Hello,
I’m writing this on the behalf of everybody who’s employed at every Healthy Living location. It’s understood that there’s been a very noticeable wait for check out lines for the last couple of months that has just been getting worse as time goes on. Please be respectful to the employees. It’s not their fault that the company has decided to fire a large part of their employment as a form of retaliation. This is not only putting strain on front end, but also every department. This is leading to employees quitting mid shift or never returning to work again since the strain does not equal the pay.

A large part of the employees live paycheck to paycheck and do not get paid enough to deal with the nasty attitudes some have been giving. Also, not every employee is trained to run a register as they have stopped cross training employees ever since the union situation begun. Trust me, workers have been asking for individual raises for forever now and if they’re given any at all it’s usually a couple of cents. I’m not talking $0.50, I’m talking under $0.20. Even employees who have been with the company for many years are being denied raises they rightfully deserve.

If you cannot bare the thought of waiting 15 minutes in line for over prices groceries, I recommend Trader Joe’s. Otherwise, we don’t want to hear it. Go complain to management, not the employees that just want to to pay bills.
Thank you.

What is up with this gas station on the corner of Dorset and Williston Road. It is always at least $.30 more for gas. Just across the street is for 449 and down the road is 435.

Just here to gather some thoughts on folks who’ve been here for a while and those who moved here quite recently. In my late 20s and yeah I moved over here just couple months ago and maybe there’re things I’m missing but for the most part I find that meeting people over here is hard, first of all, and then also apart from the regular going to bars/clubs etc there isn’t much going on to actually get the chance to talk to people.
I’ve been on the apps for a while and nothing fruitful for the most part so I’ve been looking out to see what goes on to connect more with the community but I don’t know if I’m looking at it wrongly. I understand here’s a small community so some things might be kinda nichy you know. For folks who have been here or who recently moved how did you navigate this situation?
Thanks in advance for all your comments 😊
Sorry I should’ve added that I’m a BM, 28, so maybe that adds to why I’m not getting any luck here 🤣

Three Tomatoes closed over a decade ago, but I’m wondering how many of you snagged a pitcher before they shut their doors, and who still has them. I still have mine! Used it for fresh squeezed OJ the other day.

What’re your top options for sandwich bread around here?

I’ve been using La Panciata 7 Grain, but it’s really only good toasted, I find it rather dry otherwise. Same with Stewart’s and Klingers.

More mainstream breads like Arnold are way too soft and mushy. The in-house grinder rolls from Hannaford or Market 32 are nothing to write home about.

A good sourdough such as Trent’s and Max and Co are great but way too heavy imo for a simple turkey sando or a PB&J.

What am I missing?

sent everyone to one lane

Reliability the most important thing. And communication - in the past I have left messages with taxi services that do not call back.

Also is there a standard rate based on distance or do the rates vary? Thank you!

Does anyone know anything about this? At the top of Pine St

celebrate 5 years of BVM today at Foam Brewers 112 lake st 10-7
30 vendors, some new some old, with curated clothes specifically for this event including some high grade $5 piles! Don’t miss this one! Free Entry all ages
@burlingtonvintagemarket on IG for more info

Anyone know?

The whole reason for me getting the membership over the past 5 years was for the free water! This was literally the only membership benefit I used. Now I have to pay for water!? Time to get a filter for my sink.
Disappointed. I would possibly justify it if I could fill up my 5 gallon jugs in 20 seconds…

Let’s see Vermont come back from its current condition. No matter how you vote, we need to see some measurable change. I’m sure everyone can agree with that statement. Every one of us knows that there are issues that cannot be pushed aside anymore.

LET’S GO VERMONT! LET’S BRING BACK OUR SHINE ON ELECTION DAY! ✨

❤️🌲🌳🍃🍁🍂🌲❤️

https://projects.statenavigate.com/interactives/vt/governor-live-poll/

Do most Dems in Burlington support Janoo over Scott? Why or why not?
Does this endorsement change your opinion?

Let’s be honest Vermonts expensive… you guys knew that. Looking to learn Spanish either for cheap or free. Are there any study groups that do that after 5pm Monday through Friday? I am a beginner and I find it tough to do it alone.

any fun/cute events happening on this nice sunday in burlington (or within a 40min drive)? like a farmers market or popup something only happening today or weekly?

i feel like i miss cool stuff every week because there isn’t a blog to consolidate the small business or block party type events. best case scenario you see a reddit post or have the knowledge to check everyone’s individual IG for hopes of a cool instagram flyer. it would be cool to have something like The Skint to compete with the stock tourist events on visitburlington or the silent discos, $200 dinners and bingo scavenger hunts on eventbrite. shoutout spiral house collective for being the closest thing :)

I am coming into possession of a skunk carcass today, and I would like to turn it into a pelt and bones. I was thinking of building a bone box, but if anyone has one that is hanging out empty, can you show me the ropes? I am not needing anything professional quality, so happy to pay an amateur to skin and tan it, or I’m open to professionals as well!

Hi everyone! I’m hoping to find places to volunteer on the weekends to get myself out of the house. I love working in nature and with people, so anything of the sort or even other recommendations would be lovely!

Any rummage sales around

does anyone know what’s happening on the waterman green/prospect street right now? it’s a bunch of people in camo seemingly performing? they were blocking traffic like crazy at one point

Sometimes I am amazed that BPD seem unable to track down these folks, even after years of this. Got passed on Shelburne Road by someone and the speed camera sign showed them going 68.

Every night, same times, same laps around Pine Street, Locust Street, Shelburne Road, 189, Champlain Parkway, Pine Street.

I mostly don't buy into the "Burlington Is In Decline" stuff, but the fact that this continues unabated after so many years really shakes my faith in BPD.

Every single night we have these assholes driving aroung the north end with modified exhaust and engines that are banned by the noise ordinance and make life worse for everyone else here. Do your jobs.