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Saturday at South Burlington Public Library
The next Conversation with a Councilor (formerly Coffee with a Councilor) listening session is scheduled for this Saturday, November 16, at a new location—in the Digital Lab of the South Burlington Public Library. Come chat with City Councilors Andrew Chalnick and Laurie Smith about your priorities for the upcoming FY26 City Budget or share your thoughts about South Burlington. Check our website or City News for a schedule of upcoming sessions.
 South Burlington's winter parking ban is in effect from December 1 to April 1 between midnight and 8:00 a.m. The parking ban is in effect regardless of weather conditions. Residents must plan for alternate parking if they normally park on a City street or right of way. Vehicles left on the street may be ticketed or towed. Please call dispatch at 802-846-4111 if your car has been towed.
The overnight parking ban on City streets helps our Public Works crew maintain operations and public safety throughout the winter. Please help our drivers by removing all obstacles from streets, including portable basketball hoops.
The FY26 Budget process is underway! On December 2, the City Manager will present the proposed budget to the Council. All are welcome to attend this City Council meeting virtually or in-person.
The FY26 Budget schedule is available on the City's website and outlines the process through Town Meeting Day.
New Bliss Bee in South Burlington City Center to Open in January (NBC5)
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Experts Optimistic as Levels of COVID-19 in Wastewater Remain Low (WCAX)
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South Burlington School Names Road After Longtime Assistant (NBC5)
Photos from the dedication of Dattilio Drive were also featured in the November 7 issue of The Other Paper.
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Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
City offices, Library, and Senior Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29.
Traffic Alert
Starting Tuesday November 12th through Friday November 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the South Burlington Public Works Department will be closing one lane on the Swift Street hill to fill in wheel ruts. They will transition to the hill on Dorset Street by Songbird Road for the same purpose. There will be temporary traffic lights on scene for traffic control.
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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.
Local results of the November 5 election are available on the City's website.
The South Burlington Public Art Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition of Winooski-based artist Julianna Brazill’s work titled “Recent Works,” on view from Tuesday, November 12, 2024, until January 24, 2025. The public is invited to the opening reception, which will be held in the South Burlington Public Art Gallery on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
“Recent Works” celebrates the ever-inspiring landscape of Vermont and Brazill’s experience living here for the past 10 years. Amid the decline of the planet’s climate and increasing natural disasters, Brazill’s realistic and imagined landscapes aim to remind viewers of what is truly at stake, as well as to “revel in the minutely unfathomable circumstances that have brought us to exist on this magnificent Earth in the first place.” In her comics, Brazill employs her humor to examine the often absurd and mundane facets of life.
Utilizing dip pen & ink, gouache, and watercolor on found papers, as well as digital illustrations, Brazill imparts a feeling of joyfulness, contemplation, and nostalgic comfort upon the viewer. Brazill is a full-time artist and illustrator living in Winooski and creates work for local businesses, including a bi-weekly comic for Seven Days newspaper.
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A new mural was just completed at Veterans Memorial Park, on the west side of the restrooms. It was a collaborative paint-by-number done by Cindi Stanley, Joyce Wright, Katie O'Brien, and Taylor & Parker.
 A utility box painted by two South Burlington High School sophomores, Evelyn Lorentz & Matilda Kauffman. It is at the intersection of Shelburne Rd. and Harbor View Rd.
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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 18, 2024, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
- Receive the Town Meeting TV FY24 Report and request for FY26 municipal support
- Receive and consider approving the FY25 Workplans from the following City policy committees: Bicycle & Pedestrian, Economic Development, Energy and Natural Resouces & Conservation
- Consider and approve Resolution creating a Housing Committee
- Receive a request from Champlain Housing Trust to re-envision their previous allocation of $400,000 of ARPA funding to support weatherization at Dorset Commons
- Receive and consider approving a Common Roots request for City funds in the amount of $156,000 to fund the purchase of three additional RIMOL greenhouses at South Village
- Receive a request from the Sextons and discuss next steps
Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street
Virtual Option:
https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/citycouncilmeeting11-18-2024
You can also dial in using your phone:
(571) 317-3122 | Access Code: 193-359-141
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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.
Readings and Discussion with Author, Forester and Thought-leader Ethan Tapper
 Ethan Tapper is a forester, author and naturalist based in Bolton, Vermont. His first book – How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World – was published in September 2024.
Spend a special hour with the author who will discuss his thought-provoking new book, which reexamines forest management and highlights the delicate balance between action and restraint in environmental stewardship. Through vivid storytelling and personal experiences, Tapper introduces readers to forest ecosystems and argues for a compassionate approach to conservation. Join us and learn how you can contribute to a sustainable future.
The Flying Pig Bookstore will provide books for sale at a special discounted event price, and Ethan will sign books after his talk.
Light refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by the Library and the South Burlington Natural Resources and Conservation Committee.
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Ugly Sweater Run/Walk
 Join South Burlington Recreation and Parks for the Ugly Sweater Run/Walk sponsored by Kris Luce - Allstate Insurance, Hall Communications, and SeaComm! The Ugly Sweater Run/Walk is a ~3 mile walking or running course around South Burlington. Wear your favorite, ugliest sweater and warm up on Sunday, December 8th while running/walking in style! There will be food, music, face painting, a raffle auction, crafts (cookie decorating, ornament making, holiday painting) and an Ugly Sweater competition. All indoor activities will take place at SB City Hall (180 Market Street). Each registered runner will receive a SBRP/Ugly Sweater 24 oz. aluminum water bottle. We are kindly asking for non-perishable food items that will be donated to the South Burlington Food Shelf. Each item donated will be worth 1 raffle ticket! For more information and to register, please visit our website.
Floral Arranging Class
 November 14th is the last day to register for Chappell’s Florist Floral Arranging class. Learn how to mix and match a variety of flowers to create a beautiful floral arrangement to take home. The class will take place on Tuesday, November 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chappell’s Florist, located at 1437 Willison Road South Burlington. $65.00 for South Burlington residents, $78.00 for non-South Burlington residents. For more information and to register, please visit our website.
Cake Decorating Class
 Brand new to cake decorating or want to brush up on some of your skills? Register by December 2nd for the next Cake Decorating class, taught by Jamie Deutsch, founder of Adventures of Cake. The class will teach the basic techniques of stacking and piping, and best of all, you will be able to take home your cake to enjoy! 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 November 7, 2024 here
School Board Application Deadline Nov. 15
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