As Burlington contends with a worsening drug crisis, city councilors are looking for ways to address one of its most visible symptoms: syringe litter. Burlington city councilors on Monday unanimously ...

The Burlington needle exchange program will undergo a study in the coming months, addressing the growing problem of syringes littered on city streets in conjunction with the growing drug crisis.

"Needle exchange programs are evidence-based strategies that prevent transmission of blood-borne viruses, reduce injection-related infections, improve access to medical care, and facilitate entry into ...