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Welcome! Located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain between the
Adirondack and Green Mountains, Burlington is one of America's most liveable
cities. Here you will find information about our region, City services and public
participation in its governance, and links to many more resources.
Thanks for visiting!
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Burlington First Night
is December 31
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Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2009
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- Healthiest City in the USA - The US Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention recently reported that Burlington, Vermont, ranks highest
in exercise and lowest in indicators of ill health.
Read More
- Climate Action Plan - The City is updating its Climate Action Plan
and is seeking public comment and opinion.
More Information
on the Climate Action Plan and how to participate.
- City Bond Rating - Moody’s Investors Service Reconfirms Burlington’s High Aa3 Bond Rating.
More Information: Moody’s Report.
- Transportation in Burlington -
The Draft Transportation Plan for Public Review is now available on the
DPW Transportation Site.
- Retirement Task Force - Report of the Special Task Force on the City of Burlington Employees’ Retirement System
- Mayoral Initiatives - Newsletters, Press Releases, and the State of
the City address - From the Mayor's Desk.
- New Zoning Ordinance Now Available: The Burlington City Council
voted to approve the new
Comprehensive Development Ordinance
on January 7, 2008, and the ordinance became effective on January 30, 2008.
- Annual Report - The Burlington Annual Report
for the year ending June 30, 2007.
- Public Safety Task Force -
The Center for Community and Neighborhood's (C-CAN's)
Community Justice Center (CJC),
a division of the City's Community and Economic Development Office developed a
Public Education and Safety Plan, which includes recommendations for actions that the
City of Burlington and community partners can take in an effort to respond to
crime, educate its citizens and promote safety. More Information.
- Hurricane Relief - Help Burlington's sister city, Moss Point, Mississippi, through
the Moss Point Relief Fund.
- Canadian Prescription Drug Benefits: Prescription drugs from Canada are now
available for City employees and retirees covered by the City Health Plan.
More info on the BurlingtonMeds program.
Burlington and Vermont residents can also access prescription drugs from Canada.
More Information.
- Health Information On-Line: The University of Vermont's Dana Medical Library's
Vermont Community Health Information Network
provides healthcare consumers assistance in finding quality medical and healthcare information
on the Internet. Also check the Dana Medical Library's other online resources at
Consumer Health Information.
The Burlington Board of Health reviews
and approves all health order requests by the Health Officers
and hears and decides the first level of appeal on such orders.
- Visiting Burlington? Check Vermont Tourism
for travel planning information, and the Relocate page for
Transportation info.
- Fire Safety - Please check all your smoke detectors to insure they work!
Preparedness is the best defense for your home, family, and business. Visit the
Fire Department Safety page.
- Housing - Burlington's Housing Programs -
Information on buying a home, lead paint removal and assistance for
low- and moderate-income families.
- Iraq War - City Council's October 7, 2002
Resolution
opposing unilateral US war on Iraq.
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Last Update: 29 Dec 08
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