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 FY26 Budget Listening Session
October 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Save the date for October 7 and join us at City Hall or virtually! This is your first chance to help shape the City budget process as City staff and Council plan for the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). What ideas do you have and which City operations do you think should be prioritized? The South Burlington City Council is eager to hear from you as they consider next year's budget.
This listening session will be held virtually and in-person. If the listening session isn't convenient, we still want to hear from you! Please participate in the FY26 Budget Community Survey below.
In Person: 180 Market Street, Main Floor, Auditorium
Electronically: https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/citycouncilmeeting10-07-2024 You can also dial in using your phone (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 659-104-397
FY26 Budget Community Survey
The City’s FY26 Budget will fund all city operations from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. It is the budget you will vote on at Town Meeting Day in March 2025. The City Council and City Staff are working to build that budget now, and we want to hear from you!
All budgets, whether they be City budgets or your household budget, come with trade offs. What do we want to do? Do we have enough money to do it? How do we earn more money? We want to know your thoughts on our shared priorities for South Burlington!
Learn more about the FY 26 Budget.
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City Offices Closed Monday, October 14
City offices, Public Library, and Senior Center will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Listening Session - September 28, 2024
On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Orchard School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., join Councilor Elizabeth Fitzgerald to chat and share your thoughts on what's important to you and South Burlington. Visit our website for the full schedule to find a Coffee with a Councilor session that works for you.
Safe Routes to School Survey
In August 2024, the City of South Burlington, in partnership with Local Motion, installed a “pop-up” demonstration project creating a safe and welcoming route from Mayfair Park neighborhood through to the Middle and High Schools to encourage more students to walk, bike or roll to school.
Now we want your feedback! What worked, what didn't, what did we miss, and what should we do differently if we propose components of this route to include more permanent infrastructure. Please complete this survey by October 28th so we can assess this project with your thoughts in mind.
Read more...
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On August 27, 2024, Green Mountain Transit (GMT) issued a draft service reduction plan that includes possible service cuts to South Burlington routes. This draft plan is just a first step—GMT must conduct a public hearing process to reduce service and expects to make changes based on public feedback and conversations with affected municipalities.
What South Burlington is Doing
Within South Burlington, two public transit goals have long been discussed with the public and are included in the CityPlan 2024. These include linking Shelburne Road neighborhoods to City Center and servicing Market Street with a bus. These goals are aligned with the School District’s exploration of supplementing middle and high school students' school access with public transit, as occurs in neighboring communities.
In June, the City contracted with VHB to perform a data-driven analysis of transit service potential in South Burlington. They identified potential adjustments to existing routes and examined the opportunity to better serve schools, areas of employment, and housing throughout the City.
Now, Council, staff, and the South Burlington School District—in cooperation with GMT and our other partners—are exploring these options and working on a set of responses and proposals to the draft service reduction plan to make sure GMT's service meets the needs of South Burlington residents.
What You Can Do
GMT will hold a series of public meetings to receive public comment on the draft service reduction plan. Anyone who wishes to make a public comment can attend one of these meetings or submit a comment to planning@ridegmt.com.
Upcoming Meetings
- Friday, October 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. - Essex Town Offices, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. - Montpelier Transit Center LINK Express stop. We will be talking with passengers before each LINK trip.
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. - Join Zoom Meeting
Video Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7507551826
Phone-in Audio Only: +1 309 205 3325 US
Meeting ID: 750 755 1826
For the latest information, please visit GMT’s website.
The North East Agricultural Trust (NEAT) and the South Burlington Land Trust (SBLT) asked the Council to support a joint project at 1720 and 1730 Spear Street called the Long View Project. On September 9, 2024, the City Council held a special meeting to consider issuing a letter of support to Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) that addresses all the conditions by which the City would commit to this project.
Following a presentation by SBLT, comments from the public, and further discussion, the Council ultimately passed the motion to issue a letter of support with a 4-1 vote.
If the conditions are met, the City of South Burlington would commit up to $397,000 in Open Space and Conservation Funds to support the purchase of a permanent conservation easement on at least 32.2 acres of 1720 and 1730 Spear Street and up to an additional $64,000 to purchase and own at least 32.2 acres upon its conservation.
The Council’s letter states, in part, “It is our pleasure to submit this letter in support of the application to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board submitted by South Burlington Land Trust, North East Agricultural Trust, and Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity for funds to conserve 32.2 acres of natural resource land in South Burlington and provide permanently affordable housing for our neighbors, known as the “Long View Project.” This letter furthers the letter of support the Council previously provided on February 20, 2024. The vision for this property, its conservation as natural resource land and providing public access, while also meeting our priority of building permanently affordable housing, aligns with many of our goals as identified in the community’s 2024 City Plan, Land Development Regulations, and Climate Action Plan.”
