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Greetings Burlington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Burlington firefighters rescue resident from late-night New North End house fire
- What Burlington officials say after a deadly weekend of violence downtown
- Will South Burlington's new rules change how you use local bike paths?
Also on today's calendar: BTV Market and 6 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, The Residence at Quarry Hill -.!
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with partial sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Person rescued from New North End house fire (mychamplainvalley.com) — Firefighters rescued a person trapped inside a burning home on Hale Court in Burlington's New North End late Sunday night, and the victim is now being treated at UVM Medical Center. Burlington, UVM Rescue, and South Burlington crews responded while Winooski and Colchester departments provided coverage, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Fire Marshal's Office. 
2. Burlington murder charge follows weekend of knife and gun crimes, police say (burlingtonfreepress.com) — Burlington police say a Winooski man has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal stabbing downtown, one of several knife and gun incidents over a single weekend. City leaders stress that overall violent crime is trending down but acknowledge residents' safety concerns and call for more work on youth violence, gun laws, and basic needs.
3. South Burlington city leaders work to regulate electric mobility devices amid bike safety concerns (mynbc5.com) — South Burlington officials are advancing an ordinance that would ban high-powered e-motos and similar devices from shared-use paths, while still allowing regular e-bikes and scooters. The move follows multiple incidents on the Burlington Bike Path, including a teen's death, and a public hearing in September will shape the final rules for local riders and walkers.
4. ECHO and GlobalFoundries to Expand STEM Education Offerings (sevendaysvt.com) — A new five-year partnership between Burlington's ECHO Leahy Center and GlobalFoundries will bring expanded STEM programs to local students and teachers, including mobile festivals and a yearlong teacher institute. The collaboration aims to link the wonder of ECHO's Burlington waterfront exhibits with nearby high-tech career paths, while reaching more rural communities across Vermont with hands-on science experiences.
5. Nutrition a key ingredient for Vermont students heading back to school (wcax.com) — With kids heading back to school in Burlington and statewide, a UVM Medical Center pediatrician stresses that three balanced meals—especially breakfast—are crucial for learning and energy. She highlights Vermont's universal free school meals, which ensure every public-school student can access nutritious breakfasts and lunches without stigma or income barriers.
📸 Around Burlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington
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★ Featured events ★
- Improvement Movement →
Radio Bean, 8 N Winooski Ave, Burlington
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- Support Staff Convocation/Laura Rice
Williston Schools Williston, VT 05495
8:00 am - WCS Staff & Parent Bkfsts →
Williston Schools Williston, VT 05495
8:00 am - Brattleboro Area Rug Social - 4th Tuesday
Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Avenue, Brattleboro, 05301, United States
10:00 am - Champlain Islands Fiber Bees
Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild North Hero Methodist Church, 3671 US-2,, North Hero, VT, 05474
11:00 am - East District Mayor Meet Up (Hybrid) →
Burlington, VT Calendar, 235 College Street, Burlington
12:00 pm - Nataly Aukar →
Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
7:00 pm - BTV Market →
City Hall Park, St Paul St, Burlington
11:00 am - Matthew Broussard →
Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Friday September 4
🗓 Events Nearby
- Safe Routes to School →
South Burlington, VT Calendar South Burlington, VT 05403
1:30 pm - Lego Club →
Colchester, VT Calendar, 830 Main Street, Colchester
4:00 pm - Author Talk: The History of Poor Farms in Vermont →
Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main St, Colchester
5:15 pm - Virtual Needlecrafters: Knitting & More →
Colchester, VT Calendar Colchester, VT 05446
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Black Artist Showcase is an open mic experience that celebrates the incredible talent of artists across the African diaspora while welcoming the entire community.
More than a performance space, our mission is to cultivate creativity, foster unity, and inspire healing through artistic expression. Join us in… (Nextdoor Old North End - East)
- Staffmax Healthcare posted a job opening for Environmental Services - Housekeeper in Burlington. Apply here.
- Goodwill Northern New England posted a job opening for Custodian NNEES in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
Ok Burlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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