 University Mall Under New Ownership
Taconic Capital Advisors and Eastern Real Estate have partnered to acquire the University Mall.
"We are excited to be part of the University Mall’s future with partners who care about making this lace a positive and enduring part of the South Burlington community,” said Alex Fleming, director, Taconic Capital Advisors. “The property has been a gathering place for decades and our commitment is to build on its success as a vital retail and economic asset for Vermont.”
Read more.
 City Roads in Springtime
Weight Limits, Cleaning, & Potholes
South Burlington does not close roads or impose additional weight limit restrictions in the spring. All South Burlington roads use the State’s standard weight limit of 24,000 pounds (defined in state statute). Anything over that weight needs to obtain an overweight permit from the DPW.
The permit can be obtained from the Department of Public Works. During mud season, we may ask overweight vehicles to avoid certain roads on a case by case basis.
Now that temperatures are rising and the ground is thawing DPW is shifting out of winter mode and getting ready for our normal spring / summer activities. We’re currently taking equipment (street sweepers, line striping equipment, etc) out of storage and de-winterizing it. If the weather holds, you should see our crews out sweeping and striping in the next few weeks. Our highway crew has been filling potholes with cold patch between snow storms all winter. Once the paving plants open in a few weeks we’ll switch over to hot mix, which stays in the potholes much better than the cold patch. Motorists should notice an improvement in road surface conditions.
DEADLINE APPROACHING!
Please register cats and dogs by April 1.
Are you a pet owner? This is the time of the year that many people adopt a new dog or cat or maybe adopted a new pet during the pandemic or have a dog and cat and didn’t realize you needed to register them? This is a friendly reminder that part of being a good pet owner is to register your pet with the City Clerk’s office.
Deadline to Register: April 1
Learn more.
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 New Building Approved on Shelburne Road
The Development Review Board has approved a new 4-story, mixed use building to take the place of the former Kaigle’s service station on Shelburne Street. The new building will include two stories of commercial space, two stories of residential space containing 9 dwelling units, associated parking, site amenities, and landscaping.
 Looking to serve your community?
We are looking for volunteers to serve on City commissions and boards. This is an immediate need and will be to fill the current term.
Development Review Board (DRB)
OPEN POSITONS: 1
The Development Review Board is charged with reviewing applications for land development and
making determinations on compliance with the City’s Land Development Regulations. Knowledge or strong interest in architecture and engineering, construction, natural resources, transportation, land use law, and/or broad knowledge of the community is encouraged. Experience with, or willingness to learn to read engineering or architectural drawings is a must. Meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month with occasional supplemental meetings and modified dates.
Planning Commission
OPEN POSITONS: 1
The Planning Commission is charged with preparing the City’s Comprehensive Plan, reviewing and updating the City’s Land Development Regulations, and undertaking long range planning studies for the community. Knowledge or strong interest in community development, social engagement, land
use, economics, housing, transportation, public health, natural resources, the ways in which people and communities interact is encouraged. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month with occasional supplemental meetings and modified dates, and assignments to special working groups.
Public Art Committee
OPEN POSITONS: 1
The committee is building out information about public art in South Burlington on the City’s web page, managing the public art gallery, holding long-delayed dedications for City Center public art, and laying the ground work for a South Burlington cultural assessment/plan with an
artist and organization resources inventory. Meets monthly.
Learn more or apply today!
 PROPOSED CHANGE TO CITY OFFICIAL MAP: BIKE-PED CONNECTIONS
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday April 12th, 7:00 pm, to consider a change to the City’s Official Map. The change would add planned recreation paths to connect to the recently-funded Bike/Ped Bridge across I-89 just south of Exit 14.
Learn more here
 City Meetings Video Archive
City Council, Development Review Board, and Planning Commission
Did you know that the videos of these group meetings are available online?
 Peregrine Falcons Breeding in the Park
By Margaret Fowle, Conservation Biologist, Audubon Vermont
Peregrine Falcons have become a much more common sight in Vermont in the past few decades, and South Burlington residents can now proudly claim their own nesting pair at Red Rocks Park.
Read more
Phishing & Spoofing
Tactics to access your personal information and data are on the rise. Check out this information from the FBI about phishing and spoofing; and what to do to protect yourself.
Learn more.
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 Wondering where you can get information about the BTV Sound Mitigation Program?
Access maps, plans, and find answers to questions at btvsound.com.
Access:
 Vermont's Homeowner Assistance Program Offering Grants
Now accepting applications
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is now accepting applications from Vermont homeowners who are behind on their housing expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funded through the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, the Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program provides grants for eligible Vermont homeowners for missed payments on their mortgage, utilities, property taxes, and homeowner's or condominium association fees. The program is restricted to expenses related to a homeowner's primary home (other eligibility criteria apply).
To learn more and apply, visit vermonthap.vhfa.org.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program - LIHWAP
The Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) launched the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to help eligible households pay their water and wastewater bills. The program runs from November 2021 through September 2023, with the potential to be extended. LIHWAP is a national program established by Congress under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to help families experiencing financial hardship.
Eligible households are those with gross household income below 60% of the state median income based on household size. Priority will be given to households whose water/wastewater has been disconnected or is at risk of being disconnected.
