Good morning, Burlington.

More than 1,000 people walked in Burlington on Sunday during the 36th annual COTS Walk to help those without a home.

The event raised money for year-round shelter services and will turn a former federal building at 58 Pearl Street into the New Waystation—boosting shelter capacity by 55%.

VBSR will host its 35th annual conference, All Together Now, on May 8 at Hula in Burlington.

Business and nonprofit leaders will join a full-day program with a keynote talk by Ari Weitzman plus seven sessions on topics such as federal decisions and business values.

The Shelburne Museum will open the 2025 season on May 10 with Community Day offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. + Visitors will enjoy gallery talks, lawn games, artmaking and five new exhibitions on the 45-acre campus, while the first 20 arrivals may tour the historic Ticonderoga steamboat.

Today, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets released the report Vermont Dairy Delivers, showing the dairy industry now brings $5.4 billion to our economy—up from $2.6 billion ten years ago.

The report finds that 73% of farms are small and 52% of farmland is used for dairy crops, with Vermont producing 63% of New England's fluid milk.

The Senate Education Committee passed bill H.454 on Friday with a 6&0 vote amid concerns about its pupil weighting system that could shift funding for districts, and it will move to Senate Finance for further review before final negotiations and a governor’s decision.

Burlington Representative Brian Cina also energized May Day rally attendees with a DJ set that mixed music with policy insights, highlighting his unique role in bridging community and legislative work.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have returned — they were seen from southern Quebec to southern Vermont — and many residents are setting up feeders to watch the birds up close.

Homeowners may mix one part sugar with four parts water — a safe recipe for the feeders — and clean them every other day to prevent mold.

Sen. Ruth Hardy and other lawmakers passed a bill to set up a fund that helps farmers cut losses from floods, freezes, and fires.

The bill lets farms receive up to 50% of their uninsured losses—up to $150,000 per farm each year—and lawmakers will decide the total funding for 2026 later.

A bill that makes Vermont candidates reveal when they use AI in political ads passed in the House in late March and now sits with the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs amid free speech worries—experts say the unclear language may limit political speech and cause legal liability issues. Lawmakers and media groups are discussing how the measure affects election transparency and calling for clearer guidelines for paid political ads—raising questions about its future use.

ANIMAL Dance Performance

10 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Experience innovative choreography and interactive movement games with ANIMAL Dance Company.

World Ballet Company - Burlington

3-4 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the elegance of the Gilded Age through a world premiere ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

Burlington Kids Weekend

May 16-17 — Waterfront Park — Free pizza and ice cream — Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with games and activities for kids.

Community Yard Sale

3-5 p.m. — Rick Marcotte Central School parking lot — Registration fee required — Sell your wares and enjoy some tasty treats at the community yard sale.

Sports & Fitness Expo

1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Explore the latest in sportswear, gear, and local products at this vibrant expo.

Chat with Best-Selling Author and Runner Emily Halnon

12-1 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Engage in a trailside chat about record-setting ultra running with local authors and athletes.

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon

7:15 AM - Jun 1, 11:59 PM — Queen City Cafe — Registration required — Experience a scenic marathon through Burlington's landscapes with community spirit and live entertainment.

Ran: 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration

'Ran' — 7:00-9:45 PM — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $ — Film buffs enjoy a 40th anniversary 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 take on the story of King Lear.