BCAT News

The medication and medical sharp take-back containers will no longer be available at the Burlington Police Station. Below is a list of locations available to the community.  Prescription Drug [...]

The Burlington Fire Department recently had two appointments approved by the Select Board.  Fire Chief Andrew Connerty recommended Benjamin Fischi to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Fischi [...]

The Select Board recently approved two promotions and two appointments for the Burlington Fire Department. Chief Andrew Connerty recommended the promotion of Firefighter William Toland to the [...]

This popular annual event at Wegmans give the community an opportunity to learn all about our public safety officers, firefighters and emergency personnel. *Free Hot Dogs, Snacks, and Beverages [...]

Burlington Police Chief Thomas Browne was recently before the Select Board to request the appointment of two police officers. Browne noted the appointments are more a formality as the two […]

Since 2018, the Burlington Police and Fire Departments have partnered with the Red Cross for a blood drive. To make it interesting each year, donors can vote for either police […]

Help save a life & donate blood at the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Make sure you vote for either red or blue. Let’s see which department has […]

The Select Board unanimously approved appointment recommendations to both the Burlington Police and Fire Departments.  Burlington Police Chief Browne recommended Brett Encarnacao for a Patrolman [...]

Burlington Firefighters/Paramedics Josh Carabello and Josh Landry were recognized by the Billerica Fire Chief and the Billerica Select Board for their participation in treating a victim at an ice [...]

Burlington Fire Chief Mike Patterson is retiring in January 2023 and sits down with BNEWS Anchor Phil Gallagher to discuss his 35 years of rising through the ranks of the […]

The Burlington Police Dept. is taking on the Burlington Fire Dept. in a charity softball game for The Mama Bear Effect. September 25th 1pm at the Burlington Parks & Recreation […]

Members of Burlington Fire and Police Departments, along with attendees held an intimate September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at the Burlington 9/11 memorial on the Town Common.  The flag was [...]

The Burlington Police and Fire Departments hosted Safety Night 2022 in the parking garage at Wegmens to give residents, especially children, a chance to meet with them in a safe […]

The Burlington Police and Fire Department, along with their partners at 3rd Ave. Burlington and Wegmans are once again hosting Safety Night, Wednesday, August 3rd beginning at 5pm. This free […]

Fire Chief Michael Patterson and Police Chief Thomas P. Browne report that the Burlington Police and Fire Departments are at the scene of a serious apparent accident involving a driveway […]

Chief Thomas Browne reports that the Burlington Police Department responded to a crash into a school building on Friday morning. On Friday, April 22nd, at approximately 9 a.m., Burlington Police [...]

The Burlington Fire Department responded to a Hazmat situation at an additive manufacturing business on Friday morning that thanks to the quick thinking of one of the company’s scientists was [...]

An information session on ambulance service and billing in Burlington was held last week at the Burlington Senior Center.