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🌱 North Willard Street Shooting + Black Lives Matter Mural Repainted

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Happy Monday, Burlington! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon heavy t-storm. High: 84 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

  1. The Burlington Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of North Willard Street on Sunday morning. The department was able to collect a firearm from the scene along with ballistics evidence. One man is suffering from non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident. (WCAX)
  2. The Black Lives Matter Mural got some new paint on Saturday. The street was closed from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. while volunteers touched up the mural. It will remain on Main Street until October of next year. (WCAX)
  3. CVS Health is asking Vermont Governor Phil Scott to veto a bill that would reportedly raise the cost of prescription drugs for residents with private insurance. The bill would require specialty medications to be dispensed through Burlington's University of Vermont Health Network's pharmacy instead of through cheaper alternatives. The Governor's Press Secretary reports that the Governor has not made a decision yet. (vtdigger.org)

Today in Burlington:

  • Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • US National Weather Service Burlington VT warns of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (Monday, May 15). The main threat will be damaging winds, along with heavy rainfall and localized flooding. (Facebook)
  • Special Olympics Vermont recognizes Hyde Park's Julia Bruner. She will be competing in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in alpine skiing and swimming. (Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.

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