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Hi there, Burlington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which seven South End art spots should you visit first?
  • Why Burlington diners now face a permanent higher meals tax
  • How Burlington's new Asha Clinic aims to save local lives

Also on today's calendar: Pedal for Prevention Gravel Ride and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 7 Pieces of Public Art in Burlington's South End (sevendaysvt.com) — Burlington's South End is packed with public art you can explore right now, from the Buddha mural on a Burlington Electric building to the iconic World's Tallest Filing Cabinet and the new "long way home" mural at the Soda Plant. This guide walks you through seven standout pieces, mixing local history, quirky landmarks, and tips on where to stroll, snack, and take in the neighborhood's creative energy.
   

2. Burlington merchants feel the pinch as tax revenue stalls (wcax.com) — Burlington's restaurant and retail tax collections have slipped in recent years, as merchants blame slower foot traffic tied to safety concerns, construction, and remote work. While neighboring South Burlington and Williston see modest gains, Burlington has made its temporary meals tax hike permanent to help close a budget gap, leaving diners paying more even as many restaurants struggle.
   

3. UVM Health clinic opens specializing on suicide care during Suicide Prevention Month (mynbc5.com) — A new Asha Clinic on Prospect Street in Burlington is offering specialized treatment for adults struggling with suicidal thoughts, aiming to close critical gaps in Vermont's mental health care. Backed by UVM, UVM Health and the Four Pines Fund, the clinic focuses on evidence-based therapies while local families and the Afterglow Foundation continue raising awareness through events like a September 19 music festival.
   

4. South Burlington to weigh in on proposed 100-bed homeless shelter (wcax.com) — South Burlington's City Council is set to debate a 100-bed homeless shelter on Williston Road that's part of Burlington's broader strategy to address homelessness, raising questions about access to Burlington-based services. Officials are also weighing ordinance changes and adding a Howard Center caseworker to South Burlington police, decisions that could shape how both cities coordinate support for unhoused residents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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