Good morning, Burlington.

Evan Sullivan, entering his fourth term as AmeriCorps Service Team Leader, led a day of service at Memorial Park in Winooski where volunteers removed invasive species and planned to add educational signage to trails — using grant funds from Friends of the Winooski River to restore the park.

Residents in South Burlington reported that multiple unlocked vehicles were broken into overnight Wednesday or early Thursday — police warned similar crimes may rise with warmer weather and advised drivers to lock their cars and remove valuables.

Students in Hinesburg Community Schools’ Arts and Math program had their art shown at a Shelburne Museum exhibit last weekend and learned math through projects like modeling clay shapes and drawing half-portraits.

Teachers said the program (created by the Olivia and Leslie Foundation) helps kids see math in everyday things.

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation updated wetland maps for over 20% of the state using new aerial images to show wetlands in 107 towns in counties such as Washington, Chittenden, Addison, and Rutland.

Public meetings will be held on June 5 at 5:00 p.m. in Brandon and on June 10 at 5:00 p.m. in Montpelier — these sessions follow Act 121 passed in 2024 and let residents submit comments — to help improve flood control and land use planning.

Data from the state shows that children in residential placements were physically restrained or isolated over 500 times in 2023 and 2024, with some kids as young as 5 kept apart for long periods.

Officials and advocates said this count may not reflect every incident and they are working to lower these practices—while noting the lasting harm caused.

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced plans to appoint Deputy Chief Michael Curtin as the next chief of the Burlington Fire Department.

The City Council will review the nomination on June 2 and, if confirmed, Curtin will assume his new role on July 1—while outgoing Chief Michael LaChance serves until June 30.

On Wednesday, the Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit where state auditor Doug Hoffer claimed that Attorney General Charity Clark’s office did not meet its duty to provide written opinions on legal questions related to Burlington’s tax increment financing project (after lower courts dismissed the suit, the court is expected to issue written rulings soon).

Chittenden County Police officer Jon Marcoux has been named the new regional highway traffic safety coordinator, replacing Lt. Allan A.

Fortin who died unexpectedly on Feb. 2 at his Hinesburg home. Marcoux— a 33-year veteran— will use news conferences, public events and social media to raise awareness about drunken driving, distracted driving and proper seatbelt and child safety seat use.

The Vermont State Housing Authority announced it will stop giving new Section 8 rental vouchers and will remove about 489 of its 3,897 vouchers due to a $1 million budget cut, leaving thousands on a waitlist.

The agency will also end special referrals for veterans, youth leaving foster care, and families with housing issues—measures that experts say may reduce access to affordable units.

Senator Bernie Sanders met with state leaders at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Monday morning to discuss Vermont's rising health care costs after Blue Cross Blue Shield filed for a 23.3% premium increase for individual plans and 13.7% for small group plans next year amid mounting losses—lawmakers are now considering a reference-based pricing model and other measures to curb further market instability.

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.

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.

EXTC Concert Featuring XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the classic XTC songbook brought to life by Terry Chambers and his band EXTC.

NAMI Vermont Lake Monsters Game Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Tickets available — Supporting mental health awareness with a fun night of baseball and community activities.

Father's Day Frankfurter Fiesta

7-9:30 p.m. — The Soda Plant — RSVP requested — Enjoy a special hot dog topping bar and cornhole at this festive hangout.

Book Club for Busy Women

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ladies Social Group — $5 monthly dues — Connect with fellow women while discussing books and forming friendships.

Vermont Lake Monsters Senior Night

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — $6 for seniors — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with complimentary drinks and reserved seating for seniors.

Vermont Lake Monsters vs. New Britain Bees

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Permission slip and fee required — Teens enjoy a ball game outing with food included.