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In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for Burlington's beloved Charlie's Boathouse waterfront spot?
  • Why Burlington businesses expect fewer Canadians but a strong holiday season
  • How record diesel prices could change school bus trips near Burlington

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun and clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
  • Monday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Charlie's Boathouse' in Burlington bought by park district (mychamplainvalley.com) — A longtime Burlington favorite, Charlie's Boathouse in the New North End, has been purchased by the Winooski Valley Park District and is slated to become a new public park. With help from the Lake Champlain Land Trust, the site could eventually offer boat access, fishing, picnicking, and birdwatching, expanding waterfront recreation options for Burlington residents once plans are finalized.
   

2. This year expect to see fewer Canadian leaf peepers in Vermont (mynbc5.com) — Burlington tourism leaders say Canadian visitors are down again this foliage season, likely tied to federal-level tariff tensions, even as overall leaf-peeping traffic remains strong. Church Street businesses report more shoppers from New Jersey and other states, cautious but still spending, and many expect a strong holiday season, especially with UVM Parents Weekend bringing families downtown.
   

3. Record diesel prices strain Vermont school district budgets (wcax.com) — School districts in and around Burlington, including South Burlington and Champlain Valley, are straining under record diesel prices that far exceed their budgets for bus fuel. Local transportation officials warn that if costs stay high, they may need to cut back on trips or ask parents to drive students to some athletic events, even as they experiment with limited-range electric buses in Chittenden County.
   

4. Vermont Department of Health offers advice to deal with fall allergies (mynbc5.com) — Burlington residents are being urged by the Vermont Department of Health to take extra care with fall allergies as warmer temperatures may be extending pollen season. Local health officials recommend tracking pollen and air quality, keeping windows closed, showering after outdoor time, and managing indoor dust or mold. Anyone with asthma or trouble breathing is advised to consult a doctor or seek emergency care if symptoms worsen.
   

5. No. 7 Bulldogs Fall 3-0 to Vermont in Nonconference Play (umdbulldogs.com) — Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington hosted a strong showing by the University of Vermont women's hockey team, shutting out No. 7 Minnesota Duluth 3–0 with goals in every period. The Catamounts were outshot but backed by standout goaltending, and they'll face Duluth again Saturday afternoon, giving local fans another chance to see top-ranked competition on home ice.
   

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