Good morning, Burlington.

Vermont Womenpreneurs in Burlington won one of 25 awards from Citizens and received $10,000 plus a one-year membership to Luminary.

The award program has given nearly $2million to 167 small businesses over eight years to support community growth.

The Vermont State Police arrested 18-year-old Stephen Nuciolo Jr. on a second-degree murder charge on Monday, April 14 — he was processed at New Haven Barracks and jailed without bail following the 2024 death of his father in Bridport, and he was arraigned on Tuesday, April 15 in Middlebury.

Parents of two Vermont girls filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc. alleging the company aided a 24-year-old predator who in November 2020 drugged and abused the girls using misleading Snapchat features (the case now fuels support for a Kids Code bill aimed at protecting minors).

On April 10, over 100 tourism and hospitality leaders gathered at the State House for Tourism Economy Day to discuss Vermont’s visitor economy, which contributes $4 billion annually and supports 10% of the workforce.

Business and government leaders held joint hearings and a tasting reception to focus on issues like workforce and housing shortages—factors they expect to shape the industry’s future.

The new UVM Soil Health Research and Extension Center will start collecting local soil samples on Earth Day, April 22 to give farmers more detailed results than out-of-state labs can offer—anyone can send a sample and attend upcoming workshops.

The center will also demonstrate how soil tests can help farmers decide on better management practices.

Burlington City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on April 14 that doubles vacant building fees to up to $6,000 a year + owners can avoid the charge by showing ongoing plans to renovate or sell their property.

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).

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.

All Night Boogie Band Live Performance

8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nectar's — Limited tickets available — Dance the night away with blues and soul inspired tunes every Thursday in May.

Vermont 1-Day Conference

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Edmunds Middle School — Pay what you can — Engage with the stuttering community and gain resources for growth and connection.

Burlington Anime Fest

10 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Kids enter FREE with paid adult ticket — Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with voice actors, vendors, attractions, and a huge cosplay contest.

Vermont HCBS Community Information Session

10 a.m. — Contois Auditorium — Free entry — Learn about upcoming changes to Developmental Disabilities Services while connecting with case management organizations.