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We are one week away from the November 5 General Election. If you have not received your ballot in the mail yet, please contact the South Burlington City Clerk's Office immediately so we can assist you.
How to Cast Your Ballot
We have a very limited supply of ballots in reserve, so we’re counting on people to bring the ballot that was issued to them and mailed to their registered address.
Remember that we can accept ballots at City Hall until 4:30 p.m. on Election Day. After that, you will need to bring your ballot to your polling location to have it counted.
Polls are open Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ballots are not accepted after the polls have closed.
More Information
In preparation for the election, the South Burlington City Clerk’s Office will be closing Monday, November 4 at 12:00 p.m., and will be closed all day Tuesday, November 5 as all staff will be dispersed to the polls.
The City Clerk’s page of our website has a district voting map and details of voting districts by street should you need it.
If you have any questions ahead of the election, please call the City Clerk's Office at 802-846-4105 or email City Clerk Holly Rees directly at hrees@southburlingtonvt.gov.
 General Election Ballots for November 5 have been mailed to every registered voter in Vermont through the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office. Wondering if the ballot you received is official? Click through to the City's website below for more information, or contact the South Burlington City Clerk’s Office.
Don’t Get Scammed
Neither the Secretary of State’s Office nor the South Burlington City Clerk’s Office will reach out with election needs through mass emails. Beware of phishing scams that look official and ask you to update your voter information. Do NOT open or click on links.
If you have any questions or concerns about ballots, mailings, or anything related to elections, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
Vermont Secretary of State: 802-828-2363
South Burlington City Clerk: 802-846-4105
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Veterans Day Closure
City offices, Library, and Senior Center will be closed in observance of Veterans Day,
Monday, November 11.
Painted Utility Boxes Brighten Our City
 We now have a few more beautifully-painted utility boxes. "Sunflowers and Bee" was painted by Flo Damon and is located on the corner of White Street and Patchen Road.
"Iris, Sunflower and Pink Coneflower" was painted by Adison Yandow and can be found on Shelburne Road & Queen City Park Road exit. Thank you both for your amazing work making our city shine that much brighter!
Want to learn how you, too, could paint one of our utility boxes? Click below!
More Saturday morning Coffee with a Councilor sessions are coming soon! Please check our website or City News for updates.
Safe Routes to Chamberlin Survey
Your feedback will guide us in identifying infrastructure, crossing guard or other needs to provide safe routes for each home within reasonable walking, biking, or rolling distance from the school.
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 City of South Burlington second tax installment is due Friday, November 15, 2024. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
Checks (no cash) may be placed in the drop box next to the main entrance of City Hall (180 Market Street) at any time. Checks should be made out to "City of South Burlington." Please write your parcel identification number, found at the upper left portion of your tax bill, in the memo field of your check. If payments are made in our drop box on or before 11:59 PM on November 15, 2024, your payment will be considered on time.
Payment Options:
Cash, check, automatic withdrawal, credit cards, debit card, eCheck, electronic bank check, and escrow payments.
 Marky the Moose escorts Sue Dattilio to the dedication ceremony
On Tuesday, October 29, Rick Marcotte Central School and the City of South Burlington celebrated the unveiling of Dattilio Drive, the formerly-unnamed road connecting RMCS to Market Street. The school's students named the street in honor of long-time front office assistant Sue Dattilio.
Nearly 400 students, school officials, City staff, City Council Chair Tim Barritt, South Burlington Police and Fire, and, of course, RMCS's mascot Marky the Moose participated in a parade and dedication ceremony.
[Photos with captions: public works installing signs, Tim Barritt speech, group photo, ribbon cutting]
 Clockwise from top left: the student Street Naming Committee; RMCS Principal Lissa McDonald and fifth grade student Camila Pineda deliver speeches; Sue Dattilio waves to students during the parade; City Council Chair Tim Barritt speaks to the crowd
  Left: Sue Dattilio poses with her family in front of the new street sign. Right: RMCS students pose for a group photo on the street they named.
 The City Council will hold a second public hearing on proposed changes to the City’s Land Development Regulations on November 4 at 7 pm.
The amendments include a series of 10 amendments along three themes to the Land Development Regulations: Thriving Neighborhoods/ Acts 47 & 181, Transportation, Streamlining & Process Improvements.
To review the amendments, to read a brief plain-language “spotlight” on each amendment, and to participate, visit the project website.
