Category Archives: Burlington Happenings

Burlington School District and Magnet Schools

By Pike | Published: July 9, 2010
I occasionally work with home buyers looking to purchase a home in a particular neighborhood in Burlington so that their children can attend the school located within the neighborhood. In the fall of 2009, Burlington opened two magnet schools and has changed the way children are enrolled in the district. As one school commissioner wrote [...]
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Big Joe Burrell Statue Plays on Church Street

By Pike | Published: June 1, 2010
The long awaited statue of Big Joe Burrell has been set in front of Halverson’s Upstreet Cafe on Church Street just in time for the 2010 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Big Joe was a much loved Burlington jazz/blue saxophonist/singer who passed away in 2005. Big Joe Burrell played in both B.B King’s and Count Basie’s [...]
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Burlington Might Finally See the Southern Connector

By Pike | Published: May 21, 2010
The Southern Connector has been a controversial topic for over 40 years. Some say that building it will lead to additional sprawl in Chittenden while only increasing driving time from one end to the other by about 8 minutes. Others say that it will relieve what they think is traffic congestion in Chittenden County.  At [...]
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Historic Burlington Vermont Diner For Sale

By Pike | Published: May 12, 2010
This diner, delivered to Shelburne Road in 1954, was known as Wesson’s Diner and Cosmos Diner. It is in excellent condition, complete with original booths, tables, stools and pie case. The interior is yellow and grey with original Formica counter and yellow and grey ceramic floor tile. Booth and stool upholstery were redone in the ’70s. A [...]
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Keller Williams comes to Vermont

By Pike | Published: December 4, 2009
Rumor has it the Keller Williams will open a franchise in the Burlington area in the next few months. Brian Armstrong, former broker at Century 21 Jack Associates, has partnered with Adam and Sarah Hergenrother, formally of Re/Max North Professionals in Colchester to open Green Mountain Real Estate with the intent, as  I understand it, [...]
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Burlington Happnenings 2/23/09

By snyce | Published: February 23, 2009
Here is your Neighborhood BUZZ for the week of February 23rd (and a bit for this weekend, check it out!) I. Find Local Resources in 2009: Free Tax Help, Food Assistance, Heating and More II. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success III. CEDO to Convene Economic Summit IV. [...]
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Burlington Happenings 2/2/09

By snyce | Published: February 4, 2009
I.  2009 Local Focus Resource Guide Now Available II.  Recognize your Neighbors at the  9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success III.  CEDO to Convene Economic Summit IV.  Volunteers Create Groomed Ski Trail In Burlington’s Intervale V.  A Call for Volunteer “Readers” VI.  GospelFest VII.  Mayoral Candidates Debate at Ohavi Zedek VIII.  The Climate Action Project Update:  Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged! IX.  [...]
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Burlington Happnenings 1/23/09

By snyce | Published: January 23, 2009
  I.  Recognize your Neighbors at the  9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success II.  Burlington Economic Summit III.  Reverse Angle Parking in the Downtown IV.  GospelFest V.  IMANI/New Alpha Dinner VI.  Peace & Justice Center Celebrates 30 years VII.  The Climate Action Project Update:  Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged! VIII.  Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – There is still time!  IX.  Statement & [...]
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Burlington Happenings January 19th

By snyce | Published: January 16, 2009
I. PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY TO BE BROADCAST AT CITY HALL II. Save the Date for CEDO’s Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service & Celebration III. GospelFest IV. IMANI/New Alpha Dinner V. Peace & Justice Center Celebrates 30 years VI. The Climate Action Project Update: Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged! VII. Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – There is still time! [...]
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Burlington Happenings

By snyce | Published: December 24, 2008
I. WINTER BUSINESS FAIR II. Free Curbside Christmas Tree Pick Up – Tuesday, Jan 13th @ 7 am! III. Operation Snow Shovel Needs Volunteers! IV. Save the Date for CEDO’s Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service & Celebration IV. The Climate Action Project Update: Recommendations and feedback welcomed & encouraged! V. .Neighborhood Planning Assembly Survey – [...]
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