Customers can download/print the application at https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/water-assistance
School District
Events & News
School Board Meetings
March 30 | 6:30 pm
Regular Meeting
Agenda and participation info on the District website under Announcements
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
For a complete list of meetings & events, please visit the calendar at www.sbvt.gov. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Access agendas and minutes.
Monday, April 4 | 6:30 pm | Hybrid
Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street
Virtual Option: see info below
- Award Top Dog and First Feline
- Declaration of Inclusion
- Common Roots Annual Update
- Receipt of Draft amendments to LDRs (General PUD & Site Amenities); warning of public hearing
- Consider lease of 577 Dorset Street to the South Burlington School District
- Fund balance allocation from the Sewer Fund for the band screen repair for the Airport Parkway Wastewater Treatment Plant.
https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/city-council4-04-2022
Phone (audio only): (669) 224-3412
Access code: 822-381-621
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Virtual etiquette guidelines:
- Keep your camera and microphone off.
- During invitations for the public to speak, you should turn your camera on to be recognized.
- If you are having audio issues using your computer's audio, we find it works best to watch the meeting on your device AND dial in to the phone number directly.
Watch the Last City Council Meeting Recording
Want to see what happened during the latest City Council meeting? Can't attend the live session online? We've got you covered. You can watch the recorded March 21, 2022 meeting here.
SEEKING COMMUNITY INPUT ON AIRPORT REZONING TASK FORCE DRAFT RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC MEETING: APRIL 7, 2022 AT 7:00 PM
 The South Burlington’s Planning Commission has set up a volunteer Airport Rezoning Task Force to consider a possible zoning change to allow aviation-related uses and buildings on land east of Airport Parkway, in the vicinity of Kirby Road Extension. The request was made by the landowner, the Burlington International Airport. Read more
PUBLIC MEETING:
Potash Brook Crossing Feasibility Study
During Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/892389989
You are invited to join the Committee in a discussion of proposed alternatives to connect the Kimball Avenue shared use path over the Potash Brook stream crossing. The project considers options for an approximately 1,200-foot-long shared use path, that completes a gap in the City’s network and provides some regional connectivity to Williston.
This is a feasibility study funded by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission. The project team is seeking public input before finalizing the study.
If you have questions about this meeting, please contact Ashley Parker, City Project Manager: aparker@southburlingtonvt.gov.
RECREATION AND PARKS
REGISTER TODAY FOR SUMMER CAMPS!
This summer we’ll have camps ranging from Science, Safari, Chess, Nature, Rocketry, Pottery, CSI to multiple sport offerings like Track, Baseball, Fishing, Tennis, Soccer and Flag Football. Visit our website and click on the individual camps to read more about them. Space is limited, be sure to register early!
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Got Food Trucks?
Are you a food vendor or a friend of one who might be interested in being a part of our food truck events this spring and summer? We are looking for vendors for our TNT (Thursday Night Take-Out) event in May and June, as well as our SoBu Nite Out event in July and August. Application forms are below.
TNT Application
SoBu Nite Out Application
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Coed Youth Lacrosse Clinics
Come learn the great sport of lacrosse in a fun, safe and welcoming environment. Participants can expect to start learning the skills of passing, catching, scooping and shooting. Parents/Guardians will be asked to grab a stick and play along with the participants as needed.
Click here to register
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Swim Lessons
We are happy to share that we are partnering with The Edge (75 Eastwood Dr, SB) to offer South Burlington residents ages 2.5 - 13 years the opportunity to learn to swim.
Swim Lesson Offerings
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Spring Driver's Ed - Register Now!
April 25 – June 3, 2022
Are you looking for a driver's ed class for your child? Look no further. Our class with Paul Dudley from Dudley's Driving Academy starts April 25th and registration ends in just a few weeks.
Click here to register
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Kevin L. Dorn Senior Center
Location: First floor, 180 Market Street
March Activities Guide
All planned activities in the Senior Center are listed on its calendar via the link below. Please note that some programs need pre-regististration and have fees.
March Activities Guide
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Jazzercise at SB Senior Center
Join us for our popular Jazzercise LO class. Muscles, not momentum, drive this class that is a low impact dance-based and strength training class designed with you in mind.
Click here to learn more
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If you have any questions about the programs, please contact Rebecca at 923-5545 or email at risham@southburlingtonvt.gov
PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Public Library is open:
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
In April, the Library introduces South Burlington residents to the Mango Languages database.
This fantastic resource helps you to learn over 70 languages and allows non English speakers to become more fluent in English. Accessible on your computer or phone, an app for kids under five, and another for families to learn a language together, is also included.
An added benefit is the translation feature which works between any two of the languages they offer. A great way to make English language flyers accessible to others, or for New Americans to better communicate with neighbors…and Library staff!
From southburlingtonvt.org select Mango Languages from the page of online resources. Then create an account using your library card.
 Seed Library Open for 2022 Season
The Seed Library, housed in card catalog drawers on the second floor of the library, is open for the 2022 season. A wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds can be “checked out” for free.
Learn more.
Planning a concert, dance recital, debate or play? The South Burlington Public Library Auditorium is now available for public use! Learn more.
Looking for a full and or part-time job? The City of South Burlington is looking to hire great people to join our team. Here are a few of the several open positions:
CLICK HERE for our most current openings. We have several!
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE CITY NEWS
Not on our mailing list? Want to receive the bi-weekly South Burlington City News and other news in your email box?
Visit us at www.sbvt.gov and sign up under "How do I?"
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