🌱 Roosevelt Park Sunday Shooting + Burlington Adopt-A-Drain Program

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. The Burlington Police Department is investigating a Sunday evening shooting that wounded a bystander. The incident occurred near Roosevelt Park in the city's Old North End. Mayor Weinberger and acting Police Chief Jon Murad will reportedly be meeting this week to discuss how the city can reduce its growing gun violence problem. (The Associated Press - en Español)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Burlington area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Burlington Patch)
3. Chittenden County has launched a program that allows residents to adopt a local storm drain. The Adopt-A-Drain program is meant to ensure that the area's storm drains are clear of debris. A clear storm drain can significantly reduce the risk of flooding. Click to learn more about Burlington's Adopt-A-Drain program. (WCAX)

Today in Burlington:

• Richmond, VT Rug Hookers At Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary Church (10:00 AM)
• Animal Demo At The Echo Leahy Center For Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The city's Public Works department will be repairing sewers on Pearl St at Williams today, Jun. 7, and Willard tomorrow, Jun. 8. Please plan travel accordingly. (Twitter)
• Have you enjoyed the Discover Jazz Festival? There is still time to attend one of the live jazz performances. The festival will continue through Jun. 12. Click to plan your experience today. (The Flynn)
• The BTV Market is every Saturday through October. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy live music, games, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Burlington. Click to plan your trip to the BTV Market. (BCA)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. 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.