 
Hello South Burlington,
There is a lot going on in your City Center!
This past week the University of Vermont announced a $22M investment to build housing in City Center. UVM, in partnership with Snyder-Braverman, will build 295 new homes along Market Street in buildings occupying the block immediately adjacent to City Hall, the Library and the Senior Center. These market rate homes will support UVM faculty, graduate students, and staff along with other market rate units. These new buildings will join the three apartment buildings currently occupied in City Center that offer perpetually affordable housing. In addition, these new buildings will include commercial space on the street level thereby further activating our Downtown.
We are excited to see UVM make this commitment to South Burlington and are thankful that Snyder-Braverman continues to bring excellent partners to our City Center. The vibrancy that UVM’s graduate students, faculty, and staff will bring to our community helps realize our shared community goals.
Additionally, last week about 50 of your neighbors joined us at City Hall to view the three concept plans for the East-West Crossing or bike and pedestrian bridge over I-89. And many others have provided input through the boards on display at 180 Market Street. We heard great ideas and feedback on the design options. You can check out the full details of this exciting capital project here and plan to join us on October 13th when the final concept is presented to the community.
Finally, we are working toward our last Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bond vote on Town Meeting Day 2023. We will ask the community to vote on the last debt needed to complete the municipal infrastructure to enable the full development our City Center. Many more details to come with lots going on in City Center!
As always, if you have questions or ideas to share, please feel free to reach out to me at jbaker@southburlingtonvt.gov or at (802) 846-4100.
My best,
Jessie
Council Considers Ordinance Regulating Heating and Domestic Water Systems
 Monday September 19 - City Council Meeting
At the recommendation of the City’s Climate Action Plan Task Force, the City Council is considering adopting an ordinance to regulate heating and domestic water systems in new construction.
Monday September 19 - City Council Meeting
The City’s first ever Climate Action Plan, in draft form, will be presented to the City Council at their regular meeting on Monday September 19th. Attend in person or online to learn about the draft Plan and targets and actions proposed to meet the City Council’s Climate Change Goals!
For more information, visit the project page: HERE
 September 20, 5:00 PM | Dedication for the “Gooses” park – Join the City’s Public Art Committee in a long delayed dedication of the public art in the stormwater pond park for Market Street with the artist, Tyler Vendituoli. Planned as a fun event for kids, ice cream will be available.
Four Free Little Libraries
Have you seen our new "Little Free Library Boxes"?
The South Burlington Rotary donated four Little Free Libraries. The SB Parks and Rec department have installed them at Veterans, Overlook, Baycrest and Farrell Parks. Volunteers have painted them and The Friends of the Library have stocked them. Be sure to stop by and take a book and/or leave a book.
 Thank you to our Volunteer Painters!
Painted by and located at:
Chicken - Katie O'Brien-Barritt - Farrell Park
Clouds - Alison Treston - Overlook Park
Leaves & Flowers - Jamie Bedard - Veterans Memorial Park
Butterfly & Flowers - Katie O'Brien-Barritt - Baycrest Park
"Make It A Safe Initiative"
 "Make It Safe Initiative" is a pledge by First Responder Leadership to publicly commit to fostering a safe environment for their members to seek psychological support and help. The Initiative outlines twelve critical steps agencies can take in to ensure they are doing all they can to promote mental health and wellness and diminish the stigma around seeking out mental health assistance.
Learn More
Fire Escape Plan - Are you Prepared?
Make the time and plan today!
#CanYouGetOut #EscapePlan #FireSafetyTip #GetLowAndGo #GetOutStayOut
#Plan2WaysOut #PracticeYourPlan
If there is a fire in your home, you could have less than 2 minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds
NOTICE - Hydrant Flushing
 HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE
The City of South Burlington Water Department will be performing its annual hydrant flushing program beginning Monday, September 12 and continuing through October 21 Approximately. Water Department crews will be flushing fire hydrants between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Grandparent Scam Alert!
You can help by sharing this message with family, friends and neighbors
 The SB Police Department have received multiple “grandparent” scam complaints this summer. This scam typically involves the scammers calling a victim on the phone and telling them another family member has been in an accident or has been arrested
Construction/Road Work Updates
 Projects underway, completed or getting ready to begin
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Site work at Vet Memorial, new bathroom work will continue through fall. Bathrooms are still available through the construction.
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Crosswalk, structure and road work continuing on Dorset Street between Garden Street and Aspen Drive. Final paving will occur in late September (weather dependent)
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FOR ALL STORMWATER PROJECTS -CLICK HERE
Looking for a full and or part-time job? The City of South Burlington is looking to hire great people to join our team.
CLICK HERE for our most current openings. We have several!
School District
Events & News
School Board Meetings
September 21, 2022 | 7:00 pm
Regular Meeting
Agenda and participation info on the District website under Announcements
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