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South Burlington, Vermont Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings South Burlington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What does Burlingtonās new chief mean for South Burlingtonās former top cop?
- Why South Burlington just landed on Americaās top-10 safest cities list
- Why did Vermont racial equity loan programs tied to Cityās Edge disappear?
Also on today's calendar: Second Saturdays | Dinner + Conversation for Midlife Women and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sun followed by some clouds, temps: high: 54, low: 45.
- Thursday: Breezy with a passing shower, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Mayor's office announces appointee for chief of Burlington Police Department (mynbc5.com) ā South Burlington readers may be interested that former South Burlington police chief Shawn Burke has been serving as Burlingtonās interim chief since March 2025, and a permanent replacement has now been named. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has selected Anthony Geraci as Burlingtonās next police chief, with his confirmation set to go before the City Council on November 9. 
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ā¢ Safest Cities in America for 2026: Some Popular Tourist Destinations Rank Surprisingly Low (johnnyjet.com) ā South Burlington is ranked among the ten safest cities in America for 2026, right alongside Burlington, in a new WalletHub analysis. The piece explains that the rankings weigh crime, natural-disaster risk, and financial stability, and urges travelers to look beyond headlines. It also offers practical safety tips locals can use when heading out of town. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Fearing Trump, Vermont nonprofits rolled back racial equity loans (nhpr.org) ā South Burlington residents may recognize the Cityās Edge condo development, highlighted here as part of Champlain Housing Trustās shared-equity portfolio that once supported targeted down-payment help for buyers of color. That race-specific assistance and similar programs statewide have been quietly rolled back amid legal and political pressure, raising questions about how Vermont will continue addressing racial disparities in homeownership and small-business lending. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around South Burlington
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Full Board Meeting ā
CSWD Administration Office, 19 Gregory Dr, South Burlington
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
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Planning Commission Meeting ā
South Burlington, VT Calendar, 180 Market Street, South Burlington
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Energy Committee Meeting ā
South Burlington, VT Calendar, 180 Market Street, South Burlington
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Rally Our Neighbors to VOTE EARLY! Kennedy Dr. in South Burlington ā
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Multi-parish book group for "Sent: How to Evangelize Wherever You Are, Whoever You Are" ā
St. John Vianney ā South Burlington, 160 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington
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Public Art Dedication ā
South Burlington, VT Calendar, 1000 Dorset St, South Burlington
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Monday Indoor Soccer (Futsal) ā
South Burlington, VT Calendar, 200 Market Street, South Burlington
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City Council Meeting ā
South Burlington, VT Calendar, 180 Market Street, South Burlington
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Second Saturdays | Dinner + Conversation for Midlife Women ā
Common Roots, 1100 Dorset St, South Burlington
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
Monday November 2
Saturday November 14
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š Events Nearby
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Brattleboro Area Rug Social - 4th Tuesday
St. Michaelās Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Avenue, Brattleboro
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Design Advisory Board Meeting ā
645 Pine Street, Burlington
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Transportation, Energy, and Utilities Committee ā
645 Pine St, Burlington
5:30 pm -
Gordon MacFarland in conversation with Dr. Karen Westervelt | Staying With It ā
Phoenix Books Burlington, Burlington
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthy Living posted a job opening for Prep-Cook in South Burlington. Apply here.
- South Burlington School District posted a job opening for Substitute Bus Driver in South Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Burlington here.
š Nearby News
Burlington
- Burlington hosts Halloween Roll and Stroll (mynbc5.com)
- Tech Jam returns to Burlington, connecting job seekers in the industry (wcax.com)
- Mayor: Burlington Forward, why the revised resolution falls short (vermontbiz.com)
Winooski
- Winooski farmers market ends season with Halloween festivities (mynbc5.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party?" ā Freeze a jolly good fellow (Thank you Terri P. for sending it in!)
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