ease the state's labor shortage by connecting students with local job opportunities. The Vermont Technology Alliance and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns are hosting job fairs, including Tech Jam on Saturday—efforts that will help residents build careers close to home. NBC5
- ➤ Gas prices in Burlington dropped to an average of $3.16 per gallon this week — down 5.8 cents from last week's rate — while the national average fell below $3 per gallon due to increased oil production from OPEC+. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UVM's board of trustees approved tuition hikes on Friday in its first meeting with President Marlene Tromp. In-state tuition will rise 2% to $16,606 and out-of-state tuition will climb 4.5% to $44,647 while room and board will increase 3.5% starting next July—changes that will affect the next academic year. Vermont Public
- ➤ University of Vermont students lined up Monday at the Ira Allen Chapel to hear U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talk about her career, her new children’s book, and her views on politics—she urged young people to think boldly about the future. UVM President Marlene Tromp hosted the event and hundreds attended—Middlebury professor Matt Dickinson said he hopes more high-profile guests visit campus soon. NBC5
- ➤ Vermont extended the Free Degree Promise program to include the 2027 and 2028 classes—this plan lets high school graduates earn a free associate degree from CCV one year after finishing school. The program builds on state efforts to help more students start college sooner. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ More Vermont schools are now giving students a day off for the last day of the five-day Diwali festival, and Winooski, Burlington, and the Champlain Valley School District have planned for Thursday to be a holiday this year. Tul Niroula, the Winooski School District liaison, created a presentation (with details on culture, food, and activities) to help teachers and students understand the holiday. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Treasurer Mike Pieciak launches a two-day statewide road tour today to meet with small businesses and local employers involved in the Vermont Saves program—an affordable retirement plan. The tour will visit multiple locations today and continue tomorrow to gather feedback on the program’s benefits and requirements. VermontBiz
- ➤ Today, the Vermont Air National Guard is beginning night flight training — expecting F-35 jets to fly between 7 and 10 p.m. until Oct.24 and again on Oct.28 and Oct.30 with daytime flights on Oct.25 and 26 to maintain pilot proficiency. Local officials in Burlington, South Burlington and Winooski passed resolutions over jet noise — so residents may hear the jets more often this month. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Chittenden County officials announced major road projects in Burlington that are affecting traffic on Champlain Parkway and Main Street. The Champlain Parkway project closed the Main and Pine Street intersection Monday morning and the King and Pine Street intersection Monday afternoon—intermittent lane closures on Pine Street will continue this week with work expected to finish by summer 2026 while Main Street restrictions on weekdays will run until November 2026. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ County officials say road projects in Chittenden County are causing traffic delays in South Burlington, Colchester, Essex Junction, Williston and Winooski—resurfacing on Vermont Route 116 ended in mid-October while work on water lines and highway exits will finish as late as summer 2027—so drivers should plan extra travel time. Burlington Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVM Health Network will phase out several senior executive positions, including chief medical officer, chief operating officer and chief of staff, by the end of 2025 as part of its plan to reduce costs after previous layoffs and leadership changes. Hospital presidents will now report directly to interim executive Stephen Leffler, who is forming a new board of facility trustees for budgeting purposes — the move aims to better support patient care. NBC5
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Deb Talan Performance
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience Deb Talan's heartfelt journey through music exploring love and longing.
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Stef Dag Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with Brooklyn comedian Stef Dag, known for her viral dating show.
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The Warped Tour Band Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience live performances of your favorite Emo and pop-punk hits from iconic bands.
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Vermont Symphony Orchestra - Pastorale Symphony
7:30-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket prices vary — Experience nature's influence through music with compositions inspired by the natural world.
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GA-20 with Black Joe Lewis
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience a nostalgic blend of Blues, Country, and Rock with GA-20's dynamic performance.
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Infinity Song Concert
7-9 PM — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Experience the harmonious sounds of Soft Rock siblings from NYC.
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Buffering the Vampire Slayer Live
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticketed event — Enjoy a seated show with the hosts of the popular podcast as they explore Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Los Straitjackets Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the unique combo sound of Los Straitjackets, blending classic influences with vibrant energy.
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The Machine
8:30-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — $20+ — Experience the unmistakable sound of Pink Floyd’s musical legacy in a tribute by The Machine.
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Arcy Drive Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — All Ages — Enjoy a spirited performance from the Northport, NY band, Arcy Drive, as they bring their unique sound to Burlington.
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