Good morning, Burlington.

Vermont Federal Credit Union donated $9,000 through its Vermont Federal Foundation in March to support five local nonprofits, including Mercy Connection for community lunches, Vermont Folklife for preserving traditions, Howard Center’s Baird School for playground repairs, Salvation Farms for food rescue and Capstone Community Action for emergency heating assistance.

A Burlington man, Shawn Burnett, 33, was arrested twice this week for multiple vehicle thefts—first when police responded to a theft at Hawkes Way and later when security footage linked him to a stolen car at Maplefields—and he now faces charges including grand larceny and driving with a criminally suspended license.

Montreal-based filmmaker Laurence Gagné-Frégeau directed Cherry — a documentary that tenderly portrays Quebec artist Marie-Lise Chouinard as she faced the end of her life.

The film premiered on Vermont Public’s PBS station on April 3.

The State Treasurer’s Office and the Agency of Natural Resources asked lawmakers for an extra year to study costs under Vermont’s climate superfund law and for additional money (an extra $825,000 for the Treasurer and $675,000 for the agency) to hire needed staff.

The request comes as incoming lawsuits challenge the statute (a suit by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Petroleum Institute alleges the Clean Air Act preempts the law).

Vermont AOT announced that it has awarded more than $5.7 million in federal funds to local projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program and Municipal Highways and Stormwater Mitigation Program.

The funding will improve sidewalks and streets in towns like Burlington—where work on Rose and Cedar Streets is planned—and it comes after receiving over $11 million in project requests.

Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced bipartisan bills sponsored by Senator Welch to lower the cost of prescription drugs by increasing price transparency and supporting the entry of more generics and biosimilars.

The measures aim to help patients and families cope with high drug costs (addressing the affordability crisis).

Today, Burlington mayor Emma Mulvaney Stanak and interim police chief Shawn Burke explained that strengthening the police force, improving employee experience, and reviewing new recruiting strategies using models from Boston are their top priorities for the department.

They also said the city is working to secure a contract for a permanent chief by the end of the year — a change expected to improve emergency response and community trust.

Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a mid-year spending bill that lawmakers proposed to extend the motel voucher program until June 30—he opposed using a budget adjustment for policy changes after already extending help via an executive order to unhoused families with children and those with acute medical needs.

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.

New England Log & Timber Design-Build EXPO

1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check for entry details — Explore innovative log and timber design solutions from top builders and vendors.

Devising Lab with Michael Bodel

10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Explore choreography through cardboard in this unique movement workshop.