The Other Paper - 6-29-23

Kennedy speaks

Candidate addresses

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Music summer

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South Burlington TIF district gets state auditor’s approval

South Burlington’s tax increment financing district received favorable approvals from the state auditor as part of its first-ever audit since its inception 10 years ago.

The report found that South Burlington “received the required approvals to issue debt and used the debt to finance eligible improvement costs and related expenses” and that city officials “retained the correct amounts of municipal and education tax increment and used the increment for allowed purposes.”

The city’s compliance with its TIF district requirements, state auditor Doug

Hoffer noted in his report, “is due to processes implemented by the city, including close communication and cooperation between program management and finance management teams, consistent project oversight practices, and procedures that ensure completeness of property records and accuracy of the tax increment calculation.”

Tax increment financing, or TIF, is a tool used by municipalities to finance public and private development.

The district designation allows the city to keep most of the property tax revenue collected from the area that otherwise would have gone to the state’s education fund. It can then borrow against that “future” revenue, issuing debt to pay for

projects and then using the extra revenue it would have paid to the state education fund to pay down that debt.

TIF districts are required to undergo state audits after their first 10 years, and then every five years.

South Burlington has been using the tool for its City Center, an area rezoned in the 1980s to spur private investment that has since become a hub for new residential development and commercial business.

A new city hall, library and senior center have been built, and more than 300 housing units are either built or queued for construction in the coming months.

City manager Jessie Baker, in a letter to Hoffer, said that the TIF district “has been our most important economic development tool” that has “enabled us to realize our community’s long held goals to develop a downtown — one that serves as a community gathering place and creates identity.”

“After months of scrutiny, (Hoffer) and his team found that over the last ten years

the city of South Burlington has met the state requirements for the administration of our TIF district and is using the tool as designed,” she told The Other Paper. “We are excited to continue the work of City Center and realize the community’s vision for the future.”

Baker said she was specifically proud that Hoffer “called out the professionalism of our community development, finance and assessing leaders — Ilona Blanchard, Martha Machar and Martha Lyons — for their work to ensure the successful administration of the TIF.”

The news comes six months after Hoffer’s audit of Burlington’s TIF district found “millions of dollars of mistakes” in its infrastructure financing and showed that the city at the time owed the state nearly $200,000.

South Burlington, more recently, has

PHOTO BY MIKE DEAN

A new family enjoys South Burlington pond on a sunny June day.

COREY MCDONALD

STAFF WRITER

“We are excited to continue the work of City Center and realize the community’s vision for the future.”

— Jessie Baker

Think tank hosts candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

AUBREY WEAVER COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE

In the chandelier-adorned ballroom of the DoubleTree Hilton in South Burlington, several hundred folks from Vermont and elsewhere gathered Wednesday to hear from a member of one of America’s great political dynasties.

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke that night as part of the Gen. John Stark lecture series hosted by the Ethan Allen Institute, the small-government conservative think tank named for one of Vermont’s founding fathers.

Kennedy, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and son of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, is one of two challengers to President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic primary, joining author Marianne Williamson.

“He’s a familiar name — my parents loved his family, and I think Vermonters should listen, just listen and hear what he’s trying to say,” said attendee Judith McLaughlin, 65, of Franklin, who lost bids for the Vermont Senate in 2010 and 2012, first as a Republican, then as an independent.

Recent polling has Kennedy’s Democratic support against Biden between 15 and 20 percent. Many of the attendees said they came to the event because they plan to vote for Kennedy or are considering his candidacy as an option.

Amid a sea of cocktail and business attire stood one attendee sporting a Kennedy 2024 campaign T-shirt and button. If you looked closely, you might’ve noticed her “RFK Jr.” necklace and matching bracelet, custom made by a close friend, she said. When it comes to Kennedy, Joanne Clemens is all in.

“Absolutely, I’ll be voting for him. There are no questions about

it. I’m an early supporter. I actually designed my own yard sign,” Clemens, 63, said.

Clemens lives in Newburyport, Mass. She said she attended Kennedy’s campaign announcement in Boston Park Plaza in April and drove the 200 miles to see him speak in South Burlington.

Clemens said she voted for Biden in 2020. These days, she said, “I would vote the other party before I vote for Biden again.”

Why? It came down to COVID19, she said. During the height of the pandemic, she spent winters in Florida for its comparatively laxer rules, finding out along the way that she liked how Gov. Ron DeSantis approached policy, she said.

She hopes DeSantis doesn’t succeed in his own push for the presidency, as a Republican, “because I actually like the fact that he’s governor of Florida because that’s where I spend my winters.”

Kennedy has been criticized by media commentators and even had his campaign announcement video removed from YouTube, due to his support for the widely discredited claim that vaccines cause autism.

The candidate didn’t mention that stance during the speech, but even if he had, some attendees didn’t seem to care about his views on vaccines.

“I know that some people say he’s a conspiracy theorist, but I sort of buy into (the mantra that) ‘everything that you disagree with sometimes ends up being a conspiracy,’” McLaughlin said.

When asked about the YouTube video takedown, Chittenden County attorney Peter Schubart, 56, said he found the move somewhat suspect. “It seemed like he was positing a valid theory that

warranted more examination that, for whatever reason, was taken down.”

In an email to Community News Service, Kennedy’s campaign press team said that “his stance has not changed, although vaccines are not a major emphasis of the campaign.”

Williamson has slammed the administration in the press for so far not agreeing to hold primary debates; Kennedy earlier this year described the situation as “unfortunate.” The move would be unlikely if trends hold: No incumbent since President Gerald Ford has participated in primary debates. Some attendees interviewed at the South Burlington event agreed with the two challengers: They would like to see open primary debates for the 2024 election, despite it being

unusual for incumbent elections.

“Are you kidding? It’s unconstitutional — it’s undemocratic — not to have a debate,” said Clemens. “But the whole question is whether the (Democratic National Committee) will allow him to be in the primary. That will be the biggest test of our democracy that we will see in years.”

Before Kennedy’s turn at the podium, Ethan Allen Institute board chair Jack McMullen spoke about the controversial clean heat bill that became law last month with a legislative override of Gov. Phil Scott’s veto.

“We are eager to hear Mr. Kennedy’s views on appropriate free market and fair solutions for carbon emissions reduction,” McMullen said. “Perhaps his advice will eventually have an

influence on our representatives in Montpelier.”

