🌱 Burlington Electric Proposed Rate Hike + I-89 Culvert Collapse

Good morning, neighbors. It's Saturday in Burlington and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Let's dive in.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 76 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. Burlington Electric has proposed another rake hike. This is the second proposed rate hike in two years. The proposed 3.9 percent rate hike would increase the average bill by about $3.10 per month. The hike is reportedly needed to allow Burlington Electric to keep up with inflation. (WCAX)
2. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Burlington area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Burlington Patch)
3. A portion of Interstate 89 was closed due to a culvert collapse. Both lanes between Exit 10 and Exit 11 were closed after a covert inspection and geotechnical investigation revealed a section of the culvert in the southbound lane had collapsed. The closure should be lifted by 6:00 a.m. this morning. (WCAX)

Today in Burlington:

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

From my notebook:

• Special Olympics Vermont is hosting a recreational bocce tournament today at the Willey Family Farm in Essex. (Special Olympics Vermont via Facebook)
• Vermont Mountain Bike Association reminds the community about the Rider Responsibility Code. This guide allows everyone in the community to enjoy the trails in Vermont responsibly. Click for the full code. (Vermont Mountain Bike Association via Facebook)
• The Flynn reminds the community to purchase tickets for the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. This exciting musical experience will be until Jun. 12. (The Flynn via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.