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Rock the Block brings student bands to Town Common
September 13, 2026
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School of Rock Presents 'Rock the Block 2026' on Town Common
School of Rock Burlington's first outdoor music festival runs from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday on the Burlington Town Common, and admission is free. Every one of the school's performance ensembles is slated to play, including Rock 101 bands, Performance Program students, the Adult Band and the Staff Band. Organizers say there will also be food, drinks, games, raffle prizes and activities, and they encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs, blankets and tents.
School of Rock
Burlington Board of Health Enacts Town-Wide Kratom Ban
The Burlington Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the manufacture, distribution, and sale of kratom products at local businesses, extending restrictions beyond the state's one-year emergency order.
Burlington Buzz
Jammin With You Brings Free Kids Music to 3rd Ave Burlington
Families gathered at The Green at 3rd Ave on Sunday, September 13 for a free interactive outdoor music and dance class for children ages 6 months to 6 years.
Macaroni KID Burlington
Burlington Sets Steel Topping-Off Ceremony for New Police Station
The Town of Burlington will hold a steel topping-off ceremony Monday, September 14 at 4:30 PM to mark placement of the final structural beam for the new police station.
Burlington Access TV
Burlington Observes 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
Community members, officials, and honor guards gathered September 11 across from the central fire station to mark 25 years since the attacks and unveil a marker honoring residents who retrieved World Trade Center steel rails.
Burlington Buzz
Burlington Schools Report Athletic Field Project Nearing Completion
District facilities staff said the high school athletic field project is on track for 90% completion by October 5, while Francis Wyman Elementary's vestibule project targets completion before Thanksgiving.
Burlington Public Schools
Craft Loft Hosts Beginner Sewing Machine Workshop
Craft Loft in Burlington held a hands-on workshop teaching machine sewing fundamentals on Sunday, September 13, from 1:00–2:30 PM.
Craft Loft
Craft Loft Hosts Sunday Succulent Planting Workshop
Participants assembled customized indoor plant arrangements during a guided workshop Sunday, September 13, beginning at 11:00 AM at Craft Loft.
Craft Loft
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