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Ex-FBI agent who led Bulger hunt talks book tonight
September 29, 2026
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Authors discuss their Whitey Bulger book at Microsoft
Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Richard Teahan, who commanded the Whitey Bulger Task Force, and award-winning investigative journalist Bob Ward will discuss their 2026 book "Face to Face with Whitey Bulger" Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Microsoft's offices, 5 Wayside Road. Teahan details the only interview Bulger ever granted to law enforcement, and the authors chronicle the effort to bring the Boston mob boss to justice after a 16-year search. Refreshments begin at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation and Q&A.
FBI Boston Citizens Academy Alumni Association
Northeastern launches 2026 NANOscientific Symposium Americas
The NANOscientific Symposium Americas 2026 begins Tuesday, Sept. 29, then moves to Northeastern's Innovation Campus in Burlington on Sept. 30 for hands-on instrumentation training.
Northeastern University College of Engineering
Library toddler storytime set for 11 a.m.
Burlington Public Library hosts Toddler Storytime Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; caregivers can drop in for stories, songs and props.
Burlington Public Library
Kids can make yarn-weave apples at the library
The library's Kids Craft program runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for children in kindergarten through grade 5; materials are provided.
Burlington Public Library
Beginner ballroom dance class starts at 6:30 p.m.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Burlington offers a beginner group class Tuesday, Sept. 29, introducing partner-dance basics; no experience or partner required.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Burlington
SCORE webinar covers pricing and break-even planning
The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce lists a live webinar Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. on calculating costs, setting prices and finding a business's break-even point.
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
Cross-country meet scheduled at Burlington High
A Burlington cross-country meet runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 6:10 p.m. at Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge St.
Wilmyxc
Burlington girls varsity soccer visits Belmont at 6 p.m.
Burlington's girls varsity soccer team plays an away conference match at Belmont High School Tuesday, Sept. 29, with kickoff at 6 p.m.
MaxPreps
Family music class meets at The WOMB
TipToe Music's Music Together family class meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at The WOMB in Burlington, for children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers.
TipToe Music
Burtons Grill introduces its fall menu in Burlington
Burtons Grill & Bar rolled out a seasonal menu at its Burlington location Tuesday, Sept. 29, featuring new dishes, brunch options and cocktails.
Burtons Grill & Bar
Pursuit Spirits whiskey seminar planned at wine shop
Burlington Wine & Spirits hosts a Pursuit Spirits whiskey seminar Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 43 Middlesex Turnpike; the $15 event includes guided sampling and a $10 purchase voucher.
Burlington Wine & Spirits
Annex North Design opens Burlington drafting studio
Annex North Design announced Sept. 28 that it opened a residential drafting studio at 281 Cambridge St., offering custom plans for accessory dwelling units, additions, remodels, conversions and permit sets.
The Reflector
Zoning Board of Appeals meets with Economic Development panel
The Zoning Board of Appeals holds a joint meeting with the Economic Development committee Wednesday, Sept. 30, starting at 5:30 p.m. at 29 Center Street.
Town of Burlington
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