🌱 Patch AM: See how Burlington kids trained with real first responders this summer

Good day Burlington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Burlington kids trained with real first responders this summer

Also on today's calendar: Winning as a Buyer in Today's Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middlesex Sheriff's Office Celebrates Successful 25th Season of its Youth Public Safety Academy (hollistonreporter.com) — Burlington kids were among more than 500 cadets who spent a week at the Middlesex Sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy, learning about police, fire, EMS, and emergency preparedness. The free program's 25th season mixed hands-on safety lessons with fun team activities, including Burlington cadets designing their own team flag alongside peers from across the county.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 25
• Winning as a Buyer in Today's Market →
  Legacy Hall, 295 Washington St, Woburn
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Austin Prep: Summer Preview →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others →
  The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• New Teacher Orientation
  Maynard SD Maynard, MA 01754
• Early In-Person Voting - at Town Hall →
  Burlington, MA Calendar, 29 Center Street, Burlington
  8:30 am
• Burlington Government Review Committee (BGRC) →
  Burlington, MA Calendar, 25 Center Street, Burlington
  6:30 pm
• Film: Finding Neverland (Rated PG)
  Maynard Public Library Roosevelt Room , 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA
  6:30 pm
• Board of Health →
  Burlington, MA Calendar, 29 Center Street, Burlington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Early In-Person Voting - at Town Hall →
  Burlington, MA Calendar, 29 Center Street, Burlington
  8:30 am
Tuesday September 8
• Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus →
  Hancock United Church Of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Einstein's Workshop School Year Classes and Programs Open House →
  Einstein's Workshop, 25 Adams St, Burlington
  6:00 pm

📣 Burlington Shout Outs!

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• 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric — (781) 451-1017
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• Champion Soccer School
• Denommee Plumbing, HVAC & Electric — (781) 214-8648

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• MARGIE PALLADINO FOR GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL: Endorsed by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio. —Cameron Clark Read on Patch

• Hi, I'm thinking about doing my lower level into an in-law apartment.
  I would like to start with a drawing/design created by an architect. I'm mostly interested in how a kitchen and expanded bathroom would fit or look… (Nextdoor Alcine Lane)

• Duluth Trading Company posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Burlington. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lexington

• At North Intermediate School site: Select Board vice chair walks out of meeting after town officials accused of covering up contamination (homenewshere.com)
• 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Monday, August 24, 2026 (wilmingtonapple.com)

Ok Burlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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