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Good morning Burlington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How dangerous are Burlington's fastest e-bikes becoming after dark?
  • How could Iran's war hit Burlington fuel bills this winter?
  • Will Burlington finally see reliable mail after pressure on USPS?

Also on today's calendar: BTV Market and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Teenage e-bike rider dressed in black runs red lights at night (vermontdailychronicle.com) — Residents are raising alarms after a teen on a high-powered electric motorcycle reportedly sped through Burlington streets at night without lights or a helmet, running red lights and stop signs. The account comes amid several recent serious crashes and confrontations involving e-bikes, scooters, and bikes in Burlington, intensifying debate over how these faster electric vehicles should be regulated on city streets and paths.
   

• Iran war fuels uncertainty over Vermont heating costs (wcax.com) — Burlington-based reporters are warning that the war in Iran is already driving up heating fuel prices, making it harder for Vermonters to lock in affordable winter rates. Experts say recent price swings and Vermont's older, drafty housing stock are pushing more residents toward weatherization, heat pumps, and other alternatives, with Efficiency Vermont rebates playing a growing role.
   

• Vermont Congressional Delegation Calls on USPS to Address Persistent Shortfalls in Serving Vermonters (house.gov) — Vermont's congressional delegation, speaking from Burlington, is pressing USPS to fix severe mail delays that have left some South Burlington and Chittenden County residents with only sporadic delivery and late prescriptions. Their letter demands detailed answers on staffing shortages, on-time delivery rates, ballot handling, and how the postal service will restore reliable six-day service across Vermont.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday August 28
  • Nataly Aukar →
    Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • Support Staff Convocation/Laura Rice
    Williston Schools Williston, VT 05495
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday August 25
  • 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
    • Thursday August 27
  • Champlain Islands Fiber Bees
    Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild North Hero Methodist Church, 3671 US-2,, North Hero, VT, 05474
    11:00 am
    • Friday August 28
  • East District Mayor Meet Up (Hybrid) →
    Burlington, VT Calendar, 235 College Street, Burlington
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • BTV Market →
    City Hall Park, St Paul St, Burlington
    11:00 am
    • Friday September 4
  • Matthew Broussard →
    Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Pedal for Prevention Gravel Ride →
    Frost Beer Works, 171 Commerce St, Hinesburg
    9:00 am
    • Sunday September 13
  • Sicard Hollow @ Higher Ground →
    Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd, South Burlington
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone out there needing lawn care or any random task that only a young man like myself can only do please don't hesitate to send me a text at 802-666-4546!
    I also do painting, roofing, insulation, etc! Ps waiting til the last minute will most likely always bite you somewhere where your going to feel it… (Nextdoor Old North End)
  • Stewart's Shops posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist- District in Burlington. Apply here.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Hotel Champlain Burlington Curio Collection - Housekeeper in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Burlington

Winooski

  • Easing back-to-school jitters for Vermont students as summer ends (wcax.com)
  • CCTV receives a CLIR 'Recordings at Risk' grant (vermontbiz.com)

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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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