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Independence Day events planned around the Adirondacks
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and several Adirondack towns have released their schedule of events which include a wide array of activities such as parades, fireworks displays, carnivals, live music, craft shows, kid’s games and attractions, and much more. See below for a list of Independence Day celebrations occurring around the Adirondack Park to help you plan your Fourth of July festivities.
Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting Scheduled for July 1, 2024
The Elizabethtown Town Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Elizabethtown Town Hall at 805 W. Broad Street. The day’s events will begin with a Noon Work Session, followed by the evening meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. A key...
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a patch of woods behind the downtown train station and Food City grocery store. by Charlotte Oliver Community News Service City employees in St. Albans broke up a homeless encampment throughout May, displacing several people in hopes of cutting down on crimes that officials tied directly to the camp.
Burlington Airport to receive over $1.5 million as part of “Project NexT”
The Northern Border Regional Commission has announced that 3.6 million will be awarded to three projects as part of the “Timber for Transit” program, one of those projects taking place at the Burlington Airport.
New tactic to fight Burlington’s college move-out mess a success
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The city of Burlington employed a different tactic this year to prevent trash left after college students moved out of their apartments, and it turns out it was pretty successful. The Burlington Department of Permitting and Inspections identified 11 properties that most often had heaps of...
Burlington boaters gear up for fireworks
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Hundreds will bob on Lake Champlain during Burlington’s fireworks show Wednesday night. Our Sophia Thomas spoke to Rob Peterson of Burlington Parks, Rec, and Waterfront ahead of the festivities. A campaign is underway to get New York kids off the internet and into the great...
Vergennes' first public art installation blooms with help from local trade school
Last week marked a unique first for the town of Vergennes, which unveiled its first-ever public art installation. Its location? A Tri-Valley bus stop on Green Street. The metal sculpture piece is called Flower Stop and depicts Vermont wildflowers tall as trees growing out of a city bus shelter. The...
New affordable housing project on the way for Shelburne
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) - More affordable housing is on the way for Shelburne. Monday, the Champlain Housing Trust announced plans to build its third neighborhood in Shelburne, called Bay Ridge. The $50 million project would renovate and add to the former Harbor Place location on Shelburne Road, as well as...
UVM Medical Center nurses say the union will strike July 12 if contract negotiations fail
Burlington, VT- Union nurses at UVM Medical Center have announced they’ll be going on strike for five days starting July 12 if they aren’t able to negotiate a new contract with the hospital. Representatives of the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals say the strike is in...
Braille and textures map out Burlington waterfront for visually impaired
Burlington city leaders and representatives of the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired gathered to celebrate the installation of a first accessible tactile map located in Waterfront Park. The tactile sign uses Braille and distinct textures to physically map out the waterfront, indicating the locations of buildings, walking...
What to know about transportation, parking for Burlington's July 3 fireworks
Heading to the Burlington waterfront July 3 for the Independence Day Celebration? So are thousands of other people. Here's what to know about parking, transportation and traffic. The city is expecting thousands of visitors to spend the evening downtown enjoying music, food and fireworks. Planning your parking or transportation ahead can prevent long wait times when departing the event. ...
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