Police Lieutenant on Leave After Assault Arrest

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Burlington Police Lieutenant Placed on Leave After Domestic Assault Arrest

Burlington police said Monday that Lt. Peter Abaskharoun was placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on charges of assault and battery on a family or household member and witness intimidation. He was arraigned in Woburn District Court Tuesday morning. The department said the allegations "do not reflect the mission or values of our department" and that it is committed to a thorough and impartial review; the state POST Commission says Abaskharoun remains certified as a police officer at this time.

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Select Board Reviews Eversource Projects and Permits

At its Monday, September 14, 2026 meeting, Burlington's Select Board discussed an Eversource grant of location for Center Street and the substation project, plus an earth-moving permit and approval of 0 Polk Street.

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Bylaw Review Committee Discusses Dog Rules and Town Meeting Warrant Tonight

Burlington's Bylaw Review Committee meets via Webex Tuesday, September 15, at 7 p.m. to discuss September warrant articles, changes to the control-of-dogs bylaw, 24-hour business rules, electronic voting, and conservation regulations.

Town of Burlington

Community Remembers Longtime Resident Dorothy 'Dottie' Salvato, 81

Dorothy 'Dottie' Salvato of Burlington died Friday, September 11, 2026, at age 81; memorial notices were published Tuesday.

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Toddler Storytime at Burlington Public Library Today

Burlington Public Library hosts an early-literacy Toddler Storytime Tuesday, September 15, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at 22 Sears Street.

Burlington Public Library

Free Cornhole Tournament Tonight on The Green

Tournament Tuesday cornhole play runs 6 to 8 p.m. on The Green at 3rd Ave Burlington, with check-in at 6, games starting at 6:15, and prizes for the top two teams.

Boston Cornhole

K-Pop Dance Class Meets Tonight at Riverside Center

eCommunity Connections offers a K-Pop dance and movement program Tuesday, September 15, at 5:15 p.m. at the Riverside Family Support Center, 6 Lincoln Knoll Lane, Suite 103.

eCommunity Connections

Morning Book Club Meets Today at Burlington Library

Burlington Public Library's drop-in Morning Book Club meets Tuesday, September 15, at 11 a.m. for discussion and refreshments.

Burlington Public Library

School Committee Advances New Student Policies

On September 8, Burlington's School Committee approved or advanced policies covering student restraint training, immigration-related protections, wellness, nondiscrimination, and curriculum planning.

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Town Center Beer Garden Returns Thursday

The Town Center Community Beer Garden runs Thursday, September 17, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 202 Cambridge Street, with live music, food trucks, and beverages.

Burlington Police Department

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Set for Saturday

Burlington's Board of Health hosts a household hazardous waste collection Saturday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Francis Wyman School, 41 Terrace Hall Road.

Burlington Police Department

Temple Shalom Emeth Prepares for Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur begins Sunday evening, September 20, and continues through sundown Monday, September 21, marking a period of prayer, reflection, and renewal at Temple Shalom Emeth.

Burlington Access TV

Free SCORE Marketing Webinar Tonight

The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a free live webinar Tuesday, September 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. covering branding, marketing strategy, customer targeting, and social media for small businesses.

Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Assessors Meets Wednesday

Burlington's Board of Assessors meets Wednesday, September 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 29 Center Street.

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