Burlington-SoBu Volleyball Game Called Off After Racial Harassment From Stands

By Alison Novak Posted on October 8, 2021 at 10:08PM

South Burlington administrators, with the help of Burlington school leaders, have launched an investigation to determine whether what happened violated the district's hazing, harassment and bullying policy. And athletic directors for both districts released a joint statement about the incident on Friday.

Woman Speaks Out Ahead of Her Rapist's Release From Prison

By Sasha Goldstein Posted on October 8, 2021 at 4:55PM

Small Boat Exchange Is Sold to Its Two Employees

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on October 8, 2021 at 4:40PM

Freeman said the Burlington area’s growing waterfront needs a place that fixes and sells modestly priced watercraft. He estimates 10,000 boats have passed through his hands.

Top Scott Administration Official Retiring After 40-Year Career

By Kevin McCallum Posted on October 8, 2021 at 1:16PM

Vermont Highlights Tools to Help Schedule Doctor Appointments More Quickly

By Colin Flanders Posted on October 7, 2021 at 5:19PM

They include: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont's "Find a Doctor" tool

Burlington Council Committee Approves Police Oversight Resolution

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on October 5, 2021 at 9:36PM

"We are asking for information related to certain complaints. It has been very, very difficult," she said.

Vermont Urges Schools to Perform COVID-19 Tests

By Kevin McCallum Posted on October 5, 2021 at 5:45PM

In response, the state is proposing a variety of tests that school districts can utilize that would allow students to attend classes even after they have had a close contact with a COVID-19 positive peer. This includes rapid antigen tests that unvaccinated students who may have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case can take at the beginning of the school day. If they test negative and are symptom-free, students would be allowed to attend classes and after-school activities.

St. Albans Family Frustrated After School Investigation Into Racist Meme Sputters

By Alison Novak Posted on October 4, 2021 at 11:49PM

.” Kaylee said that the school resource officer never spoke with her as part of her investigation.

Consultant Changes Burlington Police Assessment After Requests From Mayor, Chief

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on October 1, 2021 at 10:59PM

Weinberger’s four-page letter to CNA asked for more than a dozen “clarifications,” ranging from a request to fix a section that mistakenly referred to Burlington, N.C., to one that asked for a more robust analysis of police oversight options. Regarding police staffing, Weinberger said the cap should be raised to account for officers on medical or military leave, and the time it takes to fill vacancies.

Board Approves Proposal for Grand Isle Ferry Maintenance Facility

By Kevin McCallum Posted on October 1, 2021 at 2:14PM

As for zoning, the board concluded that the building is not intended solely for industrial use, though it will house a number of activities that many associate with heavy industry, such as sandblasting. The officials noted that the building would also include offices, and that other businesses in the area repair vehicles without being classified as industrial.