Daily
Burlington
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Leahy Burlington International Airport worked with students from Chamberlain School in South Burlington on Tuesday morning to rename six fleet vehicles. The vehicles were given names (King Monkey, Thunder, Snowball) that brought winter cheer to those in attendance. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wheatus headlines the 13th annual Home for the Holidays concert at Higher Ground in South Burlington on Dec. 20 as funds are raised for Northwestern Counseling and Support Services and Special Olympics Vermont. Additional acts include Troy Millette & the Fire Below, Blake Matteson, and Jerborn. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mount Mansfield has recorded a record 63 inches of snow, more than 3 feet above the seasonal average, a Burlington-based meteorologist said. Warmer temperatures tomorrow may cause a modest melt while a flash freeze on Friday could make roads hazardous. VTDigger
- ➤ Two environmental groups sued Vorsteveld Farm Tuesday in Burlington for letting toxic pesticide runoff enter Dead Creek – a move they say violates the Clean Water Act. The suit follows a 60-day compliance notice and comes after a prior contempt ruling against the farm. Seven Days
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington approved $104,000 from opioid settlement funds to help open a recovery shelter at 148 Pearl St that will house 12 people and offer clinical help starting Feb. 1. Operated by CVOEO (Champlain Valley Office for Economic Opportunity) and the Howard Center, the shelter will follow a peer-led recovery model. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UVM athletics department said Catamount point guard Catherine Gilwee, a Shelburne native, is day-to-day (injury not season-ending) after missing three games; coaches expect her to return later this season. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ NBC5 brings back Play of the Week for the second week of the high school winter season, showcasing nominees from (Section VII) to (VPA hardwood). Voting is open until 8 p.m. tomorrow, and the winning play will be announced at 11 p.m. on the newscast. NBC5
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Burlington
Welcome to the Daily Burlington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Burlington, Vermont community. If you like the Daily Burlington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Burlington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Burlington and across Vermont. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Burlington
A free Burlington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyburlingtonnews.com/sitemap