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Vermont State Police are hitting downtown Burlington for three weeks—backed by the governor—to ramp up security ahead of a major political summit and the return of UVM students. Business owners welcome the extra patrols, seeing them as a boost to safety and foot traffic. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, though surprised by the timing, supports the move as part of her broader public safety plan—and is pushing to add a new focus on homelessness, mental health, and the opioid crisis. She’s calling for deeper collaboration with the state, aiming for regular meetings to tackle these statewide issues together. With talks already underway, the temporary police presence could set the stage for lasting, coordinated solutions.

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