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Burlington
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Remote tech workers have become key to Vermont’s volunteer fire departments as their home-based schedules allow them to support community emergencies—helping cover gaps in firefighting and rescue services. Gov. Phil Scott’s new order for state employees to report in three days a week starting December 1 may reduce the pool of these flexible volunteers. Seven Days
- ➤ Deputy publisher Cathy Resmer explained that this year’s Tech Issue carries a 'touch grass' theme to remind tech users to reconnect with real life. The issue will coincide with the Vermont Tech Jam — a free career and tech expo at Hula in Burlington on October 25th where experts will discuss trends in technology. Seven Days
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meg Hammond runs Generator Makerspace where art and tech come together to help local makers and boost business. She announced that Generator will exhibit and hire at Vermont Tech Jam on Saturday, October 25 at Hula in Burlington — an event that will connect innovators with new opportunities. Seven Days
- ➤ Mamava published its 2025 ranking of top US airports for breastfeeding travelers, naming places like Chicago O’Hare, San Francisco, and Orlando for offering many nursing spaces and kid-friendly areas. The report looked at twenty major airports that have at least ten lactation spaces and will help parents find safer travel options — a sign that support for breastfeeding travelers is growing. VermontBiz
- ➤ Lightshift Energy and KeyBanc Capital Markets closed a $75 million loan deal to support six active battery projects and ten more under construction, including a project with GlobalFoundries in Vermont that will be the state's largest battery storage facility when it starts in 2026. The deal will help the company grow quickly to meet the rising need for firm power. VermontBiz
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PBS will air Vermont People: Peter Murray at 8 p.m. today—featuring a profile of a furniture maker in Charleston in 1975—and Vermont People: Chester Grimes at 9 p.m., which follows a 70-year-old logger working in northern Vermont in 1971. Vermont Public
- ➤ Hollywood actor Luis Guzmán, known for his role as Gomez Addams on Netflix, was interviewed by NBC5 In Depth where he said he first connected with Vermont in the 1970s during a trip to Goddard College—he now proudly calls Vermont home and noted the end of National Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month. NBC5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Vermont opened a new BioLabs Innovation Center two miles north of its main campus in Colchester as a coworking space for biotech startups—designed to boost research and attract top innovators. University officials said the $2.2 million conversion offers modern labs and flexible leases to help researchers transform discoveries into marketable products. Seven Days
- ➤ Three UVM students launched GiftDrive, an online platform that lets nonprofits list needed items so donors can buy gifts with a few clicks — eight local organizations have already used it since its September launch. The team built the site during an entrepreneurship class and plans to expand it as more nonprofits join. Seven Days
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department for Children and Families said new federal rules now require Vermont to pause issuing 3SquaresVT benefits because of the government shutdown. Clients who got benefits on October 1 may still use them—those expecting November benefits or approval after October 27 will have to wait until federal funds resume. VermontBiz
- ➤ Abenaki leaders in Canada released a report claiming that Vermont Abenaki tribe members are mostly of European descent based on thousands of documents from the 1600s to the 1900s. Vermont tribal leaders called the report flawed and said they will issue a joint response soon—asserting their own heritage and rejecting external authority. Burlington Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont hospitals and clinics are now using AI to quickly schedule appointments, record doctor notes, and help detect strokes and broken bones. Doctors say these tools ease workload and improve care quality — a panel on these AI changes is planned for October 25 at Hula in Burlington. Seven Days
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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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Neil Hamburger Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy laughs with America’s Funnyman Neil Hamburger in an evening of unique comedy.
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Heather Maloney & Dan Rodriguez Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience an evening of reflective music from Massachusetts-based songwriter Heather Maloney.
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