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Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A massive fire broke out Friday night at a South Burlington senior living facility on May 2 and displaced about 50 residents while firefighters, police, and the Red Cross worked to secure the area—authorities continue to investigate the cause and extent of the damage. The Other Paper
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burke Mountain Resort was sold for $11.5 million as Judge Darrin Gayles approved the sale to Bear Den Partners on April 24 and the closing took place on May 2—new owners plan to invest in a new snowmaking system and improved lifts to support workers and guests. The sale ends a long case linked to past securities fraud issues, paving the way for planned upgrades at the resort. VermontBiz
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was seriously injured in a hit and run near the intersection of U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 346 in Pownal Thursday morning (from 6:30 a.m. to 6:38 a.m.) and was taken to a hospital in Albany; her condition remains unknown. MyChamplainValley.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saint Michael’s College will hold its 118th Commencement on May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Ross Sports Center—370 graduates will receive degrees as bagpipers guide the procession and Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J. gives his address after earning an honorary degree. VermontBiz
- ➤ Teachers in Rutland City voted 93% to authorize a strike starting May 14 after one and a half years of stalled negotiations over pay and sick time—this action could close schools for nearly 1,800 students and disrupt classes at Stafford Technical Center. The board rejected recommended salary increases and issued reduction-in-force notices, prompting the union to file an unfair labor practice complaint while superintendent Bill Olsen remains open to further talks. Vermont Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Senate Majority Leader Keisha Ram Hinsdale and Treasurer Mike Pieciak launched the state’s first immigration legal defense fund Thursday—an effort to ensure noncitizen neighbors do not face detention or deportation alone. The fund aims to raise $1 million to support legal aid through the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project and broaden community partnerships without state funding. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida runner Lilah Kohlbacher will run the Burlington 13.1-mile course at the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay on May 25, following in her mother Emily’s footsteps who first raced at 18 in 1992. Emily, now part of a walking crew because of knee issues, will cheer on Lilah as she trains to build her marathon achievements. NBC5
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ANIMAL Dance Performance
10 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Experience innovative choreography and interactive movement games with ANIMAL Dance Company.
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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.
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Burlington Kids Weekend
May 16-17 — Waterfront Park — Free pizza and ice cream — Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with games and activities for kids.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Vermont Amateur Pickleball Championships
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The EDGE Sports & Fitness — $65 — Compete in the amateur state championship and engage in a weekend of wellness activities.
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