Kennedy, who in a moment of humor told the audience he had lost a tooth implant he’s had for 60 years right before his presentation, spoke at length about the dangers of lost natural resources and how his solution — focused on revoking subsidies from polluters and forcing them to pay for environmental damages — would make fossil fuel corporations take accountability for the economic burdens they cause.

“I’m a free marketeer,” he said. “I’m going out into the market, and I’m catching the cheaters. And I’m telling them, ‘I’m going to force you to internalize your costs the same way you internalize your profits.’”

Apart from a few mentions of how he could achieve some of his environmental goals as president, Kennedy steered clear from campaign specifics.

Though he is broadly considered a longshot against Biden, excitement surrounding Kennedy’s candidacy could be indicative of some voters’ disenchantment with their options for 2024.

Schubart, the Chittenden County-based lawyer, said he voted for Jill Stein in 2020 and would vote for Kennedy in 2024.

Jeffersonville resident Ferron Wambold, 35, who ran as the Republican candidate for a Lamoille House district seat in 2020, said she didn’t vote for president that year. She wasn’t much enthused about next year’s field either. “I don’t like any of the potential candidates for president,” she said.

But something about Kenne-

PHOTO BY AUBREY WEAVER

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses for a photo in South Burlington on June 21.

Celebrate Fourth of July in Chittenden County

Fire up the barbecues and break out the swim trunks: Summer is officially here.

While many families have already started celebrating school graduations and longer, warmer days, some would argue it’s not officially summer until the annual Independence Day celebrations begin. Here are some of the actionpacked events around Chittenden County this year.

Burlington

Monday, July 3 is Vermont’s largest fireworks display of the year on the waterfront.

Enjoy family-friendly activities beginning at 5 p.m. with Sambatucada! to warm up the crowd at 5:30 p.m. That’s followed by a live performance from The Motts, who aren’t just your run-of-themill cover band. They are all of the bands you know and love rolled into one. The Motts will play three sets, 6:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:50 p.m.

Local food vendors will serve up a variety of food options from falafels and sliders to poutine and ice cream. There’s a drone show and fireworks at dusk.

Hinesburg

The theme of this year’s Fourth of July parade in Hinesburg is Family Reunion. The parade on July 4 at 11 a.m. will be led by grand marshals Doug and John Mead and family.

Monday, July 3, will feature a variety of fun events beginning with the Carpenter Carse book sale at St. Jude at 5 p.m. followed by the annual Hilly Hobble Foot Race; register in front of Hinesburg Community School at 6 p.m. The 10K begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 5K at 7 p.m. and kids’ 2K at 7:10 p.m.

On July 4, the book sale will restart at 9 a.m. while folks assemble for the parade at 11 a.m. at the bottom of Buck Hill Road West

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dy’s polarizing nature made her curious enough to come out that night.

“You have some Republicans enjoying Mr. Kennedy, and then you have Democrats who are enjoying him, and then others on both sides are like, ‘He’s crazy,’” she said. “So, I feel like it’s the opportune time to hear what he’s about.”

Aubrey Weaver is a reporter with the Community News Service, a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost.

and Route 116. Register your float or organization at hinesburgrec. com.

The parade starts at the bottom of Buck Hill Road and heads through the village, turning onto Mechanicsville Road, ending at the post office.

Community Alliance Church will serve ice cream in front of the Hinesburg Nursery School and from noon-3p.m. the Hinesburgh Public House hosts a lawn party.

Vendors are Mac’s Sugar Shack and Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream.

Fireworks begin at dusk.

Shelburne

Pack a picnic and celebrate the sounds of the summer season with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra at the Shelburne Museum on July 4.

Enjoy a lineup of American favorites to get you dancing and celebrating the most anticipated time of year in Vermont. Guest trumpeter and jazz legend Ray Vega joins the orchestra and Argentinian/Italian conductor Michelle di Russo in a concert of swing, jazz, spirituals and marches.

Fireworks will take place at the conclusion of the performance.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

More at vso.org.

Williston

Williston puts on a two-day Independence Day celebration full of all day activities for the whole family. Kicking off the holiday fun on Monday, July 3 at 4 p.m. is a library book sale, followed by an

ice cream social and a town band concert at 7 p.m. on the village green.

July 4 begins with a continuation of the book sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m.

Activities and vendors on the green begin after the parade along with the fire department open house. Celebrations continue into the evening and end with a fireworks display at Village Community Park at 9:20 p.m.

Colchester

The annual parade begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, at Colchester High School and will cross down Blakely Road and end at Lavigne Road.

Evening activities begin at 5 p.m. at Bayside Park and feature inflatables, food vendors and live musical entertainment from The Hitmen, a 1970s and 1980s party rock ‘n’ roll band featuring hot guitar, organ and vocal harmonies playing everything from John Mellencamp to Santana, The Atlanta Rhythm Section to Steely Dan. Fireworks will take place at dusk from the Bayside softball field.

Essex Junction

The annual Essex Junction July 4 celebration is back at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds Midway Lawn. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with live music from Sticks and Stones, games, face painting, balloon artists, mini golf on the go, and more. Enjoy your favorite fair foods from over 12 vendors. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

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South Burlington Police Blotter: June 19-25

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Vermont State Police Blotter: June 22-24

Agency / public assists: 13

Traffic stop: 12

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Disturbance: 9

Motor vehicle complaint: 9

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Arrests:

June 19 at 2:46 p.m., India Kingsbury, 22, of Winooski, was arrested on for domestic assault and assault on a law enforcement, firefighter, EMS or health care worker at Swift Street and Shelburne Road.

June 20 at 3:42 a.m., Jamie A. Bunnell, 40, of South Burlington, was arrested for domestic assault on Lime Kiln Road.

June 20 at 6:51 p.m., Candace D. Eddings, 28, of Essex, was arrested for misdemeanor retail theft on Dorset Street.

June 22 at 12 p.m., Jenna R. Parker, 27, of Hudson, Fla., was arrested for misdemeanor retail theft on Dorset Street.

June 22 at 3:45 p.m., Sopath Lewis, 37, of Colchester, was arrested for uttering a false instrument on Shelburne Road.

June 22 at 5 p.m., Amber-Lee M. Clark, 27, of St. Albans, was arrested for driving under the

June 23 at 10:58 a.m., Ryan S. Walker, 19, of Hinesburg, was arrested for negligent operation at Kirby Road and Airport Parkway.

