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3rd ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR DRIVE
All bears will be given to a child in need of a teddy bear to love. You can also Venmo Lorie at @LorieGlantz and she will purchase teddy bears in your name. All bears will be given out by the local non-profit, HELPIS.
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Town Meeting
Town Meeting
At 4:59 After consulting with the Select Board and with Public Safety it was determined by the Moderator that the January 23r Town Meeting would be postponed until January 30, 2023 at 7 PM. Continuance was made on January 23rd at 7PM and posted at the High School. Click here to view the full agenda
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Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund
Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund
Agenda Highlights: Review New Procedures for New Members, Review 2023 Application and Set Dates Click here to view the full agenda
3 events,
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Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Agenda Highlights:Â Dyslexia Screening and Response to Intervention, MSMS Schedule Click here to view the full agenda
5 events,
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Planning Sub Sculpture Park
Planning Sub Sculpture Park
Agenda Highlights: Update on Park Construction Click here to view the full agenda
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Public Meeting Regarding Blanchard and Wheeler Rd Corridor Plan
Public Meeting Regarding Blanchard and Wheeler Rd Corridor Plan
The Town of Burlington, in partnership with VHB, is preparing a Vision Plan for the Blanchard and Wheeler Corridor. At this public meeting (the first of two), residents can ask questions and participate in an active discussion to shape the future of this area Click here for more information
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Shawsheen Policy Subcommittee
Shawsheen Policy Subcommittee
Agenda Highlights: Approval Minutes of Policies DK & DGA Click here for the full agenda
3 events,
3 events,
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BLACK TIE GALA
BLACK TIE GALA
The evening begins with a cocktail reception where guests will be entertained, mingle, enjoy appetizers, and peruse raffle items. Following, the reception will be a dinner in the beautiful Grand Ballroom, a few inspiring speeches, introductions to our charitable partners all capped off by an evening of dancing. Proper attire required (Women - cocktail or full-length dress; Men - dark suit or tuxedo)
4 events,
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Board of Health Subcommittee Meeting
Board of Health Subcommittee Meeting
Agenda Highlights: Proposed Hazardous Materials Storage & Disposal Regulations Click here to view the full agenda
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Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission
Agenda Highlights: Director of Parks & Recreation Report Click here to view the full agenda
3 events,
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Fox Hill School Building Committee
Fox Hill School Building Committee
Agenda Highlights: Financial Update, Educational Program Update Click here to view the full agenda
5 events,
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Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors
Agenda Highlights: Sign Motor Vehicle abatements and commitment Click here to view the full agenda
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Council On Aging
Council On Aging
Agenda Highlights: New Board Member, Food Pantry Update Click here to view the full agenda
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Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
Agenda Highlights: January Town Meeting ZBL Warrant Article, Future Town Meeting Warrants Click here to view the full agenda
5 events,
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Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Agenda Highlights: Stormwater Bylaw Application for 15 Burlington Mall Road & 5 Burlington Woods LLC Click here to view the full agenda
1 event,
3 events,
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LIVE ICE SCULPTING
LIVE ICE SCULPTING
Live ice sculpting on The Green. An ice sculpture will create a unique and beautiful work of art on-site. Stop in, go shopping, grab a bite to eat, and watch the show! Everyone is welcome and the event is free.
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A Taste For Chocolate Fundraiser
A Taste For Chocolate Fundraiser
The Lexington Historical Scoiety invited you to celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a grand chocolate tasting! Local chocolatiers, bakers, and chefs will share examples of both savory and sweet creations made with all types of chocolate.
2 events,
3 events,
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Shawsheen Safety Subcommittee
Shawsheen Safety Subcommittee
Agenda Highlights: Card Access Update, Pool Safety Update Click here to view the full agenda
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Select Board
Select Board
Agenda Highlights: Warrant Annual Town Election, Appointments with Police, Fire, and Conservation Commission Click here to view the full agenda
2 events,
3 events,
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Historical Commission
Historical Commission
Agenda Highlights: Guest Speaker Alexavier Locke/Boy Scout Troop 511 Click here to view the full agenda
2 events,
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Planning Board
Planning Board
Agenda Highlights: Application for Approval for a Special Permit, Update on 6-8 Adams Street Click here to view the full agenda
1 event,
4 events,
Putting Black Women on the Map: Then & Now
In collaboration with LexSeeHer, whose mission is to make women visible, Putting Black Women on the Map, pays tribute to the contributions made by Black women across 300+ years of Lexington history.
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Simply in Season…Winter Comfort! A Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen Cooking & Tasting Event
Simply in Season…Winter Comfort! A Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen Cooking & Tasting Event
An evening of food and fun as we celebrate the season by sharing simple and creative recipes using our signature Farm Baking Mixe
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Mardi Gras at Common Craft
Mardi Gras at Common Craft
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Style with Common Craft.  Live music by DJ Toto, drink specials and raffle giveaways.  We invite you to dress in your favorite masquerade costume and the winner with the most beads wins a grand prize.  The best part…..ADMISSION IS FREE!
