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1. Ready to Respond (af.mil) — Emergency responders in South Burlington recently ran a full-scale aircraft disaster drill at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, testing how well firefighters, airport staff, and regional agencies work together in a mass-casualty scenario. For local residents, the exercise shows how Vermont Air National Guard crews and community partners are sharpening communication, coordination, and rescue tactics to better protect travelers and nearby neighborhoods if a real crisis hits.
2. St. Johnsbury girls' soccer sister duo helps Hilltoppers take down the Colchester Lakers (mynbc5.com) — South Burlington High School's girls' soccer team took a 3-0 loss to Mount Mansfield Union in a revenge match, after previously beating the Wolves 1-0. The same roundup highlights St. Johnsbury's narrow win over Colchester and Middlebury's volleyball sweep, giving South Burlington fans a quick snapshot of how neighboring programs are performing this week.
3. Planting Perennials This Fall (mountaintimes.info) — A South Burlington-based UVM Extension Master Gardener shares practical tips for planting, dividing, and moving perennials in early fall so they establish strong roots before winter. She explains how to choose plants, prepare soil, water correctly, and time mulching, helping local gardeners stretch the season and set up colorful, healthy beds for next spring.
4. Vermont's Biggest Power Plant Has No Chimney. It Lives in 5,500 Homes. (webpronews.com) — Green Mountain Power's growing network of home batteries now functions as Vermont's largest power plant, cutting costs and keeping lights on during storms while even tapping electric school buses in South Burlington for support. For South Burlington residents, the program means more resilient neighborhoods, fewer noisy generators, and a glimpse of how local buses and homes are quietly helping stabilize the state's electric grid.
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