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Democrat Ben Traverse launches bid for Burlington Mayor
Democrat Burlington City Council President Ben Traverse has announced this morning that he will run for mayor, setting up a potential challenge to Progressive Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and opening what… Read more
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Mayor makes it official: Nominates New Yorker for police chief
The nomination of Anthony Geraci, 49, of Averill Park, N.Y., who has about 4 years of experience as a municipal police chief, must be confirmed by the Burlington City Council.… Read more
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Vagrant charged with threatening to gut city worker with knife in City Hall Park
On October 29, at about 7:35 PM an employee of the Howard Street Outreach Team witnessed two females engaged in a physical fight in City Hall Park. During this fight,… Read more
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Hartnett and Headrick fall short as Burlington elects fresh House delegation
The results will give Burlington a different legislative delegation heading into 2027, following the departures of several longtime lawmakers, including House Speaker Jill Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil… Read more
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Justice Department expanded election monitoring in Burlington today
The U.S Justice Department plans to send two federal election monitors to Burlington on Election Day, placing the city among the communities facing increased federal scrutiny as the Trump administration… Read more
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Bluebird BBQ to close on Burlington’s landslide-prone Riverside Avenue
Bluebird BBQ, the longstanding barbecue restaurant on Riverside Avenue in Burlington, will serve its final meals this weekend. Read more
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After three months of debate, Burlington Council kicks public safety plan down the road
The Burlington City Council voted 9-3 late Monday night to postpone further consideration of the revised Burlington Forward public safety resolution until its Dec. 7 meeting, creating an ad hoc… Read more
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Vermont’s first pub brewery to close, cites slow recovery since 2020
“Today, every brewery that offers beer for consumption on their brewery premises owes a debt of gratitude to both Greg and Bill for their efforts,” the Vermont Brewers Association said… Read more
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City Council set to advance ballot question protecting citizenship data on voter lists
The Burlington City Council is likely to vote affirmatively tonight on a resolution that would place a proposed charter amendment on the March 2, 2027, Annual City Meeting ballot, adding… Read more
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Burlington seeks $2,000 grant for Congolese community organization
According to the city’s funding request, the organization recently appointed a new president who hopes to expand its programs and services. However, the group needs help paying for insurance to… Read more
