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by Mike Donoghue A young Burlington man, who was charged with attempted murder three years ago, has been arrested following one of two shootings in Downtown Burlington early Sunday morning, authorities said. Alex Ewanchyna, 21, is due for arraignment on Monday in Vermont Superior Court on charges of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment for the Sunday shooting, Burlington Police said.

Vermont Business Magazine Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will convene business, nonprofit, and municipal leaders from across the region for a special expanded CEO Roundtable event, Over the Horizon: State Revenue Pressures, Macro Risks & Regional Executive Strategy. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the SIT International Center in Brattleboro. The event will provide regional decision-makers with insight into Vermont’s evolving fiscal and policy landscape, helping organizations, businesses, and towns anticipate emerging challenges and prepare for long-term strategic planning.

Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of July 7, 2026. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.    

Vermont Business Magazine Rock Point School, an independent boarding and day high school in Burlington, hosted its 28th Annual Wiffle Fest on Saturday, June 27, bringing together alumni, families, staff, community members, and local business partners for a full day of friendly competition and fundraising. The annual 2-on-2 wiffle ball tournament raised more than $34,000 to support educational programming and student opportunities at Rock Point School, breaking the fundraising record for the event.

Vermont Business Magazine The Associated General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT) is joining AGC of America in highlighting the results of a major national public opinion survey that demonstrates overwhelming bipartisan support for continued investment in America’s transportation infrastructure. The survey, commissioned by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), found that 78 percent of voters want Congress to pass a new federal highway, bridge, and transit funding bill before current funding authorization expires on September 30. Additionally, 80 percent of respondents support maintaining or increasing current levels of transportation investment.

by Ali Jalili It’s Time to Sell Memorial Auditorium! Over three years ago, I wrote the Opinion piece below. In it I argue that we should limit how long the City of Burlington allows Memorial Auditorium to sit decaying before we give up on the idea of rebuilding a new public space, and instead sell it to a developer. I suggested that 10 years would be a reasonable time period before we move on to Plan B. This year marks 10 years since Memorial closed, and I understand that the current public-private partnership plan is unlikely to move forward anytime soon, if ever.

Vermont Business Magazine Age Well has earned Case Management Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a leading independent organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Age Well received NCQA’s highest accreditation status effective June 1, 2026. The three-year accreditation extends through June 1, 2029, and recognizes organizations that meet rigorous standards for case management, care coordination, performance measurement, continuous quality improvement, and person-centered service delivery.

by Kyle Neece, Community News Service A winding road through lush green trees leads to the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum. Inside, mannequins wear old garments, flippable laminated pages display written history and cultural artifacts hang in frames on the walls. The museum holds the story of how Vermont was admitted to the union. This Fourth of July, Vermont, along with the rest of the country, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the formation of the U.S. But the story of how Vermont became the 14th state includes a little-known chapter. From 1777 to 1791, Vermont was considered an independent republic. According to historians, this time period contributed to a unique sense of patriotism within Vermont.

by Kyle Neece, Community News Service This July marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. But Vermont did not become the 14th state until 1791, after fighting for admission into the country instead of becoming part of present-day New York. While major events, like the Battle of Bennington and the Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, are well-known, smaller histories exist in the soils of many cities and towns in Vermont. The way places like Burlington, Bradford and Windsor developed in their early years gives context to the formation of the Green Mountain State.

Vermont Business Magazine BAE Systems (LON: BA) has completed the delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the U.S. military, including the Vermont National Guard (VTNG) Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS). This marks the first time the VTNG AMWS has received CATVs, representing a significant milestone in the Army's and state's military modernization efforts.

Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter Thursday opposing the Postal Service’s attempt to aid the President’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule and asking the Postal Service to withdraw the proposed rule. On March 31, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to establish a national list of eligible voters and directing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), an independent federal agency, to transmit mail ballots only to those on the list.

Vermont State Police Search efforts on the Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia for a missing man continued from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3. His body was not located. The Vermont State Police and the Department of Public Safety search and rescue coordinator plan to return to the area Saturday, July 4, with K-9s to search riverbanks and lakeshore areas downstream. If necessary, VSP will evaluate resuming operations on the water Monday, July 6.