🌱 Men Fined For Abandoned Boat + 30 Veterans To Be Reinterred

Hey, neighbors. It's Monday in Burlington and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 79 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. The U.S. District Court in Burlington has fined two Vermont men for abandoning a boat in the Missisquoi River. The men reportedly abandoned a 19.5-foot boat in 2021 after removing the engine. The money owed totaled $1,584 in restitution and fines. (US News And World Report)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Burlington area properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Burlington Patch)
3. The remains of 30 veterans that were exhumed through different construction projects will be reinterred at Burlington's Lakeview Cemetery. The veterans were from the war of 1812 that was fought against Britain. The veterans will be receiving a new columbarium and headstone to serve as a final resting place. (WCAX3)

Today in Burlington:

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

From my notebook:

• The Burlington Fire Department announces the retirement of Fire Chief Stephen Locke. He has served with the department for more than six years. The community wishes you the best during your retirement. (Facebook)
• Burlington City Arts will be offering extended season hours. Visitors will now be able to enjoy the exhibits from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Saturday hours will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Instagram)
• The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival continues through Sunday. Click for a full festival schedule. (The Flynn)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.