1 event,
5 events,
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Free Citizenship Information Night and Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Course
Free Citizenship Information Night and Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Course
Burlington Public Library, Woburn Public Library, and St. Mark Community Education have partnered to offer a free Citizenship Information Night and a free 10-week Citizenship Preparation course. Both the Information Night and the Citizenship Course are in-person events at Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street, Woburn, MA. Funding in part for this program comes from […]
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Housing Partnership
Housing Partnership
Agenda Highlights: BHPC Standing Committee Process/Status, Teen Homelessness Grant Click here to view the full agenda
CITIZEN INFORMATION NIGHT
CITIZEN INFORMATION NIGHT
A citizenship instructor from the Boston-based St. Mark Community Education Program will outline the U.S. citizenship process and answer any questions.
1 event,
3 events,
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Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Agenda Highlights: Request for Determination of Applicability, Updated Stormwater Bylaw fees and surety Click here to view the full agenda
LAST THURSDAY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
LAST THURSDAY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Book the group is discussing is Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Copies of the novel is available at the circulation desk.
3 events,
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Burlington Players “Talking to Strangers”
Burlington Players “Talking to Strangers”
"Talking to Strangers" is a collection of 12 short self-contained plays tackling serious themes-the necessity of deception, the perils of honesty, the intimacy between strangers, and the alienation between lovers-in a (mostly) humorous way.
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Burlington High School Students Featured In LexArt Show
Burlington High School Students Featured In LexArt Show
Several students from Burlington High School have artwork in the 27th Annual High School Art Show, put on by the Lexington-based arts and crafts society LexArt.
3 events,
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Winter Weekends at Buckman Tavern: Historic Food – Design A Plate
Winter Weekends at Buckman Tavern: Historic Food – Design A Plate
Buckman Tavern is open on weekends in February, with activities happening each day! Stop by to learn more about history by making something special to take home each week.
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Small Tote Basket Weaving Class
Small Tote Basket Weaving Class
Weave a small tote bag. You can choose brown or multicolor (mauve, greens & periwinkle). The tote is 11 inches tall, 4 inches deep and 10 inches wide. This project is great for a beginner weaver. Please bring a towel, scissors and flathead screwdriver.
3 events,
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Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm
Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm
A visit to Drumlin Farm can be exciting and adventurous, or relaxing and peaceful—maybe even all in one day! You'll find plenty to do on your visit, from drop-in activities to our native wildlife and trails.
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10TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING & CHARITY AUCTION
10TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING & CHARITY AUCTION
Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased directly at the restaurant side of the Escadrille.
5 events,
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Board of Health Subcommittee – District Ave Life Science Proposal
Board of Health Subcommittee – District Ave Life Science Proposal
The Board of Health's District Ave Life Science Proposal subcommittee is meeting to discuss the modified master plan.
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Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is meeting to hear reports from the Director of Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, and to discuss dog park improvements.
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Select Board
Select Board
The Burlington Select Board is meeting to discuss the Board of Health's inter-municipal agreement, department costs, and the Collins Center.
4 events,
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Board of Health
Board of Health
The Burlington Board of Health will meet to discuss the storage and disposal of hazardous materials, and the Public Health Excellence Grant inter-municipal agreement.
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Shawsheen School Committee Meeting
Shawsheen School Committee Meeting
The Shawsheen School Committee will meet to hear an update from David Norkiewicz, director of vocational/technical programs, and to discuss the superintendent evaluation tool.
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School Committee
School Committee
The Burlington School Committee will meet to discuss school choice, waste diversion, and restorative justice trainings, and to hear an update from the Fox Hill Building Committee.
1 event,
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Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will meet for an administration presentation of budget overview and guidelines.
5 events,
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Ways and Means Committee – DPW/Rec Subcommittee
Ways and Means Committee – DPW/Rec Subcommittee
The DPW/Rec Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee will meet to review the recreation budget for FY2024. See the full agenda here.Â
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Republican Town Committee
Republican Town Committee
The Republican Town Committee is meeting to discuss elections and the State Committee report.
1 event,
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INVESTING IN CRYPTOCURRENCIES
INVESTING IN CRYPTOCURRENCIES
In this course, it will cover the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. You will learn commonly used terms, assess risks associated with different Crypto Assets and how to research and start your first Crypto portfolio.
7 events,
REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT
Burlington High School will be representing its student paintings on Sunday, March 5 for a reception from 2-4 p.m. Exhibit is through April 2nd.
Burlington Players “Talking to Strangers”
"Talking to Strangers" is a collection of 12 short self-contained plays tackling serious themes-the necessity of deception, the perils of honesty, the intimacy between strangers, and the alienation between lovers-in a (mostly) humorous way.
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CITIZEN PREPARATION COURSE
CITIZEN PREPARATION COURSE
The course will cover the citizenship interview’s civics questions, the reading and writing sections, and interview questions as seen on the N-400 application.
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SPRING FLING: CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
SPRING FLING: CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation will be hosting this event. Organizer is Mill City Events by Tara. 50 plus vendors, food, face painting and raffles. Everyone is welcome to attend the event.
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Burlington High School Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Fair
Burlington High School Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Fair
Burlington High School is hosting a craft and vendor fair with over 60 vendors, raffles, good food, face painting and more in support of the Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation!
5 events,
ST. PATTY BEADS AND BOWS
ST. PATTY BEADS AND BOWS
Come and create some beads and bows for St. Patrick's Day. Everyone is welcome and pre registration is required.
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
140 musicians from more than 40 cities and towns in northeast Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The concert will be live streamed from their website to reach a wider audience at www.nmyo.org
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Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Painting
Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Painting
The Burlington Public Library hosts the European art series with Jane Oneail sponsored by the Nash Fund
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