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Coffee in hand, Burlington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Burlington really stop plowing dozens of neighborhood streets?
  • How will this tax buydown and school shakeup hit Burlington?
  • Which Burlington-made game just debuted on The Game Awards stage?

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Variably cloudy and breezy, with a high of 44 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Morning rain, then flurries, temps: high: 52, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, breezy and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Burlington Proposes to Stop Maintaining Some Roads (sevendaysvt.com) — Burlington officials are reconsidering decades of plowing and maintenance on 54 private or “unaccepted” streets, many in the New North End, which could leave hundreds of households paying for or doing their own road work. After pushback from residents and councilors, the city has delayed any hard October 2026 cutoff while it studies ownership records, equity concerns, and possible exemptions for vulnerable neighbors.
   

2. Scott administration proposes education property tax buydown (mynbc5.com) — Vermont officials are proposing to use $75 million to partially buy down a projected 12% education property tax hike, which would still leave average bills about 7% higher. Burlington residents are directly affected, as the governor cites past state support for Burlington School District and its new high school while pushing controversial school redistricting that local leaders say could harm student services and trust.
   

3. The Game Awards 2025 - All Trailers, World Premiers, Announcements (gameshedge.com) — One of the standout reveals for local gamers was The Free Shepherd, a new title from Frame Interactive Studios based right here in Burlington. The broader roundup covers dozens of trailers and announcements from The Game Awards 2025, including major sequels, expansions, and brand-new franchises. It’s a handy preview of what you’ll be playing over the next few years.
   

4. Addison County prosecutor closes out her DUI case (vermontdailychronicle.com) — A high-profile DUI case against Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos, now handled in Chittenden County, appears to be ending after she pleaded no contest in Burlington court. The judge deferred her sentence for six months, meaning the conviction could be cleared if she follows probation terms, while questions about special treatment and strained relations with law enforcement continue to ripple across the region.
   

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