June 23 at 2 p.m., Loralie Elisa Fuller, 33, no address given, was arrested for misdemeanor retail theft on Dorset Street.

June 23 at 5:49 p.m., Amanda L. Brunelle, 35, of Essex Junction, was arrested for felony retail theft on Dorset Street. (See related, this page)

June 23 at 10:24 p.m., Kade Petell, 21, no address given, was arrested on an in-state warrant on Laurel Hill Drive.

June 24 at 12:46 a.m., Samantha L. Jarvis, 41, of Milton, was arrested for eluding a police officer on Dorset Street.

June 24 at 12:16 p.m., Sherry L. Flower, 57, no address given, was arrested for misdemeanor retail theft and on an in-state warrant on Dorset Street.

June 24 at 2:27 p.m., Brandon S. Douglas, 26, of South Burlington, was arrested for misdemeanor unlawful trespass on Village Green Drive.

June 24 at 2:30 p.m., Tracey L. Comstock, 51, of Burlington, was arrested for misdemeanor retail theft on Dorset Street.

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called to a mental health issue at Eastwood Drive and Farrell Street.

June 19 at 11:12 a.m., police are investigating illegal dumping at Patchen Road and Grove Street.

June 20 at 7:42 a.m., police performed a needle pickup at Kirby Road and the dog park.

June 20 at 1:46 p.m., police are investigating a report of fraud on Shelburne Road.

June 21 at 4:36 p.m., police investigated a suspicious event at Hidden Meadows Lane and Hinesburg Road.

June 22 at 8:38 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen on Shelburne Road.

June 22 at 4:05 p.m., a motor vehicle accident on Airport Parkway resulted in property damage.

June 23 at 8:34 a.m., police are investigating a theft of service on Shelburne Road.

June 23 at 9:40 a.m., a larceny from a motor vehicle was reported on Shelburne Road.

June 23 at 9:41 p.m., police dealt with an issue with a juvenile on Market Street.

June 23 at 11:34 p.m., police investigated a report of domestic assault on Hinesburg Road.

June 24 at 6:47 p.m., police investigated a report of leaving the scene at Shelburne and Allen roads.

June 25 at 3:07 a.m., noise in the nighttime on Bay Crest Drive.

June 25 at 12:48 p.m., police are investigating threats made from Dorset Street.

June 22 at 11:27 p.m., troopers arrested Ankit Gor, 35, of Williston, for driving under the influence, first offense, after a traffic stop in South Burlington on Interstate 89 near exit 13.

June 24 at 2:41 a.m., Justin Roome, 45, of Jeffersonville, was arrested for driving under the influ-

ence, refusal, and leaving the scene of an accident. Police found Roome’s 2002 Chevrolet Silverado on its roof on the side of Interstate 89 in South Burlington. He had fled the scene, but the officer located Roome hiding in the shrubbery on the side of the road.

Police Briefs

Burglary incident featured firearm, serious injuries

After a lengthy investigation, Det. Kevin Grealis and the South Burlington Police have arrested two men for burglary while in possession of a firearm in connection with a July 2021 incident on Andrews Avenue.

Police said Charles Root, 44, of Weybridge, and Roy Erno, 36, of New Haven, went into the Andrews Avenue home on July 21, 2021, and assaulted two men, who of whom suffered significant injuries.

The South Burlington Bureau of Criminal Investigations led the investigation.

Root was arrested on a warrant in Rutland on June 21 for burglary into an occupied dwelling armed with a dangerous or deadly weapon. He is being held

without bail.

Erno was arrested for burglary into an occupied dwelling, reckless endangerment and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He is currently in jail on other charges.

Police nab woman in jewelry store theft

On May 27 at 1:55 p.m. Amanda Brunelle, 36, of Essex Junction, was arrested for felony retail theft after allegedly stealing an engagement ring from Bella Lusso Jewelry in the University Mall in South Burlington. Store employees told Officer Connor Lamay of South Burlington police that a woman asked to see the ring, valued at more than $7,000, and then fled the store on foot.

Lamay used store video to identify Brunelle.

OPINION

Letters to the Editor

Change South Burlington name to Champlain?

To the Editor:

While I’m close to being neutral on the recurring subject of the use of the shortcut SOBU in references to our fair city, I do recognize that, for newspaper headline writers, it is a great space-saving substitute. That said, I do think that the full name suggests that it’s simply a geographic location for the southern part of the Queen City, a second-hand appendage to its Big Sister.

To keep the pot stirring on this “weighty subject,” let me toss into the debate a worthy solution: How about a referendum on a name change to Champlain?

Samuel de Champlain (Aug. 13, 1567 – Dec. 25, 1635) was a French explorer, navigator, cartographer, draftsman, soldier, geographer, ethnologist, diplomat and chronicler. He made between 21 and 29 trips across the Atlantic and founded Quebec and New France on July 3, 1608. An important figure in Canadian history, Champlain created the first accurate coastal map during his explorations and founded various colonial settlements.

It’s interesting to note that there are 29 Burlingtons in America, while only four Champlains share that name in the world — one each in New York, Virginia, Quebec and Algeria. The suggested name has as much right to its association with the lake as does Burlington have for the Flats of New York, or the city in North Carolina that outpopulates us and all other Burlingtons in the U.S.

Any buyers among our readers?

Dick Boera South Burlington

Foster, kinship providers nurture kids, families

To the Editor:

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to celebrate the hundreds of foster,

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kinship and respite care providers in Vermont who provide safe, nurturing homes for children and youth when they can’t be at home.

It is with deep appreciation that the Family Services Division of the Department for Children and Families thanks them for their generosity, caring, and willingness to answer the call, no matter when it comes.

This year, the Burlington District Office held an appreciation picnic in Colchester to recognize families and individuals who step up to keep children safe, support parents and help families stay connected through difficult times. These foster and kinship care providers are opening their hearts and homes to children in need, some of whom they know and some who begin as strangers.

We are honored to work with these caregivers and their whole households, and we know that what they do is a critical part of how family services supports children, youth, and families in the Burlington area and beyond. This community of providers and caretakers is rich with love, laughter, and resilience.

Want to join our community of foster parents? There is always a need for more foster families.

If you are not sure that providing foster care is for you, you might consider providing respite. Respite is providing care for a set amount of time when kids in care are not able to be with their foster families — a few hours, a day, a weekend, or a week or two. Respite often provides foster parents with much needed time off, which helps them restore and maintain their energy and attention in the very best ways for the children and youth in their care.

