Good morning, Burlington.

Hailey Colyer, 24, was fatally stabbed in Colchester three weeks ago after taking a Lyft ride to meet 27-year-old Elijah Compagna, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder—her grieving sister Sydney Bowles and mother Harmony Daley are now preparing for a funeral on Sunday that would have marked her 25th birthday.

Burlington police are investigating a May 26 gunfire incident on North Champlain and Sherman Streets at about 8:23 p.m.—ballistic evidence was found, no one was located, and those involved fled in a vehicle with no injuries reported.

A UVM-led study found that wildlife underpass tunnels in Monkton lowered amphibian road deaths by over 80% compared to before the improvements.

The research recorded a 94% drop in deaths for climbing amphibians (spring peeper frogs) and may guide future road planning.

Dozens of Burlington residents gathered at the Fletcher Free Library to ask Mayor Emma Mulvaney Stanak and community panelists about homelessness and downtown changes—attendees questioned when the Great Main Street project would return streets to two-way traffic.

Department of Public Works Director Chapin Spencer said the project will finish ahead of schedule with all streets open by Thanksgiving and public forums set to resume in the fall.

Lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Phil Scott that shifts Vermont’s homelessness program by giving community action organizations the role of providing shelter—while the Hotel-Motel program stays for one more year.

Starting this July, the state will give $7 million to groups to build intake shelters with full rollout planned by summer of 2026.

A state program that paid for over 110 community health workers to support mental health and substance use treatment is set to lose funding next March or April because the state budget did not include the necessary $6.5 million—health care offices may see fewer services if no new funds are provided.

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.

4x4x48 Challenge

4 p.m. Jun 20th — Burlington Union Station — Entry fee TBA — Participate in a unique running challenge to celebrate the summer solstice.

Intentional Peer Support Core Training

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.

Golden Hour at HULA - Vermont Tech Meetup

4:30-6:00 p.m. — HULA — Free entry — Network with tech professionals over drinks, pizza, and scenic views of Lake Champlain.