🌱 Patch AM: Large Lizard On The Loose In Burlington; Animal Control Called In

Hello Burlington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Monitor lizard discovered in Burlington parking lot prompts unusual rescue
• Custom-crafted Burlington ranch hits the market on Lantern Lane
• How Burlington police tracked down $20,000 in stolen jewelry overnight

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Peabody Community Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Large Lizard On The Loose In Burlington; Animal Control Called In (patch.com) — Burlington residents may have noticed animal control responding to an unusual call after a mangrove monitor lizard was discovered hiding in a car's wheel well in a local parking lot. Burlington Police Animal Control, with help from Cambridge Animal Control and Rainforest Reptile Shows, safely captured the illegal-to-own reptile and reminded residents that exotic pets often require permits and cannot survive New England winters.
   

• 'Exceptional' 3-BR Ranch Hits The Market In Burlington (patch.com) — House hunters in Burlington can check out a custom-built three-bedroom, two-bath ranch at 32 Lantern Lane, now listed for $869,900. The home offers 1,332 square feet, detailed finish carpentry, abundant natural light, and move-in-ready condition for buyers seeking quality craftsmanship in town.
   

• Burlington police recover over $20K of stolen jewelry after overnight store break-ins (boston25news.com) — Burlington police say they arrested a suspect after two overnight jewelry store break-ins on Cambridge Street and recovered more than $20,000 in stolen items. Officers responding to burglary and motion alarms found the man allegedly trying to flee on a dirt bike, then discovered the jewelry in his backpack. He faces multiple felony charges and arraignment in Woburn District Court.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus →
  Hancock United Church Of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  7:30 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

Monday September 7
• Labor Day - Town offices Closed →
  Burlington, MA Calendar Burlington, MA 01803
• No School, Labor Day
  Green Meadow Maynard, MA 01754
Tuesday September 8
• Toddler Storytime
  Burlington Public Library Fogelberg A , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
  11:00 am
• Memoirs, Mostly Book Club
  Burlington Public Library Fogelberg A , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
  2:00 pm
• Junior LEGO League
  Maynard Public Library Storytime Room , 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA
  3:30 pm
• Kids Beaded Dragonflies
  Burlington Public Library Fogelberg B , 22 Sears Street, Burlingt
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Einstein's Workshop School Year Classes and Programs Open House →
  Einstein's Workshop, 25 Adams St, Burlington
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival →
  Codman Estate, 34 Codman Rd, Lincoln
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• The Gentlemen Songsters →
  Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burtons Grill posted a job opening for Bus/Food Runner in Burlington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Woburn

• Ernie Adams is amused someone cracked one of the Patriots' long-held secrets ... but he's still not talking (bostonglobe.com)
• Downtown Office Building Approved For Conversion Trades For $8.5M: The Boston Deal Sheet (bisnow.com)
• iRobot's Roomba Max 875: The Ultimate Cleaning Machine (investorshangout.com)

Bedford

• uniQure files AMT-130 BLA after stop-start FDA path (allsci.com)

Wilmington

• 'Best Of Both Worlds': 4-BR Colonial Hits The Market In Wilmington (patch.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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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