For more information, visit fostercare. vt.gov.

Dan Evans Assistant district director Department for Children and Families, Burlington District Office

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Summer’s here: Time to get outside with the kids

Clean & Green

JoAnne Dennee

School will soon be out, and days will be wide open for adventure.

Diving into summer is on everyone’s mind yet you don’t need to schedule kid’s swim lessons to feel freedom and refreshment splashing over you. If you cultivate free-range kids they can harvest excitement from boredom, sunshine, soil, a handful of seeds and long days.

Maybe your goal is to become a free-range family? If so, you can foster environmental stewardship in children with a deep dive into the green world outside your door. Ample supplies might include hula hoops, magnifying boxes or lenses, seeds and a few garden tools. The rhythm and heartbeat of the land reveals secrets that can grow into seasonal mini adventures as kiddos pause and attune to it.

The lush landscape cradles the scents, sights and sounds of adventure, even the right nutrition to surprise and satisfy young tastebuds. Get ready, there’s a picnic to be had. Bring that magnifier and throw that hula hoop on the lawn to get down low where the fairies go. There’s a miniature world below their flip flops and by flipping their flops off your kiddos will draw up grounding Earth energy that revitalizes them.

If they see wild violet flowers, encourage a nibble. See red clover blossoms? Pull off each individual petal and suck from the pale bottom for a bee-size sip of delicate sweetness. There’s plenty of pleasure and vitality to be found in close to the Earth foods.

(Learn more at foragerchef. com/violets and wikihow.life/ eat-red-clover.)

Lawns of golden dandelion blossoms shout for attention.

The pollen rich flowers provide nourishment for bees and humans who are not pollen sensitive. Harvesting unsprayed dandelion blossoms and then quick frying them breaded in cornmeal makes for a yummy fritter. Drizzle with honey, gifted by bees foraging the dandies.

Ready to harvest some Lion’s Teeth? Look for the youngest basal leaves embracing a tender bud. The smaller, toothy edged deep green leaves are tenderest, tastiest and nutrient deep. Dandelion leaves can be torn into a fairy-sized salad drizzled with honey. Mix dandelion leaves with chives for a spicy, somewhat bitter, yet yummy pesto. Celebrate summer with sunshine packed dandy fritter hors d’oeuvres and lawn pesto, then stay

up late on a blanket gazing for shooting stars. Are your kiddos still learning to love greens? Here comes wild strawberry season, my personal favorite. Miniature heart-shaped rubies hide in many lawns. Though gathering might take some patience, great joy can be had as you all huddle closer than usual to our good green Earth.

Sniff and feel her moist verdure. The reward comes not in the volume but in the potent sweetness of harvesting.

Planting time

It’s time to turn over some stones and plant a garden. Gardening with children provides lots of benefits: It increases eating fruits and vegetables, instills self-confidence and facilitates

interest in nature, conservation and sustainability. Are earthworms, pill bugs, ants and slugs active? It’s not too late to get down and busy and make a veggie garden. Gardens benefit from protection against soil compaction that comes with digging and turning. Your family can be soil heroes. Choose a no-till garden method to protect soil while impeding the release of carbon that overheats the atmosphere. You will need to apply 3-to-6 inches of compost on top of plant free soil. No need to till or flip soil. You don’t want to disturb Earth’s invisible active microbiome network.

Simply poke a garden fork deep into the soil, gently rock back and forth to open it. The width of your mound or row

planting depends on the reach of your family members who can tend crops without stepping on soil. Lay a half-inch lasagna layer of newspaper over bare soil. Drench the newspaper, then add 3 inches of compost, six inches for potatoes. Into the compost put seeds for snap peas and a rainbow of carrots. It’s safe to transplant tender fruits such as cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumbers, and pumpkins — yes, all are fruits. (Learn more at kidsgardening.org)

Anticipate the harvest and nature’s hidden magic in a daily practice of slowing down. Choose a sit spot inside that hula hoop on the lawn, under a shady tree, in the garden and experience unity with the little things — don’t forget that hand magnifier. Follow the transformation of nature until you taste sun-warmed cherry tomatoes right from the plant. Just open wide, nibble and feel the splash. Eat sweet peppers like apples, rehydrate with cucumbers, and those pumpkins will ripen into orange globes after school starts.

Live lightly, tune in to the sights, flavor, aroma, healing partnership with nature. Be the first hands to touch your food. You can’t get more local or closer to the earth than that.

JoAnne Dennee is a Common Roots food and land educator who loves to sow seeds of wellness while communing with the land including indigenous food and heritage seed for the Abenaki. She worked as a Waldorf teacher for 27 years. Clean & Green is a regular feature, initiated and managed by the South Burlington Energy Committee, and will feature a variety of perspectives from members of city committees and commissions, city staff and outside organizations on environmental issues facing the city.

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Kids show off the eggplant harvest at Common Roots in South Burlington.

FREEDOM ROAD FESTIVAL

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July 1st at 5 pm at John Brown Farm State Historic Site, Lake Placid

Join us for our Freedom Road Festival one of kind FREE performances by the Albany Symphony playing new and classical music.

Learn more about this FREEConcert Series now at AlbanySymphony.com

Quintet Performances

Auburn - Th. 6/29 - 3 pm

Home of of Abolitionist Harriet Tubman

Kingston - Fr. 6/30 - 5 pm Sojourner Truth State Park

Symphony Performances

Schenectady - Su. 7/2 - 5 pm  Mohawk Harbor

Amsterdam - Mo. 7/3 - 5 pm River Park

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Community Notes

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Maritime Museum hosts after hours summer party

For one night only, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, is opening after hours for a party.

Join the museum on Friday, July 7, 5-8 p.m., for a summer evening of live music by Unruly Allies, food from Open Hearth Pizza and LuLu ice cream, exhibits and activities, and more. There will also be a silent auction and raffle of goodies from a variety of donors.

Donations from this event support the museum’s free admission and pay-what-you-can summer camps. Tickets include food and a raffle ticket.

More at lcmm.org/summer party.

Shelburne Age Well hosts July Grab and Go meal

Age Well and St. Catherine’s of Siena Parish in Shelburne are teaming up to provide a meal to go for anyone age 60 and older on Tuesday, July 11.

The meal will be available for pick up in the parking lot at 72 Church St. from 11 a.m. until noon and are available for anyone 60 or older. Suggested donation is $5.

