Good morning, Burlington.

Burlington marked White Cane Awareness Day last Friday when community members marched from 200 Pearl St. to City Hall to honor blind pioneer Anne Connelly, who introduced Vermont’s first guide dog (Betty) and white cane that led to key accessibility laws.

UVM’s Vermont Listens series launched with a free community dinner and guided listening sessions on Oct.

19 at CAPA Center at Bennington College, where community members shared their personal values. A second session for the campus is set for Nov. 4 at UVM Alumni House.

Vermont Information Processing in Colchester laid off an undisclosed number of workers Tuesday as it shifts to a product-led model that uses new technology — the company said the site remains open and unaffected teams will continue to work.

Beta Technologies seeks approval from South Burlington's Development Review Board for an adaptive master build plan covering 100 acres off Williston Road.

The plan will provide nearly 1.5 million sqft of space for electric airplane production and accommodate 5,600 people over the next decade — with phased development triggers.

The Vermont International Film Festival celebrates its 41st year by showing nearly 80 films from around the world + local voices at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center until Sunday, Oct.

25, offering a rare chance to see films that may not be shown again, said Steve MacQueen.

Five Vermont resort sites are ranked among Conde Nast Traveler’s top 20 readers’ picks in New England despite missing the top two spots held by resorts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island — the selections include locations in Stowe, Barnard, and Ferrisburgh.

Vermont Department of Labor reported the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 2.6%, with labor force participation steady from the previous month.

The department is hosting its second annual Work Your Way part-time job fair series today and Nov. 4 to help Vermonters connect with local employers.

On Oct. 19, state leaders celebrated the first statewide Libraries Day to honor Vermont libraries for providing books, digital resources and community spaces (Act 127).

Library officials emphasized that libraries support education, research and social connection for all residents.

State officials began a new motel screening process on Sept.

1 that requires multiple phone calls to complete a lengthy assessment, a change that advocates say delays urgent help for homeless Vermonters. DCF says the revised rules aim to prioritize those in greatest need among the available 700 motel rooms.

A section of Main Street between South Willard and South Prospect Streets is closed for water main replacement work through Friday at 5 p.m. and drivers are advised to use alternate routes as crews work near Main (close to Summit).

The Greater Burlington YMCA received a $10,300 Community Health Investment Award from UVM Health to support its Women’s Swim program, which offers women a private space to learn water safety skills after pool hours.

NBC5's Play of the Week showcases the best plays from last week in South Burlington.

Voting is open until 8:00 p.m. Thursday plus the winner will be revealed on the 11:00 p.m. newscast.