Auditi Guha

More than 80% of voters supported the water bonds and a measure to ban guns in establishments that sell alcohol.

“I think the existence of this organization is a must for this community, and that’s why we are trying our best to keep running and to maintain our existence here in Vermont,” one caseworker said.

“The committee knows that this policy is not like a magic shield. There’s no such thing as a real sanctuary, right,” said Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria.

“I think the majority of the school board is not in favor of firing our superintendent,” said Keri Bristow, chair of the supervisory union board.

Housing authority representatives said they are working on addressing the problem more proactively this year.

Local health care providers have emphasized they are still offering gender-affirming services.

The Bird e-bike share company will not be returning to service Burlington, South Burlington and Winooski this spring due to the financial challenges of operating in a smaller market, officials said.

The school district and supervisory union denied any wrongdoing, according to the settlement.

“We remain hopeful because, while this is a stoppage of work, the order does say it will review these programs,” said Sonali Samarasinghe, interim director of USCRI-Vermont.

The 5,000 square-feet of retail space that opened at the Essex Experience in November 2023 as an “augmentation” is expected to close effective Feb. 17.