Good morning, Burlington.

A grease fire in a Burlington home on Maple Street started when a resident used water—causing grease to splash and damage nearby cabinets, displacing seven residents and sending one to a hospital for smoke inhalation this morning.

A key witness known as the hitman testified in Burlington on Monday describing how he impersonated a U.S. Marshal to kidnap and fatally shoot Gregg Davis in a murder-for-hire plot led by Serhat Gumrukcu—while the defense prepares its case this week.

Education Secretary Zoie Saunders sent a letter last Friday asking school districts to certify compliance with a federal ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices within 10 days.

Winooski district said it will not sign the certification and will discuss it at its board meeting on Wednesday — the decision follows guidance that links noncompliance to potential loss of Title I funds.

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University student who was held briefly in Vermont before being moved to a detention facility in Louisiana, has a hearing scheduled with a Burlington judge today at noon by phone—her lawyers petitioned to move her case to district court after her public support for Palestine led to her visa being revoked. The Vermont court will decide if it has jurisdiction over her case.

The Burlington Free Press sports department named 30 players to its 34th Annual All-State Boys Hockey Team — led by South Burlington senior Lucas Van Mullen, who earned Mr. Hockey for the second straight season.

Coaches praised standout performances from players at Rice Memorial, Hartford and other local schools this season.

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.

Byland

8 PM – 12 AM — Higher Ground — Cost not mentioned — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Deep Sea Diver's latest album, Impossible Weight.