Vermont’s proposed 100-bed shelter faces site, funding and operating tests
CVOEO and Champlain Housing Trust have reviewed four Chittenden County sites but have not found a building for a proposed year-round shelter aimed at adults living outdoors.
Burlington, VT
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Burlington closes swimming water at four beaches after cyanobacteria blooms
Burlington closed swimming water at four public beaches on July 3 after cyanobacteria blooms. The city’s daily monitoring and follow-up testing will determine when beaches can reopen.
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Burlington mayor signs executive order for possible federal immigration enforcement escalation
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak signed Executive Order 2026-1 on July 27, establishing a citywide framework for preparedness, transparency and constitutional policing if federal immigration-enforcement activity escalates in Burlington.
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Burlington police arrest suspect after early-morning Church Street fight
Burlington police arrested a suspect after a city emergency communications specialist observed a physical fight on a city-owned security camera near City Hall at about 4:01 a.m. July 26, according to the city.
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Vermont Green FC wins second straight USL League Two national championship
Burlington-based Vermont Green FC defeated Flint City Bucks 2-1 on Aug. 2, 2026, to win its second consecutive USL League Two national championship.
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Burlington forms 12-person committee to choose permanent police chief
Burlington has formed a 12-member committee to help select its next permanent police chief, beginning a process that will be supported by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Festival of Fools returns to downtown Burlington after funding uncertainty
Burlington City Arts held the free, all-ages Festival of Fools on July 31 and Aug. 1 in Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park after earlier funding uncertainty.
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Burlington approves $112.6 million FY2027 budget in 10-1 council vote
The Burlington City Council approved a $112.6 million FY2027 budget on June 15, 2026. The city estimates the municipal portion of taxes will rise about $191 for a median-value home assessed at $353,000.
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Burlington advances permanent police-chief search with 12-person hiring committee
Burlington has formed a 12-member committee to assess applicants for permanent police chief, as the city’s published search timeline calls for finalist interviews and background investigations.
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VTrans documents ongoing redesign project at Burlington’s Riverside Avenue intersection complex
VTrans, the City of Burlington and HNTB are working on an improvement project at the Riverside Avenue, Colchester Avenue, Barrett Street and Mill Street intersection complex. A July 24, 2026 factsheet does not provide a construction schedule or final cost.
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Freezing Rain, Public Safety, and City Updates Shape Friday in Burlington
Burlington, VT — February 6, 2026 — Freezing rain, public safety updates, and city business lead today’s local headlines across Burlington, Vermont.