 The Safety Team is offering Empowerment Self Defense Classes for all fitness levels:
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Level 1 - October 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Burlington Police Department, 19 Gregory Drive, South Burlington
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Level 2 - November 6, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, 60 Lake Street, Burlington
Visit The Safety Team website to learn more, or send an email.
 South Burlington Police Department's next drug take-back is on October 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Detectives will be posted in the parking lot of the University Mall near The Vitamin Shoppe. SBPD also provides a drug take-back box in the lobby of the Police Department at 19 Gregory Drive that is available throughout the year.
 This past week there were parking signage changes on both Eastwood Drive and Joy Drive to align with the City's parking resolution. Please see the memo that was publicized throughout social media.
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For a complete list of meetings & events, please visit the calendar
City Council Meetings
Access agendas and minutes.
City Council Meeting
October 7, 2024, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
- FY26 Budget: Community Listening Session
- Receive the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Annual Report and related issues
- Approve a request to Green Mountain Transit for modifications to their reduction plans and a reimagining of connectivity in South Burlington
- Discussion of Land Development Regulation Amendments #LDR-24-01 to LDR-24-10 as recommended by the Planning Commission and related to the requirements of Acts 47 and 18 and City goals on housing, climate change, and transportation and possibly set a second Public Hearing for November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
- Consider Resolution #2024-22 requesting the Vermont Congressional Delegation to request replacing the F-35 mission
- Discuss the Coffee with a Councilor engagement program and determine next steps
Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street
Virtual Option:
https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/citycouncilmeeting10-07-2024
You can also dial in using your phone
(872) 240-3311 Access Code: 659-104-397
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Watch the Last City Council Meeting Recording
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Want to see what happened during the latest City Council meeting? Can't attend the live session online? We've got you covered.
YouTube Link for City Council Meetings
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Register Today! September 28th Blood Drive at South Burlington Public Library
Library Director and Trustees Read Banned Books
Library Director and Trustees reading banned books
September 22 is the first day of Banned Books Week. Every year books are challenged in school and public libraries; some are removed from the shelves. The South Burlington Public Library defends each person's right to read and ensures free access to information. See which titles were challenged the most in 2023.
Trustees Invite New City Center Residents to the Library
Trustees visit new apartments to invite residents to the library
The Library Board celebrated National Library Card Sign-up Month by visiting Catamount Run I & II, 303 Market Street, and 112 Garden Street. They were joined by Recreation and Parks and spoke with 82 new residents. Welcome to City Center!
Library fees for printing and copying have changed. Suggested rates are now 10¢/B&W page and 20¢/color page.
The Library has updated its suggested fees for copying and printing. The new suggested rates are 10¢ for black and white pages and 20¢ for color pages. Change is available at the second-floor library desk.
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 Park Hop Brews!
September 26 at Thomas Hubbard Recreation and Natural Area
Join us on Thursday, September 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Hubbard Recreation and Natural Area, 1600 Spear Street, South Burlington, for the final Park Hop Brews of September, sponsored by Farrell Distributing. There will be brews, food from El Gato, live music from EmaLou & The Beat, yard games, and a Paint and Sip of the surrounding natural area. Please visit the link to register your spot for the Paint and Sip.
 Adult Fitness Membership
Consistency is key. Stay on top of your fitness goals with South Burlington Rec. Monthly adult fitness memberships are available. Membership provides access to all yoga (every Tuesday and Friday), Zumba (every Thursday), and Pilates (9/18 & 9/25) classes offered through the month for just $30! Visit our website to sign up today!
 Girls in Sports Day
Girls ages 6-12 are invited to join us for a Girls in Sports Day sponsored by Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty on Saturday, October 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jaycee Park.
The day will consist of instruction and skill technique of various sports lead by University of Vermont and Saint Michael’s College Student-Athletes, and Strength and Zumba sessions taught by local instructors. This event is free for South Burlington residents, and $5.00 for non-South Burlington Residents. For more information and to register, please visit the link
 Free Adult Paint Night
FREE Adult Paint Night (18+) sponsored by Sommers Chiropractic will take place at the University Mall Space B1 (next to Target) on Friday, November 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Canvas, paints, brushes, and step-by-step instructions will all be provided, as well as food and light refreshments. Registration for this event is required and ends on October 3rd at 11:59 p.m. For more information and to sign up, please visit our website.
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We're hiring!
Looking for a full- or part-time job? The City of South Burlington is looking to hire great people to join our team.
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For information about events and updates from South Burlington School District, read the Superintendent’s full newsletter September 12, 2024 here
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