🌱 What South Burlington Guard families know—and don’t—about this new deployment

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In today's newsletter:

• What South Burlington Guard families know—and don’t—about this new deployment
• How UVM’s new president could reshape housing and partnerships nearby

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers, with a high of 26 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 27, low: 17.
• Saturday: A little afternoon snow, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vermont Air National Guard preparing for deployment; Few details released (mynbc5.com) — Vermont Air National Guard members based in South Burlington have been ordered to federal active duty, but officials aren’t yet allowed to share where or when they’ll deploy. Families are left waiting for details as federal Title 10 rules limit what can be disclosed. State leaders say the mission is under Pentagon control, with more information promised when authorized.
   

• New UVM President Tromp Gets High Grades — for Listening (sevendaysvt.com) — UVM’s new president, Marlene Tromp, says the recently opened Catamount Run apartments in South Burlington for graduate and medical students should ease some local housing pressure. She’s also reshaping UVM’s relationships with students, faculty, Burlington officials and state leaders while preparing the university for political and financial headwinds. Her listening-focused style and plans for more graduate housing and tuition support could influence the wider Chittenden County community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Burlington

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Friday December 12

• Men's Friday Basketball (35+)
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 200 Market Street , South Burlington
  6:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Sunday Basketball (18+)
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 500 Dorset Street , South Burlington
  10:00 am

Monday December 15

• Monday Indoor Soccer (Futsal)
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 200 Market Street , South Burlington
  6:00 pm
• Monday Pickleball (18+)
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 262 White Street , South Burlington
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market Street , South Burlington
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Public Art Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market Street , South Burlington
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market Street , South Burlington
  7:00 pm
• Development Review Board Meeting
  South Burlington, VT Calendar , 180 Market Street , South Burlington
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Champlain Islands Fiber Bees
  North Hero Methodist Church , 3671 US-2 , North Hero
  11:00 am
• Zach Zimmerman
  Vermont Comedy Club , 101 Main St , Burlington
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Untapped: A Night of Drag and Burly-Q — Green Mountain Cabaret
  Monkey House , 30 Main St , Winooski
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Make your own Holiday Cards - at Specs Cafe
  Standing Stone Wines , 33 Main St , Winooski
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors, Spruce Point Painting has a bit of unexpected interior availability this month.
  Offering discounted rates for small interior projects before the holidays. Bedrooms, trim, repairs, accent walls, touch ups. Quick turnaround… (Nextdoor Dorset Street)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for 6:00am-2:00pm Team Member Shift in South Burlington. Apply here.
• Bartlett Tree Experts posted a job opening for Arborist Ground Person in South Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burlington

• Burlington-based sock drive benefits unhoused Vermonters (mychamplainvalley.com)
• The best kept secret in Vermont philanthropy? Mission investing. (vtdigger.org)
• Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists (jacobin.com)

Winooski

• Amid an Immigration Crackdown, 23 New Vermonters Become Citizens (sevendaysvt.com)

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