Daily
Burlington
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joe Hewett, 50, pleaded guilty to murdering Miranda Wade and Karen Lindsay in a South Plattsburgh home last December—he set a fire to hide evidence and faces sentencing on June 12. MyChamplainValley.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gasoline prices in Vermont now stand at $3.07 per gallon—down 2.0 cents from last week—while Burlington stations average $3.18, a level that is slightly above the national price of $3.11; prices range from $2.81 to $3.27 per gallon, showing differences among stations. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Gov. Phil Scott will speak at Norwich University’s commencement for the Class of 2025 on May 3 at 10 a.m. in Northfield (Shapiro Fieldhouse). He is known for starting Wheels for Warmth, a tire donation program that turns unneeded tires into funds for heating fuel assistance. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Teachers and students from Vermont public schools delivered a lesson plan for good public schools—signed by hundreds from every county—to the governor and Legislature, urging lawmakers to reconsider reforms that they say will weaken small class sizes and quality teaching. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senior advocates with Age Well Vermont said nearly 50 Social Security locations are on a federal closure list and the planned changes may affect how people apply for benefits in April — those who cannot use the online system have until April 14 to call in their applications. NBC5
-
Atsuko Okatsuka Comedy Show
3 PM - 5 PM | Vermont Comedy Club | Tickets selling fast | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings joy and silliness through her viral #Dropchallenge on tour.
-
Throwback: A Grown-Up Book Fair
1:30-8 p.m. — O.N.E. Community Center — Free entry — Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with books, fun activities, and community vibes.
-
12/OC Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music at a popular local venue.
-
Nershi Hann Trio Concert
7-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Bill Nershi and his trio in a night filled with delightful music.
-
Rock Point School Open House
4-6 PM — Rock Point School — Free entry — Discover a unique educational environment fostering personal growth and academic success for high school students.
-
Marsh Lights in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Whallonsburg Grange Hall — $15 — Experience the delightful acoustic folk-grass sounds of Marsh Lights with Colby Crehan and former bandmates.
-
KidSafe Collaborative Annual Outstanding Service Awards 2025
9:30-11:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Celebrate local heroes who have made significant contributions to child safety and well-being.
-
Book Launch: Piecework / Travail à la pièce, a bilingual collection of two plays by Vermont playwright and performer Abby Paige.
Celebrate this landmark publication with Abby Paige in her home community. Performances, conversation, and appreciation of Burlington’s rich and diverse local history! 7:00pm, OFF Center for the Dramatic Arts (1127 North Ave Ste 27, Burlington).
-
Kingdom Kids Live Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively performance at Burlington's favorite comedy venue.
-
Community Egg Hunt
5-7 p.m. — City Hall and Rick Marcotte Central School — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly egg hunt with arts and crafts, face painting, and more fun activities.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Burlington
Welcome to the Daily Burlington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Burlington, Vermont community. If you like the Daily Burlington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Burlington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Burlington and across Vermont. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Burlington
A free Burlington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyburlingtonnews.com/sitemap