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In today's newsletter:
- How a new South Burlington VA clinic could reshape care for local veterans
- Fire victim rescued from Hale Court blaze as Burlington crews call second alarm
- What will Burlington's new Downtown Business Alliance push for at City Hall?
Also on today's calendar: BTV Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Thursday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New VA clinic coming to South Burlington (burlingtonfreepress.com) — A major new VA outpatient clinic is coming to South Burlington, designed to expand and modernize care for more than 56,000 veterans in the Burlington area. The 36,000-square-foot facility, with ample parking, will support primary, mental health, and specialty care, and is expected to open to patients by spring 2029 after construction wraps up in 2028. 
2. Victim pulled from burning building in Burlington, fire chief says (mynbc5.com) — Firefighters pulled a person from a burning home on Hale Court in Burlington late Sunday, sending the victim to UVM Medical Center, where their condition is still unknown. Burlington crews called a second alarm and were assisted by South Burlington, Winooski, Colchester, and UVM Rescue while investigators work to determine what caused the blaze.
3. New alliance aims to give Burlington businesses a voice at City Hall (921wvtk.com) — Downtown Burlington business owners are forming a new Downtown Business Alliance, led by the Lake Champlain Chamber, to push for changes at City Hall as safety and disorder concerns grow. Members hope a unified voice will influence regulations, cleanup of City Hall Park, and transparency around incidents, aiming for noticeable improvements in the next 6 to 12 months.
4. Vermont moves to rein in hospital 'facility fees' (wcax.com) — From Burlington, state regulators are moving to curb hospital "facility fees" that can add hundreds of dollars to Vermonters' medical bills, including at UVM Health. The Green Mountain Care Board is phasing in reference-based pricing through 2030, aiming to lower charges while hospitals and advocates debate how far cuts can go without threatening access to care.
📸 Around Burlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington
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★ Featured events ★
- Improvement Movement →
Radio Bean, 8 N Winooski Ave, Burlington
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- Support Staff Convocation/Laura Rice
Williston Schools Williston, VT 05495
8:00 am - WCS Staff & Parent Bkfsts →
Williston Schools Williston, VT 05495
8:00 am - Brattleboro Area Rug Social - 4th Tuesday
Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Avenue, Brattleboro, 05301, United States
10:00 am - Champlain Islands Fiber Bees
Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild North Hero Methodist Church, 3671 US-2,, North Hero, VT, 05474
11:00 am - East District Mayor Meet Up (Hybrid) →
Burlington, VT Calendar, 235 College Street, Burlington
12:00 pm - Nataly Aukar →
Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
7:00 pm - BTV Market →
City Hall Park, St Paul St, Burlington
11:00 am - Matthew Broussard →
Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Friday September 4
📣 Burlington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Time Kindergarteners →
Colchester, VT Calendar, 898 Main St., Colchester
10:30 am - Tuesday Book Discussion: "Run" →
Colchester, VT Calendar, 898 Main St., Colchester
1:00 pm - Public Art Committee Meeting →
South Burlington, VT Calendar, 180 Market Street, South Burlington
5:30 pm - City Council Meeting →
South Burlington, VT Calendar, 180 Market Street, South Burlington
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
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- Greater Burlington YMCA posted a job opening for Head Infant Toddler Teacher in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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