Above clip (approx. 3 1/2 minutes) from when the Burlington City Council refused to limit aircraft noise at the airport, thereby clearing the way for the basing process to continue. Councilor Joan Shannon changed the meeting’s rules at the last minute, disallowing anyone who had ever spoken before on the issue to speak at that […]
The day after the Citizens’ Hearing at the UU Church in Burlington, the United States Air Force issued their revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) thus triggering a 45 day legal window for public comment that closes July 15th, 2013!!! Everyone MUST email Nicholas Germanos at the email address below and tell him why THE F-35’s […]
Meaghan Emery Oct 31, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard recently proposed regular use of afterburners for its F-35 jets, presenting the plan as beneficial for Winooski residents. However, the decision has sparked significant backlash, especially among South Burlington residents who already experience high noise and air pollution levels. Concerns center around inadequate public communication, […]
Below is a message from Vermont documentarian Karen Akins, and a link to her film “The Quietest Year” about noise in Vermont (and around the world). A portion of the film addresses the dangerous noise of the F-35 in the Burlington area. There is a small fee ($15) to watch the 75-minute movie. There is […]
Sydney P. Hakes Oct 29, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard has outlined a revised plan to mitigate noise caused by its F-35 fighter jets based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. In response to noise complaints from Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski, the Guard announced that while changing the mission is not feasible, they […]
by Corey McDonald October 24, 2024, 6:02 pm The Vermont Air National Guard has proposed a new sound mitigation plan for F-35 jets stationed at the Patrick Leahy International Airport to reduce noise pollution impacting nearby communities. The plan involves using afterburners, which could allow jets to reach higher altitudes faster, potentially reducing noise exposure […]
By Darren Perron Oct. 10, 2024 The article discusses the ongoing debate in Vermont regarding the F-35 fighter jets operated by the Vermont Air National Guard. Local communities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, are increasingly vocal about wanting the jets removed due to noise concerns, despite ongoing noise mitigation efforts. However, Vermont’s congressional representatives, […]
By Jason Starr Oct 10, 2024 The Williston Selectboard has decided to delay taking action on a proposed resolution urging the U.S. Air Force to relocate the F-35 fighter jets due to noise concerns. Nearby cities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, have already passed resolutions asking for a new mission for the Vermont Air […]
by The Other Paper October 13, 2024 The South Burlington City Council recently passed a resolution calling for federal lawmakers to find an alternative to the F-35 fighter jets based at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. This move aligns South Burlington with neighboring cities Burlington and Winooski, who have similarly expressed opposition due to […]
By: Meaghan Emery Oct 17, 2024 The letter to the editor addresses a recent South Burlington City Council meeting where councilors voted on several local issues, including budget allocations, public transport, infrastructure, and land use. However, the vote was divided on a resolution urging the Vermont congressional delegation to explore a different mission for the […]
By: Rosanne Greco Oct 17, 2024 The article discusses a recent resolution by South Burlington, Burlington, and Winooski city councils urging Vermont’s congressional delegation to advocate for replacing the F-35 fighter jet with a mission more suitable for densely populated areas around the airport. The resolution highlights the detrimental effects of F-35 noise on local […]
By Stephen Losey Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 The U.S. military has accepted 36 upgraded F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from Lockheed Martin since lifting a yearlong delivery halt in July. The delay was initially due to issues with the F-35’s updated Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) hardware and software, which are essential for enabling the Block 4 […]