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$1M state grant to fund free regional shuttle
September 5, 2026
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Woburn-Led Microtransit Grant to Fund Free Shuttle Linking Burlington
Woburn has been awarded a $1 million MassDOT Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit Grant to launch an on-demand shuttle service linking Burlington, Wakefield and Reading. The award is part of $10 million in statewide grants from the Healey administration. The service is planned to be free to riders.
Town of Burlington
Burlington-Based Azenta Receives $35M Vendor Loan Repayment
Burlington-headquartered life sciences firm Azenta announced Sept. 4 that it received early, full repayment of a $35 million secured vendor loan tied to the sale of B Medical Systems.
Azenta
BHS Marching Band Completes Camp and Readies Fall Shows
Burlington High School's Marching Red Devils wrapped up summer training camp Sept. 4, ahead of a fall field show schedule running through September and October.
Burlington Performing Arts Parents Association
No Fear Street Theater Protest Planned Today
No Fear Street Theater holds a protest today, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burlington Mall Road and District Avenue near 1000 District Avenue.
Massachusetts Peace Action
Burlington Board of Health Announces 2026 Flu Clinic Dates
The Burlington Board of Health's 2026 flu clinic schedule begins with a High-Dose Flu Vaccine clinic for residents 65 and older on Tuesday, Sept. 15, by appointment.
Town of Burlington
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