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August 30, 2023  -    Local Government News Direct to You 

In Observance of Labor Day, Public Library, City Hall, and Senior Center Will Be Closed on Monday, September 4

Community Celebrates Donna Kinville, Welcomes New City Clerk Holly Rees

At SB Nite Out on August 17, the weather cooperated just long enough for the South Burlington community to gather and give thanks to retiring City Clerk Donna Kinville. City Council Chair Helen Riehle read the City's resolution to declare August 17th Donna S. Kinville Day, and surprised Donna with an announcement that the official vault at 180 Market St. would be named in her honor. In Donna's final act as city clerk, she ensured the office would be in good hands with the swearing-in of her successor, Holly Rees. Since May, Holly has served as both city clerk and director of the South Burlington Recreation and Parks Department (a position she's held since 2018). Now, Holly has fully stepped into her new role, joining Pam Correia, deputy city clerk, and Alyssa Colby, assistant city clerk, behind the counter at City Hall. Our sincere thanks to Donna for her service and a warm welcome to Holly in her new role.

Help Your Community

Looking to serve your community? We have immediate opportunities!

Make a difference right here at home. Volunteer today for an opportunity to serve in one of these open positions.

• Development Review Board (DRB)
• Town Meeting TV Trustee
• Chittenden County Communications Union District
• Winooski Valley Parks District Trustee

New 4-way Stop on Market Street

New stop signs and crosswalks installed August 24

Our Public Works crew is hard at work installing new crosswalks and improving pedestrian safety on Market Street.

City Awarded Over $1 Million in Grants for New Projects

South Burlington has secured $500,000 in non-rate-payer funding toward the construction of a new water tank. The additional water storage will help address the needs of our growing City and support South Burlington’s efforts to provide affordable housing.

The City also received $768,000 in federal funds for the design and construction of the Hinesburg Road Shared Use Path, continuing the goal of making South Burlington safer and more accessible for all road users.

Wildlife at Wastewater Facilities!

Did you know that the two South Burlington Wastewater Facilities, although located in the City, have an abundance of wildlife within their fences? Click below to learn more and see pictures of recently rescued animals.

"Let The Light In"

New Exhibit in the Public Art Gallery

 August 2 – October 19, 2023

The University of Vermont has announced its intention to partner with AAM 15 Management LLC to build undergraduate housing on the east side of its main campus.

“Catamount Woods” will accommodate approximately 540 undergraduate students in apartments near the southern edge of Centennial Woods.

Curated by Xandra Ford, who is a student at Essex High School (Class of 2024) and was the South Burlington Public Art Gallery intern in the spring of 2023. The exhibition features the work of four Vermont artists: Liz Hawkes deNiord, Joy Huckins-Noss, Jill Madden, and Julia Purinton.

School District
Events & News

School Board Meeting Regular Committee Meeting September 6, 2023 | 6:00PM Agenda and participation info on the District website under Announcements Upcoming meeting dates here

For information about events and updates from South Burlington School District, read the Superintendent’s full newsletter August 17, 2023 HERE

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

City Council Meeting

Access agendas and minutes.

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City Council

Tuesday, September 5, 2023  |  6:30pm  | Hybrid

Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street

Virtual Option: see info below

• Public Hearing on VCDP application for Feeding Chittenden
• Receive a presentation on the recent Utility Rate Study and discuss next steps
• Update on Department of Corrections plans for South Burlington facility
• Approve the renewal of our Neighborhood Development Area
• FY25 Budget: Approve Schedule
• Approve a Voting Delegate for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Town Fair

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Join Meeting Here You can also dial in using your phone  (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 595-458-229

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 August 21, 2023 recorded City Council Meeting 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?

• For City Council and DRB meetings, visit the South Burlington YouTube Channel on CCTV. 
• For Planning Commission meetings,  visit the City’s YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClX3Ii-fyi-pRtuP3mSUzgQ

First Public Hearing on CityPlan 2024 Sept. 26

The South Burlington Planning Commission will be holding its public hearing on the complete draft of CityPlan 2024 on Tuesday, September 26^th at 7 p.m. CityPlan 2024 is the City’s overall guiding policy document for the future and is revisited at least every eight years. Your feedback is welcome and encouraged! For details on the Plan, public hearing information, and more, visit the CityPlan 2024 website.

EV Charging Grant for HOAs and Developers

Are you a developer or member of a homeowners’ association interested in installing electric vehicle charging? Don’t miss your chance to help cover almost all the cost to install EV chargers for the employees of your business, residents of your multi-unit dwelling, or visitors to your public attraction. Visit the Vermont Community Electric Vehicle Chargers Incentive Program website to apply, or tell your homeowners’ association about this opportunity. Funding is limited, so apply today!

Bird Has Landed in South Burlington!

The Bird e-bike program has landed in South Burlington, Burlington, and Winooski! Bird’s goal is to bring affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such as e-bikes to communities across the world.

PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Hours 

Monday - Thursday  9:00 - 7:00 PM

Friday 9:00 - 5:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 - 3:00 PM

PRIDE PARADE!

The South Burlington Public Library and the City of South Burlington are proud to participate in the 2023 Pride Vermont Parade, Vermont's celebration of LBGTQIA+ joy, love and solidarity. The event takes place on Sunday, September 10 at noon in Burlington, culminating at Waterfront Park for the Pride Vermont Festival. The Board of Trustees invites everyone to walk with us and spread the message of love, diversity and unity that Pride is all about.

Free Passes or Discounted Admission!

Are you looking to entertain family, friends, or guests? The library has a lineup of passes to an array of local attractions that provide free or discounted admission. Any SB adult who holds a library card (free for the asking) can borrow these passes for a day. The passes are there for your use and enjoyment through the Department of Libraries, with some made possible through the South Burlington Library Foundation. Here is the full list of available passes:

Fall Recreation

Weed Warriors We have two new upcoming program dates: Saturday 8/26 at Red Rocks Park and Friday 9/1 at Wheeler Nature Park. Please contact Mike Bald if interested at choosewiselyvt@gmail.com The Weed Warrior Program was developed to meet the goal of assisting City staff by creating a new corps of trained volunteers focused on removing invasive plants in City parks and natural areas.  This program looks to train volunteers in invasive plant identification and removal techniques, and then engage these volunteers in hands on removal days to gain additional experience.  The end goal is to have empowered volunteers from this program independently, with some guidance, removing invasive plants from City parks and natural areas in order to improve wildlife habitat and native plant biodiversity.

KEVIN L. DORN SENIOR CENTER

Location:   First floor,  180 Market Street 

September activities in the Senior Center coming soon.

Calendars are available online the first day of the month. Once the schedule has been finalized, you can find it here.

Please note that some programs require pre-registration and have fees.

Reminder - Wednesday and Friday lunches require pre-registration. Sign up by the Friday before a meal.

If you have any questions about the programs, please contact Rebecca at 802-923-5545 or email at risham@southburlingtonvt.gov

The City of South Burlington is Hiring!

Looking for a full- or part-time job? The City of South Burlington is looking to hire great people to join our team. 

CLICK HERE for a complete list of current openings!

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