The menu is cheese tortellini with alfredo sauce, peas and carrots, spinach, wheat bread, watermelon and milk.

To order a meal contact Kathleen at agewellstcath@gmail.com or 802-503-1107. Deadline to order is Wednesday, July 5. If this is a first-time order, provide your name, address, phone number and date of birth.

Learn about restaurant tickets to dine at participating restaurants at agewellvt.org.

Two historic sites honor Frederick Douglass legacy

On Wednesday, July 5, Rokeby Museum and the Friends of Union Meeting Hall are hosting two family-friendly events that honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass.

At 11 a.m. at the Union Meeting Hall, there will be a morning reflection about the legacy of Douglass and his historic visit to Ferrisburgh in 1843. Rokeby Museum staff will lead a history talk and community reflection activity on the site where Douglass spoke. The Friends of Union Meeting Hall will speak about the legacy of the two town buildings. Union Meeting Hall will be open for touring.

At 1 p.m., Rokeby Museum will hold its annual reading of Douglass’ 1852 speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.” Rokeby Museum will provide sections of the speech, and community members are asked to join the reading.

Fredrick Douglass gave this speech at an Independence Day celebration in Rochester, N.Y., on July 5, 1852. The event commemorated the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but in his speech, Douglass reminded the crowd that not all people celebrated freedom on the Fourth of July.

He said, “The blessing in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common.”

Both activities are free, and advance registration is not necessary. Admission to Rokeby Museum is free after 1 p.m.

Middlebury Garden Club honors life members

The Middlebury Garden Club recently honored two of its

The Grift graces the SB Nite Out stage Thursday, July 6, 5-8 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington. Now in its seventh year, friends, family and neighbors spend evenings in the park listening to live music and enjoying different cuisines, on Thursdays through August. The concert on July 13 features the Grippo Funk Band.

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members who were granted lifetime membership in the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont.

Andrea Landsberg created the club’s logo, the “Garden Thymes” publication and hosts member

garden tours to her gardens. Barbara Greenwood assists with club bylaws and facilitates the master gardener and composting scholarships.

One member described Barba-

ra this way: “She neither seeks nor expects recognition, she commits and follows through.”

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Guests enjoy a summer party at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in 2022.

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Margery Salmon, Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont life membership chairperson and Doris Van Mullen, president, awarded the certificates.

In addition, member Carol Kress was recognized for serving as the club’s new state scholarship chairperson.

“The Middlebury Garden Club is one of the oldest garden clubs in Vermont. The club’s mission

is to pursue interests in the love of gardening, floral design, youth programs, aid in the protection of our natural resources and civic beautification,” club president Marilyn Needham said.

During the gardening season, club members tend to the gardens at Sheldon Museum Gardens. The club is known for its dedication to offering gardening education and community service opportunities.

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Above, Gertrude Chamberlin Kindergarten held a “When I Grow Up” parade and six students want to become police officers. South Burlington police officers came to meet them.

Left, 5th graders in Gertrude Chamberlin’s Podcast Club debuted their premiere episode on June 8. Students worked as a team to record and edit audio, create a theme song and design promotional posters.

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Alison Hampson of South Burlington receives a Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award from the Green Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The award is Scouting’s highest honor. Hampson has served as commissioner in the Three Rivers District, which consists of towns in Grand Isle, Chittenden and Franklin counties, as well as parts of Lamoille and Washington counties. She was also assistant Scoutmaster for a newly formed female troop and was the Three Rivers day camp director for several years.

Silver Beaver Award

Almost Heaven f ollows the life and times of the American musical legend, John Denver. From growing up in a military family to his emergence on the 1960s folk scene, the climb to 1970s superstardom and his later career of the 1980s and 1990s, John Denver’s story is brought to life in this area premiere through his countless hits. JUNE 28 – JULY 8

GREATER BURLINGTON’S PROFESSIONAL SUMMER THEATER

SB’s Larkin earns top decathlon spot

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Track and field

Vaughn Larkin led the way at the 47th Vermont high school decathlon state championship on Tuesday at Burlington High School.

The South Burlington senior captured the win in three events enroute to winning the decathlon title.

Larkin won the 400-meter race, the 110-meter hurdles and was part of a three-way tie for first in the pole vault for the overall win.

Larkin also competed in the Nike Outdoor Nationals decathlon competition, coming in 10th place overall and placing top 10 in four events.

South Burlington teammate Tucker Hall came in seventh overall.

Regina O’Leary was 10th, the top Wolves competitor, in the girls’ competition.

Girls’ lacrosse

South Burlington saw some of its players earn honors when the Vermont Lacrosse Coaches Asso-

ciation’s all-state high school girls’ teams were released.

Miranda Hayes (midfield) was named to the Division I first team and was named a U.S. Lacrosse All-American. Mia Kaczmarek (attack) also earned first team honors and earned the Jackie Pitts award.

Sabian Brunet (midfield) and Rachel Kelley (midfield) were also named to the first team for the Wolves.

Victoria Bohlmann was named to the second team as a goalie and Ava Goyette earned a spot on the second team on attack.

Elsa Nygaard-Otsby (defense) and Izzy Redzic (defense) both earned honorable mentions.

Softball

Some players on the South Burlington softball team earned spots on the Metro Division coaches’ all-league team.

Emily Borrazzo was named to the first team as a pitcher, Miah Lafayette was named to the first team as a catcher and Trinity Rye made the first team as an outfielder.

Devon Cherry earned a spot on the second team as an outfielder.

Burlington Rams rejoin Dolphins football family

The South Burlington Dolphins welcome the Burlington-Winooski Rams into its program this season.

This collaboration goes back to the origins of the two youth football clubs in 1974, when Rene LaBerge of the Dolphins and Dick Owens established the Burlington Youth Football Program. That Burlington program stood on its own for many years.

In 1993, with the help of LaBerge, Torrey Allard took over and the Burlington Rams were created. In 1999, Allard started coaching for Burlington High School and other programs throughout the state.

Last year was a challenging season for the Rams, with new coaches and Allard’s own personal health situation. Allard realized he needed to make a change to save the Burlington Rams program.

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out the game in relief.

LaBerge, who retired from coaching after the 2018 season, stepped in to bring the Rams back into the Dolphin family and keep the team going, allowing Allard the time off he needed for his health.

With the start of the 2023-2024 season, players in grades K-8 from Winooski, Burlington and South Burlington will be playing as one team with the South Burlington Dolphins program. Some of the original Rams coaches will be joining the coaching staff to round out the football family.

