Good morning, Burlington.

Volunteers in St. Albans laid nearly 1,000 wreaths at Taylor Park to honor all branches of the military and local students helped preserve the tradition (programs continue today at Vermont’s largest veterans cemetery in Randolph).

Beta Technologies added 300 staff members last month and said it will hire nearly 1,000 more over the next 18 months, which will roughly double its local workforce.

CEO Kyle Clark said the company will keep most employees based in South Burlington.

BTV Winter Market moves indoors to City Hall this weekend to bring together more than 30 local artists, makers, and small businesses for a cozy holiday shopping experience.

The event runs Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 to 5 p.m.

Residents in South Burlington can view the Geminids Meteor Shower tonight from midnight until dawn if skies are clear, with up to 120 bright meteors visible per hour (cloud cover may affect viewing).

Refugees in Burlington lost food help in October when state rules cut benefits under the 3SquaresVT program, but USDA guidance shows green card holders will get help back next week + those without green cards remain ineligible.

Over 140 families struggle to make ends meet following these swift policy changes.

Zumper data shows Burlington apartment rents stayed near the November median of $2,200 despite an 8% drop from last month's $2,400.

One-bedroom rentals declined slightly while two-bedrooms held steady, leaving rates about 10% above the state median.

Coach Rob Dow, the winningest in UVM men’s soccer history with 109 wins plus a national championship, left to take the head coach job at Penn State.

Interim coach Brad Cole will lead the team after Vermont lost to Hofstra.

Double You Concert

7:30 PM — Higher Ground — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with classic tunes and heartfelt melodies.

Light Up the Night Festivity

4-8 p.m. — Church Street Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate the darkness with a colorful Fun Run and a sparkling Light Parade.

Wheatus with Troy Millette and The Fire Below

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — $81/ea — Rock out with Wheatus and local artists for an unforgettable night of music.

Vermont's Own Nutcracker

1:00 – 2:30 PM — The Flynn, 153 Main St, Burlington, VT — Ticket prices vary — Experience the holiday magic with Vermont Ballet Theatre's enchanting performance of the Nutcracker.

Merrimack Warriors vs Vermont Catamounts Men's Hockey

6-7:30 p.m. — Gutterson Fieldhouse — Free entry — Cheer on the Catamounts as they face off against the Warriors in an exciting hockey match.

NYE Run/Walk to Highlight

2-3 p.m. — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain — Free entry — End 2025 on a healthy note with a scenic fun run or walk along the Burlington bike path.