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July 4 Holiday Closure
 South Burlington City offices will be closed for business on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Rep. Becca Balint and City staff pose with a presentation check in May 2024 to celebrate the funding of improvements to the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility
Rep. Becca Balint's office announced Tuesday that the City of South Burlington will receive an award of $700,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility.
This announcement follows Rep. Balint’s visit to the facility in May 2024 to celebrate the inclusion of this funding in the FY2024 appropriations bill.
From the press release:
“By funding improvement projects that will lower costs, ensure safe water, and reduce our carbon footprint, this kind of investment will make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of Vermonters. I’m proud to get this funding over the finish line and to do the real work that will mean cleaner and safer communities for Vermont,” said Rep. Balint.
The facility is installing a novel effluent heat recovery system that utilizes new heat pump technology to take heat out of the effluent stream and use it to heat all the buildings on campus. The heat recovery system will handle most of the heating needs of the facility and provide a significant fossil fuel savings compared to a traditional gas or oil-fired heating plant.
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City Council Chair Tim Barritt, Acting Police Chief Sean Briscoe, and Acting Sergeant Bri Williamson
Don't miss your chance to soak City Council Chair Tim Barritt, Acting Police Chief Sean Briscoe, Acting Sergeant Bri Williamson, and more in the dunk tank this Thursday at 6 pm! Your donation buys a chance to drop a City official in the drink, with funds raised going to Special Olympics Vermont.
Join us for the fun at SB Nite Out this Thursday, June 26. Stay for food vendors, music by Sticks and Stones from 6 to 8 pm, and a fire performance by Cirque de Fuego at 8 pm! This event is free and open to South Burlington and surrounding community residents.
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This summer, City News will be moving to a new newsletter service. Most subscribers will be switched over automatically, but to make sure you stay subscribed, you can sign up to join the new City News mailing list now. Just visit the Notify Me page and click the mail icon next to City News.
Conversation with a Councilor
Next listening session: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Meet City Councilors Andrew Chalnick & Tim Barritt during Rec on the Go at the playground at Chamberlin School from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Through the spring and summer, you can chat with the councilors at other upcoming South Burlington community events! Check the calendar for the full schedule and participating councilors.
Request a Community Listening Session
Fill out our online form to schedule a session with the councilors in your neighborhood or at your next HOA meeting.
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South Burlington Police Department Blood Drive
Friday, June 27
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SBPOLICE to schedule an appointment.
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type 0, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your department.
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South Burlington in the News
"The department sees this new unit as a way to rebuild what used to be called a Youth Services Unit, from the ground up."
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"A former dairy farm in rural South Burlington is being conserved in a project that is also meant to provide badly needed housing for farmworkers."
The City of South Burlington contributed $915,000 to this project.
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New show, "Control Top," performed in South Burlington Public Library's Auditorium.
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Visit the Construction Updates page of the City's website to stay up to date on this season's construction schedule, traffic impacts, and road closures.
Active Projects
Bartlett Brook Stormwater Treatment System
On June 26 and 27, work will take place at the intersection of Harbor View Road and Shelburne Road. Expect minor delays.
Dorset Street Paving
The current plan is for crews to continue milling Dorset Street during the day on Thursday, June 25 (weather permitting).
Dorset Street paving work is scheduled to be completed by August 21, 2025. Impacts to traffic will be primarily during pavement milling/removal (scheduled for the week of June 23) and paving (tentatively scheduled for the week of July 21). During those times, traffic control will be in place, and the intersection of Kennedy/Dorset/I-189 will be impacted. Outside of those activities, motorists should expect intermittent lane closures.
Hinesburg Road/VT 116
VTrans night paving is ongoing. Learn more about this project at the VTrans website.
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The Planning Commission is holding a Public Hearing for a set of amendments to the Land Development Regulations on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7 pm in the Auditorium at City Hall, 180 Market Street. Three main topics are addressed in these amendments: (1) an update to the City Center Form-Based Code; (2) consolidation of commercial uses; and (3) technical clean-up and streamlining. Details of the proposed amendments are available on the City website's Land Development Regulation Updates page, including a comment submission box.
The update to the City Center Form-Based Code incorporates what the City has learned in the years since the Form-Based Code was adopted. It includes updates to how building facades are regulated, the flexibility allowed in the design of buildings, and the design of buildings facing different kinds of streets. It also expands the T-5 area (the most urban part of the planned downtown) to include Dorset Street from Williston Road to San Remo Drive. It also increases the allowed heights in the T-4 and T-5 districts in this downtown core to 135 feet and 155 feet, respectively, to enable focused investment and housing development in this new downtown area.
The consolidation of commercial uses is a reworking of how commercial uses are categorized in the Table of Uses. Currently, there are many different commercial uses that overlap each other, are very similar, or create unnecessary divides between very similar uses. This consolidation aims to define commercial uses by their potential impact on their neighbors and the community. This streamlines the regulations, allows more flexibility for commercial spaces to change tenants without unnecessary review, and focuses on the actual impact of a use instead of a traditional definition.
Throughout the Land Development Regulations, small technical clean-ups and edits were required. This includes clarifying how height of a building is defined and measured, clarifications of when different City review and approvals are required, and corrections of small minor and technical issues throughout.
South Burlington City Center Collaborative—South Burlington’s version of Montpelier Alive/Downtown Winooski—is seeking a part-time executive director to build out the organization. This partner organization with the City is a bridge between businesses, the community, and government. The Collaborative Board of Directors is looking to hire someone to fulfill the overall mission to foster economic vitality, promote City Center, and support the organizational development of the Collaborative. Learn about the position and how to apply here.
