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Burlington
Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 5, at 4:30 p.m., a former employee stabbed chef Robert Barral, 71, at Café Provence in Brandon before fleeing in his pickup truck; state police later arrested Jozef I. Eller in Rochester at 10:10 p.m. and he is set to appear for arraignment at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Rutland while Barral received treatment at a hospital and is stable. VermontBiz
- ➤ Vermont State Police investigated a hit-and-run in Brownington Saturday night that left 64-year-old Ricky Laprade of Derby in critical condition after he was struck along Route 5A—broken car parts pointed to a damaged black 2015-17 Subaru WRX. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources plans to address beaver-induced dam blockages at up to 25 state-owned dams by considering options such as trapping beavers, modifying dams, or removing less useful structures to meet new safety rules passed since 2018. Two public meetings are scheduled—one on April 8 in Montpelier and one on April 10 in Middlebury—where engineers and biologists will explain the plans and answer resident questions. VTDigger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Fire Chief Michael LaChance announced he will retire effective June 30 after serving 26 years including two years as chief. The City will announce next steps for the Fire Department leadership transition in early May. VermontBiz
- ➤ Lawmakers proposed a bill that would give employees two weeks of unpaid leave after a family death and 12 weeks of safe leave after domestic or sexual violence (this rule applies to employers with 10 or more workers). The bill also expands the idea of family to include other relationships and was sent to a Senate committee after passing the House in March. VermontBiz
- ➤ The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center announced a grant that offers funds between $10,000 - $50,000 for dairy processors and brands to hire marketing experts, with applications due May 8th at 2pm EST. The Agency will hold listening sessions in Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex counties today and tomorrow, a workshop at Covered Bridge Farm will show new dairy strategies on April 25th, and a sawmill in Albany switched to a three-phase electric system to cut about 13,000 gallons of diesel use each year. VermontBiz
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Devising Lab with Michael Bodel
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Explore choreography through cardboard in this unique movement workshop.
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Byland
8 PM – 12 AM — Higher Ground — Cost not mentioned — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Deep Sea Diver's latest album, Impossible Weight.
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