“We couldn’t be happier to bring these kids into the program and give them the opportunity to play football while Torrey gets better,” LaBerge said.

Free summer youth clinic for all athletes from all local schools Mondays through Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. through July 13. Learn more on Facebook.

The Wildcats of South Burlington defeated the Franklin County American Legion baseball team 7-0 on June 20 with a trio of pitchers combining to throw a shutout. Abbot Terkel struck out Noah Keelty to finish off the game.

South Burlington secured the win thanks to four runs in the fourth inning. The Wildcats put the pressure on with base hits from Mitchell Niarchos and William Gumbrell and a walk by Andrew Chandler.

South Burlington got things started in the first inning when an error scored one run for the Wildcats.

A single by Keelty in the second inning was the bright spot for Post 1.

Cooper Smith was the winning pitcher for South Burlington. The starter allowed one hit and no runs over four innings, striking out three and walking zero. Davis Hobbs and Terkel entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close

Matt Gonyeau took the loss for Franklin County, giving up four hits and six runs over four innings, striking out six. Gumbrell went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead all South Burlington hitters.

Sunday sweep

An early lead for the Wildcats sets stage for a 12-2 victory in five innings over the Colchester Cannons June 18 in the first game of doubleheader.

The Wildcats scored on a double by Smith, a double by Jackson Littlefield, and an error in the first inning.

The Wildcats plated five runs in the fourth inning. Chandler, Littlefield, and Liam O’Connor each had RBIs in the frame.

Kaiden Quinn recorded his first win of the season. Quinn allowed four hits and two runs while striking out six in his five innings of work.

Matt Chamberlain took the loss for the Cannons. Chamberlain gave up nine runs on seven hits over three innings, striking out three.

South Burlington’s bats came alive with 12 hits in the opener. Smith, O’Connor and Littlefield each tallied multiple hits for the Wildcats. Smith led all South Burlington Wildcat batters with three hits in three at bats.

In the nightcap, with Evan LaMothe on the mound, the Wildcats shut out the Cannons 6-0, securing the win with four runs in the fifth inning. The big inning was fueled by singles by Augie Leven, Gumbrell and Baxter Lowell.

LaMothe won on the mound, tossing a complete game, allowing five hits and no runs while striking out eight.

Lefty Jackson Lyman took the loss, going four and two-thirds frames, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out three.

South Burlington racked up ten hits. Gumbrell, Leven and Littlefield each had multiple hits. Gumbrell went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Wildcats.

Brian Terhune is general manager of the South Burlington Wildcats

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South Burlington’s Vaughn Larkin out leaps the field to win the boys 110-meter hurdles during the Vermont State Division I track and field championships on June 3 at Burlington High School.

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asked city residents to approve the issuance of debt through the TIF district to fund pedestrian improvements in its city center.

In March, residents voted 2,395 to 940 to fund major traffic and infrastructure improvements through $15 million in TIF district debt by 2026.

With the debt, the city will build out several projects, including $8.3 million for the Garden Street Phase 2 project, which will realign the roadway at Al’s French Frys on Williston Road to make a four-corner intersection with crosswalks, and improvements for walking and biking extended east along Williston Road to the corner of Gracey’s liquor outlet, on Hinesburg and Patchen roads.

Obituary

Sally Bray Caswell

Sally Bray Caswell, 92, of Shelburne, died peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born in Lawrence, Mass., on May 30, 1931, to the late Anne Smith Bray and Dana Spencer Bray.

Growing up in Burlington, Sally graduated from Burlington High School and attended the University of Vermont, before transferring and graduating from the University of Alabama. Post college, she attended the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School and went on to work at Little Brown Publishing Company in Boston. It was on a blind date in Boston where she met the love of her life, her beloved husband, Henry (Hank) Wright Caswell Jr. They married one year from the day they met.

Sally and Hank lived in Buffalo, N.Y., and Cleveland, Ohio before returning to the Green Mountain State in 1957. She and Hank raised their four children in South Burlington and cherished the time spent sugaring, hiking, gardening and family gatherings at their mountain home in Richmond, affectionately known as “Humpty.”

Sally lived the rest of her life in Vermont, spending the last 21 years at Wake Robin in Shelburne.

It was a place she truly loved, with treasured memories, deep friendships and exceptional care, especially this past year. She also wintered in Longboat Key, Fla., for more than 25 years.

Sally was the consummate social butterfly, making friends everywhere she went. She absolutely loved being with her family and her friends. Admired for her sunny demeanor and positive spirit, Sally had countless lifelong friends, enjoying time on the tennis court, golf course and at the card table. She was an avid cribbage and bridge player, even in the last week of her life.

She also never missed an opportunity to write a note of thanks, congratulations, sympathy or a birthday wish. She loved to

travel and watch sports, and was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, the Colonial Dames of America and the Klifa Club.

Sally is survived by her four children: Laurie Caswell Burke and her husband, Tim, of Shelburne, Stephen Harlow Caswell of Marblehead, Mass., H. Wright Caswell III, and his wife, Bridget, of Shelburne, and Annie Ginevra Caswell of South Burlington. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Molly and Kate Burke, Ginevra Caswell, and Carly, Jack, Hank and Grace Caswell.

Her family will hold her in their hearts forever and will miss her greatly.

In addition to her parents, Sally was predeceased by her husband, Hank, in 1980, and her brother, Dana S. Bray, in 2021.

The family would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the devoted caregivers at Wake Robin who all provided such exceptional and loving care of their mother. She adored them all.

For those who wish, memorial contributions in Sally’s name may be made to the S.D. Ireland Cancer Research Fund, P.O. Box 2286, South Burlington VT 05407.

Per her wishes, a private family service will be held later this summer.

west, from Al’s French Frys to Dorset Street, and build a shared use, walk and bicycle path.

About $4.3 million will go toward the city’s East-West Crossing bridge — approved by the council in November — that will extend from Quarry Hill and the Staples Plaza over I-89 into the University Mall property.

With the debt, the city will build out several projects, including $8.3 million for the Garden Street Phase 2 project.

And last, $1.1 million will go toward the City Center Park Phase 2 recreation path, connecting Market and Garden streets to the City Center Park.

Another $1.3 million will replace the sidewalk on the south side of Williston Road extending

Voters previously authorized $10 million in debt. The city estimates that all the debt it has incurred so far, including the $15 million, will be paid off by 2038, at which time the TIF district will dissolve, and regular tax collection will resume.

