CRACKING DOWN
BTV takes aim at a notorious property
V ERM ONT ’S INDEP E NDE NT V OICE SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 4, 2023 VOL.28 NO.51 SEVENDAYSVT.COM
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It’s decision time on Burlington’s long-simmering proposal to heat buildings with wood-fired steam BY K E VIN MC C AL L UM, PAGE 2 8
WORDS WITH FIENDS Challenging a VT Scrabble champ
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HEY BUB HUBBUB
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Turmoil over Citizen Cider beer
THE BECHDEL FEST
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Green Mountain Book Festival returns