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Board of Health takes up Eversource substation
September 22, 2026
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Board of Health to address biosafety rules, Eversource substation
The Burlington Board of Health meets Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Main Meeting Room, with a Webex option, and its discussion agenda includes the proposed Eversource substation at 0 Locust Street. The board is also set to review biological safety regulations. The meeting is recorded and aired on BCAT, and includes a citizen's time for public input.
Town of Burlington
Fox Hill School Building Committee reviews construction updates
The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee meet Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Burlington High School and virtually to review topping-off photos and vote on construction invoices.
Town of Burlington
Mayflower Council hosts Burlington clay-shoot fundraiser
The Mayflower Council's Clay Shoot Classic runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 56 R. Francis Wyman Road, with check-in at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
Mayflower Council Boy Scouts of America
Tween craft program offers bag-charm making Tuesday
Burlington tweens in grades 3-8 will make yarn-pom-pom bag charms at the library Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; registration is full but a wait list is available.
Burlington Public Library
Red Devils fall to Woburn, 40-28, in Battle of Winn Street
Woburn beat Burlington 40-28 in Monday's Battle of Winn Street, handing the Red Devils their first loss of the season and dropping them to 1-1.
Burlington Access TV
Diwali celebration brings "Rhythms of India" to Town Common
Indian Americans for Burlington holds its Diwali celebration Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Town Common, with music, dance, food, art, a marketplace and cultural performances; Oct. 4 is the rain date.
Burlington Access TV
Wilmington blanks Burlington boys soccer, 3-0
Wilmington shut out Burlington 3-0 in Monday's boys soccer match, according to MaxPreps.
MaxPreps
Police station project enters roof and cell-block work
The Town of Burlington posted a construction schedule for the week of September 21 covering sallyport CMU walls, exterior framing, roof trusses and decking, roof blocking, and cell-block CMU work.
Town of Burlington
Pine Glen PTO plans welcome-back picnic Tuesday
The Pine Glen Elementary PTO hosts a Welcome Back Picnic Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., per the Burlington Public Schools calendar.
Burlington Public Schools
Craft Loft schedules beginner needle-felting workshop Tuesday
Craft Loft hosts a beginner needle-felting workshop Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 75 Middlesex Turnpike; the $39 session is open to ages 8 and up.
Craft Loft
Two Burlington obituary notices published for week ending Sept. 20
Burlington News published notices for George L. Doble, who died Sept. 14, and Maureen (Fitzgibbons) Bross, who died Sept. 17.
Burlington News
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