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Free Summer Meals
 Free summer meals are available to children 18 and under. The boxes contain 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches and include foods like: cereal, muffins, bagels, wraps, deli meats and cheese, nut butter, whole cucumbers, baby carrots, apples, raisins, and cantaloupe. Each box contains a gallon of milk.
When: Wednesdays, 11 am to 1 pm (June 25 through August 13)
Where: OnLogic, 435 Community Drive, South Burlington
No registration is required. First come, first served. Rain or shine. Bulk meal site.
- All meals are federally funded
- You do not need to reside in the area of distribution
- Collaboration: Hunger Free Vermont and the Essex Westford School District
We want to hear from you! This survey is all about understanding your vision for the parks, open spaces, wildlife, habitat connectivity, trail connectivity, community collaboration, and the experiences you and your neighbors want to have. We encourage you to be visionary in your response!
Learn more about the project to develop Parks & Open Space Master Plans.
The City of South Burlington is developing two integrated Master Plans: one for Parks and Recreation and a second for Natural Areas/Open Spaces
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Bid Opportunities and Requests for Proposal
Find open bid opportunities and requests for proposal for upcoming City Projects.
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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.
YouTube Link for City Council Meetings
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City Council Special Meeting
Monday, June 30, 2025, 6:30–10:00 pm
- Receive information on the 2025 Grand List and approve the FY26 municipal tax rate and tax due dates
- Appoint Rich Donahey as Assistant Treasurer
- Interview candidates to fill the vacant City Councilor seat as of the end of the Council meeting on July 7, 2025
- Possibly appoint a Councilor to complete a term through Town Meeting Day 2026
Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street
Virtual Option:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95363315240 Meeting ID: 953 6331 5240 Passcode: 812517 Phone: 929 205 6099
City Council Meeting
Monday, July 7, 2025, 6:30–10:00 pm
- Second Reading and Public Hearing on a Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
- Possible action to adopt a Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
- Second Reading and Public Hearing on a Electrical Installations Ordinance
- Possible action to adopt an Electrical Installations Ordinance
- Resolution to set fees for Fire Inspection services
- Resolution to set fees for the Electrical Installations Ordinance
- Second Reading and Public Hearing on an update to the Utility Service Line Ordinance
- Possible action on an update to the Utility Service Line Ordinance
Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street
Virtual Option:
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91024843457
Meeting ID: 910 2484 3457 Passcode: 334294 Phone: 929 205 6099
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Summer Reading at the Library
Adults and Teens - Please come in and sign up for Summer Reading.
Register on the second floor. Get a free book. Register to win a new bestseller. Take home a bingo sheet and get a raffle ticket for each bingo. Place your tickets in the prize can for the item you wish to win.
While you’re on the second floor, visit the desk for a weekly giveaway.
Teens, your summer reading brochure will list all the grab-n-go crafts and other activities designed just for YOU.
Adult Book Giveaway
Now through August 8, we're raffling off one new adult book every week. This week's prize is a copy of Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin, a gripping, elegant debut novel about a young Black man caught between worlds of race and class, glamour and tragedy, a friend’s mysterious death and his own arrest, from an electrifying new voice.
Next week it's We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer, a haunting debut—soon to be a Netflix original movie—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit.
Visit the second-floor desk every week from now through August 8 to enter to win.
Want more chances to win more books? Enter now to win a shopping spree at one of three local bookstores: Barnes & Noble, Crow, or The Flying Pig. It's all part of Summer Reading for Adults. Signing up takes about 1 minute — ask us how at the second-floor desk (and pick up a cute library tote bag + free book and BINGO card when you do).
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The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette
In July 2025 the South Burlington Library will be exhibiting a six-banner traveling exhibit developed by the American Friends of Lafayette. The banners tell the important stories of Lafayette’s life and legacy including his American Revolution participation, his critical role in cementing the Franco-American Alliance, and his lifelong passion for human rights.
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Party with Pete the Cat!
He's furry, he's blue and he gets into trouble... come and "Party with Pete the Cat!" on Saturday, July 12, from 10 to 11 am.
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Classical Encounters with the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival
On Wednesday, July 16 at 1:15 pm, join us for a kid-sized, all-ages chamber music concert in the Marabella Kidspace. Learn about the instruments and how they work and enjoy a musical delight! Learn more about this event on our website.
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 Stars and Strides 5K - All Ages
Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of red, white, and blue at the Stars and Strides 5K Fun Run/Walk at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3 at 11:45 am. Registered runners will receive entry into the run, a race t-shirt, and free BBQ post- race. To learn more and register today, please visit the SBRP website.
 July 3rd Community BBQ
Celebrate the holiday with SBRP with a free community BBQ at Veterans Memorial Park courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets. No registration is necessary. SBRP will be serving hot dogs, veggie burgers, salads, fruit, vegetables, cookies, and chips from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.
 Step into your power at SBRP & Mascoma Bank's Empowerment Expo 2025: a vibrant gathering created by and for women and gender expansive individuals who are redefining leadership, building bold businesses, and cultivating change in our community.
This dynamic one-day event features opportunities to share experiences and lift up your fellow community members. Whether you're launching your first idea, scaling your venture, or seeking a supportive community, this expo is your space to connect, learn, and grow.
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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.
Become a South Burlington Police Officer
 At the South Burlington Police Department, being a police officer means more than just a job—it’s about building real connections with the community and working together to create a safer Vermont, and a thriving South Burlington. The support of our community drives everything we do, working hand-in-hand to build trust and make a positive impact every day. If you’re looking for a career that’s not just meaningful, but also backed by a community that truly cares, we want you on our team.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us create a place where everyone feels safe and supported.
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