Recent Case of Rabies in
South Burlington
 The Vermont Health Department noted a recent case of rabies in two raccoons in South Burlington, Vermont. Please take steps to protect humans and pets from rabies. The public is reminded to never handle wildlife, to call a game warden if they see sick or injured wildlife, and to keep their pets up to date on rabies vaccines.
If you are bitten by an animal: wash the wound very well with soap and water and contact your health care provider. Follow all their instructions.
If your pet or farm animal was exposed to a wild or stray animal that might have rabies: contact your veterinarian. Pets should be vaccinated for rabies. State law requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated — even barn cats.
If you see a wild or stray animal acting strangely, or are concerned about a rabies exposure, call the Rabies Hotline (1-800-4-RABIES) or report it to your town’s animal control officer.
 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.
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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
November 4, 2024, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
- Public Hearing: 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
- Possible action to adopt 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 or set a third Public Hearing
- Receive a report from the Charter Committee on All Resident Voting in local elections and provide direction
- Consider and possibly approve an update to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Library Board of Trustees
- Receive and consider approving the Public Art FY25 Workplan
Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street
Virtual Option:
https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/citycouncilmeeting11-04-2024
You can also dial in using your phone:
(646) 749-3122 | Access Code: 183-777-637
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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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CCRPC Public Hearing Notice
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCCPC) will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the proposed FY2025- 2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for adoption. This is a hybrid meeting.
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85345258480 or Call in: +1 309 205 3325 | Meeting
ID: 853 4525 8480
Attend in person: CCRPC Office, 110 West Canal St., Suite 202, Winooski, VT 05404
Copies of the proposed TIP are available for viewing at www.ccrpcvt.org/tip/. Written comments on the proposed document may be submitted by telephone or email to Christine Forde at 802-846-4490, ext. 113 or cforde@ccrpcvt.org until November 15,2024. This contact information can also be used to request a hard copy.
This public hearing will also satisfy the FTA public involvement requirements for Federal Funding Programs for Green Mountain Transit (GMT). The GMT items funded through this program are contained in the draft TIP and will become final unless amended.
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Join the South Burlington Energy Committee Book Discussion
 November 14th | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Library Community Room
With the author of The Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong About the Future of Transportation. Paris Marx will join this conversation by Zoom and interact with attendees - bring your curiosity, questions and comments! The event will be a hybrid event available in person at the library and Zoom online. Refreshments will be served in the Library.
Book Sale November 1 & 2
The Friends of the South Burlington Public Library Book Sale will take place on November 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. and November 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Game On!
 Wednesdays | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Library Activity Room
Join us in the Activity Room Wednesday nights from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for some gaming with our Nintendo Switch on the big screen! Take turns collaborating with or competing against your friends in games like Mario Kart, Boomerang-Fu, Ultimate Chicken-Horse, Pico Park, Tricky Towers, and Overcooked 2.
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 Community Dinner
Mascoma Bank is teaming up with South Burlington Recreation and Parks to host a FREE Community Dinner on Friday, November 8th in City Hall at the Senior Center from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The menu will highlight Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, featuring curried chicken, spiced lentils, collard greens, and injera (fermented bread). Rice will be available as a gluten-free option. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a tasty meal and to visit with your neighbors and community members! For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit this link: https://secure.rec1.com/VT/south-burlington-vt-recreation-parks/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMzMzEwNzM=
 Fun Fest
Join South Burlington Recreation and Parks for Family Fun Fest, sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental on Saturday, November 9th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the UMall, Space B1 (next to Target). This event will be loaded with FREE fun for kids and families. There will be lawn games, face painting, arts and crafts, and more! No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, please visit this link: https://secure.rec1.com/VT/south-burlington-vt-recreation-parks/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMzNDE5ODI=
 Ugly Sweater Run/Walk
Join South Burlington Recreation and Parks for the Ugly Sweater Run/Walk sponsored by Kris Luce - Allstate Insurance and inherited from the Rotary Club of South Burlington! The Ugly Sweater Run/Walk is a ~3-mile walking or running course around South Burlington. Wear your favorite, ugliest sweater on Sunday, December 8th while running/walking in style! All indoor race-related activities including food, music, face painting, a silent auction, crafts (cookie decorating, ornament making, holiday painting), and an Ugly Sweater competition will take place at South Burlington City Hall (180 Market Street). Each registered runner will receive an SBRP/Ugly Sweater 24 oz. aluminum water bottle. Donation Drive: Bring in non-perishable food items to be donated to the South Burlington Food Shelf. Each item donated is worth 1 raffle ticket. For more information and to register, 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 October 24, 2024 here
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