Vermont unemployment holds at 2.6% as employment and labor force shrink
Vermont’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 2.6% in June, but employment and the civilian labor force both declined from May.
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Scott launches first phase of Vermont health-insurance affordability initiative after vetoing lawmakers’ bill
Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order July 8 starting the first phase of a statewide health-insurance affordability initiative. The administration can pursue some work through executive and regulatory authority, while additional changes will require legislative approval.
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South Burlington schedules Aug. 11 special bond vote for capital improvement project
South Burlington City Council has set a special city meeting and bond vote for Aug. 11, when voters will be asked to authorize borrowing for a capital-improvement project.
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Montpelier Parks Commission to review pump-track, park improvements Aug. 5
Montpelier’s Parks Commission will hold its August walking meeting Aug. 5, reviewing planned improvements at three park sites and seeking feedback from neighbors and park users.
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South Burlington library’s summer-reading program continues through Aug. 6
South Burlington Public Library’s 2026 summer-reading program continues through Thursday, Aug. 6, with a Wednesday baby storytime and two Thursday all-ages storytime sessions on the regular schedule.
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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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Montpelier police recognize officer and citizen with life-saving awards
The Montpelier Police Department announced July 16, 2026, that it had recognized one officer and one citizen with life-saving awards.
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South Burlington announces first Market Street street-soccer tournament
South Burlington announced its first Market Street Street Soccer Tournament, a 3v3-plus-goalkeeper competition in the city center organized with the Vermont Air National Guard.
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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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Rabies-vaccine bait distribution begins across 10 Vermont counties
Vermont’s second 2026 wildlife rabies-vaccine bait distribution begins Aug. 1, with about 915,700 oral vaccine baits planned in 10 counties.
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Nearly $12 million in FEMA funding announced for Montpelier flood-damage repairs
More than $20 million in FEMA flood-recovery funding was announced for Vermont, with nearly $12 million identified for permanent repairs and resilience upgrades at Montpelier municipal facilities damaged in 2023.
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Two held after South Burlington search in Burlington drug-trafficking investigation
Burlington police said a July 19 search at 1662 Williston Road in South Burlington led to two arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, crack cocaine, xylazine and cash.
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Montpelier anticipates East State Street reconstruction phase in 2026
Montpelier’s State and Main Street reconstruction program lists an anticipated 2026 second phase on East State Street, with planned utility, sidewalk and roadway work between Main Street and College Street.
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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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Vermont’s August 11 primary nears as August 6 filing deadline approaches
Vermont’s statewide primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with an Aug. 6 filing deadline listed for primary write-ins, third-party and independent candidates. The election will help set the Nov. 3 ballot for statewide and legislative offices.
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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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More than 100 hours of footage document South Burlington police response during ICE raid
VTDigger’s examination of released police body-camera video details the March 11 ICE operation at 337 Dorset St., where three immigrants were detained amid a crowd reported to exceed 200 people.
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Montpelier authorizes exclusive negotiations for Country Club Road housing development
Montpelier City Council has authorized exclusive negotiations with DEW Properties for housing at the city-owned Country Club Road site, moving the long-running effort into a negotiation phase but not construction.
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South Burlington voters will decide on $16.4 million wastewater bond Aug. 11
South Burlington voters will decide Aug. 11 whether to authorize up to $16.4 million in additional borrowing for wastewater improvements at Bartlett Bay, Airport Parkway and four pump stations.
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Vermont attorney general declines criminal charges against trooper in 2025 fatal Putney shooting
Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark determined that a state trooper will not face criminal charges in the July 2025 fatal shooting of Michael Garvey during a response to a mental-health crisis in Putney.
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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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Vermont primary election is scheduled for Aug. 11, with statewide nominations at stake
Vermont’s primary election is scheduled for Aug. 11, 2026, setting up party nominations before the Nov. 3 general election. Vermont Public has announced debate and interview programming for candidates in major statewide contests.