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The groundbreaking for zero energy modules at Rick Marcotte Central School was held June 21 with Tim Jarvis, senior director of operations and finance for the South Burlington School District, Lissa McDonald, Rick Marcotte principal, superintendent Violet Nichols, Kate Bailey, school board member, and Tim Barritt, South Burlington City Council clerk. The modules are expected to help with overcrowding in several of the district’s schools.

NOW HIRING

RECREATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

The City of South Burlington is looking for an energetic and skilled worker to serve as our next Recreation and Parks Maintenance Worker. This position would be responsible for Manual work of a routine nature in performing parks and recreational facilities maintenance activities. This position would collaborate with recreation program staff as well as assist the Recreation Department during festivals and events including setup and breakdown of events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent plus two years’ experience in parks, landscaping, or public works maintenance activities. Must also possess Vermont CDL B license with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months.

Learn more about the position and see a detailed job description by visiting our website: southburlingtonvt.gov/jobopportunities

PROJECT MANAGER –TRANSPORTATION AND OPEN SPACES

The City of South Burlington is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as a Project Manager – Transporation and Open Spaces! Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Capital Projects, the Project Manager - Transportation and Open Spaces is responsible for the oversight of capital improvement projects encompassing multi-modal transportation and open-space, from development and planning through construction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, transportation management, engineering or related field plus two years experience in transportation engineering and/or project management, construction management, open-space management, engineering or related field required, Equivalency considered. Learn more about the position and see a detailed job description by visiting our website: southburlingtonvt.gov/jobopportunities

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

The City of South Burlington is looking for an experienced and skilled worker to serve as a Highway Maintenance Worker. Assist in the operation of public works equipment for all highway division projects involving the maintenance of city streets, sewers, parks and other city property, including proficient use of all City owned or rented heavy equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent plus two years’ experience in general construction or public works related activities. Equivalency considered. Must also possess required Vermont CDL license with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months. Learn more about the position and see a detailed job description by visiting our website: southburlingtonvt.gov/jobopportunities

HIGHWAY MECHANIC

The City of South Burlington is looking for an experienced and skilled worker to serve as our next Highway Mechanic. This position would be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all City vehicles and equipment. This individual would also support the coordination of activities between all staff and other departments within the City.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent plus one years’ experience in maintenance and repair of heavy and motorized equipment, or equivalent automotive education. Equivalency considered. Must also possess State of Vermont Certified Vehicle Inspector certification as well as required Vermont CDL license with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months. Must be able to pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug test as well as random CDL drug testing through duration of employment.

Learn more about the position and see a detailed job description by visiting our website: southburlingtonvt.gov/jobopportunities

APPLY NOW: Review of applications will begin July 10, 2023. To apply, please email an SB City employment application form, cover letter, resume and three references to sbcityjobs@southburlingtonvt.gov with position of interest in the subject line.

Get ready for a summer of music in the county

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Nothing says summer in Vermont like live music!

Whether you’re enjoying a sandy Wednesday evening on the beach in Charlotte or rocking out at the Shelburne Museum, there is no shortage of entertainment this summer season. In fact, the real struggle might be narrowing down which concerts to attend.

Here’s a glimpse at some of the fun going down in Chittenden County this summer.

SB Nite Out

Cancel your plans on Thursday nights starting July 7 until Sept. 1 and visit Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington to indulge in some grub and live music from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

July 7 – Grippo Funk Band

July 14 – The Hitmen

Aug. 11 – B-Town

Aug. 18 – Devon McGarry Band

Aug. 25 – Sticks & Stones and fireworks display

Sept. 1 – Barbie-N-Bones

Burlington City Arts Summer Concert Series

The BCA Summer Concert Series is an annual celebration of Vermont’s wide-rang-

ing roster of local talent. Every Wednesday and Friday throughout the summer, the series provides a lunchtime concert from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in City Hall Park, energizing the downtown district with vibrancy while supporting local musicians.

Old Round Church, Richmond

A full season of summer and fall concerts at the Old Round Church is in the works, including both indoor and outdoor events. Doors open at 4 pm and music begins at 5 pm.

Tickets at the door. $12 for adults, $3 for ages 12 and under.

June 25 – The Tenderbellies

Aug. 27 – Honey and Soul

Sept. 24 – The Larkspurs

Oct. 23 – Wild Branch

Grange on the Green, Charlotte

The Charlotte Grange invites friends and neighbors to enjoy four evenings of music and merriment on the Charlotte town green every Thursday in July from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Bring a picnic and enjoy local music in good company.

July 6 – Patti Casey and Tom MacKenzie

July 13 – Will Patton Quartet

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Sticks and Stones plays SB Nite Out on Aug. 10 at Veterans Memorial Park. Hayley Stone is lead vocals, with Aaron Albee on bass, Brian Maple on lead guitar, Troy Cyphers on drums and Dan Parks, guitar and vocals.

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July 20 – Nick Carter

July 27 – Minced Oats

Summer Concerts in the Park, Hinesburg

The Hinesburg Recreation Department presents Summer Concerts in the Park, Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. throughout July and early August at the gazebo behind the Hinesburg Community School in the Village.

July 12 – Rodney Putnam

July 19 – HCS Greenhawks

opening for John Daly Band

July 26 – Rough Suspects

Aug. 2 – Shellhouse

Aug. 9 – Hinesburg

Community Band

Aug. 16 – In the Pocket

Music at the Beach, Charlotte

Wednesdays, July 19 and 26 and Aug. 2, with picnicking at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Free with season parking pass or paid day pass. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer sunset over Lake Champlain.

Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival

Join the chamber for nine days of exploration through three of the most significant musical capitals in classical music: New York, Paris and Vienna. Concertgoers will hear quintessential American colors through Gershwin and Bernstein, the new sounds of Paris with Ravel and Debussy, and the great Viennese masters, Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart. Tickets are available at lccmf. org.

All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne

Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. – Inside

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The allure of Paris attracted many of the great artistic minds who drew inspiration from one another. Change was in the air, and composers like Debussy and Ravel experimented with exotic harmonies and textures that became the hallmarks of French music.

Aug. 24, noon – Concert II: New Sounds from Paris

The other three works on this program give us a taste of Paris’s rich musical fabric between 1920 and 1924.

Summer Concert Series, Shelburne Farms

Shelburne Farms has another great lineup of artists to enjoy this summer at the Farm Barn. Set up your lawn chair and blanket, bring a picnic dinner or enjoy food for sale on-site. This event is certain to be a pleasure for the whole family. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; The bands will play from 6:30-8 p.m.

July 12 – Tenderbellies

July 19 – In the Pocket

July 26 – Sky Blue Boys

The series will conclude with fireworks on Aug. 1 (rain date is Aug. 2) at Vermont Teddy Bear.

Concerts on the Green, Shelburne Museum

Although most of the concerts are sold out, there are tickets still available for these shows available at shelburnemuseum.org.

July 13, 6:30 p.m. – Guster

Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. – Mt. Joy

Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. – Shakey Graves and Lucius

Sept. 15, 7 p.m. – Grace Potter

Shelburne Vineyards

Shelburne Vineyards has live music every weekend this summer, from bluegrass and folk to local favorites like The Beerworth Sisters.

Old Stage Summer Series, Essex

Concerts on Old Stage on The Green at The Essex Experience feature a wide range of artists from reggae to rock, jam band to hip hop and country.

Purchase tickets at essexexperience.com. Children 12 and under get in free. Here’s a partial list of concerts:

July 1, 7 p.m. – Lorrie Morgan

Known for her vocal phrasing and down-to-earth believability.

July 2, 7 p.m. – Back In Black, The “True AC/DC Experience”

July 7, 7 p.m. – Melvin Seals and JGB

Seals is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, no wonder Garcia nicknamed him “Master of the Universe.”

July 8, 8 p.m. – Tusk

The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.

July 14, 7 p.m. – Cracker

A heavier alt-rock sound with a more mellow California country vibe. As Guitar Magazine says, “Cracker has never sounded better, cooler, more vital - or more important.”

July 20, 6:30 p.m. – The Sweet Remains Driven by strong lyrical and

Job Openings

The Town of Hinesburg, Vermont seeks qualified applicants for the following positions:

• Highway Foreperson

• Highway Maintainer

• Water and/or Wastewater Operator

• Firefighter/AEMT

• General Seasonal Summer Help

Detailed information and an application form can be found at www.hinesburg.org under the employment tab. Applications can be mailed or delivered to Todd Odit, Town Manager, 10632 Route 116 or emailed to todit@hinesburg.org.

The Town of Hinesburg offers a comprehensive benefits package and very competitive pay. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.

melodic writing, their songs easily appeal to fans of modern folk-rockers like Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne and John Mayer.

July 29, 7 p.m. – North Mississippi Allstars with special guest John Fusco

Nothing runs deeper than family ties. Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters understand one another at

the purest level. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, 12 albums, four Grammy Award nominations and sold-out shows everywhere, the North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again.

Aug. 4, 8 p.m. – EagleMania

The music of The Eagles.

PUBLIC HEARING

SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in the South Burlington City Hall auditorium, 180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont, or online or by phone, on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. to consider the following:

1. Final plat application #SD-23-10 of O’Brien Farm Road, LLC for the next phase of a previously approved master plan for up to 490 dwelling units and non residential space as allowable in the zoning district. The phase consists of two (2) five story multi-family residential buildings on Lots 13 and 15 with a total of 251 dwelling units, 1,219 sf of commercial space, and associated site improvements, 255 Kennedy Drive.

2. Conditional Use Application #CU-23-01 of Cosentino and Manning to construct a two story addition to an existing single family home. The addition is proposed to be set back 3 ft 2 ½ inches from the side lot line, 11 White Place.

Board members will be participating in person. Applicants and members of the public may participate in person or remotely either by interactive online meeting or by telephone:

Interactive Online Meeting (audio & video): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84338568927

By Telephone (audio only): (646) 931-3860, Meeting ID: 843 3856 8927

A copy of the application is available for public inspection by emailing Marla Keene, Development Review Planner, mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov.

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April 21 - May 21

Taurus, if communication has been dif cult in the past, you will nd that things change for the better in the days to come. You will gain a deeper understanding of others.

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May 22 - June 21

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CANCER

June 22 - July 22

Cancer, a social gathering presents you with an opportunity to meet new friends who may become valued business contacts. Treat every introduction with care.

LEO

July 23 - Aug. 23

Leo, you may be wondering what the next few months will hold for you. It is impossible to know all the details, but there are strong indications that there is a big change coming.

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Career goals may come together even further this week, Virgo. This enables you to move into a position that will not compromise your needs or ideals.

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SUDOKU

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can gure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Take time out from some of the exciting things that have been happening to you, Sagittarius. Figure out if you’re satis ed in your career. You may decide to make changes.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

A new understanding with others comes from improved communication and more exibility, Capricorn. Optimism and understanding will spill into all areas of your life.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 21 - Feb. 18

Your mind is on family and those close to you right now, Aquarius. Any decisions you make in the weeks ahead will be focused on the priority people in your life.

PISCES

Feb. 19 - March 20

Information about investments and career potential may come to you soon. Take everything with a grain of salt until you can investigate.

CLUES ACROSS

1. Excited movements

8. Soap opera actress Patsy

13. Unknowing

14. Dangerous mosquitos

15. Exaggerated and sensationalized

19. Military policeman

20. Touch softly

21. Wrap

22. A story of one’s life

23. Midway between east and southeast

24. Toward the mouth or oral region

25. A list of dishes available at a restaurant

26. Changes the meaning of

30. Semitic Sun god

31. Sneaker parts

32. Capital of Zimbabwe

33. Breezed through 34. Partner to pedi

35. Becomes less intense

38. Bottoms

39. Tested 40. Vistas

44. Take care of

45. Traditional rhythmic pattern

46. S. African political party

47. Cologne

48. Men

49. The Science Guy

50. Gospel author (abbr.)

51. Act of signing up

55. Human feet

57. A very short time

58. Streetcars

59. Cuplike cavities

CLUES DOWN

1. A type of pool

2. Malaise

3. Seasoned

4. A pair

5. Young male

6. Make a mistake

7. Experienced

8. It often accompanies injury

9. Old world, new

10. Commercial

11. Course of lectures

12. Promote

16. Female horses

17. Greek mythological gure

ANSWERS

18. Small amount

22. Orthodox church altar

25. Actress Tomei

27. Excited

28. Looked directly at

29. Popular cold desserts

30. More reasonable

32. Disk above the head of a saint

Devoted to the extreme

Make an effort

It’s in the surf

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